
About this episode
While the Trump administration wages war against Iran and broadens their military scope in the northern hemisphere, there are more subtle campaigns being pushed here at home – like the one to convince women to do nothing more than have babies and stay at home. This week, Alex speaks to former trad wife and host of “The Wake Her Up Podcast”, Sharon Johnson, about her upbringing in the Mormon Church, what it was like to discover she could have agency and choice in her late thirties, and how she feels about trad wives trending. Then Alex is joined by host of Crooked’s “Hysteria” podcast, Erin Ryan, to talk about the broader political goals behind the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2026 plan, and how it attempts to punish women who don’t fit their ideals.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Runaway Country with Alex Wagner publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Trump’s Red State Sabotage
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Sep 3, 202657:26completed

Will Data Centers Cost Republicans the Midterms?
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Aug 27, 20261:19:18pending

North Carolina: "Tar Heel Flip"
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Aug 20, 202625:47pending

Chaos in the Big Tent: Is America Third Party Curious?
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Aug 13, 20261:13:45pending