Momarchy with Sarah & Tanya

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 headlines. Trump was caught on camera asleep at the White House launch of moms.gov, a site they say is already broken and pushing dangerous misinformation, including links to pregnancy centers, while RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz call it a MAHA victory and warn America is "under-babied." They also cover Spencer Pratt's viral post-wildfire content, the disconnect between his sympathy campaign and his family's actual accommodations, and an update on the Alex Murdaugh case getting a new trial.With primaries approaching, they back Shannon Bird in Colorado's 8th over Manny Rutinel, break down California's wide-open governor's race, and raise concerns about Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed and his ties to Hasan Piker. The deeper conversation is the motherhood penalty and what research shows about how working mothers are paid, perceived, and left behind by policy, and why it keeps getting ignored. They close with a DGAF Summer segment on the pressures moms face this time of year, from magical summer expectations to screen time guilt to the cost of camp, plus a preview of upcoming guests.(0:00) Intro & Welcome Back(0:56) Mother's Day Recap(5:01) Spencer Pratt's LA Campaign(9:01) Murdoch Trials: Conviction Overturned(11:10) RFK Jr. Catches a Bird(12:17) Trump Falls Asleep at moms.gov(17:20) Primary Season: CO, CA & Michigan Races(25:19) The Motherhood Penalty(34:44) DGAF: Summertime Mom Edition(39:54) Upcoming Guests & OutroLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com 

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 shares how Priorities is building year-round digital infrastructure through tools, research, training, and digital ad programming, and why the party needs to stop reinventing the wheel every election cycle.We also talk about what real digital innovation looks like versus just shifting TV dollars to connected TV, how Josh Shapiro's creator strategy serves as a model for what's possible when you build early, and why 2026 is being used as a laboratory for 2028. Danielle also breaks down Priorities' Ohio research targeting young men on YouTube with niche-relevant ads, and why rewarding future-oriented digital expertise needs to become a cultural shift across the Democratic Party.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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.(0:00) — Intro hook: Virginia redistricting & RFK on antidepressants(0:08) — Welcome to Momarchy, hosts intro, week check-in(1:00) — Snow day in Colorado in May, watching three kids(2:00) — Snow melted, 70 degrees; Teacher Appreciation Week(3:00) — Teachers are underpaid; gift cards to local coffee shop(4:00) — Kids' art projects for teachers; dinosaur & astronaut stickers(5:00) — Mother's Day plans: dinner & The Devil Wears Prada musical(6:00) — Dine-in theaters; hot tip for maternity/paternity leave movie deal(7:00) — AMC Drafthouse baby screenings; $7 tickets(8:00) — Mother's Day brunch plans, getting nails done(9:00) — Olivia Rodrigo tour tickets dramaWebsite: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

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 way just to be taken seriously at work.After catching up on nostalgic pop culture news—including The Devil Wears Prada 2, Practical Magic 2, and Taylor Swift’s latest perspective shift—we turn to a week of headlines that are getting harder to ignore.From a security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to broader conversations around public safety, media narratives, and domestic violence, we unpack what these moments say about trust in our institutions. We also touch on headlines involving Jack Schlossberg and Kash Patel, along with growing concerns around harmful online spaces.We close with a grounded conversation about time, motherhood, and the gap between real life and the advice we’re constantly given plus a quick “hot or not” to keep things honest.(0:00) – Intro: Life before vs. after kids(0:12) – Welcome back & the motherhood episode premise(0:42) – Work-life balance this week(1:14) – The myth of "doing it all"(4:11) – Pop culture: Practical Magic 2 & Devil Wears Prada 2(5:58) – Taylor Swift's New York Times interview(9:54) – White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting(18:07) – Kash Patel drama & The Atlantic article(20:31) – The Rape Academy website(23:20) – Pardon My Reaction: Trump & Norah O'Donnell clip(25:57) – Diving into motherhood: What "busy" really means(42:30) – Don't Give a Fuck segment (appearance, nails, clothes)(47:24) – Hot or Not: Millennial Mom Edition(50:00) – Outro & Momarchy refresh announcementLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.(0:00) – Intro & Hosts Check-In(2:06) – Pop Culture: Taylor Frankie Paul Charges Dropped(4:21) – Alex Cooper vs. Alex Earle Drama(12:14) – TMZ Opens a DC Office(14:29) – Mass Shooting in Louisiana(20:32) – Tucker Carlson Apologizes for Trump Endorsement(22:13) – Joe Rogan at the White House(23:47) – Spencer Pratt Running for LA Mayor(25:22) – Introducing Bridget Brink(27:04) – Rapid Fire Q&A with Bridget(28:35) – Life as US Ambassador to Ukraine During the War(33:35) – What Americans Don't Understand About the War(39:52) – Why Moms Should Care About Ukraine & Foreign Policy(42:34) – Bridget's Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Healthcare Costs(50:44) – Why She's Running for Congress(55:23) – What's Wrong with Congress Right Now(1:01:09) – Being Critical & Patriotic at the Same Time(1:03:43) – What Listeners Should Pay Attention to in the Next 6–12 Months

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 political headlines, including the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid disturbing allegations, and discuss why accountability should never depend on party affiliation.From there, we explore five major forces fueling political extremism and the shrinking middle: social media algorithms, a fractured media landscape, primaries that reward the loudest voices, purity tests and messaging on the left, and MAGA’s transformation of the Republican Party. We also react to some of the more surreal moments in today’s political culture, from AI-generated Trump imagery to headline-chasing political stunts, before wrapping up with a “hot or not” segment on navigating political conversations with more nuance, honesty, and perspective.(0:00) – Intro / Teaser(0:11) – Welcome & Life Updates(7:27) – Political News: Swalwell & Gonzalez Resign(11:41) – Trump Updates (AI Jesus photo, Diet Coke, etc.)(13:10) – Door Dash Grandma(17:23) – Feeling Politically Homeless(21:36) – The Rise of Political Extremism: Overview(22:24) – #1: The Social Media Algorithm Problem(25:14) – #2: The Media Ecosystem Split (Fox, MSNBC, Podcasters)(30:07) – #3: The Primary System Rewards Extremists(32:46) – #4: The Left's Own Extremism Problems(41:04) – #5: MAGA & the Radicalization of the GOP(47:06) – Hot or Not: Millennial Mom Political Edition(52:02) – Outro & Final ThoughtsLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

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 widespread debate. Pamela explains how she defines the movement, why she believes it’s gaining political traction, and how it connects to conversations around education, policy, and political power.We also talk about navigating misinformation in the age of AI, how motherhood has shaped her perspective as a journalist, and the realities of balancing reporting with raising three kids — from childcare costs and parental leave to maternal mental health. What role does the media play in a polarized moment, and how should families make sense of the information coming at them from all sides?We discuss:(0:00) – Intro / Teaser(0:10) – Welcome & Host Check-in (Sarah's son's ER visit, Easter hosting)(5:13) – Trump's Easter Tweet & Iran Nuclear Threats(9:34) – Pop Culture: The Bachelorette / Mara Higgins(11:48) – Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Case Update(13:23) – Barbie Dreamhouse Conference (Fyre Fest of conferences)(14:45) – Trump on Daycare & Federal Programs (reaction)(17:58) – Isabelle Brown Clip: "Have More Kids"(22:34) – RFK Launching a Podcast(23:12) – Trump's Executive Order to Limit Mail-In Voting(29:21) – Pam Bondi Fired(31:17) – Kristi Noem's Husband's Double Life(35:16) – Guest Intro: Pamela Brown, CNN(37:53) – Interview with Pam Brown Begins(51:34) – Christian Nationalism Deep Dive(1:11:16) – DGAF 2026 Segment(1:18:58) – OutroLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

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 documentary The Devil Is Busy, for a candid and eye opening conversation about providing care in Georgia today. We dive into what the documentary reveals from the stark contrast between protesters outside clinics and the reality of care happening inside, to the full scope of roles required to support patients safely and compassionately. AJ and Crista share what stood out most from the film and why these stories matter right now.In our “Make It Make Sense” spirit, we unpack Georgia’s law tied to early fetal cardiac activity, what it actually means in practice, and why confusion around abortion terminology and access is often intentional. We also explore what care is still available, including miscarriage management, certain exceptions, and the referral networks providers rely on when they cannot serve patients directly.AJ and Krista break down common myths like the idea that banning abortion stops it and explain how restrictions ripple far beyond abortion, impacting contraception, IVF, and gender-affirming care.What does it take to continue this work every day and what role do storytelling and advocacy play in shaping what comes next?(0:00) - Intro(0:10) - Host introductions & weekly check-in(1:22) - Guest teaser (Oscar-nominated documentary)(1:46) - Pop culture: Laguna Beach reunion(4:17) - Mom Talk drama (Jesse & Chase)(6:53) - Taylor Swift wins iHeartRadio award(9:56) - Political updates: Iran war & meme videos(15:27) - Guest intro: AJ & Crista from Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation(20:05) - Discussion: The Devil Is Busy documentary(29:40) - What led our guests into reproductive healthcare work(33:57) - Making sense of reproductive rights & myths(41:38) - Pardon My Politics: Biggest myths about abortion, IVF, contraception(48:54) - OutroLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com 

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 of ICE agents at airports amid ongoing shutdown challenges. From TSA callouts in Atlanta to surprisingly smooth stroller-line wins, we share our own experiences while unpacking the broader concerns and how eerily accurate some of it feels compared to what we’re seeing portrayed on TV. From there, we zoom out to the political landscape, diving into divisions within Colorado and national Democratic politics ahead of the state convention. We talk about what’s at stake, the importance of unity, and react to Trump’s response to Robert Mueller’s passing.Then, the cultural side of the conversation, where accountability takes center stage. We break down the cancellation of the latest Bachelorette season featuring Taylor Frankie Paul after a resurfaced 2023 domestic violence video, and compare how different industries from reality TV to the NFL handle controversy, casting, and consequences.We also highlight Blue Wave Postcards as a simple, at-home way to stay engaged and take meaningful political action.From everyday experiences to bigger picture conversations, this episode ties together how the personal, political, and cultural are all more connected than they seem and why paying attention to all of it matters more than ever.(0:00) - Intro: The Bachelorette canceled & ICE at airports(0:09) - Welcome / Traveling with a toddler (TSA chaos)(10:34) - Democratic Party infighting & political update(17:42) - Blue Wave Postcards (get involved in elections)(21:08) - Pardon My Reaction segment(25:57) - Bachelorette canceled — Taylor Frankie Paul breakdown(25:57) - Reality TV accountability (Colton, Jessie Draper, Dakota)(25:57) - Caroline Levitt's press briefing reaction(28:39) - Trump's Pearl Harbor comment to Japan's PM(30:38) - Shoot the Shit — fun Q&A with Tanya & Sarah(37:30) - Hot or Not: Millennial Mom EditionLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com

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 DHS promotional video that left us with more questions than answers. We also react to a Turning Point USA clip promoting conservative “Club America” high school groups and unpack rising gas prices tied to tensions with Iran.Then we shift into pop culture chaos: Age of Attraction, the allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul that paused Mormon Wives, and Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win for Sinners. From there, we dive into the world of “looksmaxxing” where self-improvement tips like mewing quickly spiral into darker corners of the internet, intersecting with incel culture, the manosphere, and influencers like Andrew Tate, and increasingly bleeding into mainstream platforms and political identity.Finally, we zoom out to the bigger picture: why so many young men feel culturally and politically out of place, how that perception is shaping voting patterns, and what it signals for the future. We close with a reminder for parents to stay engaged with what their kids are consuming, model healthy values, and teach respect and self-worth early because in a world shaped online, what happens at home matters more than ever.We discuss: (This will be input towards the end of production) (0:00) Intro(0:11) Welcome to Momarchy(0:37) Pete Hegseth's $24M Seafood Scandal(4:29) Erica Kirk's "Young White Male Men" Speech(6:18) Joe Rogan on Gas Prices & the Iran War(8:19) Age of Attraction Reality Show(9:27) Taylor Frankie Paul & Bachelorette Drama(12:02) Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Picture(12:49) Main Topic: Looksmaxxing & the Manosphere(15:00) What Is Looksmaxxing?(15:41) What Is Mewing?(16:10) Avilar & Bone Smashing Explained(21:03) Andrew Tate on Women & Beauty(25:12) Why Young Men Are Struggling(34:16) The Manosphere as a Political Strategy(37:59) Advice for Parents(40:34) OutroLearn 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 their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to find people to talk to about Traitors.Sarah Andrews is a political strategist living in rural Colorado with her husband and two young kids. When she's not managing campaigns or chasing toddlers, she's passionate about women's rights, childcare policy, and creating space for honest political conversations that don't end in shouting matches.Website: momarchypodcast.comYouTube: @momarchySubstack: @momarchyInstagram: @momarchypodcastTikTok: @momarchypodcastEmail: momarchypodcast@gmail.com