Keepin' It 1600

Tara joins Ravi Gupta on his podcast, ‘Lost Debate,’ to discuss, analyze, and preview the big presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They also shine a light on how Elon Musk is providing help to Trump’s campaign. To check out more of the 'The Lost Debate' podcast with click here. 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. Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Ravi Gupta Producers: Chris Sutton and Micky Ayoub Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Marc Caputo from Politico to talk about the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They speculate on how each candidate will prepare, shine a light on the race to define Harris, and take a quick look behind the scenes of Team Trump. 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: Marc Caputo Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by author, journalist, and podcaster Liz Plank to discuss the enormous gender gap between voters in the 2024 election. They examine Trump’s connection with male voters under 30, talk about how the Dems may be using Tim Walz to connect with white men, and shine a light on how divorcées are affecting voter demographics. 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: Liz Plank Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Republican political strategist Jeff Roe to discuss the current state of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign as he prepares for the home stretch of the election. They examine Trump’s electoral path to victory in November, take a look at how his team is attacking Kamala Harris, and talk about Jeff’s time on Ron DeSantis’s unsuccessful bid for the White House. 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: Jeff Roe Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by McKay Coppins from The Atlantic to discuss his recent reporting on Donald Trump’s peculiar relationship with evangelical voters. They talk about the prayer rituals before Trump’s rallies, analyze the contradictions of being on the religious right and supporting a less-than-righteous candidate, and shine a light on where Mormons stand on the wedge issues driving this year’s election. 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: McKay Coppins Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News joins Tara on the floor of the DNC to share their impressions of the week and discuss what the post-convention Harris campaign needs to do to win in November. Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) of Silicon Valley then stops by to talk about Kamala Harris’s impressive rise in popularity, the complicated politics of his economically prosperous district, and the future of the Democratic Party. 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 Guests: Mosheh Oinounou and Ro Khanna Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by NBC’s Chuck Todd on the third day of the DNC to talk about the state of the Kamala Harris campaign and the legacy of notable Democrats in the convention’s history. They compare Kamala’s current position in the race to the Obama and Clinton campaigns when they were at the same stage, discuss the VP’s relationship with the media, and break down her path to the 270 electoral votes she’ll need to win the presidency in November. 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: Chuck Todd Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Alex Thompson from Axios and Chris Cadelago from Politico on the floor of the DNC to examine the state of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. They talk about how Joe Biden’s step down from candidacy will be viewed historically, discuss how Team Harris is preparing for the final homestretch, and shine a light on how former president Barack Obama’s team is contributing to Kamala’s run. 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 Guests: Alex Thompson and Chris Cadelago Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by Pat Ryan, the Democratic representative from New York’s 18th district, on the floor of the DNC to talk about the rise of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president and his own tough campaign to return to the House in D.C. next year. They discuss the effectiveness of the Harris campaign’s messaging thus far, break down the Republican opposition’s quest to define the VP, and speculate on how far she can expand her influence. 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: Representative Pat Ryan Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara is joined by political strategist and MSNBC commentator Symone Sanders-Townsend; they begin their conversation by examining Joe Biden’s last days as the Democratic presidential candidate. They then discuss the vigor of the current Kamala Harris media honeymoon, talk about the implementation of the Harris agenda within her campaign, and look ahead to her scheduled debate with Donald Trump. 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: Symone Sanders-Townsend Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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. Hosts: Tara Palmeri and Matt Belloni Producers: Chris Sutton, Craig Horlbeck, and Jessie Lopez Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Reed Galen Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Meredith McGraw Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Doug Sosnik Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For more of Tara’s reporting, please sign up for her newsletter, “The Best and the Brightest,” at pucknews.com/tarapalmeri and use the discount code TARA20. Host: Tara Palmeri Guest: Kasie Hunt Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Congressman Brendan Boyle Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Kaitlan Collins Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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 Guests: Jon Allen and Matthew Bartlett Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Marc Caputo Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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: Brian Schwartz Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices