The National Parents Union Podcast

The National Parents Union Podcast

What happens when families are at the center of policy and politics? Sh*t gets done! Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier—moms and battle-tested organizers—tackle the news of the day in this weekly podcast from The Branch. They'll share their struggles and successes as they channel the power of parents to break down barriers, flip the script on economic and education justice, and improve the lives of all families. The NPU Podcast isn’t just talk; it’s a rallying cry for parents nationwide to transform their frustration into tangible victories for our kids and our future.

Episodes

Ep 55 | The Big Ugly Bill

July 9, 2025 • 38 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”, and what it means for kids and families. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 54 | Tax Raises & Program Cuts

June 26, 2025 • 53 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms dive into the impacts of potential tax hikes and program cuts — especially those affecting working families.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 53 | School’s Out!

June 18, 2025 • 25 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms wrap up the school year, dive into how parents can make the most of summer break, and shout out the activism around Trump's potential budget cuts. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 52 | Job Corps Cuts

June 4, 2025 • 45 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the cuts to Job Corps, and their implications for our kids and country. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 51 | Budget Cuts

May 27, 2025 • 52 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the potential budget cuts to the Department of Education, and how they could impact kids and parents. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 50 | An AI Assistant for Parents (with Sheila Lirio Marcelo)

May 14, 2025 • 37 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms sat down with Sheila Lirio Marcelo, founder and CEO of their favorite AI-powered household assistant, Ohai.ai.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 49 | What Trump’s New Budget Means for Education

May 7, 2025 • 53 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed what Trump’s new budget means for education. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 48 | A Hard Time to Have Kids

May 2, 2025 • 57 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed how Trump’s chaos is discouraging parents from having more children.    Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 47 | Autism, Misinformation, and RFK Jr.

April 17, 2025 • 57 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed RFK Jr.’s controversial comments about autism. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 46 | Trump Tariff Chaos

April 9, 2025 • 54 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s tariff chaos, and what we can do to take action. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 45 | The Moms Talk Foreign Policy

April 2, 2025 • 51 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed that controversial Signal chat, Trump’s pursuit of Greenland, and tariffs. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 44 | Measles is Back

March 26, 2025 • 52 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the resurgence of measles and the dismantling of the department of Education. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 43 | Shade for Senator Schumer

March 20, 2025 • 43 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the Democrats who voted for Trump’s controversial continuing resolution to keep the government open. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 42 | Education Funding Cuts

March 12, 2025 • 56 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms are joined by their very first guest - Christy Moreno, Chief Advocacy & Impact Officer at Revolución Educativa to discuss the recent cuts to education funding Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 41 | Hard Times, Good Trouble

March 5, 2025 • 50 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed how we can take action to make positive change in these confusing times. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 40 | NAEP Canceled: What It Means and Why It Matters

February 26, 2025 • 44 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the cancelling of NAEP - the nation’s report card. After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test (The 74, 2/20/25) Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 39 | Federal Funding Freezes & Layoffs

February 19, 2025 • 63 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the federal funding freezes and layoffs causing chaos nationwide and around the world. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 38 | The “Musk Rats” Dismantling the Government

February 12, 2025 • 50 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the rapid dismantling of our government, and the specific ways it will hurt students and working families. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 37 | The Trump Tariffs

February 3, 2025 • 37 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s new tariffs and the costly consequences for working families.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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Ep 36 | ICE Raids & Egg Prices

January 29, 2025 • 49 mins
This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the state of our beleaguered immigrant communities, and the fact that egg prices remain conspicuously high… Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.
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