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, and a renewed commitment to staying engaged (without completely losing our minds).

We dig into the political reality of the year ahead, from the high-stakes midterm elections to why the January 6th insurrection still matters, not as a distant memory, but as a moment with lasting consequences for the future our kids are inheriting. We walk through what happened, what followed, and why forgetting isn’t an option.

Zooming out, we talk about community organizing, our fears and hopes for democracy, and the unique role parents play in shaping political awareness at home even when the coffee is cold and the to-do list is endless.

And in true Momarchy fashion, we land on a New Year’s resolution that actually counts: show up. Vote. Talk to your kids. Lean on your community. Because raising humans in 2026 means caring about the world they’re growing into.

We discuss:

(00:00) – Welcome to 2026: Laughing through politics, parenting, and the mess  

(04:00) – January 6th: Remembering what really happened at the Capitol  

(07:00) – Resolutions we’re leaving behind: anxiety, people-pleasing, and passivity  

(13:00) – This wasn’t a protest—it was planned political violence  

(16:00) – How January 6th nearly disrupted nuclear command systems  

(20:00) – Trump pardoned 1,000+ rioters—many now face new charges  

(26:00) – How having kids changes the way we see political violence  

(28:30) – Schools, history, and rewriting January 6th in real time  

(32:00) – Extremist organizing online: the threat is still very real  

(39:00) – You’re not “just a mom” — your voice, vote, and influence matter  

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.

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