The Tara Show

This episode takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotion. We start with a festive preview of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s dazzling holiday show — lasers, pyrotechnics, and snow inside the arena, plus insights from drummer Jeff Plate on what makes this tour an annual fan favorite. But the mood shifts sharply as callers react to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah. Experts and listeners weigh in on the ease of carrying out such attacks, the suspect’s identity, and the broader implications for public safety. Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson, a scholarship student with his whole life ahead of him, is now in custody, sparking anger, grief, and calls for justice. The episode captures a nation grappling with tragedy, security concerns, and the fragility of life in a hyper-connected world.