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THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEInside the NY Judge’s Ruling That Will Bankrupt Donald Trump + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She’s a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She’s also a fierce critic of the...
2026-06-241h 13THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!!! Georgia Grand Jury Will Indict Trump + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She’s a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She’s also a fierce critic of the...
2026-06-041h 20THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEWhy CNN is Kissing Trump's A$$ + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. Setmayer was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. Michael and Tara dig deep into the media and...
2026-05-171h 17
The Back Room with Andy OstroyTara Setmayer on Trump, the Republican Assault on Voting Rights, the Midterms and MoreTara Setmayer is co-founder of the bipartisan superpac The Seneca Project. She’s a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill and most recently served as a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project. She’s a political writer and commentator who’s appeared on MSNOW, CNN and other news outlets, The View, and Real Time with Bill Maher. Her writing has been featured on CNN.com, Bloomberg, The Daily Beast, Cosmopolitan, and NBC.com. In November 2020 she left the Republican Party after Donald Trump refused to concede the election to Joe Biden.
Tara is sounding the alarm on the...
2026-05-0738 minTHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVETrump's Presidential Run Fizzles + A Conversation With Tara SetmayerMea culpa welcomes one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. Setmayer was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. Michael and Tara Dig into the up police violence...
2026-04-211h 33
The StakesFormer Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd on ICETara Setmayer is joined by former Border Patrol Agent Jenn Budd to discuss the current state of immigration enforcement, the documentary Critical Incident, ICE detention centers, how this administration's handling of immigrants differs from others in the past, and what the future could look like. Plus, Tara talks about Trump's visit to Georgia, and more!
2026-02-201h 14
Pretty FuriousHow Don Lemon’s Arrest Affects All of Us: With Tara SetmayerThe news of Don Lemon’s arrest is dominating headlines and few people know Don like Tara Setmayer. This week, Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett sit down with Tara to talk Don’s arrest, and sound the alarm on Trump and the DOJ’s many First Amendment attacks.Plus, as a former Republican, Tara speaks plainly about what this moment in history demands of us, the way we reach folks we think are “too far gone,” and how storytelling might be what saves us in 2026.Tara Setmayer is the Co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project a...
2026-01-3142 minThe StakesThe Insurrection Act, ICE Officers, and GreenlandTara Setmayer is joined by Mallory Hagan this week to talk the national emergency that is ICE. Trump is threatening the Insurrection Act, toying with taking Greenland, and destroying the Kennedy Center. There's a lot to catch up on this week during The Stakes!
2026-01-161h 04
The Mary Trump PodcastNEW Epstein Revelations Drop: Mary Trump & Tara Setmayer (Part I)New and disturbing revelations from the Epstein files released the night before Christmas Eve add urgency to an already unfolding story.In Part One of this interview, Mary Trump speaks with Tara Setmayer to analyze the latest Epstein file disclosures and the shocking new details now emerging.The discussion breaks down what has been revealed so far, why it matters, and what these developments may signal about what comes next. The episode also features a look at The Seneca Project’s new video examining the Epstein files and their broader implications....
2025-12-2417 minThe StakesThe Stakes Holiday Edition 🎄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....
2025-12-191h 54The StakesTrump’s INSANE Threats To Execute Democrats, Coast Guard Clears Hate Symbols, Latest on EpsteinThis 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 demand...
2025-12-031h 22The StakesBut His Emails! New Epstein Docs Implicate Trump | Boebert Cornered, MAGA FracturesNewly 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 th...
2025-11-141h 05The StakesFeast or Famine: Military Families in Food Bank Lines while Trump Builds a BallroomTara 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...
2025-11-021h 12
The Jim Acosta ShowPreviewing No Kings 2 with Tara Setmayer and Rep. Jim Himes on Hegseth's Pentagon Meltdown.Thank you Different Lens, Caro Henry, Robin Payes, Amy McGrath, JR Roessl, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Setmayer! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-1456 minTHE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEThe GOP’s War on Wokeness + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMichael breaks down the GOP’s Senate blockade of the Voter Rights Bill. Next, the GOP’s war on wokeness and obsession with critical race theory. Then the news that Trump sought to shutdown SNL for his portrayal. Finally, Tara Setmayer from Lincoln Project’s The Breakdown joins Mea Culpa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesMichael breaks down the GOP’s Senate blockade of the Voter Rights Bill. Next, the GOP’s war on woken...
2025-10-061h 38The StakesGuest Dr. Steven Hassan | World Renowned Cult ExpertThis 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 Se...
2025-09-261h 07The StakesTwo powerful women: Cait Conley and Ilyse HogueWATCH 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 CONLEYhttps://caitconley.com/https://www.instagram.com/caitconley/https://x.com/Cait...
2025-08-221h 21The Back Room with Andy OstroyTara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on Trump, Newsom, the Republican Assault on Voting Rights and the Election Process, and MoreTara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are co-founders of the bipartisan superpac The Seneca Project, Tara’s a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill and most recently served as a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project. She’s a political writer and commentator who’s appeared on MSNBC and other news outlets, The View, and Real Time with Bill Maher. Her writing has been featured on CNN.com, Bloomberg, Cosmopolitan, The Daily Beast, and NBC.com. In November 2020 she left the Republican Party after Donald Trump refused to concede the election to Joe Biden.
Michelle Kinney previously she served...
2025-08-2135 minThe StakesProfessor Corey Brettschneider on Democracy, Julie Roginsky & Tara Setmayer Take on Scott JenningsGuests 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...
2025-08-171h 43
The Daily BeansBehind The Eight Ball (feat. Adam Klasfeld; Tara Setmayer)Wednesday, August 13th, 2025Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the Arkansas ban on gender affirming care; bigot Kim Davis has asked the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality; a federal judge has ordered improved conditions for immigrants detained at 26 Federal Plaza; how the State Department grappled with the release of a triple murderer in the CECOT prisoner exchange; Trump’s new jobs numbers guy suggests suspending monthly job reports; Putin visits Alaska as talks swirl about a new Trump Tower Moscow; core inflation continues to rise in the United States; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ur...
2025-08-131h 20
Black Man Spy with Malcolm NanceDoes Trump Think Accusing Obama of Treason Will Actually Work? (w/ Tara Setmayer)Malcolm Nance welcomes Tara Setmayer to Black Man Spy.The pair discuss Tulsi Gabbard and Trump accusing President Obama of committing treason and Curtis Yarvin's recent comments on American billionaires and his vision for a CEO-led monarchy. Malcolm and Tara also discuss the continuing Jeffrey Epstein controversy and the importance of mobilizing women voters.If you liked this episode, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or share it with a friend!Click the link below to subscribe to our Newsletter:https://malcolmnance.substack.com/
2025-07-3144 minThe StakesEpstein, PBS, & South Park with Harry LitmanThis 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...
2025-07-251h 04
The Jim Acosta ShowThe latest on the Epstein Files with Steve Schmidt Tara Setmayer and Nick ValenciaThank you God, J Dziak, Kristin Lehrer, Dianne Mize, Amy McGrath, and many others for tuning into my live video with Nick Valencia, Tara Setmayer, and Steve Schmidt! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-07-181h 06
The Jim Acosta ShowRanking Dem on House Intel Committee Rep. Jim Himes and Tara SetmayerThank you Michael Fanone, Rebecca Gummere, Cash Flow Collective, Christina Beck, Amy McGrath, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Setmayer and Rep. Jim Himes! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-06-1959 minThe StakesNO KINGS IN AMERICAAmerica is in distress. Tara and Michelle are flabbergasted by the detainment of California Senator Alex Padilla and discuss the implications of the shocking moment before moving on to the No Kings protests scheduled for June 14. 📺 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...
2025-06-1335 minThe StakesCan We Just Have One Normal Day?The Stakes May 22 at 7:30 PM ET with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney
2025-05-231h 37The StakesNew Pope, Who Dis?There's a new Pope! He's from the U.S..He's from Chicago?! Tara and Michelle discuss what this means for the future of the Catholic Church and MAGA. ************************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 Sen...
2025-05-091h 26
The Jim Acosta ShowNorm Eisen on Ed Martin's failed bid to become U.S. Attorney in DC, Chris Matthews on the new American Pope and celebrating Tara Setmayer's big win at the Webby's.Thank you Rebecca Gummere, Reda Rountree (she/her), Amy McGrath, Dr. Mary M. Marshall, Theresa Lease, and many others for tuning into my live video with Norman Eisen, Tara Setmayer, and Chris Matthews! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-0855 minThe StakesTrump's First 100 Days, The Kennedy Center, Gretchen Whitmer, and more.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 collect...
2025-05-031h 21The StakesPro-natalist push, Trump’s collapse, RFK’s autism registry, and why Pete Buttigieg still wows us.This Week on The Stakes:We WON The Webby's! We dove into the pro-natalist movement — the push to “persuade” women to have more children, and how it’s tied to eugenics, tech-world obsession, religious extremism, and Opus Dei’s role in selecting the next Pope. We also break down RFK Jr.’s alarming autism registry proposal, Trump’s collapsing approval numbers, the worsening economy, and Pete Buttigieg’s strategic 3-hour appearance on a far-right podcast — and why he’s still one of the most gifted political communicators of our time.Watch The Stakes wit...
2025-04-251h 11
The Jim Acosta ShowDavid Frum on Trump's disastrous tariff policy and Tara Setmayer on FSU mass shooting.Thank you Dean Blundell, Tara Setmayer, Rebecca Gummere, Abby Marin, Amy McGrath, and many others for tuning into my live video with David Frum and Tara Setmayer! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-1759 minThe StakesThe Past is Present: A Warning and The Stories They CarryVOTE FOR THE SENECA PROJECT FOR A 2025 WEBBY AWARD! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/social/features/best-use-of-video📺 THE STAKES: “The Past is Present: A Warning”A powerful and deeply personal episode about the echoes of history in our present. With democracy under threat and authoritarian rhetoric on the rise, what can we learn from those who have lived through it—or inherited the stories of survival?Joining the show are:🔹 Julie Roginsky, Democratic strategist, author of the Salty Politics Substack, and co-founder of Lift Our Voi...
2025-04-041h 23
The Jim Acosta ShowSeneca Project's Tara Setmayer on Signal-gate. Plus she gives her reaction to our town hall at the University of Virginia Center for PoliticsThank you Caro Henry, Cathy R. Payne, Spitting Out Bones, Michelle Kinney, Jeanne Elbe, and many others for tuning into my live video with Tara Setmayer and Alexander Vindman! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-2517 minThe StakesAmerica Has Crossed the Red Line— What Happens Next?America has crossed the red line. The warning signs have been there, but now we are living through a moment that will define the future of our country. What we do next will determine everything.Join Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney as they break down the latest authoritarian power grabs, the erosion of democracy, and what this moment demands from all of us. This is not just another political show—this is a call to action. The stakes have never been higher.
2025-03-211h 22
Mea CulpaTrump’s Cuts Kill! + A Conversation With Tara SetmayerToday on Mea Culpa, my friend Tara Setmayer is back. Tara is a prominent political commentator and the co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, a bipartisan super PAC led by women that uses rapid-response videos and impactful ads to inspire change through action. We break down the looming government shutdown and the devastating impact of Trump and Elon Musk’s extreme budget cuts, including mass firings at the VA, IRS, and other critical federal agencies. Tara exposes the GOP’s coordinated messaging strategy, the Democrats’ failure to counter it effectively, and the rising influence of Christian nationalism in Trump’...
2025-03-141h 24
The Jim Acosta ShowSeneca Project's Tara Setmayer rips Trump's Tesla informercial at the White House and talks about empowering women plus Brian Karem on press access issues in covering Trump.Thank you Tosh Berman, Robin Stewart, Brian J Karem, Angela K. Nickerson, Caro Henry, and many others for tuning into my live video with Brian J Karem and Tara Setmayer! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-121h 04The StakesHow Trump's treating America's Veterans with Marcus FlowersJoin co-hosts Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney, along with special guest Marcus Flowers from Hold The Line PAC, as we expose Trump’s latest betrayal of America’s veterans. 30% of federal workers are veterans, and Trump is gutting the programs they rely on while using them as political props.We’ll also discuss our latest rapid-response video, “Betraying the Brave,” produced with Hold The Line PAC, calling out Trump’s disgraceful record on veterans. Don’t miss this critical conversation.📺 Watch The Stakes live every Thursday at 7:30PM ET.💥 Support the f...
2025-03-071h 12The StakesDr. Vin Gupta on Public Health and PolicyNBC News Medical Analyst Dr. Vin Gupta joins The Stakes to break down the state of America’s health—measles outbreak, tuberculosis, bird flu update, vaccine access, and the policies shaping our future. What’s really going on, and what do you need to know? You can watch The Stakes with Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney every Thursday night live on YouTube 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 u...
2025-02-281h 30The StakesTrump's Playing Second FiddleSeneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney take on another harrowing week of chaos, cruelty, and danger under the Trump regime. From RFK's confirmation to Mini Musk's shush-- we’ll break down the alarming developments and what they mean for the future of our democracy.📺 Follow The Seneca Project and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest broadcasts.**********************************************************************************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?
2025-02-141h 34The StakesAMERICA IN CRISIS: Elon Musk’s Digital Coup of the United StatesJoin Seneca Project Co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney to break down the crisis happening with Elon Musk, attacks on DEI, "white tears," and so much more. **********************************************************************************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.
2025-02-071h 26The StakesMeet Candidate Blake Gendebien for NY 21 and Recap Another Dangerous WeekSeneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney take on another harrowing week of chaos, cruelty, and danger under the Trump regime. From authoritarian moves to attacks on freedoms, freezing federal funds, and endangering public health -- we break down the alarming developments and what they mean for the future of our democracy.We also introduce Blake Gendebien, a farmer from Lisbon, New York, and a Democratic candidate running in the special election to fill Elise Stefanik’s seat in New York's 21st Congressional District. Blake will share his campaign vision, his roots in the North Country, an...
2025-01-311h 50
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciFascist Movements with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney from The Seneca Project about the role of journalism and media, plus why they entered the fight for democracy.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2617 min
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciObeying In Advance with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney from The Seneca Project about how we're in a historic moment that mirrors how fascism happened.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2610 min
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciWe Cannot Allow Them To Take More From Us with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney from The Seneca Project about how politics are personal, how the country has been conned, and how we have a lot to learn.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2505 minThe StakesOne week with Trump— What now?Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are back for our first regular episode of The Stakes since Donald Trump’s inauguration. They discuss Trump’s recent executive orders including:🔹 His attempt to undo birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment🔹 Escalating immigration raids🔹 Pardons for January 6 insurrectionistsWhat do these unprecedented moves mean for democracy ? Don’t miss this important conversation as we dive into the legal implications and what’s at stake for America.Recorded on Thursday, January 23, 2025.📺 Subscribe to The Seneca Project and hit the...
2025-01-251h 07
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciTiny Ripples of Hope with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney from The Seneca Project why its so important to take down mountains of oppression.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2405 min
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciYou Got To Have Thick Skin with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney from The Seneca Project about their reactions about the transition of power from President Joe Biden to President-elect Donald Trump.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2312 min
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciPut The Lubriderm Down with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo recaps her PSA to all those Lubriderm trolls out there and introduces Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney's fight to galvanize women and save democracy.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-2203 minThe StakesPost Inauguration Special: A New MAGA WorldInauguration Special of The Stakes: A New MAGA WorldJoin co-hosts and Seneca Project co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney as they dive into the state of democracy, women’s rights, and the political landscape in America post-inauguration on this very dark day in our country's history. Special guests Julie Roginsky (Democratic Strategist, author of Salty Politics Substack, co-founder of Lift our Voices, and former Fox News contributor) and Jo 'JojoFromJerz' Carducci (author 'Are You F'ing Kidding Me' Substack, transformed from a trapped New Jersey housewife into a social me...
2025-01-212h 03
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciThe Seneca Project with Tara Setmayer & Michelle KinneyJoJo gets real with Tara Setmayer & Michelle Kinney about The Seneca Project, a bipartisan superPAC led by women.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-1850 min
Stephanie Miller's Happy Hour PodcastSM Happy Hour Extra with Tara Setmayer 1-16-25Guest: Tara Setmayer from The Seneca ProjectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-01-1616 min
The Stakes2025: No Time to Back DownA new year and the fight continues. As 2025 begins, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney return to tackle the critical challenges ahead, with Trump’s inauguration looming and democracy hanging by a thread. There’s a lot to cover — and now is not the time to back down.Recorded live on January 8, 2025. Join us as we break down the latest news, highlight what’s at stake, and rally for the battles to come.The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without yo...
2025-01-101h 11The StakesDo Not Obey in AdvanceTaking our anger, fear, and outrage and focusing on what we can do to fight back against the Trump administration together. Co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney discuss Trump's cabinet picks, Celebrity Apprentice meets the Hunger Games, Matt Gaetz, and what's next. Recorded on November 21, 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...
2024-11-221h 20The StakesElection Countdown Friday Happy HourThe Stakes Election Countdown Happy Hour: Trump Threats, J.Lo, American Girl, & the Power of Women! Join Michelle Kinney and Tara Setmayer with special guests as they dive into more on our closing ad and anthem, “American Girl,” Trump’s threats against Liz Cheney, J.Lo’s impassioned speech in Vegas, Tuckems attacked by demons, J.D. Vance’s “normal gay people” (?!) comments, shocking new Trump-Epstein tapes, and the power of women voters shaping this election. Recorded live on November 1, 2024THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicat...
2024-11-221h 25
The Michael Steele PodcastTrump's Menagerie of Misfits (with John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer & Symone Sanders-Townsend)Michael Steele is joined by John Fugelsang, Tara Setmayer and Symone Sanders-Townsend to discuss Trump's unqualified cabinet picks, the role media played in the 2024 election and how Elon Musk has replaced JD Vance as surrogate Vice President.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or share it with a friend!Follow John Fugelsang @JohnFugelsangFollow Tara Setmayer @TaraSetmayerFollow Symone Sanders-Townsend @SymoneDSandersFollow Michael @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcastFollow The Bulwark @BulwarkOnline
2024-11-2148 min
The QR CodeDistinguished Ladies of NCNW. Tara SetmayerHost Ramses J and cohost Q Ward continue their series profiling the distinguished ladies of the 2024 National Council of Negro Women. Today's guest is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Seneca Project and former CNN political commentator, Ms. Tara SetmayerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-0418 min
No Holding Back with Susan EstrichENEMIES NO MORE: Tara Setmayer on Why Democrats & Republicans Must Stand Together Against ExtremismIn this timely and impassioned episode, host Susan welcomes special guest Tara Setmayer, the incredible CEO and Co-Founder of The Seneca Project. Tara brings her wealth of political insight and advocacy experience to discuss the critical threats to American democracy. As one of the most respected conservative voices pushing for truth and justice, Tara breaks down how The Seneca Project is amplifying the call for change, mobilizing action, and fostering alliances to challenge extremism and safeguard democratic values.In a frank and eye-opening discussion, Tara and Susan confront the dangers surrounding Trump’s recent rally at Madison Sq...
2024-11-0144 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyTara Setmayer and Michelle KinneyTara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are co-founders of the recently launched bi-partisan superPAC The Seneca Project, which is dedicated to mobilizing women voters in key swing states to ensure Democratic victory in November in order to safeguard women’s rights, healthcare access, the preservation of democracy, and the defeat of the extremist MAGA agenda.
Tara's a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill and most recently served as a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project and host of the live show The Breakdown. She’s a contributor on MSNBC and other news outlets, has been a frequent gues...
2024-10-2656 minThe StakesDonald Trump is Losing his Sh*tAs 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, 2024.Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on The Stakes ever...
2024-10-241h 15The StakesThe Women Are Not AlrightMAGA 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 demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat the extremist MAGA agenda....
2024-10-241h 04The StakesThe Ultimate Cat Lady for KamalaTaylor 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, 2024Join 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 women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are ga...
2024-10-241h 17The StakesPost-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 this crucial demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat the extremist MAGA agenda....
2024-10-2359 minThe StakesCon Artists Are Gonna ConTrump 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, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat the extremist MAGA ag...
2024-10-2351 minThe StakesDNC Recap and the Pending CNN InterviewDNC 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 democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat th...
2024-10-2347 minThe StakesThe Rise of WeirdVP 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 support of electing Kamala Harris as President of the United States. With a...
2024-10-231h 03The StakesBiden's Press ConferenceJoin 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, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we...
2024-10-211h 11Mea CulpaWomen Will Be the END of Trump + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerToday on Mea Culpa, I had the pleasure of welcoming our good friend Tara Setmayer to discuss the upcoming presidential election. Tara is a prominent political commentator and the co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project, a bipartisan super PAC led by women that aims to rally women voters in swing states to support Kamala Harris by highlighting women’s rights issues. Together, we delved into Kamala Harris’ campaign marketing strategy, explored ways to build support in swing states, and addressed Trump’s recent comments about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio.Thanks to our sponsor:
2024-09-231h 12
Justice By DesignLeopards Are Eating My Face with Tara Setmayer & A’shanti F. GholarKimberly Atkins Stohr, Tara Setmayer & A’shanti F. Gholar focus on solutions for the gender gap in political power centers. They discuss the importance of mobilizing women voters and recruiting, training, and empowering democratic women.
They highlight the need for a coalition of women and male allies to address the attack on women's rights and the impact of political decisions on women's lives. The conversation also emphasizes the responsibility of men in supporting gender equality and protecting women's rights. The guests stress the importance of finding common ground and building a larger coalition to protect democracy and achieve gender par...
2024-08-0235 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyTara Setmayer and Michelle KinneyTara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney are co-founders of the recently launched bi-partisan superPAC The Seneca Project, which is dedicated to mobilizing women voters in key swing states to ensure Democratic victory in November in order to safeguard women’s rights, healthcare access, the preservation of democracy, and the defeat of the extremist MAGA agenda.
Tara's a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill and most recently served as a Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project and host of the live show The Breakdown. She’s a contributor on MSNBC and other news outlets, has been a frequent gues...
2024-07-201h 02
Coalition of the SaneEx-Republican Tara Setmayer Announces NEW PROJECT to TAKE DOWN TrumpFormer Virginia Congressman and Senior Technical Advisor to the J6 Committee, Denver Riggleman is joined by the one and only Tara Setmayer to discuss her new political action group targeted specifically toward politically moderate women called, The Seneca Project. Then the conversation takes a turn at wondering out loud whether Christian Nationalism is really what is at the heart of the Donald Trump enabler-sphere! You don’t want to miss this episode! #election2024 Subscribe To The Coalition Of The Sane YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoalitionOfTheSaneCh...
2024-07-0934 minMea CulpaUterus’ Across America Hate Donald! + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerToday we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show The Breakdown alongside co-founder Rick Wilson. Today, Tara will try and help us understand what the Republicans are doing and why. So, if you want to take the next ste...
2024-06-211h 20
The BreakdownMay 30, 2024 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonTRUMP FOUND GUILTY ON ALL COUNTSA New York jury has found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in an effort to conceal a porn star hush money payment ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to discuss newly convicted felon Donald J. Trump.
2024-05-3139 minMea CulpaTaking a trial break: Archived Episode with Tara SetmayerToday we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson. Visit smileactives.com/cohen Today to receive a special Buy One Get One Free offer with Auto Delivery plus Free Shipping & Handling. That’s smileactives.co...
2024-05-241h 10Coalition of the SaneDenver Riggleman and Fmr. GOP Comms Director Tara Setmayer WANT SANITY...Tara Setmayer is a dominant voice on Lincoln Project Network, a CNN Political Commentator, ABC News Political Contributor, and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill. Her bona fides as a Republican are indisputable--but she isn't a GOP member anymore. The "why" of her decision speaks to the rational in all of us. We get down and dirty discussing the lemming mentality of today's Trump-led GOP in a blunt and no-holds barred way. Buckle up. When dealing with the coalition of the sane, sometimes the truth hurts.Subscribe To The Coalition Of The Sane...
2024-05-0735 minMea CulpaTrump Look Like He's Having A Nervous Breakdown + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerToday we welcome back our good friend Tara Setmayer from the Lincoln Project. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Tara has appeared on ABC's The View, Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor and now hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-01-121h 21
Sane(ish) with Jo CarducciSo Many Republicans Are Losing Their Minds: With Guest Tara SetmayerGuest Tara Setmayer, former CNN political commentator, contributor to ABC News, and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill, joins us to talk about all the recent chaos within the Republican Party, from Tim Burchett being punched by Kevin McCarthy, to everything George Santos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Subscribe and Follow Jo:https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2023-11-1835 minThe Back Room with Andy OstroyTara SetmayerTara Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, contributor to ABC News and former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's frequently guest-hosted ABC's The View and appears regularly on MSNBC. She’s also a Senior Advisor for the Lincoln Project and co-hosts the streaming show "The Breakdown" alongside Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson. After spending 27 years with the Republican Party, Tara publicly left the GOP in November 2020 after Donald Trump refused to concede the election to Joe Biden. She now identifies as a 'conservative independent'.
Tara is super smart, super insightful and super engaging. We discuss th...
2023-10-1800 min
THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEInside the NY Judge’s Ruling That Will Bankrupt Donald Trump + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She’s a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She’s also a fierce critic of the...
2023-09-291h 13THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEBreaking!!! Georgia Grand Jury Will Indict Trump + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes back one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. She’s a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer has appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. She was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. She’s also a fierce critic of the...
2023-07-141h 17
The Michael Steele PodcastTim Scott, The Debt Ceiling and the NAACP: With April Ryan and Tara SetmayerWelcome to the beauty shop. Michael is joined by April Ryan and Tara Setmayer for a discussion on current events and politics. They discuss Tim Scott's campaign, the role he is playing and how he's attempted to win over the GOP. They also discuss the tropes the GOP uses to attract Black voters, Biden's debt ceiling negotiations and the NAACP's travel advisory.If you enjoyed stopping by the beauty shop, leave a review or share it with a friend!April Ryan is a political analyst and reporter for The Grio, the longest-serving Black female White House...
2023-05-241h 14THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVEWhy CNN is Kissing Trump's A$$ + A Conversation with Tara SetmayerMea Culpa welcomes one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. Setmayer was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. Michael and Tara dig deep into the media and...
2023-05-151h 17
Politics Is EverythingCan We Become Re-sensitized to Crazy Before It’s Too Late? ft. Tara SetmayerThis has not been a great week for Fox News or Ron DeSantis. Tara Setmayer joins us to discuss the fallout from the Dominion Voting Systems settlement with Fox News and weighs in on the 2024 presidential election. She expresses deep concern for the way in which the media is contributing to the “desensitization of crazy” and how some channels are already covering 2024 presidential election as if it were a regular election. “It feels like Groundhog Day,” says Setmayer, about the media making the same mistakes as they did in 2016. This is the time for journalists and media to seriously consider...
2023-04-2155 minThe Michael Steele PodcastWho Is "The One" for 2024?: With Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara SetmayerIt's that time of the year again... welcome to the barbershop. Michael is joined by Jonathan Capehart, John Fugelsang and Tara Setmayer for a conversation on all kinds of politics and crazy, touching on Ronna McDaniel's "loyalty oath," McCarthy's gift to Tucker "Tuckems" Carlson of January 6th footage, the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit and of course, 2024. Who will run if not Biden and why are Democrats so against voting him in a second term? Plus, will the GOP succeed in diversifying their base with candidates like Tim Scott and Nikki Haley? If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review...
2023-03-011h 06THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVETrump's Presidential Run Fizzles + A Conversation With Tara SetmayerMea culpa welcomes one of our favorite people from the Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer. Setmayer is a former CNN political commentator, a contributor to ABC News, and a former GOP Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She's appeared on ABC's The View, ABC's Good Morning America, and HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. Setmayer was named a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior advisor. Setmayer hosts the live show "The Breakdown" alongside co-founder Rick Wilson, on the organization's streaming channel, LPTV. Michael and Tara Dig into the up police violence...
2023-02-031h 31
The Mary Trump ShowConnie Schultz & Tara SetmayerMary Trump is joined by USA Today columnist and author, Connie Schultz, and former GOP Comms. Director, and host of The Lincoln Project’s ‘The Breakdown’ Tara Setmayer. Together, they examine the dangers of right wing media and supposed balance on the news in the Donald era, how to find the strength to keep fighting, and the importance of making the midterm elections about democracy versus autocracy instead of left against right.
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2022-06-081h 09
The Mary Trump ShowNo dinner at my uncles with Tara SetmayerMary Trump proclaims the importance of choosing democracy over fascism. Then, she is joined by Tara Setmayer to examine the abandonment of conservative principles in favor of authoritarianism by Republicans and the need to vote against it. They highlight how we should face down Trumpism, the many disasters it’s sown, and how to reclaim our politics and our country when the stakes have never been higher.
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Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM
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Twitter | Website | Host of “The Breakdown”
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2022-02-2349 min
A Republic, If You Can Keep ItStand Up for the Republic (Guest: Tara Setmayer)In the opening segment, Mark Brewer shares his thoughts on his longtime friend and colleague, Sen. Carl Levin.
Then Mark is joined by Jeff Timmer and political commentator Tara Setmayer. A llfelong conservative, Tara is a former CNN political commentator, contributor to ABC News and a former Republican Communications Director on Capitol Hill. She has appeared on ABC’s The View. ABC’s Good Morning America, and on HBO‘s Real Time with Bill Maher. In 2020, she was named as a Harvard Institute of Politics Spring 2020 Resident Fellow. Also in January 2020, she joined The Lincoln Project as a senior...
2021-08-0437 min
Power Done DifferentlyREPLAY: The Lincoln Project's Tara Setmayer on the Conservative Case Against Trump, and the Jerry-Springerisation of Politics.A facist coup, an impending impeachment and a Twitter ban for Trump - January 2021 has seen the political discourse of the last 4 years come to a violent head. This episode, recorded last year with the Lincoln Project’s Tara Setmayer is now more relevant than ever, as we approach the inauguration ceremony encased in a cloud of volatility. But it's conversations like these which signal a way out. I’m a dedicated Democrat and Tara a staunch Republican, but in this conversation, we discovered more similarities than differences. The episode highlights that dire need for civil conversation, respect and unde...
2021-01-121h 13
The Andrea Mitchell Center PodcastThe Fall of the Party of Lincoln: A Conversation with Tara SetmayerInterviewer: MATTHEW BERKMAN. As an African-American Republican, political commentator TARA SETMAYER had long embraced the compassionate conservativism and optimistic individualism of the Jack Kemp wing of the party, along with a broader commitment to fiscal responsibility and small government. A senior advisor to the Lincoln Project, she has now formally left the Republican Party out of the sense that it has jettisoned these values in the Trump era. In her discussion with political scientist Matthew Berkman, Setmayer describes her outrage at Trump's betrayal of Constitutional norms, her interpretation of minority voting behavior in the election, and her reasons for...
2020-12-1531 min
Politics War Room with James Carville & Al HuntIn Limbo: Paul Begala, Jill Abramson, Tara Setmayer & Cass SunsteinJames and Al break down election law and court challenges with Cass Sunstein before being joined by an all star panel with Jill Abramson, Paul Begala, and Tara Setmayer to help us digest what we experienced on election day. With no official call made, is it in the bag for Biden and McConnell? It’s a whole new era. Will we be stuck in the same battles of the last four years, or can we expect to build back bigger, bolder, and better in 2021?
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2020-11-051h 02
ReppinReppin 3.3: Tara SetmayerTara SetmayerTara Setmayer is a CNN Political Commentator, ABC News Political Contributor and former GOP communications director on Capitol Hill. Setmayer is a 2020 Harvard Institute of Politics Resident Fellow and Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project. She is currently the host of "Honestly Speaking with Tara," podcast. She often appears on CNN's prime time programs and contributes to ABC's Good Morning America, Nightline and guest hosts The View. She's also made numerous appearances on HBO's Real Time w/Bill Maher. She’s a lifelong Republican, resolute in her beliefs with the TRADITIONAL values of the GOP, and an outspok...
2020-10-1947 min
Power Done Differently#14 - The Lincoln Project's Tara Setmayer on the Conservative Case Against Trump, and the Jerry-Springerisation of Politics.It’s time to rethink our biases. This week, I invited Republican Tara Setmayer, Conservative Political Commentator, podcaster and Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project, to a brilliant conversation which transcends political boundaries. Despite sticking points on less comfortable topics such as abortion, this episode really highlights how we have far more similarities between us than we do differences, and clears the air for a conversation between the divided masses. Tara explains how she got involved in Republican politics, how she’s supporting her husband’s cricket clothing line LondonRoyce, and the Jerry-Springerisation of politics under Donald Trump - a man...
2020-10-061h 14
A Cuppa HappyTara Setmayer - Fighting for what you believe inPolitical commentator, podcaster and ex comms director for the Republican Party Tara Setmayer, doesn’t find herself with much down time at the moment – as she fights to stop Donald Trump being elected for a second term in office.
In this chat with Joss, she discusses her mission to empower others within the country she loves, and where she finds her happy at home.
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2020-09-2147 min
A Cuppa LoveTara Setmayer - Fighting for what you believe inPolitical commentator, podcaster and ex comms director for the Republican Party Tara Setmayer, doesn’t find herself with much down time at the moment – as she fights to stop Donald Trump being elected for a second term in office. In this chat with Joss, she discusses her mission to empower others within the country she loves, and where she finds her happy at home.***A massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
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2020-09-2149 min