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The Stakes
by The Seneca Project
Join Seneca Project CEO Tara Setmayer galvanizes voters with a weekly, common-sense perspective on news and politics. Tara discusses what's at stake with guests that include newsmakers, entertainers, and provocateurs.
Episodes
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The Stakes with Virginia Leaders Hala Ayala and Natalie Lucas-Shorter
Natalie Louise Lucas-Shorter and Hala Ayala joined Tara Setmayer this week for a lively conversation about the big ballot-measure WIN in Virginia! Organizing with organizations like the Black Women's Leadership Collective, Hala and Natalie were instrumental in getting a Democratic plan to allow...
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The Stakes with Max Flugrath of Fair Fight!
Tara Setmayer is joined by Fair Fight's Communications Director Max Flugrath for a lengthy conversation about Trump's attempt to squash voting rights.
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The Stakes with Guest Co-hosts Mallory Hagan and Chad DuBois!
Melania's surprise speech, the Iranian Ceasefire, and a draft? All in one day? Pretty Furious Podcast host Mallory Hagan and He's Not Wrong Podcast host Chad DuBois take over The Stakes.
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International Diplomacy, Iran, and Republicans with Rina Shah
Tara Setmayer and Mallory Hagan are joined by Rina Rhah this week to discuss international affairs, Senate hearings, and more.
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Democratic Wins and What that Means for 2026 with Maria Cardona
This week on the stakes, Tara Setmayer and Mallory Hagan are joined by Democratic stategist and policy experyt Maria Cardona. They discuss Iran, the Clinton Epstein hearings, Democratic wins, and more. SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https://donate.senecaproject.us 📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project...
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Are our elections at stake? Talk of Trump's "State of Emergency"
Guest co-hosts, Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett, fill in for Tara Setmayer this week on The Stakes. They talk the State of the Union, Trump's proposed "State of Emergency," the Women's Gold Olympic Hockey Team, Casey Means for Surgeon General, and more. Tune in to The Stakes, LIVE every...
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Former Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd on ICE
Tara Setmayer is joined by former Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd to discuss the current state of immigration enforcement, the documentary Critical Incident, ICE detention centers, how this administration's handling of immigrants differs from others in the past, and what the future could look like....
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Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs, Epstein Files, and Nationalizing the Election?
This week on The Stakes, Tara is joined by candidate for Virginia's First District, Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs. Beggs is a mom, veteran, and advocate seeking to take her lived experience to Washington, D.C. Plus, Tara talks the latest Epstein drop, Trump's threats to nationalize the election…
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The Insurrection Act, ICE Officers, and Greenland
Tara Setmayer is joined by Mallory Hagan this week to talk the national emergency that is ICE. Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act, toying with taking Greenland, and destroying the Kennedy Center. There's a lot to catch up on this week during The Stakes!
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The Stakes Holiday Edition 🎄
It’s The Stakes Holiday Edition 🎄 — and somehow, even at the end of the year, Trump is still committing to making things as horrible as possible. Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney break down Trump’s unhinged speech, the Vanity Fair piece everyone’s talking about, and why his latest “Patriot…
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Trump Denied, the Affordability Fail, and Kristi Noem
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Trump’s INSANE Threats To Execute Democrats, Coast Guard Clears Hate Symbols, Latest on Epstein
This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney break down a terrifying escalation: Donald Trump openly calling for Democrats to be hanged, violent rhetoric that goes beyond politics and barrels straight into authoritarianism. We also dig into the Coast Guard’s quiet removal of...
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But His Emails! New Epstein Docs Implicate Trump | Boebert Cornered, MAGA Fractures
Newly surfaced Epstein documents reveal explosive details that directly implicate Trump, including claims that “he knew about the girls.” As these revelations break, Trump’s behavior is getting more frantic, more erratic, more desperate, and more guilty-looking by the hour. Meanwhile, Lauren...
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Feast or Famine: Military Families in Food Bank Lines while Trump Builds a Ballroom
Tara Setmayer is joined by Mallory Hagan, host of Pretty Furious Podcast, on this week's episode of The Stakes. Donald Trump is using hunger as a compliance tactic, withholding SNAP benefits, and prioritizing the destruction of the East Wing for his 90,000 sq ft ballroom. Tara and Mallory discuss...
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Guest Dr. Steven Hassan | World Renowned Cult Expert
This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney sit down with Dr. Steven Hassan, one of the world’s foremost experts on cults. As America faces growing extremism and political radicalization, Dr. Hassan helps us understand the psychology behind cult-like devotion, how manipulation...
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Gay Valimont, Charlie Kirk, and the state of Free Speech
The Stakes hiatus is over! Tara and Michelle were back this week with a jam-packed episode of The Stakes. From the recent school shootings, Pam Bondi’s threats to free speech, doxxing democrats, and the public fallout after the death of Charlie Kirk, there was so much to discuss. The highlight?…
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Two powerful women: Cait Conley and Ilyse Hogue
WATCH THE STAKES 7:30 PM ET THURSDAYS ON YOUTUBE Guest ✨ Cait Conley — Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 17th district. A U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate, Cait served in Iraq and Afghanistan before working at the Pentagon and in national security. Now she’s running to…
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Professor Corey Brettschneider on Democracy, Julie Roginsky & Tara Setmayer Take on Scott Jennings
Guests Professor Corey Brettschneider and Democratic Strategist Julie Roginsky -- from the fight to save democracy to the takedown of CNN’s favorite fragile pundit, Scott Jennings. In the first half, we’re joined by Corey Brettschneider, Professor of Political Science at Brown University, where…
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Investigative Reporter Vicky Ward on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Tara and Michelle are joined by investigative reporter Vicky Ward, renowned for her groundbreaking coverage of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Ward is the host and co-producer of the acclaimed podcast and docuseries Chasing Ghislaine and a New York Times bestselling author whose work has...
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Epstein, PBS, & South Park with Harry Litman
This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are joined by former U.S. Attorney, legal analyst, and Host of Talking Feds Podcast Harry Litman to break down the latest headlines—from the renewed focus and legal implications on Jeffrey Epstein. We also talk about Trump and MAGA's...
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NO KINGS IN AMERICA
America is in distress. Tara and Michelle are flabbergasted by the detainment of California Senator Alex Padilla and discuss the implications of the shocking moment before moving on to the No Kings protests scheduled for June 14. 📺 Watch The Stakes with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney every...
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Can We Just Have One Normal Day?
The Stakes May 22 at 7:30 PM ET with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney
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New Pope, Who Dis?
There's a new Pope! He's from the U.S.. He's from Chicago?! Tara and Michelle discuss what this means for the future of the Catholic Church and MAGA. ************************ Watch The Stakes with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney every Thursday live at 7:30 PM ET. The Seneca Project is one of…
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Trump's First 100 Days, The Kennedy Center, Gretchen Whitmer, and more.
Seneca co-founders and co-hosts of The Stakes Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney talk Trump's First 100 Days, Democrats' capitulation, Gretchen Whitmer, JD Pritzker, and more. Tune in every Thursday at 7:30 pm ET LIVE on X, Facebook, and YouTube. SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT:...
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Pro-natalist push, Trump’s collapse, RFK’s autism registry, and why Pete Buttigieg still wows us.
This Week on The Stakes: We WON The Webby's! We dove into the pro-natalist movement — the push to “persuade” women to have more children, and how it’s tied to eugenics, tech-world obsession, religious extremism, and Opus Dei’s role in selecting the next Pope. We also break down RFK Jr.’s alarming...
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Florida State Shooting, Due Process, Chaos, and Cruelty
This week, we’re breaking down the chaos, the cruelty, and the constant drumbeat of authoritarian nonsense — and asking how we fight back without losing our minds (or our rights). No gaslighting. No sugarcoating. Just the truth and what comes next. SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT:...
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Trump Targets Critics, Markets React to Tariffs, Democracy on the Brink
VOTE SENECA PROJECT'S "AMERICAN GIRL" FOR A 2025 WEBBY AWARD! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVo... This week, the red flags are no longer warnings — they’re sirens: 🚨 Treason? Donald Trump revokes security clearances from two former DHS officials — Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor — and orders…
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Former Congressman Denver Riggleman on SignalGate, Elise Stefanik, and more!
Michelle and Tara are joined by former GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman—a senior advisor to The Seneca Project, author of "The Breach" and technical advisor on the January 6 Committee. He’s breaks down the SignalGate scandal, Elise Stefanik’s failed UN nomination, and the chaotic state of...
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The Past is Present: A Warning and The Stories They Carry
VOTE FOR THE SENECA PROJECT FOR A 2025 WEBBY AWARD! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/social/features/best-use-of-video 📺 THE STAKES: “The Past is Present: A Warning” A powerful and deeply personal episode about the echoes of history in our present. With democracy under threat and...
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America Has Crossed the Red Line— What Happens Next?
America has crossed the red line. The warning signs have been there, but now we are living through a moment that will define the future of our country. What we do next will determine everything. Join Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney as they break down the latest authoritarian power grabs, the...
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Trump’s Oval Office Rant, Elon’s Meltdowns, and The White House Car Show
This week on The Stakes, we break down Trump’s off-the-rails Oval Office press conference that almost no one saw—because it aired on MTG’s boyfriend’s bizarre far-right YouTube channel. From openly negotiating Ukraine land grabs to bizarre rants about eggs, Greenland, and Canada, we’ve got the...
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How Trump's treating America's Veterans with Marcus Flowers
Join co-hosts Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney, along with special guest Marcus Flowers from Hold The Line PAC, as we expose Trump’s latest betrayal of America’s veterans. 30% of federal workers are veterans, and Trump is gutting the programs they rely on while using them as political props. We’ll...
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Dr. Vin Gupta on Public Health and Policy
NBC News Medical Analyst Dr. Vin Gupta joins The Stakes to break down the state of America’s health—measles outbreak, tuberculosis, bird flu update, vaccine access, and the policies shaping our future. What’s really going on, and what do you need to know? You can watch The Stakes with Tara…
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Curtis Yarvin: The Most Dangerous Tech Bro You’ve Never Heard Of
You may not know his name, but you should. Curtis Yarvin—also known as Mencius Moldbug—is the architect behind the ultra-right-wing tech bro ideology fueling MAGA’s latest evolution. His vision? A post-democracy America ruled by a ‘CEO king’ with the bodies of the "underclass" used for biodiesel...
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Trump's Playing Second Fiddle
Seneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney take on another harrowing week of chaos, cruelty, and danger under the Trump regime. From RFK's confirmation to Mini Musk's shush-- we’ll break down the alarming developments and what they mean for the future of our democracy. 📺 Follow...
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AMERICA IN CRISIS: Elon Musk’s Digital Coup of the United States
Join Seneca Project Co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney to break down the crisis happening with Elon Musk, attacks on DEI, "white tears," and so much more. ********************************************************************************** The Seneca Project is one of the few groups...
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Meet Candidate Blake Gendebien for NY 21 and Recap Another Dangerous Week
Seneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney take on another harrowing week of chaos, cruelty, and danger under the Trump regime. From authoritarian moves to attacks on freedoms, freezing federal funds, and endangering public health -- we break down the alarming developments and...
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One week with Trump— What now?
Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are back for our first regular episode of The Stakes since Donald Trump’s inauguration. They discuss Trump’s recent executive orders including: 🔹 His attempt to undo birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment 🔹 Escalating...
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Post Inauguration Special: A New MAGA World
Inauguration Special of The Stakes: A New MAGA World Join co-hosts and Seneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney as they dive into the state of democracy, women’s rights, and the political landscape in America post-inauguration on this very dark day in our country's history....
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Holding The Line
As we enter the final days of the Biden administration, America stands at a crossroads. In this critical episode of The Stakes, we examine the chaos looming ahead: Trump’s return, the nightmare confirmation hearings, and the unprecedented challenges to democracy and progress. Watch, share, like,...
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2025: No Time to Back Down
A new year and the fight continues. As 2025 begins, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney return to tackle the critical challenges ahead, with Trump’s inauguration looming and democracy hanging by a thread. There’s a lot to cover — and now is not the time to back down. Recorded live on January 8…
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President Musk?
We’re channeling Timothy Snyder’s powerful call from On Tyranny: “Do Not Obey in Advance.” 📢 How do we fight back when democracy is on the line? While too many Democrats and media figures still bend the knee, a new resistance is emerging — and we are ready to take on MAGA and its enablers. 💥…
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Trump Transition Choas
HEGSETH NOMINATION IN TROUBLE; TRUMP TRANSITION CHAOS; ABORTION TRAVEL BAN ENFORCED 👉 NEW: Follow us on BlueSky for updates and more: https://bsky.app/profile/senecaprojectus.bsky.social ******************************************* The Seneca Project is an unapologetic movement—by women, for...
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Do Not Obey in Advance
Taking our anger, fear, and outrage and focusing on what we can do to fight back against the Trump administration together. Co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney discuss Trump's cabinet picks, Celebrity Apprentice meets the Hunger Games, Matt Gaetz, and what's next. Recorded on November…
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Election Countdown Friday Happy Hour
The Stakes Election Countdown Happy Hour: Trump Threats, J.Lo, American Girl, & the Power of Women! Join Michelle Kinney and Tara Setmayer with special guests as they dive into more on our closing ad and anthem, “American Girl,” Trump’s threats against Liz Cheney, J.Lo’s impassioned speech in...
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AMERICAN GIRL
AMERICAN GIRL our powerful new anthem for women, Trump’s Halloween Costume, MAGA hypocrisy, and more. Watch AMERICAN GIRL performed by Laura Bell Bundy, a powerful new anthem for women, Trump’s Little Halloween Costume, MAGA pearl clutching hypocrisy, poll workers put in danger, our love for…
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Trump's Dictator Fetish
Trump’s Hitler fetish confirmed, enemies within, and… spankings?! Recorded LIVE October 24, 2024. THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing women voters in key swing states in support of Kamala Harris' election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights,...
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Donald Trump is Losing his Sh*t
As the election tightens, Donald Trump's rhetoric is reaching new extremes, especially with his attacks on women. This week, he’s taken his insults to a shocking level while the campaign trail heats up. Meanwhile, major legal decisions are shaking up the race and could play a pivotal role in the...
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Melania the Grifter
Melania Trump’s lies about women’s rights, a PR stunt aimed at boosting Donald Trump’s image just five weeks before the election—while he’s down 20 points with women voters. We also dive into more of Vance’s debate lies and how they’re shaping the political landscape. Plus, Jack Smith’s unsealed...
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JD Vance is a Shapeshifter— VP Debate Recap
Dive into the key moments of the Vice Presidential Debate with special guest and Seneca Project National Press Secretary, Mallory Hagan. Recorded LIVE on October 1, 2024. The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states…
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Join Seneca Project CEO Tara Setmayer galvanizes voters with a weekly, common-sense perspective on news and politics. Tara discusses what's at stake with guests that include newsmakers, entertainers, and provocateurs.
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