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 possible impact in November.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: John McLaughlin

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Abby Livingston

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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 influence the big swing state political races.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Nathan Daschle

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Elie Honig

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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 whether Kennedy will become a disruptor to either Trump or Biden in the upcoming election (9:29).

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Teddy Schleifer

Producer: Chris Sutton

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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 for his presidential campaign going forward.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Sam Nunberg

Producer: Chris Sutton

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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).

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: David Urban

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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 on the optimistic financial outlook for his campaign (10:11).

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Robin Leeds

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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 Social.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Bill Cohan

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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.

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Host: Tara Palmer

Guest: Sam Nunberg

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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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 husband both in the administration and on the campaign trail. Katie and Tara then share journalistic notes on the difference in press access between the Biden and Trump camps, how the Biden family scandals are portrayed in the media, and the importance of the first lady role going forward.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Katie Rogers

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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