The Stakes

Tara Setmayer is joined by Fair Fight's Communications Director Max Flugrath for a lengthy conversation about Trump's attempt to squash voting rights.

Tara Setmayer and Mallory Hagan are joined by Rina Rhah this week to discuss international affairs, Senate hearings, and more.

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 Thursday night at 7:30 pm ET on 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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.

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 process, and Erin Jackson's appearance at the Winter Olympics.

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 Games” announcement sounds disturbingly close to The Hunger Games. We pause to remember the life and legacy of Rob Reiner — artist, storyteller, patriot — and close with our year-end Bright Spots: the moments, people, and reminders of what’s still good in this country, and why the fight is worth it.SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT http://donate.senecaproject.usWatch 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 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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5704774491439104

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 swastikas, nooses, and other extremist symbols from its official training materials — a stark reminder of how hate has seeped into America’s institutions. And finally, the latest updates in the Epstein revelations, which continue to expose a web of corruption, deflection, and cover-ups that Trumpworld is desperate to bury.This moment demands clarity and courage. That’s why we’re here.SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT http://donate.senecaproject.usWatch 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 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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5704774491439104

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 this and more on The Stakes LIVE. 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 notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts, content, and new ads.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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.

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? Our friend Gay Valimont joined us! Gay is a former Florida congressional candidate and longtime gun violence prevention leader.  Her personal journey—including caring for her late husband and son—drives her passion for humane, community-focused politics. Through her newly founded Political Action Committee, Engage, Y’all!, Gay is providing funding, training, tools, and boots-on-the-ground support for people ready to run for office in overlooked communities across the South. We talked about all of this and more on this week’s episode. Be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think! 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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.

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 American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award for Best Book — and co-host of the podcast The Oath and the Office. We’ll explore how his work illuminates the threats to democracy we face today.Then, in the second half, Julie Roginsky joins Tara and Michelle for a no-holds-barred breakdown of recent CNN clashes with Scott Jennings. Both Tara and Julie went toe-to-toe with him this week on Abby Phillip’s show — while he melted down, clearly triggered by strong women who won’t back down, won’t tolerate lies, and refuse to be called liars simply because he doesn’t like being challenged. We’ll connect the dots between his spineless grandstanding, his thirst for a Kentucky Senate seat, and the fragile egos of men who crumble when faced with the truth.FOLLOW PROFESSOR COREY BRETTSCHNIEDER: https://x.com/brettschneidercFOLLOW JULIE ROGINSKY: https://x.com/julieroginskyhttps://saltypolitics.substack.com/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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.

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 Harry on Twitter: https://x.com/harrylitman📺 Watchlist Picks:Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) – A deeply moving documentary about the life and legacy of Fred Rogers.A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) – A dramatized film starring Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers, based on the true story of journalist Tom Junod.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 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 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 Trump’s presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change.

The Stakes May 22 at 7:30 PM ET with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney

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 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 Trump’s presidency. Through compelling content and powerful conversations, we transform outrage into action.