
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 127 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

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 gui... more
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... more
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 b... more
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,... more
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Truly American Girls in this fight for our democracy 🇺🇸❤️
One of my favorite strategists, inspiring intelligent women.
Big Tara Setmayer fan. She and Michelle Kinney have a good rapport and analysis of the current political situation that’s both informative and entertaining. And when Tara gets going on one of her rants it’s just awesome! I’m a Democrat, yet I keep gravitating to all these exiled Republicans. The Lincoln Project, The Bulwark, The Seneca Project (it’s half Republican anyway.). I wonder what this says about me? LOL.
I wish I’d stumbled across you pre election but better late than never. My daughter is American/Australian and they voted Harris and their father (my ex) voted Trump. They can’t talk to him. We are seeing trickle down here already. Conservatives openly against abortion whereas before they wouldn’t say it out loud!!
Wonderful podcast. I hope Tara releases more episodes in the future.
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The content features discussions revolving around current political events, particularly focusing on the implications of these issues for democracy and women's empowerment. Topics frequently include critical analyses of political figures and movements, the consequences of misinformation, and the effects of extremist ideologies in politics. Unique elements include the hosts' engaging interviews with diverse guests—from political activists to journalists—ensuring a blend of perspectives that enrich the discussion around democratic values and civic engagement. This podcast is likely to resonate with listeners who are passionate about social justice, civil rights, and the role of women in shaping political discourse.
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