The Middle East is on edge with Israel striking Iran, and global tensions are skyrocketing—is President Trump in control? In a special crossover episode of The Tara Palmeri Show and State of the World, hosts Tara Palmeri and Sally Lockwood dive deep into Israel’s bold military moves against Iran. Joined by The Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom in the Middle East, they unpack the escalating conflict, its regional fallout, and what it means for the world. Get the insights you need to understand this pivotal moment in global politics. What’s your take on Israel’s strikes? Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show!  Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack  Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices