The Electorette Podcast
The Electorette is one of the longest running feminist podcasts, and offers analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Hosted by Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, The Electorette regularly features award-winning authors, politicians, academics, activists, and organizers like the founder of Mom's Demand Action, Shannon Watts, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and author and MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellow, Nicole Fleetwood. The Electorette is independently owned and operated—please support us by subscribing to the podcast on your favorite platform!
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Lala Wu, Executive Director of Sister District ...
Lala Wu, the Executive Director of the Sister District Project, discusses how Democrats performed in down ballot, and legislative races in 2020 compared to Republicans.
33 min
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Coerced: Work Under Threat of Punishment with s...
Professor Erin Hatton, discusses her book Coerced: Work Under Threat of Punishment, which explores the world of coerced labor.
33 min
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Trump's Judicial Legacy & President Biden's Res...
Nan Aron, founder and president of Alliance for Justice, discusses conservative judges appointed under Trump will affect our lives.
24 min
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President Biden's Foreign Policy Strategy with ...
Lauren Baer discusses President Biden's foreign policy strategy, including relations with Russia, and N. Korea, comparing Biden's approach to that of Trump's
27 min
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Healthcare activist, and cancer survivor, Laura...
Activist Laura Packard discusses the Affordable Care Act, President Biden's plans to strengthen the ACA, and a Supreme Court decision that may strike the ACA down
20 min
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Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious National...
Journalist and author, Katherine Stewart, discusses her latest book titled "The Power Worshipers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism."
47 min
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Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women with K...
Philosopher Kate Manne, author of "Down Girl," discusses her new book "Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women"
37 min
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Taking Children: A History of American Terror w...
Dr. Laura Briggs, author of "Taking Children: A History of American Terror," chronicles the history of American policy of separating families.
64 min
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BONUS: Introducing The Gatekeepers
This limited episode podcast is a collaboration created by The Electorette & Dame Magazine which explores the history of de facto segregation of public spaces.
4 min
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Glynda Carr, President & CEO of Higher Heights ...
Glynda Carr discusses the 2020 election results, VP Elect Kamala Harris, and building political power for Black women
29 min
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Tiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.US
Tiffany Gardner discusses women's representation in government, and the barriers women face when running for office
25 min
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Congresswoman Val Demings
Congresswoman Val Demings discusses what's a stake in this election, and draws a stark contrast between Joe Biden & the current occupant
27 min
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Shaniqua McClendon, Political Director for Croo...
Shaniqua McClendon discusses Crooken Media's Vote Save America initiative, and how raised money, and encourages listeners to volunteer for progressive causes
37 min
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Erin Vilardi, Founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead
Erin Vilardi discusses why we don't have parity in terms of women's representation in government.
35 min
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Fatima Goss Graves on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbu...
Fatima Goss Graves, CEO & President of the National Women's Law Center discusses Justice Ginsburg's legacy on the Supreme Court
30 min
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Representative Deb Haaland Discusses Equal Pay ...
Native Women Equal Pay & Economic Equality for Native Communities with Representative Deb Haaland
25 min
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Black Voters Matter Cofounder, Latosha Brown
Latosha Brown, the cofounder of Black Voters Matter, gives a virtual masterclass in how to engage, connect with, and excite disenchanted voters.
31 min
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Biden's Agenda for the Latino Community with Co...
Representative Sylvia Garcia of Texas's 29th Congressional District, discusses Biden's agenda for the Latino community
23 min
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Biden's Agenda for the Black Community with May...
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who served as Baltimore's 49th mayor, discusses Biden's agenda for the Black community
29 min
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Addressing the Childcare Crisis with Representa...
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill joins me to discuss the childcare crisis, and legislation passed in the House to address it
25 min
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Women's Equality Day with Representative Lisa B...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joins me to discuss Women's Equality Day, and to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment.
27 min
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Gun Violence Crisis & Our Epidemic of Hate with...
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar on Gun Policy, Kamala Harris's Historic Nomination, & Our Epidemic of Hate
23 min
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Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice Amer...
Ilyse Hogue discusses her new book "The Lie That Binds," which thoroughly chronicles the political evolution of abortion rights.
34 min
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Dr. Wendy Osefo on the Black Lives Matter prote...
Dr. Wendy Osefo discusses the Black Lives Matter protests, the recent polls from the 2020 Presidential race, and the Trump administration's failures, including the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
22 min
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Andrea Freeman discusses her book "Skimmed: Bre...
Andrea Freeman, professor at the University of Hawaii, and author of the book "Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice," discusses the politics of breastfeeding, its roots in slavery, and how it all ties into modern day food policy.
33 min