How Don Lemon’s Arrest Affects All of Us: With Tara Setmayer
Sat Jan 31 2026
The 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 women-led movement to sway voters with impactful messaging and content. Subscribe to Tara’s Substack HERE.
All this and more, right here on The Siren Network.
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The 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 women-led movement to sway voters with impactful messaging and content. Subscribe to Tara’s Substack HERE. All this and more, right here on The Siren Network. Pretty Furious Product Recs: DART: Whether you want to go for messy texture, groomed definition, or are just looking to tame a few pesky flyaways, DART never misses. This paste is perfect for your winter blues- ponytail days. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Moisturizer SPF 30: Lightweight, hydrating, and perfect for all of you with sensitive skin (like Mallory!), the Double Repair Moisturizer with SPF is a lifesaver in the dead of winter. Get full access to Pretty Furious at prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe