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Momarchy
by Tanya Nathan and Sarah Andrews
Two moms. Zero filter. Tanya and Sarah met on the Hillary Clinton campaign - before marriage, before kids - bonding over spicy margaritas and campaign chaos. A decade later, a few babies in and some political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. They couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes - so they created one.
Episodes
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Governor Jared Polis on Trump Tantrums, Tina Peters, and Haunted Mansions
This week, Sarah and Tanya are getting into the spooky season with a very special guest: Colorado Governor Jared Polis. They kick things off with daycare drama, the invisible mental load of childcare, how the Skylight Calendar changed their lives, and their take on the Alix Earle documentary.…
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Toddler Tips, Child Care & a Trip to Yesteryear
This week, Tanya and Sarah are going back to yesteryear. They kick things off with the cuteness of toddlers, the eternal struggle of the ponytail (and the solutions that actually work), and all things pop culture, from Instagram to the latest TV shows. Then, in a special Momarchy book club…
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Moms Gone Wild: Nudity, Politics & Pumpkin Spice
This week, Sarah and Tanya are diving into the parenting debates and fall hot takes taking over our feeds. First up: the "naked mom" debate and whether casual household nudity is about body positivity or privacy and boundaries. Then, we're talking about the Sunshine Protection Act and whether we...
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The Boob Grab, the Ordinary Kid & the End of Summer
This week, Sarah and Tanya are talking about the Gen Z pose taking over your FYP - the "Breast Rest," aka the boob grab - and whether it's just the new version of the millennial teapot pose. They also dig into the quiet joy of raising "ordinary" kids and push back on the pressure to constantly...
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Not Red, Not Blue: Lauren Pinkston on Raising Kids and Running for Governor as an Independent
This week, we're joined by Lauren Pinkston, a 7th-generation Tennessean, former university professor, and independent candidate for Governor of Tennessee. After spending years working in human trafficking prevention and community development around the world, Lauren returned home determined to...
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The Girlboss Is Dead, But the Five-Minute Face Lives On
This week, Sarah and Tanya talk vaccines and politics, the rise and fall of the girlboss, and whether women are being asked to do it all while making it look effortless. They also dive into the millennial mom makeup routine - from the five-minute face and "no-makeup makeup" to embracing makeup as…
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Postpartum, Parasitic Diarrhea & Poor Outfit Choices
This week, Tanya and Sarah are going deep on the things nobody really prepares you for - from the wild reality of postpartum life to the serious conversations that deserve more attention. They talk candidly about postpartum psychosis, what it can look like, and the importance of actually checking...
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Jamie Lynn Spears on Reinvention, Resilience & Raising the Next Generation
This week, we're joined by Jamie Lynn Spears for an honest and heartfelt conversation about growing up in the spotlight, motherhood, and finding your own path. From becoming a household name as Zoey Brooks on Zoey 101 to her role on Netflix's hit series Sweet Magnolias, Jamie Lynn has spent much…
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Unfiltered: The News, The Noise & The Nonsense
Sarah and Tanya dive into the latest headlines surrounding Michelle Obama, from her candid reflections on marriage and life beyond the White House to the opening of the Obama Presidential Library. Then, they switch things up with a special edition of Pardon My Reaction, surprising each other with...
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Postpartum Care, Online Advocacy & (Some) Football with Haley Pepper
This week, we're diving into the realities of modern motherhood - from pregnancy and postpartum care to the pressure of creating a "perfect" life online. We're joined by Haley Pepper @itshaleypepper), a Birth, Postpartum & Loss Doula, for an honest conversation about supporting moms, advocating…
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JusT&T, Trump Crowd Fails & Political Extremes
Sarah and Tanya are celebrating their first official studio episode (a major upgrade from hallways and basement corners!). They kick things off in the pop culture world with their final reactions to the Off Campus finale and Taylor Swift's wedding before diving into the headlines with the "Great...
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Mommymaxxing: The New Pressure Cooker of Modern Motherhood
Sarah and Tanya kick off the episode with personal updates - Chuck E. Cheese throwbacks, summer travel prep, and the never-ending juggle of work events and babysitter math - before getting into the headlines: gas prices climbing back toward $5 a gallon and what that actually costs families…
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The Courage to Deconstruct: A Conversation With Christian Cult Survivors
Sarah and Tanya kick off the episode with a lighthearted conversation about Fourth of July traditions, parenting moments, and a few of the latest headlines before welcoming Margaret Bronson and Brittany Ericson of Deconstruction Doulas. Margaret and Brittany share their powerful stories of…
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Raising Kids & Raising Hell with State Representative Lindsay Gilchrist
Sarah and Tanya welcome State Representative Lindsay Gilchrist for a candid conversation that moves from the chaos of parenting to the complexities of public service and policy-making. What begins with airplane snacks, sick kids, and TV obsessions quickly opens into a wider reflection on...
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Making Change in Our Own Backyards with Executive Director of States Win Sarah Curmi
Sarah and Tanya swap stories from the front lines of parenthood - from birthday celebrations and parenting mishaps to the bittersweet realization that their kids are growing up fast. They also dive into the headlines, unpacking everything from rising costs to global health concerns. Then, they…
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Hot Mom Summer and Trump's Slush Fund
A refresh, a reality check, and a whole lot of mom mayhem. This season premiere kicks off with a mix of big-picture conversation and everyday parenting moments. From unpacking the controversial "anti-weaponization fund" and what it could mean for families, to reflecting on summer planning,...
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Momarchy Season 2 Trailer
Two moms. Zero filter. Tanya and Sarah met on the Hillary Clinton campaign - before marriage, before kids - bonding over spicy margaritas and campaign chaos. A decade later, a few babies in and some political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the...
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The DGAF Summer Starts Now
Turns out the president and every mom in America have something in common — they're both exhausted. The difference is only one of them gets to nap at work and still have a job. In this week's episode, Sarah and Tanya open with Mother's Day stories, sick kids, and gift wins before diving into the...
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Digital First: Danielle Butterfield on Infrastructure, Innovation & the Road to 2028
What does it take to build a Democratic Party that can actually compete in the digital age? In this episode, we're joined by Danielle Butterfield, Executive Director of Priorities USA, to discuss how Democrats are still stuck in a TV-first mindset and what it will take to change that. Danielle...
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What Moms Are Thinking But Not Saying (Out Loud)
There's no such thing as balance, just trade-offs, mom guilt, and trying to keep up with a world that won't slow down. In this week's episode, we get real about motherhood: why balance feels impossible, how screen time guilt sneaks in, and the unspoken pressure on women to look and act a certain...
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Defending Democracy Abroad and at Home with Former U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink
Learn more about: Tanya Nathan is a political campaign and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in progressive campaigns and advocacy. Currently a Principal at a nationally-based grasstops consulting firm, she's a Denver native living with her year old daughter, husband, and...
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Whatever Happened to the Political Middle?
Extremists are louder than ever, and we're asking what happens to everyone stuck in between. In this week's episode we dive into the growing sense of political homelessness so many people are feeling right now. After opening with personal updates and pop-culture chatter, we unpack recent…
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The Rise of Christian Nationalism with CNN's Chief Investigative Reporter Pamela Brown
What is Christian nationalism and why is it becoming such a central part of the political conversation? In this episode, we're joined by CNN's Chief Investigative Reporter reporter Pamela Brown to discuss her documentary on the rise of Christian nationalism and the viral interview that sparked...
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The Reality of Abortion Care in a Red State with Providers Featured in the Oscar-Nominated Film The Devil Is Busy
What does reproductive healthcare actually look like on the front lines and why is there so much confusion around what's legal? In this episode, Tanya and Sarah are joined by AJ Jacobs and Dr. Crista Irwin of Atlanta's Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation, featured in the Oscar-nominated...
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TSA Madness, Trad Wives, and Trying to Make Sense of it All
March may be over, but it delivered no shortage of travel chaos, political tension, and headline-worthy pop culture moments, and we're breaking it all down. In this episode, we start with the real-life stress so many are feeling right now: travel disruptions, long lines, and the growing presence…
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What is Looksmaxxing and the Rise of the Manosphere
Spring brings no shortage of headlines, but some feel almost too strange or too revealing to ignore. In this episode, we kick off with a mix of political and cultural commentary, from eyebrow raising reports of federal spending on seafood and a Steinway piano for the Air Force chief of staff to a...
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The Fight to Make the Economy Work for Families with Sondra Goldschein
Caregiving is essential. So why does it feel so impossible to afford? In this episode, we're joined by Sondra Goldschein, Executive Director of the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, for a conversation that blends personal experience with the bigger picture of caregiving policy in the U.S.…
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The State of the Union Reality Check We All Needed
The State of the Union makes big promises. We're here to talk about what they actually mean. In this episode of Momarchy, we react to Trump's second State of the Union of the term and break down the themes and claims that stood out most. In our "Make It Make Sense" segment, we walk through five…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum on Families, Economic Reality, and Finding Common Ground
The State of the Union was long, but when the applause fades, what actually changes for families? In this episode, we're joined by Oregon Congresswoman Rep. Janelle Bynum, mom of four, small business owner, and former state legislator, for a conversation that moves beyond political theater and…
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Pop Culture Chaos, AI Anxiety and Women's History Month
March marks Women's History Month, a moment to consider how women shape culture and politics, often without the spotlight. In this episode, we start with developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and the unsettling contradiction of living in a world saturated with surveillance yet still...
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How Creators Are Rewriting the Political Playbook with Liz Minnella
Motherhood doesn't end at the edge of our homes. So what does political power actually look like for moms right now? Because if campaigns are still running outdated playbooks, the real influence might be living in our feeds. In this episode, we're joined by Liz Minnella, Democratic organizer,...
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Rom-Coms, Trump Math, and the Comment Section
Valentine's Day may be behind us, but it's one of those holidays that always seems to linger. In this episode of Momarchy, we catch up on our week and talk through what's been sitting with us from holiday expectations to the way light and heavy topics seem to collide more than ever. We react to...
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Emma Bloomberg: Why Civic Responsibility is a Parenting Value
Civic engagement isn't just voting every few years. So what does it look like in real life for parents? Because if change isn't coming from the top, it has to come from us, by building power locally. In this episode, we're joined by Emma Bloomberg, founder and CEO of Murmuration, an organization...
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Our Survival Kit Guide for Whatever 2026 Throws At Us
We entered the year with fresh calendars but quickly realized survival was the only real goal. In this episode, we talk through the very real energy of 2026 so far, one marked by political noise, parenting overload, and the realization that "doing it all" is no longer the goal. Instead, we're...
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Amanda Zurawski on Surviving America's Abortion Politics
Pregnancy is supposed to come with prenatal appointments and baby name debates not lawyers, hospital refusals, and life-or-death decisions. In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Amanda Zurawski for a conversation that moves from light and funny to devastatingly real. Amanda shares what…
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Loss, Love, & the Road to Adoption with Alvina Vasquez
Adoption is often talked about as one big happy ending but getting there often comes with heartbreak along the way. In this episode, we sit down with our friend Alvina Vasquez to talk about herthe long and, complicated road to parenthood. We begin with lighter moments and quick rapid-fire…
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From Dial-Up to Doomscrolling: Parenting After the 90s
What does it look like when two 90s kids become parents in a world that never logs off? In this episode, we talk through a chaotic start to 2026, one marked by illness, holiday health scares, ER visits, and the reality of keeping life (and a podcast) moving when modern motherhood doesn't slow…
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Resolutions We'll Actually Keep (and the Democracy We're Still Trying to Save)
Ever welcome a new year and immediately think, "Oh… we're still doing this?" In our first episode of 2026, we ring in the new year by reflecting on what last year taught us, what we're leaving behind, and what we're carrying forward, starting with stronger boundaries, better mental health habits,...
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The Doc Is In: Parenting, Policy, and Pediatrics with Dr. Megan Prior
Ever wish you could ask a pediatrician all your questions, the serious ones, the political ones, and the "is this normal or am I losing it?" ones? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Megan Prior, a pediatrician and mom, to talk about how she found her way into pediatrics and why caring for...
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Unfiltered & Unwrapped: Our End of Year Recap
What does it look like when two busy moms hit the end of the year and finally take a breath? In this holiday episode, we reflect on the beautiful chaos of mid-December, the kind that sneaks up quickly and somehow feels both magical and exhausting. As the year rushes to a close, we revisit the...
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From Hallmark Magic to Real Life: Inside Luke Macfarlane & Hig Roberts' Journey to Fatherhood
Ever wish parenting came with a Hallmark-style guarantee? Ninety minutes, one conflict, a cozy ending? Same. In this episode, we welcome our first-ever family guests and our first dads on the podcast to share their perspective on modern parenting: Luke Macfarlane and Hig Roberts. We dive into...
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The Epstein Files, Gaslighting and Feeling Politically Homeless Part Deux
Have you ever looked at the news, looked at your kid's half-eaten snack plate, and wondered if the entire country is gaslighting you at the same time? In this episode, we talk about the Epstein files, the political circus surrounding them, and why so many of us are feeling politically homeless as...
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Don't Mess with Moms: Taking on the Gun Lobby with Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts
What happens when a mother realizes that staying on the sidelines is no longer an option? For Shannon Watts, that moment came after the Sandy Hook tragedy, when the fear every parent carries turned into a determination she could not ignore. In this episode, we look at how Moms Demand Action began...
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Pardon My Politics: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Ever feel like the holidays are stressful enough without your uncle turning Thanksgiving into a cable news audition? Same. In this episode, we're breaking down how to survive political conversations at the holiday table without ruining the pie or your sanity. From setting expectations before you...
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She's Kind of a Big Deal: Leaving The World Better Than We Found It with Secretary Deb Haaland
Could you imagine that a bakery job at 15 would shape the way someone leads a nation? In this episode, we sit down with Secretary Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and now candidate for governor of New Mexico. Deb shares how her early lessons in hard work and humility shaped her…
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The First Momarchy Fantasy Draft: Make it Make Sense Edition
Ever feel like politics makes as little sense as parenting a toddler? Same. In this episode, we're launching our first-ever Momarchy Fantasy Draft: Make It Make Sense Edition, where we each pick the wildest political stories of the week and attempt the impossible: explaining them like rational...
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Our Origin Story Plus Running for Congress (While Pregnant!) with Lisa Vedernikova Khanna
What happens when you launch your campaign for Congress the same week you find out you're pregnant? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Vedernikova Khanna (a first-time candidate, communications strategist, and soon-to-be mom), to talk about what it really looks like to chase big political...
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Witch, Please! Spooky Season, Scary Moms, and the Salem Witch Trials
Ever wonder why Halloween and election season overlap every single year? Spoiler alert: it's not a coincidence, and both involve way too much door-knocking and people losing their minds. In this spooky special episode of Momarchy, we're diving into the intersection of Halloween, motherhood, and…
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Is the Democratic Party Brand Broken with Amanda Litman, Founder & President of Run for Something
What does it take to rebuild a political party that's lost its way? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Amanda Litman, whose organization Run for Something has recruited thousands of young people to run for local office. We dive into the backlash Amanda faced after...
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Mom Truths: Breaking the Hype and Spilling the Tea
Ever feel like your Instagram feed is personally attacking your wallet with "must-have" mom products while your toddler is perfectly content playing with a cardboard box? Welcome to the wonderful world of parenting product hype, where marketing genius meets mom guilt and your bank account cries…
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Two moms. Zero filter. Tanya and Sarah met on the Hillary Clinton campaign - before marriage, before kids - bonding over spicy margaritas and campaign chaos. A decade later, a few babies in and some political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. They couldn't find a space that spoke to politically engaged moms overwhelmed by today's extremes - so they created one.
HOSTED BY
Tanya Nathan and Sarah Andrews
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Two moms. Zero filter. Tanya and Sarah met on the Hillary Clinton campaign - before marriage, before kids - bonding over spicy margaritas and campaign chaos. A decade later, a few babies in and some political burnout behind them, they're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the...
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