The Tara Show, presented by Tara on News/Talk 989 WORD in the Upstate of South Carolina, covers local and national news, politics and current affairs in a weekday morning talk format. The feed lists 500 episodes with updates on most weekdays and episodes running roughly 25 minutes in the feed. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Reach a loyal morning news audience across the South Carolina Upstate
- Daily weekday broadcast tied to News/Talk 989 WORD and a listener base the show calls Tara-ists
- Award-winning host with a long record of investigative journalism and local credibility
- Feed of 500 episodes with a Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 192 ratings
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news segment, interview
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 30 minutes per segment, 60 to 110 minutes for full show
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Audacy
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Audacy and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover federal raids, school shootings and crime reporting, and political commentary is central to the show, so political suitability is flagged as high.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.audacy.com/podcast/all |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1160978906 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/audacy/cefbfcc4c099a17… |
Benchmark score: 34 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BONUS: Could Kimberly Guilfoyle take down Vance, Rubio ticket? + Good | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| Full Show - Welcome Joey Hudson Filling in for Tara | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 50 min |
| H1: Welcome Joey Hudson Filling in for Tara | 2026-10-16 | 25 min |
| H2: Welcome Joey Hudson Filling in for Tara | 2026-10-16 | 26 min |
| H3: Welcome Joey Hudson Filling in for Tara | 2026-10-16 | 27 min |
| H4: Welcome Joey Hudson Filling in for Tara | 2026-10-16 | 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
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…
About The Tara Show
The Tara Show is a weekday morning news and talk program hosted by Tara on News/Talk 989 WORD in the Upstate of South Carolina, as described in the show's feed. The host is presented on the feed description as a mom, wife and talk radio personality who has won multiple state and national journalism awards, including the Green Eyeshade Award for column writing. The feed lists 500 episodes with updates on most weekdays, and episodes typically run around 25 minutes.
The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average rating from 192 ratings, with 564 episodes total and daily updates. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward older adults and a mostly local audience. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show is published by Audacy.
Brands seeking a host-read mid-roll should expect an estimated $90 to $625 per episode, based on a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads. Local businesses and regional advertisers are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Tara Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Tara Show
How much does The Tara Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is The Tara Show about?
The Tara Show is a weekday morning news and talk program on News/Talk 989 WORD in South Carolina, covering local and national news, politics and current affairs. It is hosted by Tara.
How do I contact The Tara Show about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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