The Tara Show
The Tara Show

The Tara Show

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Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!" In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for three newspapers and writing for a variety of national publications. She won a first place reporting award from the North Carolina Press Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses in Charlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off the hook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has been reformed. Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green Eyeshade Award, a national award for column writing from The Society of Professional Journalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 15 years ago to do a radio show heard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors to talk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still brings her investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radio convert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on News/Talk 989 WORD. Are you a "Tara-ist"? It's time to get captured!     

Recent Episodes

Epstein Files, FBI Cover-Ups & The Credibility Collapse 🕵️‍♂️📂💥
DEC 19, 2025
Epstein Files, FBI Cover-Ups & The Credibility Collapse 🕵️‍♂️📂💥
Aliens may be passing Earth 🌌—but Tara says the real mystery is right here at home. From the Epstein documents that never seem to surface, to explosive questions about the FBI, whistleblowers, and collapsing credibility inside federal law enforcement, this episode pulls no punches. Why do declassified documents stay hidden? Why do officials keep saying “there’s no there there”—only to be proven wrong later? And why are whistleblowers bypassing the FBI altogether? This is a deep dive into power, secrecy, and the consequences of protecting the system instead of the truth. 🇺🇸⚖️ 🎧 Episode Summary / Show Notes 🔹 An interstellar comet passes Earth ☄️—but the Epstein files steal the spotlight 🔹 Why declassified documents (Epstein & COVID origins) never see daylight 🔹 Can Trump even legally release the Epstein material? 🔹 Media and political fallout if the documents don’t drop 🔹 James Comey’s DOJ legacy and the FOIA firewall 🔹 Conflicting claims: Epstein files “don’t exist”… but also “do exist” 🔹 Dan Bongino’s credibility crisis and exit from FBI leadership 🔹 The Epstein jail video controversy and missing coverage 🔹 The Crooks case: encryption cracked, overseas contacts revealed 🔹 FBI claims debunked by independent journalists 🔹 Whistleblowers now going directly to Senators, not FBI leadership 🔹 Subpoenas ignored, documents withheld, and trust evaporating 🔹 Why real reform requires cleaning house—not protecting insiders They said “there’s no there there.” Then the receipts showed up. 📂🔥 From Epstein to the FBI, this episode exposes what happens when truth is treated like a liability. 🎧🇺🇸 #Podcast 🎙️ #EpsteinFiles #FBI #Whistleblowers #DeepState #GovernmentTransparency #PoliticalCommentary #DanBongino #KashPatel #FOIA #Accountability #InvestigativePodcast Government Accountability, FBI Oversight, Epstein Case, Whistleblowers, Media Credibility, Political Analysis, Investigative Commentary
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8 MIN
Inflation Myths, Tariff Truths & Why Your Paycheck Matters More Than Prices 💸📉
DEC 19, 2025
Inflation Myths, Tariff Truths & Why Your Paycheck Matters More Than Prices 💸📉
The inflation narrative is unraveling—and the numbers don’t lie. Tara breaks down why tariffs never caused inflation, how money printing actually did, and why the media suddenly stopped blaming tariffs once political power changed hands. From a dramatic drop in inflation to wage growth, tax relief, and looming bond market risks, this episode cuts through the noise to explain what’s really impacting your wallet—and what could be coming next. 📊⚖️ 🎧 Episode Summary / Show Notes 🔹 Why tariffs don’t cause inflation—money printing does 🔹 The media’s sudden silence on tariffs after years of panic 🔹 Inflation drops to 2.7% and what that actually means 🔹 Why prices still feel high despite cooling inflation 🔹 The real fix: wage growth, not price controls 🔹 Tax relief proposals: no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security 🔹 How take-home pay could rise $11K–$20K per family 🔹 Bond market pressure and concerns over money printing 🔹 Why incentives to work matter more than government spin 💡 Bottom line: Inflation may be easing, but rebuilding purchasing power takes growth, wages, and smart policy—not narratives. Tariffs didn’t cause inflation. Money printing did. 💸 Now inflation is cooling—and paychecks may finally catch up. Let’s talk facts, not fear. 🎧📉 #Podcast 🎙️ #Inflation #Economy #Tariffs #Wages #TaxRelief #FinancialTruth #PoliticalPodcast #America #CostOfLiving #PaycheckPower #MoneyPrinting #EconomicReality #TakeHomePay Economic Analysis, Inflation, Tariffs, Wage Growth, Tax Policy, Financial Commentary, Current Events
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11 MIN
When the Internet Solved It First: Shooters, Scandals & the Billion-Dollar Looting of America 🧠💻💰
DEC 19, 2025
When the Internet Solved It First: Shooters, Scandals & the Billion-Dollar Looting of America 🧠💻💰
A shocking double revelation unfolds as the Brown and MIT shooting cases collide into one bizarre truth—despite early denials from authorities. As the Internet once again races ahead of investigators, Tara breaks down how online sleuths connected the dots days before law enforcement. Then, the conversation turns explosive: billions of taxpayer dollars, alleged fraud in Minnesota, Somali-linked charities, Medicaid looting, and a system critics say enabled corruption at a historic scale. This isn’t ordinary fraud—this is about power, control, and what happens when government becomes the weapon. 🚨🇺🇸 🎧 Episode Summary / Show Notes 🔹 Authorities confirm the Brown shooter and MIT shooter were the same individual 🔹 Law enforcement reverses earlier claims after Internet sleuths uncover connections 🔹 A strange international link: Portugal, physics schools, and unanswered motives 🔹 Allegations of $9 BILLION in stolen taxpayer funds through Minnesota-based charities 🔹 Claims of Medicaid, nonprofit, and NGO abuse on a massive scale 🔹 The role of political power, weakened oversight, and controlled institutions 🔹 Why this is being called “looting,” not fraud—and what it means for America’s future ⚠️ Tara argues this moment could permanently change how Americans view government, accountability, and corruption. The Internet cracked the case before the cops 🕵️‍♂️💻 Now the truth is unraveling—from a shocking shooter connection to billions in alleged government looting. This isn’t just crime… it’s a warning. 🚨🇺🇸 🎧 Listen now. #Podcast 🎙️ #BreakingNews 🚨 #TrueCrime #GovernmentAccountability #Fraud #Corruption #InternetSleuths #CurrentEvents #PoliticalPodcast #America #ShooterInvestigation #MedicaidFraud #NonprofitScam #TaxpayerMoney #DeepDive #PowerAndCorruption #Unfiltered Breaking News, True Crime, Political Commentary, Government Corruption, Fraud Investigation, Internet Sleuthing, Accountability
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12 MIN
Full Show - “Chaos, Courage, and Controversy: Today’s Unfiltered Take” ⚡👵✈️🛒😱
DEC 18, 2025
Full Show - “Chaos, Courage, and Controversy: Today’s Unfiltered Take” ⚡👵✈️🛒😱
From record-breaking deportations to brave everyday heroes, extremist subcultures, and political intrigue, Tara covers it all. Today’s episodes explore: Historic mass deportations: 2.2M+ in under a year, visas revoked, and ICE operations ramping up ✈️📊 Target grandma stands her ground: courage, grace, and viral confrontation 👵🛒❤️ Fraud and welfare crackdowns: uncovering billions in misuse and restoring accountability 💼🔍 Charlie Kirk assassination case & Tyler Robinson: the dark, twisted web of radical influence 😈🃏 Furry subcultures and extremist violence: strange modern threats emerging 🐾⚠️ Transgender surgeries legislation for minors: federal updates and political battles 🏛️⚖️ FBI, Bongino, & unsolved pages: behind-the-scenes investigations 🕵️‍♂️📄 Civic engagement: upcoming elections, voting tips, and holding leaders accountable 🗳️💪 Each episode blends politics, social commentary, crime, and moral dilemmas in a fast-paced, eye-opening discussion. 🎧 In This Episode 📌 Trump’s record deportation achievements 🚨 📌 Target grandma Jeannie: viral courage story 👵✨ 📌 Welfare and Social Security fraud uncovered 💰❌ 📌 Radical subcultures: furries, demonic games, and violent actors 😈🐾 📌 Legislative updates: gender transition surgeries for minors 🏛️⚖️ 📌 FBI updates: Dan Bongino retirement, 30k pages withheld 🕵️‍♂️📄 📌 Civic reminders: midterms, low-turnout elections, & local Senate races 🗳️ 💬 Key Quotes 🗣️ “This is the biggest mass deportation in history.” 🗣️ “Two wrongs don’t make a right — turn the other cheek.” 🗣️ “We are witnessing a clash between good and evil.” 🗣️ “No one escapes the wrath of terror, but moral authority must prevail.” 🗣️ “Historic actions require patience; instant results are unrealistic.” 🧠 The Big Takeaway Courage, patience, and moral authority matter. From everyday heroes to national security challenges, understanding the complexities of today’s events helps us navigate a world of political, social, and moral turbulence. From historic deportations to viral courage stories, dark extremism, and political intrigue — today’s episodes are unfiltered, urgent, and eye-opening. ⚡👵🛒😈✈️ #HistoricDeportations #TargetGrandma #CourageUnderFire #CharlieKirk #FraudCrackdown #SocietyUnderFire #FBIUpdates #ElectionReminders #GoodVsEvil #ICEOperations #SocialJustice #FurryExtremism #PoliticalChaos #CivicEngagement #MoralAuthority #ExtremistThreats #ViralHero Deportation, immigration enforcement, Target grandma, Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, radical influences, furries, social media harassment, welfare fraud, Afghan visas, federal legislation, FBI updates, civic voting reminder, morality, courage under fire, extremism, politics, crime, societal trends
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119 MIN
H1: “18 Minutes, Trillions at Stake: Trump’s Economic Wins — and the Messaging Collapse” ⏱️💥🇺🇸
DEC 18, 2025
H1: “18 Minutes, Trillions at Stake: Trump’s Economic Wins — and the Messaging Collapse” ⏱️💥🇺🇸
Tara breaks down Donald Trump’s jaw-dropping 18-minute speech — packed with more policy than most administrations deliver in months — and explains why Americans still don’t know what’s happening 🤯. From $18 TRILLION in investment 💰 to wages finally beating inflation 📈, historic tax relief 💸, reshored manufacturing 🏭, and global economic strategy 🌍, the problem isn’t results — it’s communication. This episode also dives into why confusing inflation with prices matters, how Democrats exploit the messaging gap, and why failing to explain wins creates dangerous political and cultural consequences. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✅ Why Trump’s economy polls poorly despite massive achievements ✅ “Ten pounds of sugar in a five-pound bag” — the 18-minute speech explained ⏱️ ✅ How messaging stopped — and why Americans were left in the dark 📣 ✅ $18 trillion in trade & investment deals no one told voters about 💼 ✅ Why real economic gains hit in Year Two, not Year One ⌛ ✅ Inflation vs prices — and why deflation would be catastrophic ⚠️ ✅ Wages now rising faster than inflation 💵 ✅ 100% of new jobs created in the private sector 🏗️ ✅ Tariffs bringing factories home — AI, autos, chips 🇺🇸 ✅ The Arizona chip strategy & H-1B confusion explained 🧠 ✅ The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the largest tax refunds ever 📊 ✅ No tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security — why families could save $11K–$20K ✅ How silence creates a vacuum for misinformation ✅ Why messaging failure isn’t just political — it’s dangerous 💬 Standout Quotes 🗣️ “He’s doing the work — but forgot to explain it.” 🗣️ “That’s not a policy failure. That’s a messaging disaster.” 🗣️ “Wages beating inflation is the ballgame.” 🗣️ “One speech isn’t enough. This has to be sold every single day.” 🧠 Key Takeaway Trump is rebuilding the economy at historic speed — but without relentless, coordinated messaging, Americans won’t feel it, won’t understand it, and won’t defend it. 🔥 Trump packed two terms of economic progress into one — and tried to explain it in 18 minutes. Tara breaks down what’s actually happening, why voters don’t know, and how silence is costing Americans the truth. 🎙️🇺🇸 🎧 Listen now. #TrumpEconomy #MessagingMatters #TradeDeals #Tariffs #WageGrowth #InflationExplained #PodcastClip #AmericaFirst #NoTaxOnTips #BigBeautifulBill #ManufacturingJobs #PrivateSector #EconomicReality #MediaFailure #USJobs Trump speech, economic messaging, tariffs, wage growth, inflation vs prices, trade deals, manufacturing comeback, tax cuts, no tax on tips, private sector jobs, policy communication, political analysis
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29 MIN