About this episode
Was Ghislaine Maxwell just Epstein’s co-conspirator—or a twisted betrayer driven by greed? In this episode of The Tara Palmeri Show, Tara Palmeri—who investigated Jeffrey Epstein for over two years for her podcast series Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells—reveals five shocking truths about Ghislaine Maxwell: Her daddy issues with media tycoon Robert Maxwell, who shaped her manipulative charm; Her financial ruin after his mysterious death, pushing her to New York’s elite circles; Her obsession to impress Epstein, even getting a pilot’s license to gain his favor; Her hidden hatred for Epstein, despite procuring girls for him, as told by witnesses like houseman Juan Alessi; And why survivors like Virginia Roberts and Annie Farmer say Maxwell’s betrayal as the “safe” woman who lured and abused them cut deepest, fueling one of the largest elite human trafficking operations ever. What shocked you most about Ghislaine Maxwell’s story, and what more do you want to uncover about her actions? 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices