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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 min
The 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 04The 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 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 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/subscribe2025-04-1759 min
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 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.
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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 min
The 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 minMea 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 12The 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 02Mea 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 Don Lemon ShowTara Setmayer on Trump, Biden, & Moving Away From the GOPDon Lemon sits down with Tara Setmayer, Senior Advisor for the The Lincoln Project, Resident Scholar at the UVA Center for Politics, and Co-founder and CEO of The Seneca Project. They dive into all the latest news around Trump, Biden, and the upcoming Presidential Election. Setmayer outlines the differences between the two candidates, and explains her move away from the modern republican party.Learn more about The Seneca Project: https://www.senecaproject.us/https://x.com/senecaprojectusWATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!L...2024-06-1849 min
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 10
Coalition 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 minThe Don Lemon ShowTRUMP TRIAL: It's Giving CONTEMPT - Renato Mariotti & Tara Setmayer on The Don Lemon ShowDon Lemon is joined by Tara Setmayer, Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project and Resident Scholar at the UVA Center for Politics, and Renato Mariotti, former federal prosecutor and Host of the It's Complicated podcast. They dive into the latest news around Trump's Trial. Will he see jail time? What's coming next on the trial front? Tune in to find out! WATCH & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow! Listen on Apple, Spotify and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-2325 minThe Don Lemon ShowHello, SLEEPY DON! Tara Setmayer, Adam Mockler, & Karen Friedman Agnifilo on the TRUMP TRIALDon Lemon is joined by Senior Advisor to the Lincoln Project Tara Setmayer, MeidasTouch Contributor Adam Mockler, and Legal AF host and Former Manhattan Chief Assistant DA Karen Friedman Agnifilo to discuss the current state of Trump's criminal trial. Did he fall asleep at his trial? What is his strategy and where does he go from here? Tune in to find out!Watch & Subscribe on YouTube @TheDonLemonShow!Listen on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-1637 minThe BreakdownJanuary 25, 2024 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonFallout from New Hampshire, what’s next? Has the general election begun? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to discuss on The Breakdown.2024-01-2641 minThe BreakdownJanuary 11, 2024 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonJoin Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to discuss all the latest news, a recap of Wednesday's CNN GOP Debate with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, MAGA Madness on Capitol Hill, Trump's latest court appearance in DC, the surge of swatting among political leaders and pundits in America, and a look ahead to Iowa Caucuses. It's all happening on The Breakdown, exclusively on The Lincoln Project YouTube channel Thursday January 11, 2024. -------------------The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Ou...2024-01-1255 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/adchoices2024-01-121h 21The BreakdownDecember 14, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonJoin Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson for The Breakdown Holiday Special LIVE Dec 14 at 7PM ET only on The Lincoln Project Youtube Channel. The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below! DONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/donate JOIN OUR MA...2023-12-2959 minThe BreakdownNovember 30, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonThe Breakdown with Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson LIVE at 7PM ETNovember 30, 2023 exclusively on The Lincoln Project YouTube. The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Lincoln Project on social media below! DONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/donate JOIN OUR MAILING LISTh...2023-12-2944 minThe BreakdownNovember 16, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonInfighting, ethics complaints, physical altercations, and dictator curious speeches. The GOP has more fighting than Best Buy on Black Friday. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson LIVE to discuss. Thursday Nov 16 at 7PM ET exclusively on The Lincoln Project Youtube channel. The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Lincoln Project on social...2023-12-2952 minThe BreakdownNovember 9, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonJoin Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to discuss last night’s GOP debate in Miami, the big Democratic election wins on Tuesday, Ivanka v Daddy Trump in court, and the big New York Times /Siena Poll freakout.LIVE November 9, 2023 at 7PM ETExclusively on The Lincoln Project YouTube channel. Like, share, and subscribe! Paid for by The Lincoln Project. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.lincolnproject.usDONATE TO THE LINCOLN PROJECThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/donateJOIN OUR MAILING LISThttps://action.lincolnproject.us/j...2023-12-2952 minThe BreakdownOctober 19, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonThe Breakdown – October 19, 2023Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonLIVE at 7PM ET2023-12-2954 minThe BreakdownOctober 5, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonTrump in Court, McCarthy vs Gaetz, GOP Primary, and a briefing on extremismThe Breakdown with Tara Setmayer and Rick WilsonOctober 5, 20237:00 PM ET2023-12-2950 minThe BreakdownAugust 24, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonRecap the first GOP Primary Debate in Milwaukee and Trump's Georgia Indictment. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to discuss exclusively on The Breakdown. Thursday August 24, 2023 at 7PM ET.2023-12-2942 minThe BreakdownAugust 10, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonDemocracy Wins in Ohio, Georgia on our minds, and DeSantis Reloaded. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson LIVE to discuss exclusively The Breakdown. Find us on Lincoln Project Twitter, Youtube, and Facebook. Thursday August 10, 20232023-12-2949 minThe BreakdownAugust 3, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonThe United States of America v. Donald J. Trump, Jack Smith, and justice for January 6. What happens next? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson LIVE for a special indictment edition of The Breakdown to discuss what this means for democracy and 2024.August 3, 20237PM ET2023-12-2948 minThe BreakdownJuly 13, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonDeSantis campaign down, Bidenomics up. America's Karen goes on the road and Traitor Tuberville creates a national security crisis. Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson to discuss. It's all happening on The Breakdown™️, only on The Lincoln Project Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter. Thursday July 13, 20232023-12-2947 minThe BreakdownJune 15, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonMore Trump indictment fallout, GOP reaction, and how to fight back against MAGA lies. Join The Breakdown LIVE w/ Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson THURSDAY JUNE 15, 20232023-12-2954 minThe BreakdownJune 13, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson5PM ET, TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2023 Former President Donald J. Trump has been indicted on 37 charges including Espionage Act -- what happens next? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson LIVE as they deep dive into the day’s historic news for a Special Indictment Edition of The Breakdown on Tuesday June 13, 2023.2023-12-2945 minThe BreakdownMay 18, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonFox imploding, CNN in freefall, Is DeSantis too late? So much to discuss with special guest fmr Rep. Denver Riggleman! Join Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson on this week's The BreakdownThursday May 18, 2023 at 7PM ET2023-12-291h 00The BreakdownMay 4, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonDark Brandon Rises, New Tucker Fallout, DeSantis Disney Drama & more | Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson discuss on The Breakdown May 4, 20232023-12-2948 minThe BreakdownApril 20, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonFox, Desantis, & McCarthy had very bad weeks-- Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson discuss on The BreakdownThe Breakdown – April 20, 2023 | Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson2023-12-2945 minThe BreakdownApril 6, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonTime's up for Trump, polls down for DeSantis. It's a crazy week in the Republican Party and Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson are recapping the chaos. Join us at 7 PM ET on The Lincoln Project Youtube, Twitter, or Facebook.April 6, 20232023-12-2957 minThe BreakdownMarch 30, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonWe knew it was coming, but what happens next? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson as they deep dive into the day’s historic news for a Special Indictment Edition of The Breakdown™ TONIGHT 8:30 PM ET.2023-12-2928 minThe BreakdownMarch 2, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonCPAC is back, Ron DeSantis is curiously absent and FoxNews in embroiled in the biggest media scandal in recent history. What (or who) is the common denominator? Rick Wilson and Tara Setmayer discuss live on tonight's episode of The Breakdown.2023-12-2935 minThe BreakdownJanuary 5, 2023 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonAs the January 6th anniversary approaches, Republicans are in absolute chaos. Rick Wilson and Tara Setmayer break it all down.2023-12-2940 minThe BreakdownNovember 1, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonOne. Week. Left. An assassination attempt on the Speaker of the House is met with silence and cynicism on the right. Rick Wilson & Tara Setmayer discuss the prospects for democracy & the potential chaos of the next seven days. Watch The Breakdown, Tuesday at 7p ET.2023-12-2936 minThe BreakdownOctober 25, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonArmed, masked militia at the polls. Mass voter purges. Denying the results of an election…before it happens. This is the state of our democracy. Join Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson for a look at the next two weeks…and the next two years. Tuesday at 7p ET.2023-12-2730 minThe BreakdownOctober 20, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonEverything has led to now. The next 2 weeks are a critical - and uneasy - time for our democracy. Tara Setmayer & Rick Wilson talk over what must happen between now and Nov. 8. Have questions about key races? Send 'em #AskTheBreakdown, and watch The Breakdown Thursday at 7p ET2023-12-2736 minThe BreakdownOctober 13, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonTara Setmayer and Rick Wilson go LIVE immediately following Thursday’s January 6th Committee hearing for a special edition of The Breakdown. With less than 3 weeks left in the midterms, what new information could possibly have an impact? Join Rick & Tara for reactions.2023-12-2736 minThe BreakdownAugust 4, 2022 ｜ Hosts: Tara Setmayer & Rick WilsonKansans turned out in huge numbers to fight a right wing measure. But election deniers elsewhere are also celebrating victories. What to make of this week’s primary and ballot results? Join Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson on The Breakdown to find out. Thursday at 7p ET.The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. Don’t forget to like, share, and follow The Linc...2023-12-2734 min