The Tara Show

In this full-day broadcast breakdown, Lee and Tara tackle the major political, legal, and cultural stories shaping the nation!

Are the 2026 midterms being intentionally thrown?!

Disturbing social media trends and intense legal battles are taking center stage!

25 Years After 9/11: Border Threats, DHS Cleanup & Pork Spending!

From nationwide legal battles to alarming viral trends, Lee and Tara break down the biggest news stories of the day! ⚖️

Are legal battles and census data shaping the landscape for the midterms?! ⚖️

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Lee and Tara break down the stark shift in national security policy over the last two decades. From historical warnings about border vulnerabilities to recent DHS operations tracking down thousands of high-risk individuals, we explore the ongoing effort to protect the homeland. Plus, hear about emerging security challenges like aerial drone threats, cartel activity, and how federal agencies are working to safeguard American borders!

Shocking TikTok trends are sparking major outrage across the internet!

Is the electric vehicle Revolution hitting a massive roadblock?!

Are hidden terrorist sleeper cells operating inside the United States?!

Is Donald Trump holding back his massive $450M war chest on purpose?!

In the Labor Day Monday broadcast, guest host Ryan Wrecker fills in on The Tara Show to discuss election dynamics alongside political historian Rich Rubino. Opening the show with nostalgia for childhood Labor Days and past Jerry Lewis telethons, Wrecker critiques local media coverage of political candidates before bringing on Rubino to explore campaign strategies. The two discuss Richard Nixon's classic political dictum—running to the partisan fringe during primary races before shifting toward the center for general elections. They analyze how candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed leverage name recognition and media attention, while Rubino outlines historical midterm patterns such as the "six-year itch" and forecasts narrow legislative shifts for the 2026 elections.

In the Labor Day Monday broadcast, guest host Ryan Wrecker fills in on The Tara Show to discuss election dynamics alongside political historian Rich Rubino. Opening the show with nostalgia for childhood Labor Days and past Jerry Lewis telethons, Wrecker critiques local media coverage of political candidates before bringing on Rubino to explore campaign strategies. The two discuss Richard Nixon's classic political dictum—running to the partisan fringe during primary races before shifting toward the center for general elections. They analyze how candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Abdul El-Sayed leverage name recognition and media attention, while Rubino outlines historical midterm patterns such as the "six-year itch" and forecasts narrow legislative shifts for the 2026 elections.

Filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day, guest host Ryan Wrecker speaks with business strategist Perry Lunsford about worker readiness for retirement. Lunsford addresses the financial pressures leading many Americans to delay retirement beyond age 65, comparing generational shifts in lifestyle expectations, cost of living, and spending habits. They explore practical ways to prepare for long-term financial security, including managing debt, leveraging 401(k) matches and 529 plans, maintaining a disciplined savings routine, and consulting with trusted mentors.

Filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026, guest host Ryan Wrecker opens the broadcast live at 6:06 AM with reflections on the end of summer and holiday memories. Expressing frustration over a recent Fox News segment covering Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's gubernatorial campaign, Wrecker criticizes the media coverage for omitting details regarding her past affiliation with the Southern Poverty Law Center and her handling of voter rolls. Shifted by the holiday mood, he reminisces about growing up in the 1990s and watching the iconic Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon as a childhood marker for the return to school. The segment closes with a preview of upcoming broadcast topics, including local political visits to South Carolina and an upcoming interview with political historian Rich Rubino.

Guest host Ryan Wrecker continues filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026, reading listener text messages about childhood biking safety and local South Carolina politics. Wrecker critiques California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent political presence and appearances in South Carolina, arguing that Newsom's national strategy relies on projected toughness while ignoring governance challenges in his home state. Looking ahead to future political races, Wrecker reviews a recent media ranking of potential 2028 Republican presidential contenders—highlighting figures such as J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Tucker Carlson—before setting up his upcoming interview with political historian Rich Rubino.

Host Ryan Wrecker interviews Dr. Jeffrey Simmons, a medical doctor, disaster preparedness instructor, and author of the thriller Oppenheimer's Demon: Nuclear Terror in the Race to Save a City. Ahead of the anniversary of September 11th, Dr. Simmons discusses the premise of his novel, which explores the threat of nuclear terrorism targeting a major American city. Drawing from two decades of teaching disaster preparedness and working with FEMA, Dr. Simmons explains the reality of nuclear emergency protocols, the social chaos of a post-blast scenario, and practical preparedness steps—such as remaining indoors behind concrete barriers to avoid radioactive fallout—while detailing how the book weaves cutting-edge medical research and emergency response history into a fast-paced narrative.

Guest host Ryan Wrecker continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Simmons, author of Oppenheimer's Demon, regarding nuclear event protocols and disaster readiness. Dr. Simmons explains immediate survival steps for those outside the direct blast zone, emphasizing the critical importance of shedding radiation-contaminated clothing, washing thoroughly with cold water, and sheltering in place for at least 24 to 48 hours rather than fleeing into gridlocked traffic. He highlights essential supplies to keep on hand, including non-perishable food, water, a transistor radio, cash, and basic medical supplies. Following the interview, Wrecker reflects on local power outages and humorously notes a key rule from post-apocalyptic fiction: keeping one's emergency supplies and preparations private to avoid becoming a target.

Guest host Ryan Wrecker fills in for The Tara Show on Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026. In this segment, Wrecker kicks off the hour by taking text messages from holiday listeners and lightheartedly discussing social media speculation about Donald Trump's hair. He then covers serious news stories, including a fatal Amazon Prime cargo plane overrun in Miami that resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries. Additionally, Wrecker highlights an unruly passenger incident on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark, where a belligerent passenger was restrained with duct tape and zip ties by flight crew and passengers. The segment concludes with a preview of upcoming discussions, including commentary on Lindsay Clancy and an interview with business strategist Perry Lunsford regarding retirement readiness.

Filling in for The Tara Show on Labor Day, guest host Ryan Wrecker addresses the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, reacting to courtroom testimony from a state psychiatrist who evaluated Clancy after the tragic deaths of her three young children. Wrecker challenges online defenses of Clancy, questioning arguments surrounding criminal responsibility and insanity pleas while highlighting the prosecution's cross-examination regarding her mental state. Looking ahead to the next segment, Wrecker shifts focus to financial readiness and retirement, inviting listeners to text in their questions for an upcoming interview with business strategist Perry Lunsford to discuss why many American workers feel unprepared to retire.

JD Vance told the media to stop calling the operation in Iran a war, and more conservative news tidbits. One of which is why was Maria Bartiromo really fired from FOX News?

Full Show: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 7780 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:54:22 +0000 W72F59Bd3LmqYdDEJQxRKSBEa1Gf8Mv3 news The Tara Show news Full Show: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-

H1: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 1924 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:05:01 +0000 OzDQ2T0TCUwfgMLoD7uLIQDsV71WxWjo news The Tara Show news H1: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht

H2: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 2060 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:04:36 +0000 7H62Gic3U79pYsxsDQsGZde4WHihdy7Q news The Tara Show news H2: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht

H3: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 1802 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:04:15 +0000 ZSNZgwfHWSUfsQ7QNz7Ta4X2AwNe6C8q news The Tara Show news H3: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht

H4: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara full 1992 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:03:22 +0000 upVMC10TjTWO9jYbTCFCjtB82Y4Xa8Fp news The Tara Show news H4: Welcome Adam Morgan Filling in for Tara 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht

In this full-day mega-edition, Lee and Tara break down the most urgent stories shaping the nation! From the explosive fallout over House Democrats being disciplined for voting against socialism and mass murder to a deep dive into the real trial transcripts and evidence in the Lindsay Clancy case, no topic is off-limits. Plus, State Treasurer Curtis Loftus joins the show to expose skyrocketing college tuition and state spending, while the panel tackles shocking media double standards, tragic local headlines, critical foreign policy debates, and global propaganda operations. Get the raw, unfiltered truth right here—drop your thoughts in the comments below!

The mask has completely slipped!

Is the media narrative hiding the real story?!

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Is the justice system failing?!

From a devastating loss in Georgia to intense geopolitical debates, today's episode covers the critical issues shaping our world.

Is the media lying about what really happened in the Lindsay Clancy trial?!

Are we watching the mask completely slip?!

Why is state college tuition in Florida only $6,300 a year while South Carolina charges $14,000+?

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Why is state college tuition in Florida only $6,300 a year while other states are skyrocketing?

The mask is officially off!

Where is America headed?!

FULL SHOW - Wednesday 09.02.26 - The Tara Show full 7479 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000 Z9wwT2VwHM2OI5vSeWCaBk4VFHTVepun news The Tara Show news FULL SHOW - Wednesday 09.02.26 - The Tara Show 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!      2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link

In this commentary from The Tara Show, the host strongly criticizes political developments involving both Democrats and Republican leadership. She begins by condemning House Democrats for refusing to support a resolution condemning socialism, arguing that their vote ignores horrific historical atrocities like mass starvation, forced labor camps, and political purges. Transitioning to internal Republican politics, the host highlights a Federalist headline accusing Senate GOP leadership—specifically figures like Tim Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn—of abandoning conservative candidates like Ken Paxton in favor of Democratic or establishment interests. She argues that establishment Republicans are intentionally withholding funding from true conservatives because they prioritize a "globalist" agenda that undermines American sovereignty and border security, though she expresses optimism that grassroots voters are actively rejecting this leadership.

In this commentary from The Tara Show, the host strongly criticizes political developments involving both Democrats and Republican leadership. She begins by condemning House Democrats for refusing to support a resolution condemning socialism, arguing that their vote ignores horrific historical atrocities like mass starvation, forced labor camps, and political purges. Transitioning to internal Republican politics, the host highlights a Federalist headline accusing Senate GOP leadership—specifically figures like Tim Scott, John Thune, and John Cornyn—of abandoning conservative candidates like Ken Paxton in favor of Democratic or establishment interests. She argues that establishment Republicans are intentionally withholding funding from true conservatives because they prioritize a "globalist" agenda that undermines American sovereignty and border security, though she expresses optimism that grassroots voters are actively rejecting this leadership.

In this commentary segment from The Tara Show, host Tara and co-host Lee Rogers discuss a recent headline from The Federalist alleging that Senate GOP leadership would rather cede Texas to Democrats than back its own grassroots voters. The discussion focuses on political funding dynamics within the Republican Party, highlighting comments from Senate figures like Louisiana Senator John Kennedy regarding budget allocations in key general election contests like the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. The host criticizes establishment campaign arms for allocating significant resources during primary battles while refusing to back non-establishment nominees in general elections. Framing this as an institutional betrayal of conservative voters, the segment argues that party leaders prioritize maintaining establishment control over securing legislative majorities.

In this segment of The Tara Show, host Tara and co-host Lee Rogers cover three primary topics: foreign influence, congressional accountability, and party leadership disputes. First, the host highlights a recent report regarding a 200,000-account Chinese bot farm on X (formerly Twitter), arguing that foreign influence operations aim to manipulate public opinion against American technology infrastructure while China offers financial incentives to build similar facilities domestically. Second, the host focuses on testimony given before Congress by Marcus Coleman—whose daughter suffered severe injuries in a vehicle collision involving an undocumented driver—and criticizes Democratic lawmakers for allegedly dismissing victims of crimes involving non-citizens. Finally, the host returns to internal Republican politics, arguing that Senate GOP leadership's campaign spending decisions in races like Texas reflect a desire by establishment figures to maintain party control rather than support conservative candidates backed by grassroots voters.

The speaker criticizes House Democrats after only eight voted in favor of a resolution to condemn socialism. They argue that mainstream media coverage, particularly on Fox News, downplayed the vote's significance. By failing to support a resolution that detailed historical atrocities committed under socialist and communist regimes, the speaker asserts that Democrats are openly signaling extreme totalitarian intentions.

In this segment of The Tara Show, the host reacts to a back-to-school video greeting from Portland Public Schools featuring a drag queen, arguing it reflects what a Democrat-led country looks like. She then pivots to political commentary, referencing a Federalist article that accuses Senate GOP leadership—including Senator Tim Scott—of prioritizing political establishment interests over their voters. The host criticizes Senate Republicans for withholding financial support from conservative candidate Ken Paxton in Texas while spending millions in primary races, promising to explain in the next segment why the establishment is working against its own party's candidates.

In this segment of The Tara Show, hosts Tara and Lee Rogers discuss the deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. They express little surprise at the impasse, pointing to the jury's gender composition (nine women and three men) and criticizing Massachusetts court rules that leave jurors unsequestered and exposed to external influences, such as supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse. Tara forcefully rejects the defense's argument that postpartum psychosis absolved Clancy of responsibility, emphasizing evidence of online searches and calculated actions as proof of premeditation. The hosts condemn media coverage and supporters for using the tragedy to push a broader narrative, asserting that Clancy's deliberate actions warrant full legal accountability.

In this segment of The Tara Show, hosts Tara and Lee Rogers discuss the deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. They express little surprise at the impasse, pointing to the jury's gender composition (nine women and three men) and criticizing Massachusetts court rules that leave jurors unsequestered and exposed to external influences, such as supporters wearing pink outside the courthouse. Tara forcefully rejects the defense's argument that postpartum psychosis absolved Clancy of responsibility, emphasizing evidence of online searches and calculated actions as proof of premeditation. The hosts condemn media coverage and supporters for using the tragedy to push a broader narrative, asserting that Clancy's deliberate actions warrant full legal accountability.

On The Tara Show, hosts Tara and Lee Rogers analyze a recent headline from The Federalist asserting that the Senate GOP leadership would rather cede Texas to Democrats than back its own grassroots voters. The discussion centers on the primary race in Texas between Republican candidate Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, highlighting claims that Senate Republican campaign arms spent heavily in the primary against Paxton and are now withholding funds for the general election. The host argues that this lack of financial backing stems from establishment opposition to grassroots conservative candidates and warns that withholding support risks handing a key Senate race to Democrats.

In this segment of The Tara Show, the host discusses an article published by The Federalist titled "GOP Would Rather Cede Texas To Dems Than Its Own Voters". The commentary focuses on internal friction within the Republican Party regarding campaign funding for conservative nominees, specifically highlighting the Texas Senate race involving Republican Ken Paxton. The host criticizes establishment Senate leadership for allegedly withholding political and financial support from grassroots candidates following contested primaries. The discussion frames this dynamic as an institutional betrayal of conservative voters, arguing that party leaders prioritize maintaining establishment control over securing legislative majorities.

During the The Tara Show segment, host Tara and co-host Lee Rogers discussed the legal developments surrounding the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The hosts addressed a recent incident where an individual was arrested for attempting to photograph jurors. They discussed the ongoing trial, public demonstrations outside the courthouse, and the defense's arguments regarding postpartum depression and psychosis. Tara reiterated her stance that the defendant's documented internet searches prior to the offense indicated premeditation rather than an unexpected psychotic episode. The hosts also responded to listener feedback regarding their commentary on the case.