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The Stakes

The Seneca Projectart19.com

Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney to galvanize women and save Democracy with a weekly, common-sense perspective on news and politics. Michelle and Tara discuss what's at stake with guests that include newsmakers, entertainers, and provocateurs.

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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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat the extremist MAGA agenda. JOIN US: www.senecaproject.u...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 101

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 coming months. Join us as we dive into the latest developments, dissect Trump’s relentless tirades, and discuss how this all impacts the critical issues at stake this election. Recorded on October 10, 20...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 99

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 indictment and the legal consequences Trump could face. Recorded October 3, 2024. ------------------------------------ THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing w...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 98

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 in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for President ...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 97

Protector? Predator.

Eric Adams is indicted, Trump says he's our "protector," and the rise in authoritarianism with guest and historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat. We dive into the critical issues facing our democracy and explore how history's lessons can guide us in protecting women's rights and freedoms today. Recorded on September 26, 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 s...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 96

The Women Are Not Alright

MAGA WAR ON WOMEN CONTINUES, IS TRUMP BLOWING THE ELECTION, AND MORE! WATCH AT 7:30 PM ET WITH SENECA PROJECT CO-FOUNDERS TARA SETMAYER AND MICHELLE KINNEY! Recorded LIVE on September 19, 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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demo...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 95

The Ultimate Cat Lady for Kamala

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris, Trump backs out of debate #2, more 2020 election lies, MAGA mean girls, and the wild Springfield dogs & cats conspiracy theory. Recorded LIVE on September 12, 2024 Join Seneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney LIVE on THE STAKES every Thursday at 7:30 pm. 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...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 94

Post-Debate Hot Takes!

Harris dominated, and Trump unraveled. We have thoughts! Recorded LIVE September 10, 2024 Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on The Stakes every Thursday at 7:30PM ET. **************************** 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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing...

Oct 23, 202459 minEp. 93

Con Artists Are Gonna Con

Trump gaslights women, debate preview, Liz Cheney backs Kamala, and more. Recorded LIVE on September 5, 2024. in Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on The Stakes every Thursday at 7:30PM ET. **************************** 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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, ...

Oct 23, 202452 minEp. 92

DNC Recap and the Pending CNN Interview

DNC Recap and a state of the race discussion ahead of Harris-Walz CNN interview. Recorded LIVE on August 29, 2024 Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on The Stakes every Thursday at 7:30PM ET. **************************** 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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democ...

Oct 23, 202447 minEp. 91

JD Vance, Elon Musk, and the Trump Slur Fest

Abortion is on the ballot in 8 states, JD Vance keeps finding new lows, and Trump’s bizarre slur-fest with Elon Musk. Get your popcorn ready! Recorded LIVE on August 15, 2024 Join Seneca Project co-founders @TaraSetmayer and @MichelleKinney LIVE at 7PM ET on Youtube and X to discuss what it means for us on The Stakes. CORRECTION: 27:32 "Jordan Webbon" should read Joel Webbon ------------------------ The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women...

Oct 23, 202446 minEp. 90

The Rise of Weird

VP pick Tim Walz, Trump has a meltdown, the rise of WEIRD. Tune in to The Stakes every Thursday at 7PM ET for a live discussion with Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney. We'll dive into the latest election news and explore what's at stake for women in today's political landscape. Recorded LIVE on August 8, 2024. *************************** The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in suppo...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 89

Donald Trump Thows a Hissy Fit

Donald Trump attends the NABJ Convention, Seneca Advisor Rina Shah, JD Vance Doubles Down on Childless Cat Ladies. Recorded Live on August 1, 2024 The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for President Biden and defeat the ext...

Oct 22, 202449 minEp. 88

It Was All Good (Insane) Just a Week Ago

Joe Biden drops out, Kamala Harris is the new nominee, Trumpers are wearing ear patches, and we are tired. Episode recorded on July 25, 2024. The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for President Biden and defeat the extremis...

Oct 22, 202453 minEp. 87

What a Year This Week Has Been

Donald Trump assassination attempt, the RNC, Joe Biden gets Covid. What else could go wrong?! Recorded July 18, 2024 The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for President Biden and defeat the extremist MAGA agenda....

Oct 22, 202452 minEp. 86

Biden's Press Conference

Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney live following President Biden's press conference. The Stakes streams LIVE every Thursday at 7 PM ET to discuss the state of politics and what's at stake for women. Weeklt streaming to YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthc...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 85

Incitement, Insurrection, Impeachment & Inauguration w/Dr. Erroll Southers

On the first Honestly Speaking with Tara episode of 2021, Tara delves into her thoughts on the deadly insurrection attack against the U.S. Capitol, the subsequent 2nd impeachment of Trump and the fallout from it all. She's joined by USC Prof. of Homeland Security, former FBI Agent, counterintelligence and homegrown extremism expert, Dr. Erroll Southers to discuss the horrific security failures during the Capitol siege, the threat posed by right wing extremists heading into the inauguration of Jo...

Jan 14, 20211 hr 34 minEp. 84

Thank God Biden Won But I Quit The GOP Anyway

In the first podcast back since Joe Biden won the election, Tara discusses her reaction to the results, Trump's refusal to concede and why she decided to quit the GOP. She's joined by Stuart Stevens, veteran GOP consultant, author of "It Was All a Lie, How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump," and fellow Lincoln Project Senior Advisor. Also, former Michigan GOP Party Chair and Lincoln Project advisor, Jeff Timmer discusses the legally dubious attempts by Trump to overturn the election resul...

Nov 20, 20201 hr 49 minEp. 80

Election Day is Finally Upon Us w/guest George Conway

On the eve of the most consequential election in our lifetimes, George Conway joins the podcast for a conversation about what's at stake, why he chose to become a prolific anti-Trump voice and how he became an original co-founder of the Lincoln Project. George also shares a never told before story, about how a dinner with Javanka in 2018 was the final straw for him and why. Tara tells her early voting story and gives her take on what could happen on Election Day.

Oct 30, 20201 hr 35 minEp. 79

The National Nightmare is Almost Over w/guest Michael D'Antonio

On this week's Honestly Speaking w/Tara, award winning Trump biographer Michael D'Antonio joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "High Crimes; The Corruption, Impunity and Impeachment of Donald Trump," co-authored with veteran journalist Peter Eisner. "High Crimes" offers the most comprehensive inside story behind our most significant modern political drama: the House impeachment of Donald Trump. D'Antonio discusses the oversized role Rudy Giuliani has played in this mess, the Hunter Bide...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 78

Stop With the Rigged Election Rhetoric with guest David Shimer

On this week's episode, guest David Shimer-Wilson Center Global Fellow, historian and author of "Rigged: America, Russia and 100 Years of Covert Electoral Interference," joins Tara to discuss the the full context of foreign and domestic interference attempts in the 2016 election, what's happening now and what we can do about it. Tara gives her take on the death of RBG, the first presidential debate and Trump's refusal to denounce violent white nationalist groups.

Oct 01, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 77

Trump Is So Much Worse Than You Know with Guest Miles Taylor

On this week's episode, former Dept. of Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor joins Tara to discuss the variety of dangerously absurd, inhumane and illegal demands Trump made during his tenure at DHS, the concerns raised within Trump's own National Security staff about his unfitness for office, why it took so long for many former Trump officials like him to finally say enough is enough and much more. Tara takes on the latest political hot topics of the week.

Sep 18, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 76

Straight Out of the Authoritarian Playbook with guest Prof. Ruth Ben-Ghiat

The conventions are over. Now the real campaigning begins. Trump's doubling down on his dark messages of mayhem and lies to demagogue issues of law and order and undermine the upcoming election. Historian, NYU Professor and author of the forthcoming book " Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present, " Ruth Ben Ghiat joins Tara to discuss the ways Trump's behavior is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Tara gives her take on the RNC, Kenosha, the Trump administrations continued effort to su...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 23 minEp. 75

Biden, Bannon and Bravery with guest (Ret) Lt. Cmdr. Greg Keeley

On this week's episode, Tara gives her take on the DNC Convention, the recent arrest of former Trump Campaign Manager Steve Bannon, and the release of the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee final report on Russian interference. Ret. Lt. Cmdr. Greg Keeley, Co-founder and President of The Council on American Security, joins Tara to discuss Trump's shameful non response to Russian bounties on US troops, why the attacks on the postal service hurt veterans, the significance of a National Guards...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 47 minEp. 74

Donald Trump, You're Fired with guest Paul Begala

On this week's episode, veteran Democratic Strategist, CNN Political Contributor and Author, Paul Begala joins Tara in a lively discussion about his newly released book, "You're Fired, The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump." Great stories, great insight, great conversation. Find out why Tara calls Paul her favorite Democrat. Tara details her recent Twitter spat with the US Surgeon General, the Trump Axios interview and the ongoing Veepstakes.

Aug 06, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 73

Is Bill Barr the Most Dangerous Man in America with guest Elie Honig

Another chaotic week in Washington. Attorney General Bill Barr testified before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time and it was doozy. Former SDNY federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig rejoins the podcast to breakdown the ups and downs of the raucous Barr hearing. He doesn't hold back! Tara takes on Trump's insane tweets that suggest delaying the election (he can't) to his support for a quack doctor who preaches demon sperm can impregnate women in their dreams. Not a jo...

Jul 30, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 72

The Dangerous Demagogue President with guest Prof. Jennifer Mercieca

Every wonder what the hell Trump is doing during his infamous rallies? Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M Rhetoric Professor and author of the new book, "The Demagogue President. The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump," joins Tara to discuss the various techniques Trump deploys when speaking. Yes, there's actually a method to that madness! Tara takes on the ongoing debate around opening schools, the attacks on Dr. Fauci, the Trump campaign shake up and more.

Jul 17, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 71

Democracy, Disney and Down the Shore with guest David Litt

On this week's episode, former Obama speech writer and NY Times best selling author, David Litt, joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Democracy in One Book or Less." Litt discusses his view on eliminating the Electoral College, solutions to voter suppression, anecdotes about crashing Mitch McConnell's frat house, compares lines at Disney World to voting, behind the scenes at the White House Correspondents Dinner with President Obama and more. Tara takes on Trump's Fourth of July Race b...

Jul 10, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 70

Police, Politics and Progress with guest Ret. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher

In this week's episode we tackle the national discussion on systemic racism and police reform with Ret. NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher. He spent 20 years with the NYPD, has a PhD and is currently a Professor of Criminal Justice at Pace University. Porcher gives his take on the recent police shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta from his perspective as a former Internal Affairs investigator and outlines his ideas for meaningful police reforms. Tara tackles the racial history of Juneteenth and Tulsa, OK...

Jun 19, 20201 hr 39 minEp. 69

America in Turmoil with guest Peter Wehner

American cities have been in turmoil for a week after protests erupted nationwide over the horrific killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis. Unfortunately, protests turned violent in dozens of cities. Trump's response has been despicable, fanning the flames and relishing in the use of brute force. Many warned that a Trump presidency would be a disaster. Did we ever think it would get this bad? Conservative author, VP and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cent...

Jun 02, 20201 hr 50 minEp. 68
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