Tara Palmeri

senior political correspondent, Puck News

Senior political correspondent at Puck

Tara Palmeri on KCRW

California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89 and was diagnosed with shingles in February, is facing calls to resign. What could happen to her seat if she doesn’t?

Resign, retire, replace: Feinstein has uncertain future in Senate

California Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89 and was diagnosed with shingles in February, is facing calls to resign. What could happen to her seat if she doesn’t?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As the GOP anticipates Ron DeSantis announcing a 2024 presidential run, KCRW assesses what his campaign could look like, and whether his brand of politics will play as well nationally.

If Ron DeSantis enters presidential race, could he beat Trump?

As the GOP anticipates Ron DeSantis announcing a 2024 presidential run, KCRW assesses what his campaign could look like, and whether his brand of politics will play as well nationally.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Panelists discuss if Democrats will maintain their Congressional majority after the midterms. Plus, will fights over abortion rights and marriage equality motivate voters?

Abortion, culture wars: What will bring out voters during midterms?

Panelists discuss if Democrats will maintain their Congressional majority after the midterms. Plus, will fights over abortion rights and marriage equality motivate voters?

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