Arwa Mahdawi
Guardian columnist and author of the Week in Patriarchy newsletter, contributing cultural and political analysis on US conservative movements and gender politics.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 27min
Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms
Erika Kirk – the widow of Charlie Kirk, the rightwing activist killed in Utah in September – has indicated she would be willing to support JD Vance in a 2028 presidential bid. Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, invites senior Republicans on to her podcast for discussions with conservative women. And the Trump administration is developing baby-boom policies it hopes will help gain the backing of women in the midterm elections. Jonathan Freedland speaks to the Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about the Republican drive to win over women
Nov 28, 2025 • 27min
Maga moms, Trump babies and Erika Kirk: Republicans woo women in run-up to midterms
Arwa Mahdawi, a Guardian columnist and author of the Week in Patriarchy newsletter, dives into the significance of women in Republican politics. She discusses Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, who is stepping into a larger role after her husband’s passing. The conversation touches on the GOP's 'baby bonus' proposals and the push for pronatalist policies to win over female voters. Mahdawi also explores Katie Miller's podcast, revealing how it aims to humanize conservative figures and attract women to the MAGA movement.
