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.
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Full Show - The Great Rollback: Congress Slashes Spending, Shutters Clinics, and Fuels the America First Revival
17/07/2025 Duration: 01h58minIn a sweeping wave of conservative victories, Congress has passed the first federal spending rollback in 25 years—rescinding $9.4 billion in unused COVID, climate, and foreign aid funds. Major targets include NPR, USAID, and left-leaning nonprofits, with cuts hailed as a crucial step in dismantling what critics call the “deep state.” Meanwhile, two high-profile transgender clinics shut down amid growing scrutiny, and California’s troubled high-speed rail project faces defunding. Championed by Trump and celebrated by right-wing voices, these actions are framed as the beginning of a broader America First resurgence—reclaiming taxpayer dollars, gutting globalist programs, and reversing decades of progressive policy influence.
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H1: Congress Cuts $9B: NPR, Foreign Aid, and Climate Funds on the Chopping Block
17/07/2025 Duration: 29minIn a historic move, Congress approved a $9.4 billion rollback of previously allocated funds—the first major rescission package since 1999. Spearheaded by Senate Republicans and influenced by Donald Trump, the cuts target foreign aid, NPR, climate initiatives, and unused pandemic relief. While critics argue the impact is largely symbolic, supporters see it as a critical first step in dismantling bloated government spending and reasserting America First priorities. With Speaker Mike Johnson signaling more cuts ahead, this vote could mark the beginning of a broader fiscal shift in Washington.
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H2: Congressional Crackdown: $9.4B Cut Targets NPR, Foreign Aid, and Biden-Era Spending
17/07/2025 Duration: 29minIn a dramatic legislative shift, Congress has passed a $9.4 billion rescission package—the first of its kind since 1999—eliminating unspent funds from the Biden administration’s climate, COVID, and infrastructure programs. Key targets include NPR, foreign aid, and left-leaning NGOs. Backed by Senate Republicans and championed by former President Trump, the cuts are seen as a symbolic but strategic strike against bloated government and progressive institutions. As Speaker Mike Johnson signals more cuts ahead, this vote marks the opening salvo in a broader battle over the federal budget and America's political direction.
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H3: Dismantling the Deep State: Budget Cuts, Clinic Closures, and the Rise of America First
17/07/2025 Duration: 31minIn a powerful political shift, Congress has passed a $9.4 billion rescission package—its first in 25 years—targeting NPR, USAID, and unspent Biden-era funds. Conservatives hail it as a major win, alongside the closure of two major transgender clinics and efforts to defund California's high-speed rail. Fueled by Donald Trump’s growing influence, this wave of reforms is seen by supporters as the beginning of a larger movement to dismantle bloated government programs and left-leaning institutions. Critics warn of culture war overreach, but the message from the right is clear: the reckoning has begun.
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H4: Deep State Defunded: Congress Slashes $9.4B as Clinics Close and USAID Comes Under Fire
17/07/2025 Duration: 27minIn a dramatic turning point for fiscal and cultural policy, Congress enacts a $9.4 billion rescission—the first since 1999—eliminating funds for NPR, USAID, and unused climate and COVID programs. Simultaneously, two prominent transgender clinics announce closure, and California’s high-speed rail project faces defunding. Conservative commentators hail these events as victories for Trump’s America First agenda and the beginning of a deep-state rollback. Critics warn the moves are politically charged and harmful to vulnerable communities, but for many on the right, the reckoning has only just begun.
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The Reckoning Begins: NPR, USAID, and Trans Clinics Defunded in Historic Spending Reversal
17/07/2025 Duration: 12minIn a sweeping political shift, Congress passes a $9.4 billion rescission bill—the first in 25 years—slashing funds from NPR, USAID, and unspent Biden-era programs. Paired with the closure of two major transgender clinics and renewed efforts to defund California's high-speed rail, conservatives celebrate what they call the start of dismantling the deep state. Fueled by Trump’s influence, this coordinated rollback of progressive institutions marks a pivotal moment in America First policymaking, as critics warn of growing culture war tensions.
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Budget Blowback: Congress Slashes NPR, USAID as Clinics Close in Conservative Surge
17/07/2025 Duration: 13minCongress approves a historic $9.4 billion rollback—the first in a generation—targeting NPR, USAID, and unused Biden-era funds, signaling a sharp turn toward America First budgeting. The cuts come alongside the closure of two major transgender clinics and renewed attacks on California's stalled high-speed rail. Backed by Trump and celebrated by conservative commentators, the moves are hailed as the beginning of a deep state dismantling. Critics argue the cuts are symbolic, but the right sees them as proof that a new political era is taking shape.
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Trump’s Victory Lap: Congress Cuts Billions, Clinics Close, and USAID Under Fire
17/07/2025 Duration: 14minIn a week packed with political upheaval, conservative voices celebrate sweeping victories they attribute to Donald Trump’s growing influence: Congress passes a historic $9.4B rollback targeting NPR, USAID, and unspent Biden-era funds; two major transgender clinics close; and California's high-speed rail project faces major defunding. Critics of USAID accuse it of fueling global chaos and terrorism, while advocates frame the budget cuts as the beginning of a larger crusade to dismantle the deep state. This episode captures the rising momentum behind America First policies and the backlash to progressive institutions.
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Trump's Week of Wins: Clinic Closures, Budget Cuts & the Battle Against USAID
17/07/2025 Duration: 10minIn this fiery and controversial political commentary, the speakers dive into what they call a week of major victories led by Donald Trump—from the defunding of California's high-speed rail project to the announced shutdowns of two major transgender clinics. They also celebrate a dramatic budget cut to USAID, blaming it for global instability, bioweapons risks, and terrorism funding. The episode paints Trump as a reformer taking on entrenched government programs and ideologies, while criticizing both political opponents and mainstream narratives.
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Congress Cuts $9.4B in Historic Rollback: NPR, Foreign Aid, and Climate Funds Slashed
17/07/2025 Duration: 16minFor the first time in a quarter-century, Congress passed a sweeping $9.4 billion rescission package, marking a pivotal shift toward fiscal conservatism. With support from Senate Republicans and former President Trump, the bill eliminates funding for NPR, foreign aid, and climate programs, reclaiming unused pandemic and infrastructure funds. Touted by conservatives as a blow to bloated bureaucracy and left-wing agendas, the measure is seen as the first step in dismantling the administrative state. Critics argue the cuts are largely symbolic—but House Speaker Mike Johnson promises this is just the beginning.
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Congress Delivers First Budget Rescission in 25 Years, Slashing NPR and Foreign Aid
17/07/2025 Duration: 10minIn a groundbreaking legislative move, Congress has passed a $9.4 billion rescission package—the first since 1999—cutting funds to NPR, foreign aid programs, and climate initiatives. Championed by Senate Republicans and backed by Donald Trump, the bill reclaims unspent COVID and infrastructure funds while sending a strong message about spending restraint and America First values. While critics call the cuts symbolic, conservative lawmakers view this as the start of a broader rollback of what they consider wasteful government spending.
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Congress Slashes Foreign Aid and NPR in First Major Budget Cut Since 1999
17/07/2025 Duration: 13minIn a landmark vote, Congress passed a $9.4 billion rescission package—the first of its kind in 25 years—eliminating funds for NPR, foreign aid, and left-leaning initiatives. Championed by Senate Republicans and encouraged by former President Trump, the measure reclaims unused pandemic and climate funds while signaling a new era of fiscal discipline. Conservatives call it a win for taxpayers and America First values, while critics warn of political retribution and symbolic cuts. As Speaker Mike Johnson prepares for more rollbacks, the fight over the federal budget is just beginning.
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Senate Slashes $9 Billion in First Major Spending Rollback in 25 Years
17/07/2025 Duration: 12minIn a historic late-night vote, Senate Republicans passed a $9.4 billion rescissions package at the urging of former President Trump—marking the first rollback of already-approved federal spending since the Clinton administration. The cuts target unspent funds, foreign aid, and public broadcasting, with NPR and USAID in the crosshairs. While critics downplay the move as a drop in the deficit bucket, conservative hosts hail it as a symbolic blow to the deep state and proof of Trump’s growing influence within the GOP. The bill faces its next challenge in the House, with more cuts potentially on the way.
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What do Jeffrey Epstein, Jimmy Hoffa and tomatoes have in common? Today's Red Meat
16/07/2025 Duration: 42minToday we bring you a law and order episode of Red Meat focused on how much the Jeffrey Epstein case is suddenly costing Donald Trump in support, plus we hear from a guy who's charging people to find out what happened to Jimmy Hoffa and we discover the true cost of the tariff on Mexican tomatoes.
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Full Show - The Hidden War: Election Manipulation, Media Censorship, and America’s Silent Poisoning
16/07/2025 Duration: 02h40sIn this sweeping exposé, the host weaves together a narrative of corruption, cover-ups, and collusion across America’s most critical institutions. Revisiting the controversial claims of Sidney Powell, he traces how early warnings of Chinese counterfeit ballots and identity theft—once scorned as conspiracy theories—are now partly confirmed by recent FBI admissions of massive document smuggling tied to TikTok. He details how coordinated censorship by Big Tech preemptively stifled debate on election integrity, while federal agencies allegedly destroyed evidence. The conversation then pivots to the food and water Americans consume daily, condemning the FDA, EPA, and corporate giants for pumping artificial dyes and fluoride into products linked to cancer and neurological damage. From the manipulation of the census and gerrymandering to efforts by RFK Jr. and Ron DeSantis to purge toxins from the marketplace, the segments paint a picture of a country under siege—not only at the ballot box but also at the dinner tab