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 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 11minH2 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 31minH1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H1 - Seg 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 06minH1 - Seg 2 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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H1 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
08/09/2025 Duration: 14minH1 - Seg 1 - Mon Sept 8 2025 - The Tara Show
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RFK explodes at Senate in vax debate as DeSantis plans for Florida to stop mandating jabs for kids
05/09/2025 Duration: 32minA fiery RFK faced the Senate to take a grilling over his vaccine stance, and most would agree he gave as good as he got. Catch up on that, plus the latest on the confusing morass of vaccines guidelines, mandates and suggestions.
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DOJ Considers Gun Ban for Transgender Individuals on Cross-Sex Hormones Amid Shooting Concerns
05/09/2025 Duration: 10minThe Trump administration is reportedly exploring measures to restrict firearm access for individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria or taking cross-sex hormones, citing links to recent shootings and concerns over hormone-induced psychosis. Critics argue the use of such hormones is dangerously underregulated, while others see the proposed restrictions as discriminatory. The debate is intensifying as new details emerge about the Minnesota school shooter and the broader implications of gender ideology on mental health and public safety.
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The South Carolina Education Paradox: Reading Soars While Math Stagnates
05/09/2025 Duration: 09minThis segment focuses on the latest results from the SC READY standardized tests, revealing a sharp contrast in student performance. While reading scores have reached a new all-time high, with 60% of students now reading at grade level, math proficiency remains a significant problem, with less than half of students meeting expectations. The host attributes the improvement in reading to the new phonics-focused LETRS program, and highlights the launch of the Palmetto Math Project as a necessary effort to address the lagging math scores. The segment also includes brief commentary on other topics, including a Supreme Court ruling regarding parental rights in education, and immigration enforcement in major U.S. cities.
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RFK Jr. vs. the Establishment: A "Religious" Battle Over Vaccine Science
05/09/2025 Duration: 08minThis segment dissects a heated Senate hearing featuring Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The host argues that the confrontation reveals a deep divide between Kennedy's "pro-science" approach and what he characterizes as a "religious" belief in the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine from certain senators. The conversation highlights Kennedy's claim that the VAERS database shows more adverse events and deaths reported for the COVID-19 vaccine than all other vaccines combined over 40 years. The host argues that senators, particularly those who have received significant donations from pharmaceutical companies, are not interested in the data. The transcript also includes a fiery exchange where a senator accuses Kennedy of "taking away" access to the vaccine by not recommending it for all healthy people, to which Kennedy responds by stating he cannot recommend a product without clinical data to support it. The segment concludes by suggesting that the establishment is "freaking out"
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South Carolina's Education Divide: Reading Soars, Math Stumbles
05/09/2025 Duration: 10minThis segment delves into two distinct topics. First, it questions the health and public image of former President Joe Biden, who, despite no longer holding office, is still seen as a major figure in the Democratic party. The conversation touches on the importance of transparency regarding the health of public figures. The second, and more extensive, part of the transcript focuses on the recent SC READY test results in South Carolina. While reading proficiency among students has reached an all-time high, math scores are alarmingly low. The discussion explores the reasons behind this disparity, highlighting the success of the "Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling" (LETRS) program for reading and introducing the new "Palmetto Math Project," which aims to replicate that success in mathematics education. The segment emphasizes the critical role of math in future job opportunities and the modern economy, calling for urgent action to address the "pipeline problem" of students falling behind.
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FULL SHOW - The Unholy Axis: A Global War on America
04/09/2025 Duration: 02h05minThis comprehensive analysis reveals a multi-front war on the American people, allegedly waged by a criminal alliance of the Chinese Communist Party, international cartels, and the Democrat Party. The host synthesizes a series of events, from a massive drug bust to a controversial local reparations plan, to illustrate a single, overarching conspiracy. It is a war fought with deadly drugs, financial crimes, political corruption, and ideological subversion. The segments expose what they claim are the enemy's tactics: Chinese networks laundering billions in cartel wealth to buy U.S. land and influence elections, Democrat leaders protecting criminals in sanctuary cities, and a manufactured government "shakedown" used by both parties to benefit their donors. The host argues that this is a deliberate strategy to disarm and intimidate the public, mirroring tactics used by authoritarian regimes. The transcript also delves into the legal and political battles of the day, criticizing the administration's handling of t
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H1: The Global War on Freedom: From China's Cartels to the UK's Free Speech Arrests
04/09/2025 Duration: 32minThis explosive segment ties together seemingly disparate events to argue for a comprehensive global war on American freedom. It begins by exposing a direct link between the Chinese Communist Party and drug cartels, citing a massive bust of precursor chemicals and explaining how foreign terrorist organization designation has enabled new military action. The discussion then broadens to include claims of Chinese money laundering used to buy US real estate and interfere in American elections. The host draws a parallel to what's happening in Europe, highlighting the arrest of a UK comedian for tweets made in the US as evidence of a burgeoning global 'speech dragnet.' The segment warns that these foreign authoritarian tactics are being imported into the US, with powerful figures helping to build a system where Americans could be extradited for their speech. It paints a chilling picture of an interconnected battle where the fight against drugs, crime, and political corruption is, in fact, a single war against the ve
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H2: The Epstein Files, A "Hoax," and the War on Public Health
04/09/2025 Duration: 29minThis segment unpacks a series of controversial events, beginning with the release of the Epstein documents and the surprising reaction from the administration. The host questions why, despite an attorney's past testimony that the administration had been helpful, the entire scandal was labeled a "hoax" as victims were speaking. The discussion expands to the broader political and legal battles surrounding the Epstein case, including the role of a congressional committee and the potential significance of "SARS reports." The segment then abruptly pivots to a new, equally contentious topic: the end of all vaccine mandates in Florida and the ensuing backlash. The host connects these seemingly unrelated issues, arguing that both are part of a larger, ongoing conflict against established institutions and public trust.
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H3: The War Against America: How the Democrat Party, China, and Drug Cartels Are Colluding
04/09/2025 Duration: 32minThe speaker argues that America is at war with a massive international criminal structure, a shocking conspiracy involving the Democrat Party, China, and drug cartels. The transcript claims that the Democrat Party is actively undergoing a Marxist revolution, mirroring the Chinese Communist Party, and that this ideology is at the core of policies such as the Asheville reparations plan. The speaker also discusses how President Trump is fighting back by blowing up drug boats and stopping the human trafficking and drug flow that is allegedly being facilitated by Democrats and the Chinese government. The host presents evidence of Chinese money laundering for cartels and claims that Chinese nationals are influencing U.S. elections in major cities like New York. The segment concludes with a discussion of the UK's authoritarian turn, highlighting the arrest of a comedian for his tweets, and a warning that the same could happen to Americans abroad.
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H4: The Unholy Alliance: How Financial Corruption, Political Hypocrisy, and a Global "Speech Dragnet" Threaten America
04/09/2025 Duration: 31minThis explosive segment dissects a series of events to argue they are all part of a single, coordinated war against the American people. The host begins by exposing what they call a corrupt alliance between Goldman Sachs and the Federal Reserve, alleging a scheme to protect officials facing felony charges and manipulate the economy for political gain. This is linked to a broader "Marxist" philosophy of elite rule, exemplified by Chicago's mayor, who is said to live like a king with a 150-officer security detail while advocating for policies that enable criminals and put the public in danger. The transcript also critiques what it calls a "catastrophic" political blunder by the administration in its handling of the Epstein files, arguing that by labeling the scandal a "hoax," it gave a massive opening to political opponents and alienated victims who were seeking justice. The host warns that these issues are not isolated, but are connected to an international "speech dragnet." This is evidenced by the arrest of
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The War on America: From China's Cartels to the Arrest of a UK Comedian
04/09/2025 Duration: 07minThis explosive segment ties together seemingly disparate events to argue for a comprehensive, global war on American freedom. The host claims this is a war against a new criminal axis: the Chinese Communist Party, drug cartels, and the Democrat Party. The transcript cites a massive bust of precursor chemicals from China destined for a cartel, and reveals evidence of a vast Chinese money laundering network that uses cartel cash to buy U.S. real estate and influence elections. The host praises the administration's new "away game" strategy of lethal strikes against drug traffickers at sea. The segment also draws a parallel to events in Europe, highlighting the shocking arrest of a UK comedian for tweets he made while in the U.S., which the host says is proof of a "worldwide" "speech dragnet." It concludes by framing the entire narrative as an existential struggle for the nation's survival, with the administration fighting back against a multi-front assault.
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The Corrupt Elite's Game: Goldman Sachs, Chicago, and the World of "Just Comply"
04/09/2025 Duration: 11minThis segment exposes a web of alleged corruption, from the financial sector to local politics. The host dissects a Goldman Sachs report that links gold prices to the Federal Reserve's "independence," which the host re-frames as a desperate attempt to protect corrupt officials like Lisa Cook, who is facing allegations of mortgage and tax fraud. The host claims this is a political move by Democrats to keep their people in power and prevent rate cuts that would benefit the opposing administration. The segment then pivots to Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson is said to live like a king with a 150-officer security detail, while advocating for policies that enable criminals. The host argues that this is part of a global, "Marxist" strategy to disarm and intimidate the public, citing a Canadian police chief's advice to "comply" during a home invasion. It is a "worldwide" plan, the host says, to create a climate of fear so that citizens are too busy surviving to challenge their leaders.
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Asheville's Marxist Blueprint: A "Reparations" Plan That Divides by Race
04/09/2025 Duration: 07minThe transcript dissects a controversial "reparations" plan in Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, arguing that it is a perfect example of a Marxist revolution in action. The host claims the plan divides society into "oppressor" and "oppressed" classes, implementing policies that provide benefits and resources based on race, which they say is a clear violation of the 14th Amendment. The segment analyzes specific provisions of the plan, including race-targeted housing policies, free transportation for expectant black mothers, and a "no diverse finalist" hiring policy. The host notes that Buncombe County's black population is 10%, yet a disproportionately higher share of community grants, 14%, went to black-led groups. It concludes by warning that this approach is a deliberate and dangerous strategy to create a society of racial division and fear, mirroring historical communist revolutions.
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The "Comply" Conundrum: The Global War on Citizens' Safety
04/09/2025 Duration: 08minThis segment exposes what the host claims is a global, left-wing strategy to disarm citizens and enable crime. The transcript highlights a viral clip of a Canadian police chief advising citizens to "comply" during a home invasion and contrasts it with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's personal security detail of 150 officers, while he simultaneously advocates against incarceration for others. It argues that this is not just an American phenomenon, but a worldwide plan to instill fear and dependency. The host suggests that this is a deliberate strategy to keep the public too busy with daily survival to challenge the political establishment, which lives by a different set of rules. The segment also touches on the political battle over crime, with Democrats being framed as "pro-crime" for resisting the administration's crackdown.
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A New Front in the War on Drugs: Trump's "Away Game" Strategy
04/09/2025 Duration: 10minThe gloves are off. In a major shift in policy, the Trump administration is targeting drug cartels with military force, a move that is being met with outrage from legal scholars and Democrats. This segment dives into the controversy, contrasting the "away game" strategy of lethal strikes on drug boats with the traditional law enforcement approach. It highlights a massive bust of precursor chemicals shipped from China, tying the drug trade directly to foreign powers. The host argues that the new aggressive tactics are necessary to combat a coordinated effort by cartels and their allies to undermine the U.S. and that Democrats are complicit by protecting criminals in sanctuary cities. The segment ends with a stark comparison between the "tough on crime" approach of the administration and the "humanitarian" approach of a prominent Democratic senator who visited an alleged human trafficker in prison.
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The Elite Left's Double Standard: A War on You, Not Them
04/09/2025 Duration: 05minThe left's playbook is laid bare in this scathing analysis of political hypocrisy. The transcript dissects the motives behind policies that empty prisons and defund police, arguing that these actions are not about social justice but about political power. It alleges that these strategies, borrowed from communist regimes, are designed to disempower the public by creating a climate of fear and lawlessness. The segment highlights the stark contrast between policies forced upon the public and the actions of a political elite who, like Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson, protect themselves with massive personal security details while advocating for reduced police presence for the masses. This is not about crime; it's about control, and the transcript presents a chilling argument that the true goal is to strip citizens of their ability to resist a tyrannical government.