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 of the "double hater" voter base in the upcoming election.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Evan Roth Smith
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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How Chaos Helps Donald Trump, Plus the Return of "Javanka"?

Puck senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri is here to help you get through what may be the most chaotic and consequential presidential election cycle of our lifetime. With 15 years covering politics, Tara speaks with the smartest political brains to discuss what is happening behind the scenes in Washington D.C., and on the campaign trail.

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Tara is joined by 2020 Democratic candidate and current co-chair of the Forward Party, Andrew Yang, to discuss the viability and need for third parties in American politics. They examine Yang’s connections to RFK Jr., and offer advice to voters in swing states who are having reservations about the presidential choices this election cycle.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Andrew Yang
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Andrew Yang Has a Warning for RFK Jr. Voters

Tara is joined by writer and Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to discuss the political fallout of the Trump hush money trial verdict. They examine Donald Trump the politician vs. his celebrity and debate the possible effects of his courtroom scandals on voters in November.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Why Trump’s Sentencing Is Everything With Kristen Soltis Anderson

Tara is joined by Palm Beach, Florida DA Dave Aronberg to share their insight on and reaction to the Donald Trump hush money trial verdict.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Dave Aronberg
Producer: Chris Sutton
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Does the Trump Verdict Change Anything?

Tara is joined by former White House director of communications Anthony Scaramucci, and they begin their conversation by detailing the tumultuous circus he witnessed during his short stint in the Trump administration. They then debate why so many people get caught in the Trump web, imagine a Republican future without MAGA, and talk about Anthony’s new book, ‘From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience.’
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Anthony Scaramucci
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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Dumping the Trump Train With Anthony Scaramucci

Tara is joined by Politico’s national political correspondent Meridith McGraw, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump’s recent campaign stops in the Bronx and New Jersey and the effect they could have on his standing with voters in the area. They then pivot to the moves Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been making since dropping out of the presidential race, before sharing their reactions to the Trump hush money trial's closing arguments.
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Host: Tara Palmeri
Guest: Meridith McGraw
Producer: Chris Sutton
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins
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How Chaos Helps Donald Trump, Plus the Return of "Javanka"?

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