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The election has been decided, and Donald J. Trump is the United States’ 47th president. With 15 years of experience covering politics, Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to bring you all the latest news and developments from Trump’s second term, including her exclusive reporting and interviews with the smartest political brains to discuss all the latest developments from the front page to behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.

Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Tara is joined by Puck’s own Dylan Byers to talk about Donald Trump’s relationship with the media and investigative journalism. They discuss how Trump’s previous administration altered modern political discourse, speculate on the future of big cable news after the last election cycle, and shine a light on how the media has to change the way it covers his upcoming presidency.

For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Dylan Byers
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Dylan Byers on How to Cover Trump 2.0

Tara is joined by writer, Iraq War veteran, and host of the ‘Independent Americans’ podcast Paul Rieckhoff to discuss Pete Hegseth’s bid to be secretary of defense in Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. They break down the tactics MAGA devotees are employing to pressure senators into accepting Pete’s nomination, examine the culture wars developing within the U.S. military, and talk about why Trump’s DNI nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, is an equally controversial choice for her prospective role.

For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Paul Rieckhoff
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Pete Hegseth's War on the Pentagon

Tara is joined by political strategist and Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, Bill Stepien, to dissect Trump’s mindset as he gets his cabinet ready for his upcoming presidency. They examine his current level of power in D.C., break down the paths forward for his legislative agenda, and examine his mercurial relationship with pollsters.

For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Bill Stepien
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Trump’s Former Political Director on How He Wields His Political Capital

Tara is joined by legal scholar and former political advisor John Yoo to discuss the parameters of Donald Trump’s executive power as we head closer to his upcoming presidency. They examine the myriad ways Trump can manipulate the justice system, talk about the ways he can strengthen his influence further, and shine a light on the viability of some of his proposed executive orders.

For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: John Yoo
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Measuring the Limits of Trump’s Power With Constitutional Scholar John Yoo

As President Biden prepares to leave American politics after 50 years of service, presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins Tara Palmeri to reflect on Biden’s legacy. Will the history books remember him fondly for his dedication to the American people, or will a controversial final year in office overshadow President Biden's lifetime of work? Plus, the two discuss what President-Elect Donald Trump could do to help or harm the legacy of his predecessor over the next four years.

﻿For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, ’The Best and the Brightest,’ at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Douglas Brinkley
Producer: Troy Farkas
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How History Will Judge Joe Biden with Presidential Historian Doug Brinkley

Tara is joined by British political activist and adviser Raheem Kassam to discuss and compare the current states of right-wing populism in England and the United States. They shine a light on the rising influence of the Reform party and its ideological leader (Nigel Farage) in U.K. politics, analyze Elon Musk’s political moves in Europe, and talk about what will be different about Donald Trump’s administration the second time around.

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﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Raheem Kassam
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Elon Eyes European Domination With Raheem Kassam

Tara is joined by former Trump administration appointee and political consultant Matthew Bartlett to discuss the viability of Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda as we approach Inauguration Day. They analyze Trump’s provocative Mar-a-Lago press conference from earlier in the week, speculate on what his first days in office will be like, and shine a light on the tech-bro swagger currently infecting the Hill.

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﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Matthew Bartlett
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Trump Manifests Greenland, Canada, and the Gulf With Matthew Bartlett

Tara is joined by ex-deputy secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli to talk about the viability of Donald Trump’s ambitious immigration reforms on the eve of his inauguration. They discuss the legality of using the military to execute mass deportations, debate the effects they will have on the American people, and break down the national and international logistics of implementing such a large scale plan.

For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, 'The Best and the Brightest,' at puck.news/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20.

﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Ken Cuccinelli
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Trump’s Ex-Border Chief Ken Cuccinelli on Deporting 20 Million People

Tara is joined by Pat Dennis, president of the Democratic Super PAC American Bridge 21st Century, to discuss the viability of Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and the media’s role in exposing their inefficiencies to the American public. They shine a light on the dark world of political opposition research, speculate on which of Trump’s controversial picks will make it through confirmation, and debate the effectiveness of mainstream news on the modern voter.

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﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Pat Dennis
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Why the Dirt on Trump's Cabinet Picks Won't Stick With Pat Dennis

Tara is joined by Axios’ Marc Caputo from Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C., to share their instant reactions to the events of the day and over the preceding weekend. They discuss the highlights of Trump’s speech, differentiate the rhetoric from his actual presidential intentions, and talk about their favorite moments from the event.

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﻿Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Marc Caputo
Producers: Chris Sutton and Ryan Jones
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Trump’s American Carnage Inauguration Sequel With Marc Caputo

Tara is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ co-host Mark Cuban to talk about all the hot political topics currently burning up the Hill. During their wide-ranging conversation, they cover the possible negative effects of Donald Trump’s ambitious tariffs, Elon Musk’s role in the White House, Signalgate, AI, and much more.

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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Mark Cuban
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Would be Fired from Tech Support

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