Somebody's Gotta Win with Tara Palmeri

Tara joins forces with her fellow Puck colleague Matt Belloni and his Ringer podcast, ‘The Town,’ to discuss Hollywood’s place in the 2024 election now that Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee. They talk about Kamala’s Hollywood ties, including her close friendship with Disney Entertainment Cochair Dana Walden; the upcoming debate on ABC; and the current state of the Hollywood fundraising apparatus.

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Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Matt Belloni

Producers: Chris Sutton, Craig Horlbeck, and Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by Lincoln Project cofounder Reed Galen to discuss the state of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and her standing nationally with independents and Republicans who may be looking for reasons to not vote for Donald Trump. They talk about the lack of messaging coming out of the Harris campaign, examine the effect of Biden’s policies on Kamala's campaign, and break down how the VP’s rising favorability in the polls can elevate further.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Reed Galen

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by national political correspondent for Politico Meridith McGraw; they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump’s wild Mar-A-Lago press conference on Thursday, and Kellyanne Conway's possible return to Team Trump. They then dive into Meridith’s new book, ‘Trump in Exile,’ which shines a light on Trump’s big political comeback from the January 6 debacle and the calculated machinations of his inner circle as he strives to return to the Oval Office.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Meredith McGraw

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by Democratic political strategist Doug Sosnik to share their reactions to Kamala Harris’s choice to pick Tim Walz as her 2024 presidential running mate. They examine the strategy behind the pick, discuss the problem areas where Team Trump can try to define the new duo, and shine a light on how Walz enhances the Harris campaign.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Doug Sosnik

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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The host of 'CNN This Morning,' Kasie Hunt, joins Tara to discuss growing factions within the Trump campaign, how Republicans have reverted to old tactics by referring to Kamala Harris as a “DEI hire,” the reported finalists for Harris’s vice president pick, how the Harris team is navigating the rushed nature of the campaign, and more.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Kasie Hunt

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Tara is joined by Congressman Brendan Boyle from Pennsylvania’s second district to survey the political landscape in his state, then discuss which presidential candidate has the advantage with his constituents headed into the homestretch of the election. They examine Trump’s popularity in rural areas of the Keystone State, break down the state-wide challenges facing Kamala Harris, and talk about Governor Josh Shapiro’s viability as the possible vice president on the Democratic ticket.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Congressman Brendan Boyle

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by host of CNN’s ‘The Source,’ Kaitlan Collins, to discuss the media’s treatment of J.D. Vance and his viability as Donald Trump’s running mate. They delve into the firestorm around Vance’s recently leaked comments to donors, examine how he augments Trump’s electability, and speculate on who will run opposite him on the ballot with Kamala Harris.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Kaitlan Collins

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by NBC News political correspondent Jon Allen and Republican strategist Matthew Bartlett to talk about Kamala Harris’s recent surge in popularity and what it means for Donald Trump’s campaign strategy. They anticipate the attacks Harris should expect in the next couple of months, debate who would be her best running mate strategically, and examine Trump’s bizarre speech at the Turning Point summit a couple of days ago.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guests: Jon Allen and Matthew Bartlett

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from The Bulwark to talk about how both the Trump and Harris campaign teams are adjusting to the brand-new presidential race. They take a look at all the angles the GOP might use to criticize and define Kamala, examine how JD Vance figures into the reconstituted mix, and discuss whether Team Trump is taking Vice President Harris seriously enough as a political competitor.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Marc Caputo

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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Tara is joined by CNBC political finance reporter Brian Schwartz to talk about the big money bump Kamala Harris’s organization has received from donors since her campaign began this week. They discuss Team Trump’s ability to keep up with the Democrats' enhanced fundraising, examine which side of the aisle the tech community is now leaning toward, and take a look at which of Harris's possible running mate candidates could benefit her team the most.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Brian Schwartz

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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