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Momarchy with Sarah & TanyaUnfiltered & Unwrapped: Our End of Year RecapWhat 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 traditions that anchor us: Christmas movie marathons, Hanukkah celebrations, and the annual antics of the Elf on the Shelf that leave parents wondering why they ever started in the first place.We also take a candid look at the c...
2025-12-2354 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaFrom Hallmark Magic to Real Life: Inside Luke Macfarlane & Hig Roberts' Journey to FatherhoodEver 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 everything from their journey to fatherhood, to balancing high-profile careers with nap schedules, to the real and unfiltered experience of raising a child. We also zoom out to the bigger conversations: how society views same sex families, the shifting political landscape around parenting rights, and what...
2025-12-161h 36Momarchy with Sarah & TanyaThe Epstein Files, Gaslighting and Feeling Politically Homeless Part DeuxHave 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 2025 drags itself to the finish line. Nothing about this season feels calm, and pretending otherwise is its own kind of delusion.We get into power, accountability, the way both parties talk down to parents, and how moms end up carrying the emotional load...
2025-12-0955 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaDon't Mess with Moms: Taking on the Gun Lobby with Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon WattsWhat 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 with one Facebook post and grew into the largest women's volunteer organization in the country. Shannon shares why mothers so often become the steady force behind major social movements and what she has learned from watching everyday women transform concern into influence. We...
2025-12-0257 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaPardon My Politics: A Thanksgiving Survival GuideEver 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 walk in the door to gracefully exiting bad-faith debates, we're giving you the tools to make it through the season with your peace intact. We're also bringing back Pardon My Politics: Thanksgiving Edition. JD Vance and Erica Kirk's viral hug, the New York Times' messy headline, Trump ignoring a...
2025-11-2547 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaShe's Kind of a Big Deal: Leaving The World Better Than We Found It with Secretary Deb HaalandCould 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 belief that leadership begins with empathy and discipline, not power. We talk about how running became her way to think and heal, why "Be Fierce" isn't just a campaign slogan, and how motherhood has grounded her leadership in compassion and courage. ...
2025-11-1855 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaThe First Momarchy Fantasy Draft: Make it Make Sense EditionEver 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 adults. (Spoiler: we fail, but it's fun.) Between Trump's latest antics, the East Wing demolition, and the never-ending government shutdown, we're breaking it all down with plenty of laughter and side stories about food poisoning, hand-foot-mouth disease, and why Target is basically church for moms. Because...
2025-11-1151 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaOur Origin Story Plus Running for Congress (While Pregnant!) with Lisa Vedernikova KhannaWhat 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 dreams while growing a human. Lisa shares how her mother's journey from Soviet Russia shaped her understanding of the American dream, why lived experience matters in policymaking, and what she's learned about resilience on the campaign trail. We talk about pregnancy, power, and the policies that actually support families: from...
2025-11-0459 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaWitch, Please! Spooky Season, Scary Moms, and the Salem Witch TrialsEver 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 the original cancel culture: the Salem Witch Trials. Because nothing says "happy Halloween" quite like realizing that being accused of witchcraft in 1692 was basically what happens now when you have an opinion on the internet. We're talking about the pressure to create Pinterest-perfect Halloween memories, how political campaigns have ruined...
2025-10-2844 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaIs the Democratic Party Brand Broken with Amanda Litman, Founder & President of Run for SomethingWhat 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 posting about vaccinating her daughter, what the Make America Healthy Again movement is really about, and why the Democratic Party's resistance to generational change is costing us elections. We also discuss "responsible authenticity" and why being yourself in politics doesn't mean saying everything you think.
2025-10-211h 16Momarchy with Sarah & TanyaMom Truths: Breaking the Hype and Spilling the TeaEver 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 in the corner. In this episode of Momarchy, we're breaking down the viral trends that promise to revolutionize your mom life (spoiler: most won't). From $600 air styling tools to collectible creatures that look like they crawled out of a nightmare, we're calling BS on what's worth your precious time, energy, and...
2025-10-1448 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaThe Political Power of Motherhood and How to Have Heart and Humanity When Things Feel Impossible with Liz Hirsh NaftaliWhat does it take to hold onto hope and humanity during the darkest of times? In this deeply moving episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Liz Hirsh Naftali, whose family was forever changed on October 7th when her great-niece Abigail, just three years old, was taken hostage after witnessing her parents' murder. We dive into how Liz spent 51 days fighting to bring Abigail home, and now continues to advocate for all hostages still in captivity. We also discuss the practical ways any parent can apply her approach to having better conversations across differences and finding hope...
2025-10-071h 14Momarchy with Sarah & TanyaMedicaid Explained & Local Power with Commissioner Julie Duran MullicaWhat happens when federal policy changes land squarely on the doorstep of local government? In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Julie Duran-Mullica, Adams County Commissioner and mom of three, to break down the recent Medicaid changes that are about to impact millions of families across the country. We explore what these policy shifts actually mean in plain English, why your county commissioner might be more important than you think, and how extreme politics at every level is making it harder to have basic conversations about healthcare. Julie also explains why reaching out to your...
2025-09-3055 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaThe Nation's Favorite Political Pastime: GaslightingEver feel like you're living in an alternate reality where up is down and facts are opinions? Welcome to the wonderful world of political gaslighting, where truth goes to die and confusion reigns supreme. In this episode of Momarchy, we break down the psychological manipulation tactics that have become standard operating procedure in American politics. From outright denial of documented events to flooding the airwaves with conflicting information until we're too exhausted to search for truth, we're calling out the strategies designed to make you doubt your own judgment. We also discuss why this is...
2025-09-2357 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaBONUS EPISODE: Gun Violence, Political Violence, and Why We Are So F****** MadThis week feels impossible. In just one day, Charlie Kirk is assassinated on a Utah campus and Evergreen High School in Colorado becomes the latest site of another school shooting, minutes from where we live. We're angry, exhausted, and heartbroken, but as moms we can't look away. Gun violence is now the number one killer of kids in America, yet threats against elected officials, school board members, journalists, and parents like us are treated as background noise. In this bonus episode, we sit with the grief and rage of raising children under lockdown drills, and we talk...
2025-09-1847 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaPolitics for the Non-Political and Being a Woman in the Gaming Industry with Kat De Shields-MoonWhat does it take to break your "give a shit meter" in your thirties? In this episode of Momarchy, we talk with Kat De Shields-Moon, a gaming industry veteran who went from getting fired by her own mom at 14 to navigating the boys' club of video games for over a decade. We dive into how the gaming world mirrors politics in all the worst ways, why having kids in a "good old boys club" felt impossible until she found the right workplace culture, and how the Robb Elementary shooting changed everything about how she views politics as...
2025-09-1657 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaNo Pants No Problem, the Motherhood Penalty, and Why Flexibility is a MythEver been told a job is "family-friendly" only to discover that means absolutely nothing when your kid gets sick on the day of your big presentation? In this episode of Momarchy, we break down the harsh reality of what "flexible" work actually looks like for moms. From mandatory happy hours that conflict with bedtime routines to the unspoken expectation that you'll work nights and weekends to prove your "commitment," we're calling out the systems that set working mothers up to fail. We also discuss the impossible juggle of being the "default parent", why taking six...
2025-09-0946 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaCongress with a Baby and How to Find Hope in a Hopeless Place with U.S. Congresswoman Brittany PettersenWhat does it take to cast a crucial vote with a four-week-old baby in your arms? In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with U.S. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, who made national headlines when she flew across the country with her newborn to vote against a Republican budget bill. We discuss the reality of being one of only 14 women to give birth while serving in Congress, why antiquated rules still prevent new parents from doing their jobs, and what it's like to prove yourself professionally while being a new mother. Plus, Brittany gets real about how...
2025-09-0251 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaTrad Wives, the Mental Load, and Why the System Isn't Built for UsEver feel like you're drowning in an endless to-do list that lives permanently in your brain? Welcome to the mental load—that invisible, exhausting cognitive labor that somehow always falls on moms, even when we have supportive partners. In this episode of Momarchy, we bring you the real, unfiltered truth about what it's like to manage a household, raise kids, and work while carrying the weight of remembering everything from cat medication flavors to daycare waitlists that stretch over a year. We discuss how our entire system—from lack of paid leave to impossible childcare costs—is rigged...
2025-08-2644 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaHow To Navigate The Media And Being A New Mom All At Once With Axios Editor Gigi SukinWhat does it actually take to stay informed as a busy parent without losing your mind? In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Gigi Sukin, an editor who's spent years behind the scenes watching how media and politics have pushed each other to dangerous extremes. We're getting real about media bias, why childcare decisions are secretly political battlegrounds, and the brutal reality of trying to be a "good" working mom when your priorities shift overnight. We also dive into the one study that will change how you consume news forever. Gigi Sukin is...
2025-08-1946 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaOur Top Absurd Political Moments, MAHA Misinformation, and Gentle ParentingWhat happens when two political strategist moms rank the most absurd political moments of the year? Pure chaos—and some surprisingly serious revelations about what's really happening. In this episode of Momarchy, we are sharing our top three most ridiculous political moments from 2025. From Trump tweeting casual foreign policy to pregnancy surveillance bills that sound like dystopian fiction but are actually law, we're breaking down the headlines that made us question reality. We also launch our new segment "Ask a Millennial Mom," where we rapid-fire through questions about gentle parenting (it's complicated), mom wine culture, ch...
2025-08-1244 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaBeyond Book Bans: What it Actually Looks Like when Politics and Parenting Meet with State Senator Lindsey DaughertyWhat does it look like when an elected official prioritizes common sense over party politics? In this episode of Momarchy, we sit down with Colorado State Senator Lindsey Daugherty, who's made a name for herself as a moderate voice willing to challenge extremes on both sides. We're diving into the uncomfortable truths about why politics are failing families (spoiler: it's not actually about book bans), like accessibility to child care, why normal people don't want to run for office anymore, and how being a mom changes everything about how you approach policy. Plus, Lindsey gets brutally honest...
2025-08-0544 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaFeeling Politically Homeless? Too Left, Too Right, Too TiredAre you tired of feeling like you don't fit anywhere on the political spectrum? Welcome to our premiere episode of Momarchy, where we, your hosts Tanya Nathan and Sarah Andrews, dive into why so many people feel politically homeless right now. We are so excited to have a home where we can bring you the real, unfiltered conversations about politics and motherhood that we've been craving. As political consultants and new moms, we're opening up about the polarization that's making it impossible to have nuanced conversations—from getting attacked on social media to navigating mom groups where po...
2025-08-0552 minMomarchy with Sarah & TanyaWelcome to Momarchy: Here's What it's All AboutMomarchy is a podcast where two millennial moms get real about raising kids and making sense of the world. We're calling out the BS, breaking down the headlines, and laughing through the mess—because honestly, what else can we do? We 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 us, we're still deep in the madness of modern politics… and now the messiness of motherhood too. We couldn't find a space that spoke to...
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Purse StringsThe Hollywood Glass Ceiling with Nancy MaloneHollywood is no stranger to discrimination,particularly when it comes to women getting executivejobs as producers and directors. Maria discusses the Hollywood Glass Ceiling with actress , producer and directorNancy Malone, who was recentlyhonored with the Loreen Arbus Award from her peersat Women in Film and Television.Related articles across the webRevolutionizing Womens FitnessMomarchy: Why Moms Rule the WorldWinning The Mature MarketPepsiCo Womens Inspiration NetworkZero Moment of TruthHow Remarkable Women LeadAffluent Shoppers Buying More Online and On Mobile. Brands Get Ready!Reaching Women With...
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Purse StringsMomarchy: Why Moms Rule the WorldMomarchy: Why Moms Rule the World as Maria welcomes back Mary Van Note and Beth Perro-Jarvis from Minneapolis-based consulting firm Ginger. They talk about their new book that profiles the role of mom in American culture and commerce.
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