Tara is joined by CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig, and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to the newly announced Trump-Biden debates coming later this year. They then dissect this week’s developments in the Donald Trump hush money trial and speculate on its outcome. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her news…

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer and they begin their conversation by examining the icy relationship between the Nikki Haley and Donald Trump camps, and debating the viability of them joining forces on a 2024 election ticket. They then dive into myriad hot-button topics, including Melinda Gates severing ties with the influential Gates F…

Tara is joined by Republican consultant and former chief of staff to Mitch McConnell, Josh Holmes, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump’s current standing within the GOP and what the party has done to streamline the somewhat mercurial relationship with its presumptive nominee. They then dive into all of the tight senate race…

Tara starts the pod by sharing her reporting on Ivanka Trump's possible return to the world of politics and, more importantly, her dad’s inner circle. She’s then joined by Democratic pollster Evan Roth Smith to discuss the obstacles that are keeping Joe Biden’s approval numbers low, examine the ways he can get them back up, and debate the influence…

Tara is joined by journalist and MSNBC news anchor Ali Velshi to discuss his forthcoming book, ‘Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy,’ which publishes May 7. Throughout their wide-ranging conversation, they talk about Velshi’s family connection to social activism, immigration politics, the Israel-Hamas conflict, …

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer and they begin their conversation by breaking down the vibes at the White House Correspondents Association events over the weekend. They then examine the Biden administration's efforts to thwart unwanted criticism from the media and dive deep into the not-so-secret bond between Donald Trump and a growing…

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist John McLaughlin to discuss the hot-button issues that are fueling Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s poll numbers and guiding their individual campaigns. They take a deep look at the mood of each key swing state, break down strategic differences between the 2020 and 2024 races, and debate RFK Jr.'s possib…

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Abby Livingston to discuss the political chaos surrounding House Speaker Mike Johnson’s perilous decision to move forward with the bipartisan Ukraine aid bill. They examine the viability of a coalition government, shine a light on the internal GOP mudslinging, and speculate on Johnson’s future with the gavel. For more o…

Tara is joined by political strategist Nathan Daschle, and they begin their conversation by talking about RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign and shining a light on how both the Biden and Trump camps are attempting to define him. They then examine the big issues motivating voters in 2024, notably immigration and abortion, and discuss how they will infl…

Tara is joined by CNN legal analyst Elie Honig to discuss the first day of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. They go over the events that led up to this historic moment, shine a light on key witnesses and jury selection strategies, and speculate on the final verdict. For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her newsletter,…

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer, and they begin their conversation by discussing the GOP reaction to both Donald Trump’s reproductive rights announcement and the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ban. They then examine the state of RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign; shine a light on his mysterious running mate, Nicole Shanahan; and debate…

Tara is joined by Republican political consultant Sam Nunberg to share their reactions to Donald Trump’s public announcement concerning his stance on abortion. Then they dive into Trump’s history with reproductive rights issues, dissect the strategic reasoning for the announcement, and debate the political ramifications that this decision may have …

Tara is joined by CNN political commentator David Urban to discuss the religious revival surrounding Donald Trump and the state of conservative politics in Pennsylvania. Then, they then survey some of the intensely close senatorial races across the U.S. and speculate on Trump’s VP choice (24:46). For more of Tara's reporting, please sign up for her…

Tara starts the pod by detailing the vibes in the MSNBC newsroom after the Ronna McDaniel hiring/firing debacle, and examining the abortion pill case on which the Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments. She’s then joined by political consultant Robin Leeds to discuss the star-studded Radio City Music Hall fundraiser for Joe Biden, and expound…

Tara and Puck’s own Bill Cohan get together to share their reactions to the news of the N.Y. appeals court’s surprise decision to reduce Donald Trump’s bond from his civil fraud case and offer him an extra 10 days to pay it. They then speculate on Trump’s actual net worth, break down his appeals pathway, and take a hard look at the future of Truth …

Tara is joined by political consultant Sam Nunberg and they begin their conversation by discussing Sam’s time as an advisor to Donald Trump during his ascent to president. They then dive into Trump’s mindset as his 2024 campaign kicks into gear, and debate whether his polarizing political strategy will pay off with another stint in the White House.…

Tara is joined by New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers to discuss Katie’s latest book, ‘American Woman: the Transformation of the Modern First Lady, From Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden’. They begin by shining a light on Melania Trump’s role during her time at the White House and breaking down all the ways that Jill Biden is helping out her husb…

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci joins Tara to share his insights into the world and psychology of a major political donor. They then take a look at which side of the aisle the Wall Street elites are currently leaning toward and examine some of the big-name loyalists and financiers buzzing around the Trump campaign trai…

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Teddy Schleifer to discuss the state of Donald Trump’s campaign fundraising and his takeover of the RNC. They then examine some of the fringe political entities looking to make noise on the presidential ballot, like No Labels and American Values (which supports RFK Jr.), and debate whether one of those groups can emerge…

Tara is joined by Michigan senatorial candidate Hill Harper to discuss his grassroots campaign and talk about his plans to heal the political division in his state. They dive deep into the roots of the recent uncontested voter protest, examine Donald Trump’s gains with African-American voters, and Hill offers advice to Joe Biden on how to reconnect…

Tara and Marc Caputo from The Bulwark take a break from Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday victory party festivities to reflect on the history of Trump’s legal woes leading up to this point and survey what’s left of the presidential race. They speculate and debate about the political futures of Joe Biden, Nikki Haley, the RNC, and much more. For more of …

Tara is joined by Hunter Walker, author of the book ‘The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party,’ to discuss the political impact of Joe Biden’s recent performances in the Michigan and South Carolina primaries. They survey his shaky standing with the Dems' progressive wing on the subject of the Israel-Hamas war and d…

Tara is joined by CNBC analyst Ron Insana to discuss the state of the U.S. economy and analyze the muddled messaging being put forth to the voters by President Joe Biden and the Democrats about its positive gains. Throughout their conversation, they dive into the political implications of inflation over the past few presidential terms and debate wh…

Tara is joined by political strategist Terry Sullivan to share their reactions to the announcement that Nikki Haley is staying in the presidential race and discuss the current state of her campaign. They then examine the beginnings of Haley’s career and speculate on her political future after this weekend’s South Carolina primary. For more of Tara'…

Today, Tara brings Philadelphia Representative Brendan Boyle onto the pod to discuss his state's role in the 2024 election. Congressman Boyle gives his predictions for how integral Pennsylvania will be in the race, shares his opinions on the special counsel report on Joe Biden, debates the merits of an old candidate vs. a wild one, and more! For mo…