Why Journalists Protect their Powerful sources with Cenk Uygur

Is the Press Protecting Power Instead of Exposing It?In this revealing conversation with The Young Turks, Tara Palmeri Show host and veteran investigative journalist Tara Palmeri pulls back the curtain on how access-driven journalism has warped the media’s role in Washington. From breaking the Hunter Biden gun story to being blacklisted by Trump's inner circle, Tara shares her unfiltered experience navigating a media landscape where proximity to power often means silence—and where telling the truth can cost you your career.Do you trust the mainstream media to hold power accountable—or are they too compromised by access? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices