The Stakes

Join Seneca Project CEO Tara Setmayer galvanizes voters with a weekly, common-sense perspective on news and politics. Tara discusses what's at stake with guests that include newsmakers, entertainers, and provocateurs.

The Stakes is a news podcast hosted by The Seneca Project, with 139 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Seneca Project hosts The Stakes, a news show with 139 episodes published.

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  Episode #156

  The Stakes with Virginia Leaders Hala Ayala and Natalie Lucas-Shorter

  Apr 24, 202657 minS0

  <p>Natalie Louise Lucas-Shorter and Hala Ayala joined Tara Setmayer this week for a lively conversation about the big ballot-measure WIN in Virginia! Organizing with organizations like the Black Women's Leadership Collective, Hala and Natalie were instrumental in getting a Democratic plan to allow them to redraw the state congressional map for the remainder of the decade — part of the partisan battle over redistricting happening in several states ahead of the 2026 midterm election. The proposed map would give Democrats a chance at winning 10 of Virginia’s 11 congressional districts, a dramatic shift from the current 6-5 split in the Virginia House dele...

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  Episode #155

  The Stakes with Max Flugrath of Fair Fight!

  Apr 17, 20261h 4mS0

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

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  Episode #154

  The Stakes with Guest Co-hosts Mallory Hagan and Chad DuBois!

  Apr 10, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>Melania's surprise speech, the Iranian Ceasefire, and a draft? All in one day? Pretty Furious Podcast host Mallory Hagan and He's Not Wrong Podcast host Chad DuBois take over The Stakes. </p>

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  Episode #153

  International Diplomacy, Iran, and Republicans with Rina Shah

  Mar 20, 20261h 6mS0

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

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  Episode #152

  Democratic Wins and What that Means for 2026 with Maria Cardona

  Mar 6, 20261h 11mS0

  <p>This week on the stakes, Tara Setmayer and Mallory Hagan are joined by Democratic stategist and policy experyt Maria Cardona. They discuss Iran, the Clinton Epstein hearings, Democratic wins, and more. </p><p>SUPPORT THE SENECA PROJECT: https://donate.senecaproject.us</p><p>📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts, content, and new ads.</p><p>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 freedom...

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