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Mom Wars

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Parenting
Pregnancy
Motherhood
Homeschooling
Childbirth
Miscarriage
Secondary Infertility
Family Planning
Family Dynamics
Large Families
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Home Births
Travel
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Anti-Semitism
Parenting Challenges
Air Travel
Education
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Judaism

Bethany Mandel and Kara Kennedy are taking on the mommy wars head on; talking the latest hot topics in parenting, relationships, dating and more.

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Kara makes a triumphant return to the podcast after her chaotic maternity leave, ready to talk about the birth of her second daughter, Sloane. She and Bethany discuss life with two under two, and how life with two feels somehow harder than life with ... more

Bethany is joined this week by Emily Elkins, Vice President of the Cato Institute and a mother of three. She dives into reams of data she's acquired about how kids these days are doing. Buckle up, it's a bit depressing.

This week Bethany is joined by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to talk about her new book, Poisoned Ivies, about how parents can navigate *these times* with their toddlers and young adult children alike, and what it it's like as a young mother serving a... more

In this episode, Bethany is joined by writer and comedian Bridget Phetasy to talk about how becoming a late-in-life mother was transformative, and how our culture gets the narrative wrong on motherhood. Phetasy is the host of the podcasts Walkins Wel... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Elkins
Vice President and Director of Polling at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Are the Kids Alright?
Elise Stefanik
Representative, author of Poisoned Ivies
U.S. Congress
Episode: Poisoned Ivies
Bridget Phetasy
Writer, comedian, and podcaster joining as a guest
Independent media/podcasting
Episode: Bridget Phetasy
Katie Carney
Fellow mom of six, appears as a guest
Mom Wars
Episode: With Six You Get...
Kat Rosenfield
Columnist for the Free Press and author
Free Press
Episode: Open Marriages Never Work
Christina Smith
Consumer Center Director for the Taxpayer Protection Alliance and a mom of 1.75
Taxpayer Protection Alliance
Episode: Staying Sane
Lahav Harkov
Senior political correspondent for Jewish Insider, based in Israel
Jewish Insider
Episode: Mom in a Time of War
Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead
Author of Infertile but Fruitful
Sophia Press
Episode: Infertile but Fruitful
Ericka Andersen
Freelance writer and author of Freely Sober
Episode: Freely Sober

Hosts

Bethany Mandel
Host of Mom Wars; widely involved in guiding conversations and presenting parenting-centered perspectives.
Kara Kennedy
Co-host of Mom Wars; regular host noted for discussing parenting, travel, and family life.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Saying the things OUTLOUD

    2 moms shedding light on mommin’ and living in these wild times. Serious with a side of sarcasm. Intelligent conversation with two smart woman who hold, at times, vastly different views. Respectful, enlightening, and entertaining. 10/10 recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammy_cho
    United States4 months ago
  • Love them

    Funny and engaging! I always look forward to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lahav L
    Israel5 months ago
  • So whiny

    2 housewives complaining about woke.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M82.82
    United States5 months ago
  • Recommend for easy listening!

    Such a fun show! Interesting discussions without taking themselves too seriously. Great to have on when doing chores or driving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollyh2239
    United States5 months ago
  • Fav New-ish Podcast

    I love listening to these two, and not just cause I know them. 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsCMFrancis
    United States7 months ago

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Some fans appreciate data-driven guest contexts and practical takeaways for families.
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Listeners praise relatable, candid discussions that balance humor with real parenting challenges.

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Are the Kids Alright?
Q: What drove you to do this polling and how should listeners interpret the data?
Emily explains that the data come from a mix of government surveys and CDC sources, aiming to understand trends among American youth and how factors like religion and community relate to mental health and well-being. The takeaway is not just diagnosis rates, but how lived experiences and social structures influence outcomes.
Staying Sane
Q: So you wrote something very similar to what I wrote for the Washington Examiner, I think it was about the pharmaceutical advertising ban; can you give listeners a little bit of background into what you wrote?
Christina Smith explains that she argued for protecting pharmaceutical advertising as a form of speech, emphasizing that information from ads can empower consumer decisions and that banning ads could limit important information, especially when regulated properly to prevent misinformation.
Freely Sober
Q: Was there any sort of difficulty in deciding this is not for me anymore when it came to social gatherings?
Initially worried about how others would perceive her decision not to drink, but found support from her family once she committed to sobriety.
Freely Sober
Q: What is your answer to moms who are thinking about their drinking habits?
If you're even thinking about it, maybe there's something you're uncomfortable with, and don't run away from that discomfort.
Born Lucky
Q: Did you have any coaching from your dad on how to teach your autistic kid how to date?
My dad was very direct and realistic about what I was good at and what I wasn't, especially regarding relationships and emotional understanding.

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What is Mom Wars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two women navigate contemporary parenting, culture, and policy with candid humor and sharp takes. Episodes blend personal family stories—ranging from large families and travel to sobriety and infertility—with thoughtful discussion on education, health, religion, and political issues that touch families. A recurring strength is mixing data-backed context from guests with relatable, down-to-earth commentary, making complex topics feel accessible for busy parents and culture observers alike. A notable draw is the hosts' willingness to challenge pieties while staying relatable, often spotlighting practical parenting perspectives amid broader societal debates.

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Recent guests on Mom Wars include:

1. Emily Elkins
2. Elise Stefanik
3. Bridget Phetasy
4. Katie Carney
5. Kat Rosenfield
6. Christina Smith
7. Lahav Harkov
8. Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead

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