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 bring integrity, service, and real leadership back to Congress in one of the most competitive swing districts in the country. FOLLOW CAIT CONLEY https://caitconley.com/ https://www.instagram.com/caitconley/ ...
Aug 22, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 136
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 he teaches constitutional law and political theory. He is the author of The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It — winner of the Americ...
Aug 17, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 135
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 exposed the dark intersections of power, privilege, and abuse. Vicky is also the author of The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy, co-written by James Patterson. This episode was recorded on July 31, 2025 an...
Aug 01, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 133
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 gutting of PBS, and episode of South Park that everyone is talking about -- including us! Talking Feds Podcast: https://www.talkingfeds.com/ Talking Feds Substack: https://harrylitman.substack.com/ Follow Ha...
Jul 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 132
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 Thursday live at 7:30 PM ET. 💥 The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground—and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you with us? 👉 SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https...
Jun 13, 2025•35 min•Ep. 129
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May 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 127
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 the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you with us? SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https://www.SenecaProject.Us 📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 125
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: https://www.SenecaProject.Us 📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts, content, and new ads. The Seneca Project is an unapologetic movement—by women, for wom...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 124
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 autism registry proposal, Trump’s collapsing approval numbers, the worsening economy, and Pete Buttigieg’s strategic 3-hour appearance on a far-right podcast — and why he’s still one of the most gifted ...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 123
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: https://www.SenecaProject.Us 📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts, content, and new ads. The Seneca Project is an unapologetic movement—by women, for ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 122
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 DOJ investigations into their work. A chilling authoritarian move to punish dissent. 📉 Markets respond as Wall Street finally wakes up to the existential threat of a second Trump term. 🗳️ The SAVE Act i...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 121
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 democracy. What’s happening behind the scenes in the GOP—and what does it mean for the country? The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight withou...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 119
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 authoritarian rhetoric on the rise, what can we learn from those who have lived through it—or inherited the stories of survival? Joining the show are: 🔹 Julie Roginsky, Democratic strategist, author of ...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 120
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 erosion of democracy, and what this moment demands from all of us. This is not just another political show—this is a call to action. The stakes have never been higher.
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 118
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 wildest clips. Plus: 🔥 The White House Car Show—while the GOP pushes more cuts for veterans 🔥 Elon Musk’s emotional meltdowns and his White House gaming habit 🔥 More GOP budget cuts—targeting veterans a...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 117
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 also discuss our latest rapid-response video, “Betraying the Brave,” produced with Hold The Line PAC, calling out Trump’s disgraceful record on veterans. Don’t miss this critical conversation. 📺 Wa...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 116
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 Setmayer and Michelle Kinney every Thursday night live on YouTube at 7:30 PM ET. The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 115
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 —and his biggest fan? The far-right elite shaping Washington DC and the future of life as we. know it. Join us as we break down who Yarvin is, why Silicon Valley extremists are listening to him, and why ...
Feb 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 114
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 The Seneca Project and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts. ********************************************************************************** The Seneca Project is o...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 113
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 unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you with us? SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https://www.SenecaProject.Us 📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and hit the notifica...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 112
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 what they mean for the future of our democracy. We also introduce Blake Gendebien, a farmer from Lisbon, New York, and a Democratic candidate running in the special election to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 111
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 immigration raids 🔹 Pardons for January 6 insurrectionists What do these unprecedented moves mean for democracy ? Don’t miss this important conversation as we dive into the legal implications and what’s at sta...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
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. Special guests Julie Roginsky (Democratic Strategist, author of Salty Politics Substack, co-founder of Lift our Voices, and former Fox News contributor) and Jo 'JojoFromJerz' Carducci (author 'Are You F'in...
Jan 21, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
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, and subscribe. The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you with us? SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https://www.Seneca pr...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 107
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, 2025. Join us as we break down the latest news, highlight what’s at stake, and rally for the battles to come. The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continu...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
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. 💥 The Real Power Behind the Throne—Donald Trump may be the President-Elect, but Elon Musk is already calling the shots. Is Trump the sideshow while Musk reshapes our government from behind the curtain? Join ...
Dec 20, 2024•51 min•Ep. 105
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 women—driven by the relentless power of our collective voice. We are galvanizing voters to rise up against the assault on women’s freedoms, the erosion of democracy, and the dangerous threat posed by Donald ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
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 21, 2024. *********************************************************************** THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing women voters in key swing states in sup...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 103
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 Vegas, Tuckems attacked by demons, J.D. Vance’s “normal gay people” (?!) comments, shocking new Trump-Epstein tapes, and the power of women voters shaping this election. Recorded live on November 1, 202...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 102
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 Connie Chung, and so much more. Join us! Recorded live on October 31, 2024. ******************************************************************** THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, ded...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 102
