The Stakes

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 Boebert finds herself cornered by Donald Trump in The Situation Room. The MAGA base is starting to crack. What happens when the authoritarian coalition starts turning on itself? We break it all down. Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are LIVE to make sense of the chaos, the cover-ups, and what this moment means for the fight ahead.

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.

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 spreads, and what it takes to break free. From his personal story as a former cult member to his decades of research and activism, Dr. Hassan brings unmatched insight into the dangers of authoritarian control—and how we can fight back with truth, compassion, and resilience. 📺 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 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.

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/ https://x.com/CaitforNewYork Guest ✨ Ilyse Hogue — Co-founder of The All-American and one of the sharpest democracy strategists in the country. As the former president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, Ilyse has long been a leading voice in the fight for reproductive freedom. Today she’s focused on defending democracy itself, with a particular focus on the impact of gerrymandering, voter suppression, and the fight to secure mail-in ballots. FOLLOW ILYSE HOGUE https://x.com/ilyseh https://www.instagram.com/ilyseh 📺 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.