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

Full Show - Washington Chaos, Border Betrayals & Trump’s Economic Boom 🚨💥
APR 3, 2026
Full Show - Washington Chaos, Border Betrayals & Trump’s Economic Boom 🚨💥
From secret middle-of-the-night deals in Washington to global power plays, today’s episode breaks down the chaos threatening America. John Thune defunds ICE and border patrol, House Republicans scramble, and Democrats celebrate. Meanwhile, Trump’s economic plan starts to pay off, the US job market surges, and international tensions with Iran, China, and Europe escalate. Episode Summary: Today, we cover it all: Washington in Turmoil: John Thune quietly moves against ICE and customs enforcement, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans blindsided. GOP lawmakers face political backlash as Democrats cheer, media coverage explodes, and trust in Senate Republicans crumbles. Border & Crime Crisis: Illegal immigrants involved in violent crimes spark outrage as Virginia and other states fail to cooperate with federal authorities. Policy failures highlight the consequences of defunding ICE and border patrol. Global Chaos: Europe’s totalitarian allies side with dictators, France and Spain push advanced speech censorship, and Iran and China attempt to control strategic waterways—threatening US interests and international stability. Election & Fraud Watch: New declassified NSA intercepts reveal potential foreign election interference involving Ukraine, China, and the Biden campaign. Concerns mount over censorship, extradition threats, and weaponized government powers. Trump’s Economic Boom: Despite political chaos, US job numbers triple expectations, the Big Beautiful Bill’s economic plan activates, and Trump’s energy and trade policies promise a historic US economic surge—if the straits are reopened and oil prices drop. From Capitol betrayals to global crises and the potential for an unprecedented economic rebound, today’s episode gives you the full picture of the power struggles shaping America’s future. Custom Labels: Politics, Washington, ICE, Border Patrol, Trump, Economy, International Relations, GOP, Democrats, Breaking News, Election Fraud, Global Tensions, Jobs Report
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119 MIN
H1: GOOD FRIDAY SHAKEUP: Bondi Out, “The Wall” Breached
APR 3, 2026
H1: GOOD FRIDAY SHAKEUP: Bondi Out, “The Wall” Breached
A major shakeup hits as Pam Bondi exits—and the timing raises serious questions. Whistleblower claims, hidden systems, and new allegations of foreign influence and financial pipelines are all converging at once. Is this a turning point moment, or just the beginning of a much bigger story? ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY On this Good Friday broadcast, the conversation centers on a dramatic shift in the political landscape following Pam Bondi’s exit. The episode lays out a sweeping and controversial narrative involving whistleblowers, alleged hidden systems within federal agencies, and claims of foreign influence tied to political fundraising and elections. The discussion frames recent developments as a breakthrough moment—describing newly surfaced information, intelligence findings, and financial allegations as part of a much larger picture. From questions about election systems to the role of media coverage, the scope presented is massive and far-reaching. At its core, the episode explores a high-stakes question: are we witnessing the early exposure of something much bigger? 🔥 KEY TALKING POINTS Pam Bondi’s exit and what it could signal Claims of a hidden “wall” inside federal systems Whistleblower revelations reaching lawmakers Allegations of foreign influence in political funding Discussion of Ukraine-related financial claims Media coverage gaps and narrative control The scale and complexity of potential investigations Debate over who could handle such a massive case 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA POST 🚨 TITLE Bondi OUT… What Just Got Exposed?! 👀 📄 DESCRIPTION A shakeup on Good Friday—and the story behind it is explosive. 💬 POST COPY 🚨 Something HUGE is unfolding… Pam Bondi is out. Whistleblowers are speaking. And a story years in the making may finally be breaking open. Hidden systems. Foreign money. Massive allegations. If this is real… it changes everything. 🎧 Tap in now—this episode is WILD. #BreakingNews #Politics #Podcast #NewsTalk #Trending #Investigate #CurrentEvents #HotTake 💬 HASHTAGS (FIRST COMMENT) #DailyPodcast #PoliticalTalk #StayInformed #MediaWatch #Controversy #ElectionTalk #Breaking 🏷️ CUSTOM LABELS politics, breaking news, whistleblower, FBI, foreign influence, election claims, media narrative, controversy, investigative, current events
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28 MIN
H2: FINAL BATTLE: Fraud, NATO Collapse & Global Shift
APR 3, 2026
H2: FINAL BATTLE: Fraud, NATO Collapse & Global Shift
Massive fraud investigations, global alliances unraveling, and rising geopolitical tension—today’s episode connects it all. From domestic crackdowns to international power plays, the stakes have never been higher. Is this the breaking point? ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY This episode delivers a high-intensity breakdown of two major fronts: a sweeping fraud investigation tied to government spending and a rapidly shifting global power structure. On the domestic side, officials are shutting down hundreds of providers and expanding investigations into potential misuse of federal funds, raising serious questions about oversight and accountability. Internationally, the conversation turns to rising tensions involving global alliances, critical trade routes, and the future of long-standing partnerships. Strategic regions and economic influence are framed as key battlegrounds in a changing world order. The episode ultimately paints a picture of a pivotal moment—where internal challenges and global dynamics collide, leaving the future uncertain and the stakes incredibly high. 🔥 KEY TALKING POINTS Expanding fraud investigations and enforcement actions Shutdown of hundreds of providers tied to federal funding Questions around oversight and state-level administration Growing geopolitical tensions and alliance shifts Strategic importance of global energy routes Economic influence and currency power struggles Debate over the future of U.S. leadership globally 📱 SOCIAL MEDIA POST 🚨 TITLE Everything Is Breaking at Once… 😳 📄 DESCRIPTION Fraud crackdowns + global chaos = a moment you can’t ignore. 💬 POST COPY 🚨 This is getting intense… Massive fraud investigations are expanding. Global alliances are shifting. And the stakes? Higher than ever. Two worlds colliding—right here, right now. 🎧 Don’t miss this episode… it’s a BIG one. #BreakingNews #Politics #Geopolitics #Podcast #Trending #NewsTalk #GlobalShift #Investigate 💬 HASHTAGS (FIRST COMMENT) #DailyPodcast #CurrentEvents #StayInformed #WorldNews #PoliticalTalk #HotTopic #GlobalPolitics 🏷️ CUSTOM LABELS politics, breaking news, fraud investigation, geopolitics, nato, global alliances, government spending, world events, controversy, current events
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30 MIN
H3: “Panic Mode: 5 Stories, One Massive Political Bombshell”
APR 3, 2026
H3: “Panic Mode: 5 Stories, One Massive Political Bombshell”
Five major developments. One explosive narrative. From alleged foreign money pipelines to a sudden shake-up inside the Trump orbit, this episode connects the dots behind a week of chaotic headlines. Is this the beginning of the biggest political scandal in modern history—or just another partisan firestorm? Tara breaks it all down like nobody else. 🎧 EPISODE SUMMARY In today’s episode, Tara walks listeners through five major events that unfolded over the past week—and argues they’re all part of the same larger story. It begins with reporting tied to The New York Times and a prominent Democratic law firm allegedly warning party officials about potential legal risks tied to fundraising practices. That revelation coincides with the departure of Pam Bondi, raising questions about timing and internal pressure. From there, Tara dives into claims involving foreign money, election interference, and intelligence findings connected to figures like Tulsi Gabbard and reporting amplified by John Solomon. The episode explores allegations of funds routed through Ukraine, concerns about election system vulnerabilities, and broader accusations involving China and Iran. Tara also highlights comments from Eric Schmitt about large-scale fraud investigations, suggesting the scope could reach unprecedented levels. Finally, the conversation turns to political fallout—including legal threats and rhetoric from longtime Democratic strategist James Carville, as tensions escalate heading toward future elections. The takeaway: what looks like scattered headlines may actually be pieces of a much bigger—and far more consequential—story. 📢 KEY TAKEAWAYS A major law firm allegedly warned Democrats about fundraising legal risks Pam Bondi exits amid growing pressure Claims of foreign money influencing U.S. politics resurface Intelligence-related allegations tied to Ukraine, China, and Iran Fraud investigations could reach massive scale, per Eric Schmitt James Carville issues stark political warnings Rising tensions signal a potentially explosive political battle ahead 🎯 CLICKABLE SOCIAL POST 🚨 TITLE: “5 Stories… Or ONE Giant Scandal? 👀🔥” 📄 DESCRIPTION: Nothing this week was random. Tara connects the dots—and what she finds is explosive. 💬 MESSAGE: Five headlines. One story. From alleged foreign money to political shakeups and rising legal threats—something BIG is unfolding. Is this the biggest scandal yet… or just the beginning? 🎧 Listen now before everyone else catches on 👇 #BreakingNews #Politics #Trump #Election2024 #Scandal #NewsTalk #Podcast #Viral #Truth 💬 HASHTAGS (First Comment) #PoliticalNews #USPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #Media #TrendingNow #Investigations #PodcastLife #NewsUpdate #HotTopic 🏷️ CUSTOM LABELS politics, breaking news, election integrity, foreign influence, investigations, Trump, Democrats, scandal, news analysis, talk radio
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30 MIN