Feeling Politically Homeless? Too Left, Too Right, Too Tired
Are 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 political differences explode.
This is our space to talk about the messy middle where most of us actually live. We're introducing our signature segments Pardon My Politics and DGAF Mom Version, plus sharing why we both needed breaks from social media and how becoming moms changed our perspective on political engagement.
Ready for politics that doesn't make you want to scream? Tune in now and join the conversation that's been missing from your feed.
We Discuss:
01:00 - Welcome to Momarchy & travel chaos with babies
04:44 - Why politics feels so polarized and uncomfortable
06:51 - From Obama excitement to walking on eggshells
10:01 - Sarah's "politically homeless" post backlash
14:53 - Pardon My Politics: What feels too far right and left
22:23 - Immigration enforcement and Senator Padilla being tackled
24:37 - Abortion rights and traveling while pregnant in post-Roe America
28:48 - The far left's purity tests and authoritarian sympathies
32:12 - NYC mayor's race and progressive gatekeeping
37:46 - Why polarization matters for governing vs. campaigning
39:48 - Getting engaged locally and running for office
44:12 - DGAF Mom Version: Not bathing kids every night and morning TV time
50:06 - What's coming next on Momarchy
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 8-month-old daughter, husband, and their rescue pets. Her hobbies include crosswords, mezcal tasting, and trying to sleuth out who's going to be on Love is Blind Denver.
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.
Substack: @momarchy
Instagram: @momarchypodcast
Email: momarchypodcast@gmail.com
