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The Tara Show

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Tara presides over the Upstate's #1 all news/talk morning show every weekday on News/Talk 989 WORD.Tara's faithful listeners are affectionately known as "Tara-ists" because of their passion and participation in the show. Tara was named 2021 Best News Talk Show and Best overall Personality, AGAIN, by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association! Tara took home the same honors in 2018 and was also named 2016 "Personality of the Year!"In addition, Tara has also won over two dozen state and national journalism awards for column writing, news reporting and investigative reporting while working for t...

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Oct 2, 2026

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Stampede at a biker event in Horry County: Gunman in DC 25.05.2026

guest host Ryan Wrecker covered a Memorial Day weekend stampede at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in South Carolina that injured 19 people. Additionally, Wrecker discussed a fatal shooting at a White House checkpoint by a suspect identified as Nasire Best, which left a bystander in serious condition.

I am a geriatric Millenial; a time before the internet 25.05.2026

Ryan Wrecker used this segment to pivot from hard news to a nostalgic reflection on generational divides, defining what it means to grow up on the edge of the digital revolution. Growing Up in a Analog WorldThe "Geriatric Millennial" Identity: Wrecker proudly embraced the term (typically describing those born between 1980 and 1985) as a unique micro-generation that bridges two entirely different e...

interview with Patrick Dorinson, The Common Sense Cowboy’s Guide to Life. 25.05.2026

Ryan Wrecker brought on author and former political strategist Patrick Dorinson during this segment to discuss his latest book, The Common Sense Cowboy’s Guide to Life: Stories from the Trail, the Barstool, and Everywhere In Between. The Cowboy Way vs. Modern ChaosThe interview centered on applying timeless, rugged principles to navigate today's tumultuous political and cultural landscape:The Core...

Hegseth addresses cadet graduation class, “you are not…” 25.05.2026

In a commencement address to the West Point class of 2026, Pete Hegseth urged graduates to reject "woke" ideology and DEI initiatives, declaring them an "American army" focused on lethality rather than identity politics. The speech, which dismissed military diversity efforts, sparked significant debate, drawing praise from conservatives for restoring discipline while prompting criticism over polit...

Memorial Day, and what does it mean? The Ultimate Sacrifice 25.05.2026

Ryan Wrecker opened the final hour of the show by refocusing entirely on the true meaning of Memorial Day [1], delivering a somber tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Sacred Distinction: Wrecker began by gently reminding listeners of the crucial difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, stressing that today is not a general celebration of military service, but a specific,...

BONUS: Trump proves his Midas touch, plus judge forces rape victim to pay perpetrator in latest travesty of American justice 22.05.2026

Thomas Massey and Bill Cassidy proved what happens when you 'F around and find out' with President Donald Trump. Get the latest on those primary losses, plus a case of bad justice you have to hear and officer discusses renewed respect for military. Plus, new details about the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.

FULL SHOW - 05.22.2026 - The Tara Show 22.05.2026

Full Show Summary: The Tara Show (Friday — May 22, 2026)Hour 1: Local Corruption, School Safety, and Media BiasSegment 1: The broadcast opened with a critical local update on corruption within South Carolina’s judicial selection process, breaking down how powerful trial lawyers manipulate the system to protect favorable judges. Segment 2: The host reacted to a major security scare at a Greenville...

H1: CA moves Nick Shirley Act; $14B MN fraud probe; Trump fan beaten in San Diego; US pauses Taiwan weapons sales amid Iran war. 22.05.2026

The May 22, 2026, episode of The Tara Show on 98.9 WORD examined California's "Stop Nick Shirley Act" and a massive $90 million autism fraud indictment in Minnesota. Additional topics included a violent assault on a San Diego Trump supporter and a U.S. pause on arms sales to Taiwan due to conflict in Iran.

Hour 2 - The Tara Show features a Democratic anti-Semitism row, Trump’s epic brawl with Pascoe, cell phone bans reviving students, and AI polarizing society. 22.05.2026

Hour 2: Political Warfare, Tech Threats, and Cultural ShiftsThe second hour of The Tara Show on Friday, May 22, 2026, delivered a heavy-hitting mix of intense political infighting, shifting party dynamics, and alarming new studies on technology's impact on human behavior.5th: Democrats Adopting Anti-Semitism: The hour opened with a sharp critique of shifting ideologies within the Democratic party....

Hour 3 - The Tara Show covers Iran’s illegal Hormuz toll, America’s low missile stockpiles, the UK’s fight against Russia, and red states yielding SNAP data. 22.05.2026

Hour 3: Middle East Extortion, Military Shortages, and Global CrackdownsThe third hour of The Tara Show on Friday, May 22, 2026, exposed a series of escalating global and domestic crises, spanning maritime extortion, a depleted military arsenal, and controversial data rollbacks.9th: Iran's Strait of Hormuz Toll System: The hour kicked off with an emergency deep dive into Iran's sudden, aggressive...

Hour 4 - Crime, Local Primary Conspiracies, and the War on Gasoline 22.05.2026

The final hour of The Tara Show on Friday, May 22, 2026, tied national political liabilities directly to local South Carolina primary battles and the ongoing economic pain at the gas pump.13th: Democrats' Obsession with Releasing Criminals: The hour opened with a fiery monologue blasting progressive criminal justice reform. The segment slammed cashless bail and reduced sentencing guidelines, argui...

Nick Shirley act through in CA; Fraud Charges in MN 22.05.2026

California Democrats are advancing Assembly Bill 2624, the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," which seeks to criminalize the filming and online posting of information about taxpayer-funded immigration service workers. Critics, including Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, contend the legislation is designed to shield NGO corruption and intimidate journalists like Nick Shirley. Simultaneously, federal authorities in...

14B in Fraud in Minnesota; Kelly Loeffler on the Fraud 22.05.2026

The Tara Show highlights up to $19 billion in suspected Minnesota welfare and pandemic fraud, featuring investigations into fake NGOs, daycare centers, and masked operations. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler initiated federal intervention, halting $400 million in loans and auditing fraudulent entities.

Democrats adopting anti-semitism; Maureen Galindo comments 22.05.2026

The Tara Show (Friday, May 22, 2026) — Hour 1, Segment 2 focuses heavily on the massive government fraud investigations unfolding in Minnesota. Key Details from the Segment:The Minnesota Fraud Probe: Host Tara Servatius dives into details revealing up to $14 billion to $19 billion in suspected welfare and pandemic funding fraud within Minnesota. The broad scheme includes a network of fake NGOs, da...

Are we out of munitions to continue the Iran war 22.05.2026

The Tara Show reports that the U.S. is facing critical shortages in precision-guided munitions and artillery due to the ongoing Iran conflict. These supply shortages have forced the U.S. to pause a weapons sale to Taiwan and are raising concerns regarding national security readiness.

- Epic brawl with David Pasco and Trump 22.05.2026

The "epic brawl" on Hour 2, Segment 2 of The Tara Show (Friday, May 22, 2026) centered on the explosive public feud between Donald Trump and South Carolina Attorney General candidate David Pascoe. The Catalyst: On Thursday night, Donald Trump posted a scathing attack on Truth Social, explicitly targeting Pascoe—a First Circuit Solicitor who recently switched from Democrat to Republican to run in t...

Iran sets up a toll for the Strait of Hurmuz; Peace deal on life support 22.05.2026

The third hour of The Tara Show on Friday, May 22, 2026, opened with an emergency deep dive into an alarming escalation in the Middle East that threatened to tank international diplomacy. Iran's Strategic Tollbooth ExtortionThe "Toll" Infrastructure: The segment broke down Iran's aggressive announcement establishing a three-tiered transit fee system through its newly minted "Persian Gulf Strait Au...

Are we out of munitions to continue the Iran war 22.05.2026

The Tara Show spent Hour 3, Segment 2 on Friday, May 22, 2026, analyzing a terrifying crisis in the defense supply chain, questioning if America is structurally running out of the munitions required to sustain the conflict. The Munitions CrisisThe Empty Arsenal: The segment highlighted a brutal warning from military analysts that the Pentagon is rapidly burning through its stockpiles of precision-...

Dems have an obsession with releasing violent criminals 22.05.2026

The Tara Show opened its final hour on Friday, May 22, 2026, with a blistering monologue targeting progressive justice policies and the ongoing national debate over public safety. The Core Argument: The segment slammed what it described as a systemic obsession among progressive Democrats and left-wing district attorneys to fast-track the release of violent offenders under the guise of criminal jus...

WORD caller Lucy in Greenville : David Pascoe - Democrat friendly and is Rom Reddy a plant? 22.05.2026

During the Friday, May 22, 2026, broadcast of The Tara Show, Lucy in Greenville called into WYRD (WORD) with two distinct, sharp political theories regarding the brewing South Carolina Republican primary chaos:1. Is David Pascoe Secretly a Democrat? Lucy's first question attacked David Pascoe's political identity, questioning if his recent party switch was a genuine ideological conversion or pure...

Full Show - “REALITY FRACTURE: POWER, TRUST & THE NEW INFORMATION WAR” 21.05.2026

Today’s AMPERWAVE briefing pulls together a single, volatile through-line across politics, foreign policy, and institutional trust: a country increasingly split not just over solutions—but over what is real. From contested intelligence narratives and media distrust to escalating debates over Iran, China, and domestic institutions, the central question is no longer just policy—it’s credibility. ⚡...

H1: DOJ Indicts Castro as Democrats Face Extremism Backlash 21.05.2026

Castro Indicted & Democrat Chaos EPISODE DESCRIPTION The DOJ indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro over the 1996 civilian aircraft attack that killed Americans, while political controversy erupts inside the Democrat Party over radical rhetoric, antisemitism accusations, and growing fears of extremism. Tara and Lee also dive into explosive allegations of federal fraud, DOGE investigations, Medica...

H2: Reality Collapse: China, Climate Hoaxes & America’s Breaking Point 21.05.2026

A stunning Fox News poll reveals only 31% of Americans believe the Trump assassination attempt was definitely real, sparking a deep dive into media distrust, AI manipulation, and political division. Tara and Lee expose growing concerns over Chinese influence in American politics, climate narratives unraveling, mRNA vaccine fears, and the Democrat Party’s collapsing support among men. Plus: Iran te...

H3: Trump, China & Democrat Chaos: America at the Breaking Point 21.05.2026

Explosive allegations rock the political world as gubernatorial candidate Ram Reddy fires back against accusations from allies of Ralph Norman, while conservatives warn about rising extremism, China’s growing influence inside America, and GOP civil war tensions in Washington. From assassination attempt conspiracy theories to climate change backlash and Senate Republican infighting, today’s episode...

H4: “THE ASTROTURF THEORY: POWER, PROSECUTIONS & THE SPLC CONTROVERSY” 21.05.2026

🎧 Episode Summary A sweeping, highly charged breakdown of allegations surrounding the origins and aftermath of the Charlottesville protests, the role of advocacy organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center, and claims of political weaponization inside federal institutions. The episode connects congressional testimony, DOJ actions, and broader distrust of institutions into one overarching n...

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