Tara Palmeri went from White House correspondent to building a YouTube channel with over 151,000 subscribers, in just one year. In this episode, she shares the hard lessons of going independent, why traditional media tactics failed her on YouTube, how she maintains a daily upload schedule, and the monetization strategies fueling her growth. Whether you're a journalist exploring the creator space or a YouTuber looking for growth tactics, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.

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Tara Palmeri is the host of The Tara Palmeri Show and author of The Red Letter, a hard-hitting newsletter about power, politics, and the people who shape both. One of the most feared and fearless reporters in Washington, she has spent more than 15 years covering national politics and foreign affairs. Tara has hosted multiple acclaimed podcasts, including Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells, and previously hosted Somebody's Gotta Win for The Ringer while writing a politics column for Puck.

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