Moms Against the Machine
A podcast by two Stay-at-Home-Moms reminding the world that women have been around since before the revolution, how their contributions tie in to today's political climate and why it affects as moms and the women and girls of today.
Episodes
This episode of Moms Against the Machine doesn’t do “short news week.” Chelsey and Jenn dig into two stories that powerful people would rather you scroll past: the continuing revelations from the Epstein files, and the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Part I: Epstein
Chelsey traces the story through the voices of survivors — Marina Lacerda, Haley Robson, Liz Stein, Lisa Phillips, and others — who are sta...
In this episode of Moms Against the Machine, Chelsey and Jenn dig into the true history of American policing — a story rarely told in textbooks. From slave patrols in the South to strikebreakers in the North, from the Thibodaux Massacre in Louisiana’s sugar fields to the brutality of Jim Crow sheriffs, Chelsey traces how policing was designed not to protect the public but to enforce control. She connects this legacy t...
This week on Moms Against the Machine, we connect the dots between a White House bent on control and a Texas government following suit. From Trump’s weaponized TikTok—used to intimidate protesters and bury scandals—to ICE’s secretive detention empire stretching from Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” to Fort Bliss’s new mega-facility, the message is clear: silence dissent, erase rights, and call it “order.” Add in armed N...
🌵 Wildfires, Park Crimes, and Trail Snacks
This week, Chelsey and Jenn welcome a guest who lives right outside Joshua Tree National Park. She’s worked in California’s state park system, survived wildfires too close for comfort, and is a walking ad for the library pass program.
We talk wildfire realities, behind-the-scenes stories from park work, and the fight to protect Joshua trees as protections roll back. Plus: a t...
This week we’re covering ICE’s latest due process violations in New York and Dallas, the Miccosukee Tribe’s fight against “Alligator Alcatraz” in endangered species habitat, dangerous NIH cuts and the return of eugenics-era “autism lists,” and the Texas aquifer battle over water privatization. We dig into Congress ducking a vote on the Epstein files, Trump’s shifting excuses, and Texas redistricting chaos — from bomb ...
In this episode of "Moms Against the Machine," we delve into the intricate web of political decisions affecting our national parks. From budget cuts and corporate land grabs to the rise of eco-fascism, we explore how these actions threaten the very essence of our public lands. Join us as we highlight the stories of women like Minerva Hamilton Hoyt and Rachel Carson, who fought tirelessly to protect these nat...
In this episode, Jennifer and Chelsey dive into the heart of cultural and social commentary, exploring the chaotic landscape of current events. From the intricacies of local protests and community resistance to the broader implications of political decisions, they offer a candid look at the issues shaping our world. Join them as they navigate through the noise, offering insights and sparking conversations that matter....
In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges and triumphs of working at the NIH with Chelsey's Aunt Vicky, particularly focusing on the journey of a woman who rose from an administrative assistant to a grant funding specialist. They explore themes of gender discrimination, the importance of science funding, and the impact of political changes on public health initiatives. The discussion also to...
July 2025: "Concentration Camps, Classroom Chaos, and Christian Nationalist Blueprints"
Welcome to your July solo news drop — where we pull back the curtain on what the GOP and Trump administration are doing while everyone’s distracted by sunglasses and soundbites. In this episode, we break down:
- Alligator Alcatraz – the Everglades-based migrant concentration camp that flooded on its second day open. No pl...
In this episode, Chelsey & Jenn discuss their personal updates, community engagement strategies, and the restructuring of their podcast to focus on fewer topics for deeper discussions. They highlight the contributions of women in science and politics, emphasizing the importance of representation and activism. The conversation also touches on current events, the political climate, and the historical significance of...
In our premiere episode, we go back—way back—to the women who laid the emotional, intellectual, and literal groundwork for American democracy.
We’re talking Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, and Phillis Wheatley—three women who never got a seat at the table but still pulled up with receipts, rage, and revolutionary fire.
From letters to husbands to poems that challenged tyranny, these founding mothers were raising ...
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Chelsey and Jenn dive deep into [insert theme—e.g., modern censorship, erasure of historical contributions, or attacks on working-class families], drawing powerful lines between past struggles and today’s political climate. They unpack recent news, connect the dots across state and federal actions, and spotlight voices being silenced—whether through defunding public institutions o...
In Episode 6, “She Fought the Machine, Part 2,” Chelsey and Jenn reveal the untold stories of World War II’s home-front and battlefield heroines: the Navajo Code Talkers—boarding-school survivors whose language was weaponized to save lives; Betty Masket, an aeronautical engineer who inspected SB2C Helldivers then became a NIH lab chief; Betty McIntosh, an OSS propaganda operative who wielded black-leaflet campaigns an...
In Episode 5, “She Fought the Machine, Part 1,” Chelsey and Jenn unpack how early-20th-century fascism weaponized gender—banning contraception, rewarding motherhood, and erasing women’s autonomy—then spotlight five trailblazers who refused to stay silent: Sophie Scholl, Nancy Wake, Noor Inayat Khan, Virginia Hall, and Hedy Lamarr. From leaflets smuggled past Gestapo checkpoints to groundbreaking frequency-hopping pate...
In this episode, Chelsey and Jenn dig into the hidden (and not-so-hidden) economic policies that disproportionately hurt women—especially moms. From the resurgence of the pink tax to Trump’s executive orders that would classify women as “secondary wage earners,” we break down how systemic sexism is built into the financial policies being pushed by Project 2025. We expose the legislative playbook aiming to gut women’s ...
Episode Overview
Chelsey & Jenn trace the long, hard struggle for voting rights in America—from the Seneca Falls Convention through the Voting Rights Act to today’s battles in Texas and beyond. Along the way they share family stories, spotlight unsung heroines, and arm you with practical steps to protect your most fundamental right: your vote.
References & Further Reading
- Declaration of Sentiments, Seneca Fal...
Episode Description:
In this episode, Chelsey and Jenn dive deep into Project 2025 — the radical plan spearheaded by conservative think tanks and Trump loyalists to permanently reshape American government. We trace the origins of the playbook, expose the threats it poses to democracy, women's rights, and freedom of speech, and connect the dots between Reagan-era conservatism and today's far more dangerous aut...
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