Momarchy

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 leaving high-control fundamentalist religious communities (aka cults) and discuss the challenges of rebuildin...

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 motherhood, identity, and the systems that shape family life today. Lindsey shares her journey through politics...

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 sit down with Sarah Curmi, Executive Director of States Win, for a conversation about why state legislatu...

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, childhood nostalgia, and how parenting has changed across generations. Of course, it wouldn't be Momarchy wit...

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 overwhelm...

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...

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, an...

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 D...

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 t...

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,...

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...

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 Georgi...

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 surprisingl...

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...

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. We dive into childcare costs, paid family leave, and why the U.S. still doesn't have a guaranteed federa...

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 key takeaways from the speech, starting with the administration's optimistic economic messaging and how...

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 into real life. Janelle shares why she first ran for office in 2016 to fight for fully funded school year...

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 short on clear answers. Then we pivot to pop culture, Hilary Duff's comeback tour (and those very real...

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, digital strategist, founder of Connect Forward, and mom of two. Liz works at the intersection of politics,...

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 unsettling headlines, including the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's mother and the tragic news involvin...

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 strengthening democracy by equipping local civic groups and everyday people with the tools to build pow...

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 leaning into our survival kits, lowered expectations, and doing what we can to keep life moving without bu...

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 life looked like before a pregnancy complication collided with Texas's abortion laws. At 18 weeks pregnan...

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 favorites before moving into the systems that shape so many of our lives, including ICE, Trump-era policies, a...

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 down. We take a nostalgic detour back to the 90s, revisiting childhood memories shaped by landlines, dial-...