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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H2: FBI Cover-Ups, Media Lies, and How Social Media Broke Their Monopoly
09/09/2025 Duration: 30minIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the FBI’s dirtiest traditions: illegally seizing evidence that embarrasses Democrats and burying it to protect the party’s narrative. From the Orlando nightclub jihadist who pledged allegiance to ISIS on a 911 call, to transgender shooter Audrey Hale whose manifesto read like a DNC press release, the FBI has repeatedly broken Freedom of Information Act law—stealing tapes, suppressing documents, and even spreading lies to cover their tracks. Why? Because the truth is politically inconvenient. The Orlando jihadist wasn’t a spurned lover—he was a terrorist. Audrey Hale didn’t just lash out randomly—she targeted Christians and listed Donald Trump on her kill sheet. Those facts mattered. Those facts would have shifted public opinion. And so, the FBI buried them. Again and again. But here’s the breaking point: they can’t control the narrative anymore. The brutal murder of Ukrainian immigrant Irina Zorutska in Charlotte has proven that. For the first time, social m
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H3: Epstein, Crime, and the Cartel Threat: Trump, Media, and the China-DEA Connection
09/09/2025 Duration: 30minIn this episode, we cover a staggering range of issues—from the Epstein document saga and Nancy Mace’s emotional reaction to victims’ testimony, to major national security threats posed by the Sinaloa cartel and China’s role in the chemical opioid war. First, we break down the ongoing controversy over Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Mike Johnson defends Trump, clarifying that the president never called Epstein’s crimes a hoax, but has been frustrated with media misrepresentation and Democrats weaponizing the issue for political purposes. Despite promises of massive document releases, most of the Epstein files have been recycled content, creating a self-inflicted public relations problem. Next, South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace left an Epstein victims’ hearing visibly shaken, later revealing she suffers from clithrophobia, an intense fear of being trapped. Her candid explanation highlights the emotional toll these hearings take—not just on survivors, but on those with personal trauma historie
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H4: From Future Scholar to Family & Freedom: Birth Rates, Vaccine Investigations, and Left-Wing Agendas
09/09/2025 Duration: 29minIn this packed, long-form episode, we cover everything from financial empowerment to societal trends and shocking current events: South Carolina’s Future Scholar program: Curtis Loftus, State Treasurer, joins the show to discuss how this tax-advantaged 529 plan is helping families save for college, pay down student loans, and even roll over leftover funds into a Roth IRA. Personal testimonials show how consistent investing—even small amounts—can make a massive impact on reducing student debt. RFK Jr. and vaccine oversight: An in-depth look at the FDA investigation of child deaths linked to COVID vaccines reported in VAERS, the gold-standard vaccine monitoring system. The episode explains why RFK Jr. and Dr. Marty Makary’s efforts have some politicians in a panic, and what it could mean for vaccine safety and transparency. Gallup poll on birth rates and happiness: New data reveals that conservatives are maintaining above-replacement birth rates, while liberal households are having fewer children. We explor
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Gallup Poll Shocker: Conservatives Buck the Birth Rate Trend While Liberals Struggle with Happiness
09/09/2025 Duration: 06minIn this eye-opening episode, we dive into stunning new data from Gallup and the U.S. General Social Survey that reveals a surprising truth about America’s birth rate crisis. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not conservatives who are having fewer children—they are maintaining above-replacement fertility rates. The decline in births is almost entirely driven by liberal men and women having fewer or no kids. We break down what the polls say about happiness, priorities, and life satisfaction: Married women with children report being 2.5 times happier than women who aren’t married or childless. Conservative men (particularly Trump voters) rank having children as their #1 priority and marriage as #4, while liberal men and women rank them far lower. Liberal women often prioritize career and financial independence over family, which aligns with the falling birth rate among left-leaning households. The episode also explores the cultural and psychological divide between conservatives and liberals when it comes to
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"How Smart Investing Can Pay for College with SC Treasurer Curtis Loftus"
09/09/2025 Duration: 11minJoin us as we sit down with South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftus to discuss the Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan, a program helping families save for higher education with tax advantages and incredible flexibility. Treasurer Loftus shares his personal story of setting up a 529 account for his daughter, Treasure, and watching it grow into a five-figure college fund—proving that consistent contributions, even small ones, can make a huge difference. He breaks down how the plan works like a state-tax-deductible IRA: contributions grow tax-free, and withdrawals for tuition are also tax-free. The program isn’t just for college-bound high schoolers—funds can be used at accredited colleges, trade schools, and specialty programs nationwide, and even applied toward student loan repayment or rolled into a Roth IRA. Grandparents, friends, and extended family can contribute, too, giving everyone a chance to help make education more affordable. With over 200,000 participants and $7 billion in assets, Futu
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Nancy Mace, Epstein Hearings, and the Death of Media Narratives
09/09/2025 Duration: 07minSouth Carolina gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace went viral after leaving an Epstein victims’ hearing in tears, later revealing she suffers from clithrophobia—an intense fear of being trapped or confined. While critics mocked her and supporters offered sympathy, the story highlighted her own history as a sexual abuse survivor with an active state investigation still open. Whatever the truth of that case, her emotional exit underscored just how heavy the Epstein revelations remain for anyone who hears them. But the fallout quickly shifted to the media. CNN’s Brian Stelter lashed out—not because of the tragedy itself, but because conservatives were able to elevate the story online, bypassing mainstream gatekeepers. Outlets like X accounts Libs of TikTok, End Wokeness, and DC Draino now have audiences dwarfing CNN’s reach, and Stelter admitted he was furious that social media could set the agenda. His outrage revealed the deeper truth: the old media monopoly on narrative control is gone. For years, outlets li
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Trump, Epstein, and the “Hoax” Narrative: Johnson Defends, Media Spins, and the Left Pounce
09/09/2025 Duration: 10minIn this episode, we dive into the tangled web of politics, scandals, and selective outrage surrounding Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Over the weekend, Speaker Mike Johnson came out swinging—arguing that Trump not only distanced himself from Epstein early on but even cooperated with the FBI in efforts to expose him. Johnson emphasized Trump’s compassion for Epstein’s victims and his frustration that Democrats are now weaponizing the issue for political gain, despite doing nothing with Epstein records during Biden’s DOJ tenure. But the story doesn’t stop there. Confusion over whether Trump was technically an “FBI informant,” Democrats claiming they’ve finally found a “gotcha,” and Trump’s own camp overhyping promised Epstein document dumps that fell flat have all combined into what some are calling a self-inflicted wound. The president maintains he has “clean hands,” yet critics argue the messaging has been muddled and politically costly. We also spotlight how Democrats and their media allies exploit thes
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FBI Cover-Ups, Media Lies, and How Social Media Broke Their Monopoly
09/09/2025 Duration: 05minIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the FBI’s dirtiest traditions: illegally seizing evidence that embarrasses Democrats and burying it to protect the party’s narrative. From the Orlando nightclub jihadist who pledged allegiance to ISIS on a 911 call, to transgender shooter Audrey Hale whose manifesto read like a DNC press release, the FBI has repeatedly broken Freedom of Information Act law—stealing tapes, suppressing documents, and even spreading lies to cover their tracks. Why? Because the truth is politically inconvenient. The Orlando jihadist wasn’t a spurned lover—he was a terrorist. Audrey Hale didn’t just lash out randomly—she targeted Christians and listed Donald Trump on her kill sheet. Those facts mattered. Those facts would have shifted public opinion. And so, the FBI buried them. Again and again. But here’s the breaking point: they can’t control the narrative anymore. The brutal murder of Ukrainian immigrant Irina Zorutska in Charlotte has proven that. For the first time, social
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Mental Health, Murder, and the Left’s Deadly Policies
09/09/2025 Duration: 10minIn this powerful episode, we expose how decades of Democrat-driven policies, lawsuits, and judicial negligence have created the perfect storm of violence, homelessness, and untreated mental illness now spilling into America’s streets. The murder of Irina Zerutska by DeCarlos Brown Jr. is not an isolated tragedy—it’s the predictable result of a system designed to let dangerous people walk free. Brown’s own mother begged the courts to commit him after repeated violent outbursts, including assaults on his own sister. His public defender even raised competency concerns and requested a forensic evaluation. Yet, thanks to activist judges and Democrat policies that make involuntary commitment nearly impossible, he was released time and again—until someone paid with their life. We trace the root of this failure back to the ACLU lawsuit that gutted the 30-day hold standard, once a critical safeguard that gave doctors time to stabilize schizophrenics with medication before releasing them. Without it, thousands now wa
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Fake Narratives, Failed Judges: How Media Lies and Political Appointments Cost Lives
09/09/2025 Duration: 06minThis episode exposes how unqualified, politically appointed judges—driven by media-fueled racial lies—are endangering communities and letting dangerous offenders walk free. In Charlotte, a magistrate with no law degree or serious qualifications released Decarlos Brown Jr., a violent schizophrenic, on nothing more than a promise to return to court—even after his own mother begged for him to be institutionalized. The tragic result was the brutal murder of an innocent woman. But the problem goes deeper. Decades of false narratives like “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” and the media’s distortion of the Trayvon Martin case have poisoned public discourse, convinced activist judges that criminals are always victims, and turned justice into politics. Even when the facts prove otherwise—such as the DOJ clearing Officer Darren Wilson or evidence showing Zimmerman acted in self-defense—the lies persist, shaping how judges and politicians see the world. Instead of treating violent offenders as threats or people in desperate nee
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From Charlotte to the UK: The Deadly Cost of Weak Justice and Political Favoritism
09/09/2025 Duration: 12minIn this hard-hitting episode, we expose the global pattern of judicial failure, political favoritism, and cultural cowardice that leaves innocent people at risk while empowering violent criminals. We begin in Charlotte, where Decarlos Brown Jr.—a man with a long history of violence and schizophrenia—was released again and again by judges and politicians who ignored the warnings of his own mother. Despite multiple arrests, suspended sentences, and clear signs of danger, he walked free. The result? The brutal and senseless murder of Irina Choruchka, an innocent woman who should still be alive today. But this isn’t just an American story. Across the Atlantic, in the UK and Germany, terrorists and violent extremists are set free under flimsy excuses of “mental health treatment” or “rehabilitation,” while ordinary citizens face prison time simply for criticizing immigration policy or defending free speech. In one case, a convicted terrorist responsible for dozens of deaths was quietly released, even though autho
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FULL SHOW - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H4 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H4 - Segment 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 09minH4 - Segment 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H4 - Segment 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 10minH4 - Segment 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H3 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 31minH3 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H3 - Seg 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 06minH3 - Seg 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H3 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 13minH3 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 30minH2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H2 - Seg 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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