The National Parents Union Podcast https://thebranchmedia.org en 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.  https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/93d3a176-f54f-11ee-aac5-6bf160ca012f/image/9ea5176265fefea795b37e8a4a649ef4.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The National Parents Union Podcast https://thebranchmedia.org episodic The National Parents Union Podcast The Branch 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.  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. 

]]> The Branch Podcasts@thebranchmedia.org Ep 55 | The Big Ugly Bill 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. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:44:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2320 Ep 54 | Tax Raises & Program Cuts 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. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:41:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3216 Ep 53 | School’s Out! 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. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:02:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 1511 Ep 52 | Job Corps Cuts 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. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:53:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.


]]> 2753 Ep 51 | Budget Cuts 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. Tue, 27 May 2025 23:49:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3146 Ep 50 | An AI Assistant for Parents (with Sheila Lirio Marcelo) 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. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:05:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2229 Ep 49 | What Trump’s New Budget Means for Education 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. Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3210 Ep 48 | A Hard Time to Have Kids 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. Fri, 02 May 2025 20:23:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3476 Ep 47 | Autism, Misinformation, and RFK Jr. 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. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:04:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3475 Ep 46 | Trump Tariff Chaos 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. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3250 Ep 45 | The Moms Talk Foreign Policy 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. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:51:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3112 Ep 44 | Measles is Back 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. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:14:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3124 Ep 43 | Shade for Senator Schumer 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. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:43:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2580 Ep 42 | Education Funding Cuts 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. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0000 full The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3399 Ep 41 | Hard Times, Good Trouble 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. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000 Hard Times, Good Trouble full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3048 Ep 40 | NAEP Canceled: What It Means and Why It Matters 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. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:07:00 -0000 NAEP Canceled: What It Means and Why It Matters full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2676 Ep 39 | Federal Funding Freezes & Layoffs 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. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:05:15 -0000 Federal Funding Freezes & Layoffs full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3827 Ep 38 | The “Musk Rats” Dismantling the Government 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. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000 The “Musk Rats” Dismantling the Government full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 3054 Ep 37 | The Trump Tariffs 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. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:32:13 -0000 The Trump Tariffs full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2246 Ep 36 | ICE Raids & Egg Prices 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. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000 ICE Raids & Egg Prices full 1 The Branch 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. 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.

]]> 2953 Ep 35 | Protecting Immigrant Children in Schools This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s recent action on immigration, its impact on schools, and what we can do to help immigrant children and families. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:34:35 -0000 Protecting Immigrant Children in Schools full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s recent action on immigration, its impact on schools, and what we can do to help immigrant children and families. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s recent action on immigration, its impact on schools, and what we can do to help immigrant children and families.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3956 Ep 34 | The TikTok Ban This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the implications and possible motivations behind the upcoming TikTok ban. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000 The TikTok Ban full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the implications and possible motivations behind the upcoming TikTok ban. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the implications and possible motivations behind the upcoming TikTok ban.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3357 Ep 33 | Committing to Action Under Trump This week on NPU Live, the moms made the case that the second Trump presidency is no time for activists to back down from making progress for our kids.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000 Committing to Action Under Trump full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms made the case that the second Trump presidency is no time for activists to back down from making progress for our kids.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms made the case that the second Trump presidency is no time for activists to back down from making progress for our kids. 

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3340 Ep 32 | 2024 Recap This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the ups and downs of 2024, and the progress made from advancements in literacy to passing impactful legislation.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000 2024 Recap full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the ups and downs of 2024, and the progress made from advancements in literacy to passing impactful legislation.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the ups and downs of 2024, and the progress made from advancements in literacy to passing impactful legislation. 

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 2809 Ep 31 | The Literacy Lawsuit This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed a recent lawsuit whereby parents sued the creators of a flawed literacy curriculum. Two Mass. Families Sue Famed Literacy Specialists, Claiming Reading Curriculums Were Intentionally Flawed (WSJ, 12/4/24) Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000 The Literacy Lawsuit full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed a recent lawsuit whereby parents sued the creators of a flawed literacy curriculum. Two Mass. Families Sue Famed Literacy Specialists, Claiming Reading Curriculums Were Intentionally Flawed (WSJ, 12/4/24) Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed a recent lawsuit whereby parents sued the creators of a flawed literacy curriculum.

  • Two Mass. Families Sue Famed Literacy Specialists, Claiming Reading Curriculums Were Intentionally Flawed (WSJ, 12/4/24)


Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3830 Ep 30 | Trump’s Pick to Lead the Department of Education This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education: Linda McMahon. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Trump’s Pick to Lead the Department of Education full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education: Linda McMahon. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education: Linda McMahon.


Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 2794 Ep 29 | Trump’s Cabinet Picks This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Trump’s cabinet picks so far. Note: This episode was recorded on Monday 11/18, before a possible education secretary had been named.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:36:00 -0000 Trump’s Cabinet Picks full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Trump’s cabinet picks so far. Note: This episode was recorded on Monday 11/18, before a possible education secretary had been named.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Trump’s cabinet picks so far. Note: This episode was recorded on Monday 11/18, before a possible education secretary had been named. 


Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 2821 Ep 28 | Trump Won, Again This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the implications of Trump’s reelection. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0000 Trump Won, Again full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the implications of Trump’s reelection. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the implications of Trump’s reelection.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 1243 Ep 27 | Harris & Trump’s Closing Arguments This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the presidential candidate’s closing arguments as we barrel toward election day. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Harris & Trump’s Closing Arguments full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the presidential candidate’s closing arguments as we barrel toward election day. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the presidential candidate’s closing arguments as we barrel toward election day.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 2962 Ep 26 | Chicago’s Public School Budget Crisis This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Chicago’s public school budget crisis. Covid Money Boosted Chicago’s Schools. Now It’s Gone, And The City Is In Crisis. (WaPo, 10/21/24) Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000 Chicago’s Public School Budget Crisis full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Chicago’s public school budget crisis. Covid Money Boosted Chicago’s Schools. Now It’s Gone, And The City Is In Crisis. (WaPo, 10/21/24) Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Chicago’s public school budget crisis.

  • Covid Money Boosted Chicago’s Schools. Now It’s Gone, And The City Is In Crisis. (WaPo, 10/21/24)


Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3075 Ep 25 | Policies that K-12 Parents Support This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss NPU’s recent polling about what issues matter most to parents this election season. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Policies that K-12 Parents Support full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss NPU’s recent polling about what issues matter most to parents this election season. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss NPU’s recent polling about what issues matter most to parents this election season.


Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 2299 Ep 24 | The Vice Presidential Debate This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss last week’s VP debate, and what it all means for our kids and schools. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000 The Vice Presidential Debate full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss last week’s VP debate, and what it all means for our kids and schools. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss last week’s VP debate, and what it all means for our kids and schools.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3324 Ep 23 | Hurricane Helene This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Hurricane Helene, and how parents across the country are telling them that climate solutions are among their top priorities.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Hurricane Helene full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Hurricane Helene, and how parents across the country are telling them that climate solutions are among their top priorities.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss Hurricane Helene, and how parents across the country are telling them that climate solutions are among their top priorities. 

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3246 Ep 22 | The Power of Parent Voices This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss outcomes from the Parent Leader Council on Assessment and Accountability Meeting. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The Power of Parent Voices full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss outcomes from the Parent Leader Council on Assessment and Accountability Meeting. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss outcomes from the Parent Leader Council on Assessment and Accountability Meeting.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3477 Ep 21 | Debate Debrief This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the Harris/Trump debate, and what it all means for our kids.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Debate Debrief full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the Harris/Trump debate, and what it all means for our kids.  Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed the Harris/Trump debate, and what it all means for our kids. 

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3901 Ep 20 | Should Kids Have Cellphones in School for Emergencies? This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss whether kids should be allowed to have their cellphones in school in the event of an emergency. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:16:08 -0000 Should Kids Have Cellphones in School for Emergencies? full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss whether kids should be allowed to have their cellphones in school in the event of an emergency. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss whether kids should be allowed to have their cellphones in school in the event of an emergency.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3669 Ep 19 | The Mental Health and Well Being of Parents This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000 The Mental Health and Well Being of Parents full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss The Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents.

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 3006 Ep 18 | How Moms Can Make A.I. Work For Them This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss their favorite A.I. tools (like Ohai and Magic School), and how they can be used for parenting and in the classroom. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000 How Moms Can Make A.I. Work For Them full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss their favorite A.I. tools (like Ohai and Magic School), and how they can be used for parenting and in the classroom. Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss their favorite A.I. tools (like Ohai and Magic School), and how they can be used for parenting and in the classroom.

Want to hear more from Keri, Ariel, Bernita, and Tafshier? Visit the NPU website at www.nationalparentsunion.org.

]]> 3698 Ep 17 | Back to School! This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed back to school prep, and the potential benefits for parents with Kamala Harris’ proposed “Opportunity Economy.” They also ponder the questions posed in The Atlantic: “Should parents stay home to raise kids? And should the government pay them for it?” Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0000 Back to School! full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed back to school prep, and the potential benefits for parents with Kamala Harris’ proposed “Opportunity Economy.” They also ponder the questions posed in The Atlantic: “Should parents stay home to raise kids? And should the government pay them for it?” This week on NPU Live, the moms discussed back to school prep, and the potential benefits for parents with Kamala Harris’ proposed “Opportunity Economy.”

They also ponder the questions posed in The Atlantic: “Should parents stay home to raise kids? And should the government pay them for it?”

]]> 3792 Ep 16 | The Moms Talk Tim Walz This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss Tim Walz, his work on education in Congress and as governor of Minnesota, and how he might influence education policy in the Harris administration.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0000 The Moms Talk Tim Walz full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss Tim Walz, his work on education in Congress and as governor of Minnesota, and how he might influence education policy in the Harris administration.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss Tim Walz, his work on education in Congress and as governor of Minnesota, and how he might influence education policy in the Harris administration. 

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 3274 Ep 15 | Summer Learning Opportunities This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss summer learning programs, and some important legislation that could get them funded. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Summer Learning Opportunities full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss summer learning programs, and some important legislation that could get them funded. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss summer learning programs, and some important legislation that could get them funded.

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 4129 Ep 14 | The Biden/Harris Shakeup This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Biden/Harris shakeup, and what they’re hopeful for in the next administration.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000 The Biden/Harris Shakeup full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Biden/Harris shakeup, and what they’re hopeful for in the next administration.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Biden/Harris shakeup, and what they’re hopeful for in the next administration. 

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 3506 Ep 13 | How to Talk to Your Kids About the Assassination Attempt This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and how to talk about it with your kids. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:27:00 -0000 How to Talk to Your Kids About the Assassination Attempt full 1 The Branch This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and how to talk about it with your kids. This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and how to talk about it with your kids.

]]> 3161 Ep 12 | What Parents Need to Know About Project 2025 This week on NPU Live, the moms are here to tell parents everything they need to know about Project 2025.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0000 What Parents Need to Know About Project 2025 full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms are here to tell parents everything they need to know about Project 2025.  Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org This week on NPU Live, the moms are here to tell parents everything they need to know about Project 2025. 

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 3209 Ep 11 | The First Presidential Debate The moms discuss the first Presidential debate and the Supreme Court ruling on Chevron Deference. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:00:00 -0000 The First Presidential Debate full 1 1 The Branch The moms discuss the first Presidential debate and the Supreme Court ruling on Chevron Deference. Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org The moms discuss the first Presidential debate and the Supreme Court ruling on Chevron Deference.

Want to learn more about the National Parents Union? Visit us at www.nationalparentsunion.org

]]> 4138 Ep 10 | The Parent Report Card This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Parent Report Card, a poll meant to convey how parents feel about their kids' teachers, schools and education system. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0000 The Parent Report Card full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Parent Report Card, a poll meant to convey how parents feel about their kids' teachers, schools and education system. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the Parent Report Card, a poll meant to convey how parents feel about their kids' teachers, schools and education system.

]]> 3562 Ep 9 | The Best and Worst Places to Raise a Child This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the root causes of child poverty, and what makes certain places “the best or worst to raise a child.” Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0000 The Best and Worst Places to Raise a Child full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the root causes of child poverty, and what makes certain places “the best or worst to raise a child.” This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the root causes of child poverty, and what makes certain places “the best or worst to raise a child.”

]]> 2331 Ep 8 | How To Tell Your Kids Their Former President Is a Felon This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to talk to your kids about the conviction of a certain former president. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0000 How To Tell Your Kids Their Former President Is a Felon full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to talk to your kids about the conviction of a certain former president. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to talk to your kids about the conviction of a certain former president.

]]> 3787 Ep 7 | Should Kids Have Their Phones at School? This week on NPU Live, the moms weigh the pros and cons of kids having their phones at school, call for better gun safety in our classrooms, and warn of the looming fiscal cliff in education. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Should Kids Have Their Phones at School? full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms weigh the pros and cons of kids having their phones at school, call for better gun safety in our classrooms, and warn of the looming fiscal cliff in education. This week on NPU Live, the moms weigh the pros and cons of kids having their phones at school, call for better gun safety in our classrooms, and warn of the looming fiscal cliff in education.

]]> 3847 Ep 6 | Moms Against Moms for Liberty This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss Moms for Liberty and how its mission contrasts with the important, impactful work NPU does for our kids and schools. Wed, 29 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Moms Against Moms for Liberty full 1 The Branch This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss Moms for Liberty and how its mission contrasts with the important, impactful work NPU does for our kids and schools. This week on NPU live, the Moms discuss Moms for Liberty and how its mission contrasts with the important, impactful work NPU does for our kids and schools.

]]> 3402 Ep 5 | Tips for Parents Heading Into Summer This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to keep your kids *and yourself* sharp and engaged throughout the summer. Wed, 22 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Tips for Parents Heading Into Summer full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to keep your kids *and yourself* sharp and engaged throughout the summer. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss how to keep your kids *and yourself* sharp and engaged throughout the summer.

]]> 3206 Ep 4 | Fill Out the FAFSA! This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the importance of filling out the FAFSA, the evolution of parent engagement in schools, an update on the Child Tax Credit, and lingering thoughts about the Kendrick/Drake beef. Wed, 15 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Fill Out the FAFSA! full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the importance of filling out the FAFSA, the evolution of parent engagement in schools, an update on the Child Tax Credit, and lingering thoughts about the Kendrick/Drake beef. This week on NPU Live, the moms discuss the importance of filling out the FAFSA, the evolution of parent engagement in schools, an update on the Child Tax Credit, and lingering thoughts about the Kendrick/Drake beef.

]]> 3129 Ep 3 | Drake vs. Kendrick (and important parenting stuff too!!) The moms discuss organizing, challenging orgs to listen to parents, progress on the child tax credit, and of course…they talk a lot about the Drake and Kendrick beef. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Drake vs. Kendrick (and important parenting stuff too!!) full 1 The Branch The moms discuss organizing, challenging orgs to listen to parents, progress on the child tax credit, and of course…they talk a lot about the Drake and Kendrick beef. The moms discuss organizing, challenging orgs to listen to parents, progress on the child tax credit, and of course…they talk a lot about the Drake and Kendrick beef.

]]> 3887 Ep 2 | Chronic Absenteeism This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss chronic absenteeism - the root causes, and the data informed path toward reengaging our students and getting them excited about learning. Wed, 01 May 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Chronic Absenteeism full 1 The Branch This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss chronic absenteeism - the root causes, and the data informed path toward reengaging our students and getting them excited about learning. This week on NPU Live, the Moms discuss chronic absenteeism - the root causes, and the data informed path toward reengaging our students and getting them excited about learning.

]]> 3645 Ep 1 | Welcome to the National Parents Union Podcast! Welcome to the National Parents Union Podcast! This week, our hosts discussed what the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is and how it could impact families. They also dive into the importance of literacy, mental health, and making sure our classrooms are safe for every child in America. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0000 Welcome to the National Parents Union Podcast! full 1 The Branch Welcome to the National Parents Union Podcast! This week, our hosts discussed what the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is and how it could impact families. They also dive into the importance of literacy, mental health, and making sure our classrooms are safe for every child in America. Welcome to the National Parents Union Podcast! This week, our hosts discussed what the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is and how it could impact families. They also dive into the importance of literacy, mental health, and making sure our classrooms are safe for every child in America.

]]> 3276 Introducing: The National Parents Union Podcast What happens when families are at the center of policy and politics? Sh*t gets done!  Keri, Bernita, 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.  Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:08:05 -0000 Introducing: The National Parents Union Podcast trailer The Branch What happens when families are at the center of policy and politics? Sh*t gets done!  Keri, Bernita, 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.  What happens when families are at the center of policy and politics? Sh*t gets done! 


Keri, Bernita, 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. 

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