Synopsis
Tara hasn't taken long to make her mark at 106.3 WORD as she was named SouthCarolina Broadcasters Association 2016 "Personality of the Year!" Inaddition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalismawards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting whileworking for three newspapers and writing for a variety of nationalpublications. She won a first place reporting award from the North CarolinaPress Association for an investigative series about the weaknesses inCharlotte's overburdened court system, which regularly let murderers off thehook with less than 15 years in prison. Due to her work, that system has beenreformed.Tara is also a winner of the prestigious first place Green EyeshadeAward, a national award for column writing from The Society of ProfessionalJournalists. Tara took to the airwaves about 11 years ago to do a radio showheard up and down the coast and fell in love with bypassing her editors totalk straight to the people. Tara hasn't stopped reporting, and still bringsher investigative journalism to the show. Tara is a mom, wife and talk radioconvert-- and weekday mornings she's live and local on 106.3 WORD.
Episodes
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H1: The Desperation Agenda: Immigration, Culture Wars, and the Cracker Barrel Backlash
22/08/2025 Duration: 29minThe hosts discuss what they see as "Democrat desperation," beginning with a federal judge's order to shut down the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility. They claim the move is a politically motivated effort to prevent the deportation of illegal immigrants who are "future Democrat voters." The hosts also praise Senator Marco Rubio's suspension of truck driving licenses for foreigners, citing a recent fatal accident involving an illegal immigrant driver and arguing that the policy will protect American lives and create jobs for American truckers. The conversation shifts to cultural issues, focusing on Cracker Barrel's stock drop after a logo change. The hosts attribute the company's financial loss to a "woke" CEO who they believe caved to social pressure by removing a white man from the logo, which they frame as an attack on American culture. Finally, the hosts celebrate reports that millions of illegal immigrants are "self-deporting" in response to new government policies and a program offerin
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H2: A Nation Under Siege: From Fentanyl to the Cracker Barrel Culture War
22/08/2025 Duration: 30minThe hosts discuss what they see as a multi-front "war" on the United States. They begin with the fentanyl crisis, which they label an "act of war" by China and drug cartels, and point to U.S. military assets moving off the coasts of Venezuela and Mexico as preparation for a strike. The episode then pivots to recent archaeological discoveries, which the hosts claim reveal that mainstream science and institutions like the Smithsonian have lied about human evolution by omitting the history of interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals. The conversation continues with legal and political developments, including a celebration of a federal court ruling that vacated a major fine against Donald Trump. The hosts describe this as a major victory against the Democrats' "lawfare." Finally, they turn to the Cracker Barrel logo change, arguing that the company's "woke" CEO is erasing men and Southern culture, a move that is a part of "cancel culture." The hosts note that the stock has plunged, and they argue tha
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H3: The Purge Begins: FBI Raids Bolton as Tulsi Gabbard Cleans House
22/08/2025 Duration: 31minThe host frames the pre-dawn FBI raid on John Bolton's home as a major development in the fight against the "deep state." He speculates that the raid is not a random event but a strategic move to "flip" Bolton, who he alleges had possession of a classified memo that proved the "Russia collusion hoax" was a conspiracy. The host connects this to his belief that the CIA's "Project Mockingbird," which allegedly pays journalists to spin government narratives, is still active. The host also expresses grave concern over the escalating conflict in Russia and Ukraine, arguing that the American media is lying about the true nature of the attacks. He claims that U.S.-made missiles with U.S. targeting have struck Russian cities, and that Russian retaliatory strikes are a predictable response. This, he argues, could lead to World War III. The show concludes with praise for Tulsi Gabbard, whom the host claims is leading a "purge" of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). He states that she has slashe
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The "Deep State" Is on the Ropes: Bolton Raid, Visa Overstays, and the Cracker Barrel Culture War
22/08/2025 Duration: 30minThe host celebrates the FBI's pre-dawn raid on John Bolton's home, calling it a historic moment that shows "deep staters" are no longer untouchable. The host alleges that the raid is a strategic move to "flip" Bolton, who supposedly possessed classified documents that proved the "Russia collusion hoax" was a manufactured conspiracy, and who hid them from the Trump administration. The host then shifts to the topic of immigration, expressing astonishment that 55 million foreigners hold U.S. visas. He claims that a significant portion of the country's illegal immigrant population are visa overstays and alleges that past administrations intentionally blocked the creation of a visa exit system. He praises a new initiative to review these visas as a crucial step in a new wave of deportations. Finally, the host analyzes the controversy surrounding the new Cracker Barrel logo. He argues that the company's CEO, whom he characterizes as "woke," caved to "cancel culture" pressure from 2020 by removing the "white guy"
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"Turnabout is Fair Play": Bolton's FBI Raid and the 55 Million Visa Overstays
22/08/2025 Duration: 08minThe host discusses the FBI's pre-dawn raid on John Bolton's home, framing it as a turning point in the fight against the "deep state." They claim that Bolton is the "first deep stater" to experience such a raid, which signals that they are no longer "untouchable." The hosts speculate that the raid is a strategic move to "flip" Bolton, who allegedly knew the "Russia collusion hoax" was fake and had possession of classified documents proving it but hid them from the Trump administration. The conversation then shifts to immigration, where the host celebrates Marco Rubio's new initiative to review the visas of 55 million foreigners. The hosts claim that a significant portion of the illegal immigrant population are visa overstays, a problem they argue was created by previous administrations that failed to implement a visa exit system, despite congressional mandates and funding. The hosts see this review as the "beginning of the cleaning up of that" and a crucial step toward deporting millions of people.
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The Great Self-Deportation & the $20 Billion "Crime": Democrats' Desperation Exposed
22/08/2025 Duration: 10minTara and Lee claim to have found two major signs of Democrat desperation. First, they report that 1.5 million illegal immigrants have "self-deported," attributing this to a new program that offers a free flight and a $1,000 bonus to those who voluntarily leave. In response, they argue, a federal judge has ordered the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center to be shut down and destroyed to prevent its use for deportations. Second, Tara and Lee discuss an ongoing investigation into a massive financial scandal. They claim that the EPA, under the previous administration, funneled $20 billion in taxpayer money to politically aligned NGOs and "pass-through entities." The hosts describe this as outright "theft" and "fraud" meant to fund Democratic campaigns. They interpret a recent video from Stacey Abrams as a sign that she is scared and is anticipating an indictment related to this alleged crime.
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"Nobody is Above the Law": FBI Raids John Bolton's Home as DC Crime Plummets
22/08/2025 Duration: 07minThe hosts react to two major stories, beginning with a pre-dawn FBI raid on the home of former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton. They speculate that the raid is not just about a dispute over a book but is an effort to "flip" Bolton and get him to testify against figures like John Brennan and James Comey. The hosts allege that Bolton knew the "Russia collusion hoax" was fake as far back as 2018 but intentionally hid a classified memo that would have proven it. They frame Bolton as a "gargoyle on the deep state" and express hope that he will be held accountable for his alleged actions. The hosts also celebrate what they describe as a dramatic drop in crime in Washington, D.C., since the National Guard was deployed. They cite specific statistics, including a week with no homicides, an 83% reduction in carjackings, and an overall 22% reduction in violent crime, as evidence that a strong law-and-order approach is successful.
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"Nobody is Above the Law": FBI Raids John Bolton's Home
22/08/2025 Duration: 10minThe hosts react to breaking news of a pre-dawn FBI raid on former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton's home. They speculate on the reasons for the raid, including the possibility that it is related to Bolton's 2020 book, The Room Where It Happened, and his alleged mishandling of classified information. The hosts also raise the possibility that the raid is connected to the Russia collusion narrative, suggesting Bolton may have possessed classified documents that exonerated Trump but hid them. They frame the event as a significant development, hinting that it could be the start of a new phase of holding the "deep state" accountable.
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Uncovering the Past, Raiding the Deep State: A Week of Scientific and Political Bombshells
22/08/2025 Duration: 08minThis episode dives into three major topics. First, the hosts celebrate new archaeological discoveries that they argue prove traditional theories of human evolution are a "lie." Citing a recent study, they discuss how a 140,000-year-old child's skeleton in Israel shows interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, a finding that pushes back the timeline for such interactions by 100,000 years. The host also notes that his own DNA shows he has an unusually high 4% Neanderthal genetics, a percentage double the average of 2%. Next, the conversation shifts to breaking political news: a pre-dawn FBI raid on former National Security Advisor John Bolton's home. The hosts speculate this raid is related to a classified documents probe and is the beginning of a crackdown on the "deep state" by the Trump administration. Finally, the hosts react to a major court decision that vacated a nearly half-billion-dollar judgment against Donald Trump in a New York fraud case. They frame the ruling as a significant victor
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The War on Cartels: Fentanyl, Venezuela, and the Fight for America
22/08/2025 Duration: 09minTara and Lee discuss what they believe is an impending "act of war" against drug cartels and Venezuela, referencing a leaked UK Daily Mail report about the Trump administration moving military assets into the region. They argue that the nearly half a million American deaths from fentanyl in recent years constitute a form of warfare waged by China and the cartels. They also point to a statement by China during trade negotiations, where they offered to stop sending fentanyl to the U.S., as proof of their involvement. The hosts explore the nexus between Democrats and cartels, citing calls from Los Angeles politicians for gangsters to fight against immigration enforcement. They highlight the danger of this alliance by comparing it to the violence of Mexican politics, where "election season is killing season." The episode concludes with a discussion of Mexico's behind-the-scenes cooperation with the U.S. and the possibility of a military strike on Venezuela as a way to combat the largest cartel involved in fentan
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The Cracker Barrel Crisis: A Tale of Wokeness, White Men, and a $100 Million Mistake
22/08/2025 Duration: 08minCracker Barrel's stock has plummeted, resulting in a near-$100 million loss in value after a new logo was released. The hosts attribute this catastrophic failure to the company's "woke" CEO, who they believe caved to pressure from a 2020 campaign led by a "far-left activist" to cancel the brand for its "racist" feel. They argue that the company's decision to remove the white man from its logo is a symbolic and literal attack on "white men" and traditional American culture. The hosts suggest this move is an example of a broader societal trend where white men are portrayed as "stupid" in media and advertising. The episode explores the backlash from customers and the hosts' belief that this is another sign that the "cancellation" trend is no longer working.
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The Desperate Left: Why Democrats Are Fighting Deportation and American Truckers
22/08/2025 Duration: 10minThe Democrats are in a state of panic, and their desperation is showing. A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama has ordered the closure of the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention facility, citing environmental concerns and ordering the infrastructure to be ripped up. The hosts argue that this is a politically motivated move to halt the deportation of illegal immigrants, who they believe are "future Democrat voters." They contend that the judge's actions are a prime example of the left's "punitive judicial overreach" and their fight to keep a specific demographic in the country to change the census and gain political power. The hosts also celebrate Senator Marco Rubio's new policy, which suspends the issuance of truck driving licenses to foreigners. They connect this action to a recent fatal accident involving an illegal immigrant truck driver, arguing that this is a common-sense safety measure that will also create jobs for American truckers who have been losing work to illegal immigrants willing t
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Could a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia accidentally spark World War III?
21/08/2025 Duration: 35minThe world is basking in the afterglow of what looked like a positive peace talk between President Donald Trump and the leaders of Russia and Ukraine -- so much so that Rich Zeoli thinks the president could end up with the Nobel Peace Prize. Still Tara Servatius at WORD Radio sees a wolf in sheep's clothing -- in a possible a security guarantee -- and believes it could prove dangerous to the U.S.
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Full Show - The American Reckoning: Culture Wars, Corporate Missteps, and a Political Earthquake
21/08/2025 Duration: 01h59minThis comprehensive analysis weaves together several interconnected themes to paint a picture of a nation undergoing a profound shift. It begins with the jarring statistic of a 4.5 million voter swing from the Democratic to the Republican party between 2020 and 2024, a phenomenon the hosts attribute to the rise of free speech on platforms like X. This uncensored flow of information, they argue, is revealing a "woke" corporate and political agenda that is out of touch with mainstream America. The discussion provides examples of this disconnect, including the plummeting stock prices of companies like Target, Bud Light, and Cracker Barrel, which are criticized for prioritizing political correctness over customer satisfaction. It also details a business exodus from California, with companies like Bed Bath & Beyond and In-N-Out Burger citing the state's "unfriendly" business environment and crime as reasons for their departure. The transcript further delves into the immigration debate, highlighting recent feder
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H1: The Political Divide and the Price of Culture
21/08/2025 Duration: 30minThis discussion delves into the significant voter shift happening in the United States, with a New York Times analysis showing a swing of 4.5 million voters from the Democratic to the Republican party between 2020 and 2024. The hosts attribute this shift to a perceived "mask slip" by Democrats, who they claim, for the first time, were unable to hide their true beliefs and policies from the public. The conversation also links this political trend to business decisions, highlighting how companies like Bed Bath & Beyond are reportedly choosing to close stores in California due to what they describe as an "overregulated, expensive, and risky" business environment. The hosts argue that these events are all part of a larger narrative where a disconnect between public sentiment and political/corporate actions is leading to a major realignment in both the political and economic landscape.
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H2: The American Jobs Revolution: How Citizens Are Fighting Back Against H-1B Visa Misuse
21/08/2025 Duration: 29minThis segment discusses a growing "war" on the social media platform X, where Americans are fighting against what they see as corporate misuse of the H-1B visa program. The hosts highlight the case of Microsoft, which allegedly laid off thousands of American engineers only to immediately post the same jobs for lower wages under the H-1B program. The hosts explain how a digital movement has emerged to expose these hidden job listings and "bombard" them with applications from Americans, which legally disrupts the visa process. The conversation also features clips of Steve Bannon and Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska, who both advocate for stricter immigration enforcement and the deportation of illegal immigrants to protect American jobs and wages. The hosts criticize South Carolina's Governor Henry McMaster for not following other states in deputizing state law enforcement to assist with immigration enforcement.
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H3: The Great Unmasking: How Free Speech is Fueling a Political Realignment
21/08/2025 Duration: 29minThis segment discusses a significant political trend, citing a New York Times analysis that shows a 4.5 million voter shift from the Democratic to the Republican party between 2020 and 2024. The hosts attribute this shift to the rise of free speech on platforms like X, which they argue is exposing the "real" policies and intentions of the Democratic Party that were previously censored or hidden by the mainstream media. The discussion links this to several examples, including the Cracker Barrel logo change, the public humiliation of a Fox News commentator who failed to research the criminal history of an illegal immigrant she was defending, and the ongoing business exodus from California. The hosts conclude that the democratic party and the "woke" culture cannot survive in an environment with uncensored media, as their actions and beliefs are now being laid bare for all to see.
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H4: The Cruise Ship Chaos: When "Free" Food and Bad Behavior Collide
21/08/2025 Duration: 29minThis segment discusses a viral video of a brawl on a Carnival cruise ship that reportedly broke out over chicken tenders. The hosts use this incident to explore what they describe as a psychological phenomenon: the tendency for people to behave violently over "free" items. They also touch on the importance of choosing a quality cruise line to avoid such incidents, and share various listener anecdotes about their own experiences, both good and bad, on cruises. The conversation also takes a political turn, connecting the brawl to broader themes of crime, safety, and the "woke" culture in America, and discusses how a new Trump administration policy is cracking down on criminal immigrants, leading to a drop in violent crime in Washington D.C.
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The "Free" Food Fight: When a Carnival Cruise Turns into a Melee
21/08/2025 Duration: 06minThis segment discusses a recent brawl on a Carnival cruise ship that reportedly broke out over chicken tenders. The hosts express fascination with what they see as a psychological phenomenon: people's willingness to engage in violence over "free" or heavily discounted items, citing similar behavior during Black Friday sales. The hosts suggest the incident was fueled by a last-minute rush to get as much "free" food as possible before the cruise ended. They also use this as a cautionary tale for listeners, advising them to research cruise ship quality before booking to avoid what they call a "seedy underside" of crime and violence. The conversation also takes a comedic turn as the hosts share viewer texts on related topics, including their addiction to "police patrol" TV shows and the importance of good beard hygiene.
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The "Unwoke" Truth: When Media Narratives Collide with Reality
21/08/2025 Duration: 10minThis segment examines a viral incident involving a social media post by Fox News commentator Jessica Tarlov and a video from NBC News. The host claims that Tarlov and other liberal commentators initially expressed outrage and sympathy over a video showing the arrest of an illegal immigrant, only to later discover that the man was wanted on serious charges, including aggravated sexual battery against a minor. The hosts argue that this event is a perfect example of how "woke" media outlets are misleading their commentators and the public, leading to a disconnect from the facts. The discussion also touches on the broader context of illegal immigration, including the number of illegal immigrants with criminal records, and the differing policies of various states, such as South Carolina and Nebraska, on assisting with federal immigration enforcement.