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Justin Sain's avatar

This is rare air. Two fearless experienced journalist telling it like it is. Steve obviously had a list of questions that he was choosing from but this was so much better than watching corporate media talking heads.

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Hawaii Brewer's avatar

Nice session that offered some good insight into your direction with your new independence. One reason I subscribed is for your investigative stories. Too many of the "new, independent" journalists just regurgitate what others have actually generated from investigations. It seems you want to do more investigative stuff but lack the time. Stay in contact with folks that do that for the struggling legacy media and once they leave....and they will, offer them a home at the Red Letter.

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Margaret Redus's avatar

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Greg DeGug's avatar

A genuine and informative discussion. Appreciate you Tara & Steve ! πŸ™πŸΎ

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Markie's avatar

This was one of the best podcasts I've watched this year. I grew up in Jersey and appreciate the no bullshit discussion. And you both have heart underneath. An honor to subscribe to you both

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David Yorka's avatar

Wow 😲 Meaningful and mission critical.

Steve gave you your well deserved propers.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

(New subscriber and Raving fan in Ohio)

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John Thanes-Barrow's avatar

She’s got a big heart, this Tara Palmeri. Steve Schmidt has grown on me as well as a result of his appearances here. Cable news and I are just not a natural fit, have been mystified about the appeal of this for most of two decades now.

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93clementine's avatar

It beggars belief that gqp women expected anything but denigration from the men. What a bunch of idiots. How ever could they expect anything else from a guy who told us in loud and uncertain terms that he grabbed us by our genitals β€” sexually assaulted us β€” at every opportunity?? He’s a fucking rapist, for gawd’s sake, and his drug addled cabinet is full of other rapists.

We have a raging case of Stockholm Syndrome in over half the human race. What never seems to sink in is that THERE ARE MORE OF US THAN THERE ARE OF THEM. WOMEN WOULD BE RUNNING EVERYTHING IF WE COULD JUST GET OUR SHIT TOGETHER.

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ChuckAndDan's avatar

The whole β€œpiggy” comment is still hanging out there and could still be addressed directly, but no one chooses to do so.

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Al Draycott's avatar

Thanks Tara & Steve: Mike Johnson waffles are over cooked. JD Vance is a White Supremacist , Christian Nationalist and thinks women should just stay home, have a ton of babies. and take care of the breadwinner, They should not be able to vote. JD Vance also thinks the husband should be able to spank their wives if they become reluctant to his desires. These types of males are just man-babies , they need to be pampered. Go Figure. These types of men fear strong , intelligent ladies. Trump has no regard for any lady. He insults , abuses and sexually assault them. They are just chattel. Keep those Epstein files on the front burner. Expose those pedophiles and bring them to account.

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Nancy Adams's avatar

She got paid 60 million. total sell out of who she is . maybe not. She's where she wants to be. Horrific Megyn Kelly!! Trump has always resented smart women, so he fights back with sexist remarks… always!

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Janice's avatar

Handmaids tale is SO disturbing because it is SO real. Scary awful, that people actually BELIEVE this way!

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Assemblywoman Debra Mazzarelli's avatar

Thank you Tara and Steve Schmidt! Both journalists I trust and follow. I’ve followed Steve Schmidt since his earlier days with the Lincoln Project. Always a favorite! Keep the Epstein files alive, it may be the only way to restore democracy and justice for the women and children survivors of SA and rape…and boys and men,as well!

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76ersNYanksFan78's avatar

She’s hot. Wow! Full of intelligence too.

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93clementine's avatar

Hey Steve, you are only getting half the idea with THT β€” the real story is that Joy only had power because of her connection to her man. She was not autonomous but only a wind up facade who was used to sucker other women into their own slavery. You should read the book because it is much more powerful than the show.

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Richard House's avatar

You were 10 minutes with Steve Schmidt about your grandmother or the best 10 minutes. I’ve heard of the podcast this year.

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