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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What the Progressive Caucus Gets Wrong About Ru...
Russia/Ukraine expert, Kimberly St Julian-Varnon, breaks down and corrects recent talking points on America's response to Russia's aggression.
33 min
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Intergenerational Poverty and the Pandemic, wit...
The economic fallout following the pandemic will affect certain segments of the population harder than others; Alison Moore, the CEO of Comic Relief US, and Fardosa Hussein, a documentary photographer, and a member of Comic Relief's Youth Advisory Council, join me to discuss the impact of the pandemic on intergenerational poverty, and what steps we need to take to address it.
37 min
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So, What Happened in Virginia? Political Strate...
Political Strategist Atima Omara breaks down what went wrong for Democrats in the recent local elections in Virginia, including the gubernatorial race.
41 min
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The Pathway to Citizenship with Greisa Martinez...
Greisa Martinez Rosas, the Deputy Executive Director at United We Dream, discusses legislation for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, and DACA recipients.
17 min
130
A Field Guide to White Supremacy: What is White...
Kathleen Belew discusses her "There Are No Lone Wolves: The White Power Movement at War," from her new book "A Field Guide to White Supremacy."
34 min
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Expanding the Supreme Court, a Discussion with ...
Meagan Hatcher-Mays, attorney, and director of democracy policy at Indivisible.org, discusses the process of expanding the Supreme Court as a remedy to its current make-up which heavily favors conservatives.
33 min
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Shifting Power by Turning State Legislatures Bl...
Gaby Goldstein, cofounder of The Sister District Project, discusses how Democrats can shift legislative power by winning state legislative seats
31 min
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Activists, Voting Rights Advocate, and Candidat...
Maya Contreras is an activist, a voting rights advocate, and now she's running for Congress in New York's 12th District
39 min
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Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Me...
Dr. Keisha Blain discusses her new book, "Until I Am Free..." about the extraordinary life, and work of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer
26 min
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What the Biden Administration Has in Store for ...
Laura Packard, founder of Health Care Voices discusses the Biden Administration's efforts to improve comprehensive healthcare
27 min
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Breaking Down Anti-Choice Legislation & How to ...
Cofounder & CEO of VoteProChoice, Heidi Sieck, gets into the weeds on anti-choice process, and legislation, including the MS bill going before the Supreme Court
36 min
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Just Get on the Pill: The Uneven Burden of Repr...
Dr. Krystale Littlejohn discusses her book "Just Get on the Pill: The Uneven Burden of Reproductive Politics," which argues that the burden placed on people who give birth is unequal.
35 min
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US Census Data & Building Power Via State Legis...
Cofounder & Executive Director of Sister District, Lala Wu, discusses countering the GOP power grab by winning more state legislative seats
42 min
139
Transform State Legislatures to 51% Women's Rep...
Transform State Legislatures to 51% Women's Representation with VOTE RUN LEAD's Run/51 Campaign
43 min
140
Tatenda Musapatike: Mobilizing Voters from Unde...
Tatenda Musapatike, the Founder and CEO of the Voter Formation Project, discusses how they leverage technology, and employ unconventional digital strategies to mobilize voters in underrepresented communities.
23 min
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Analyzing the Latest Data on Anti-Asian Hate Cr...
Janelle Wong of the AAPI Victory Alliance discusses anti-Asian hate incidents in the broader context of racial bias in America, as well as, building multi-racial coalitions.
26 min
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Lorelei Williams, Senior Vice President of Gran...
Lorelei Williams discusses America's crisis of child poverty, and food insecurity
30 min
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Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chairman of the NAACP ...
Karen Boykin-Towns discusses the goals around racial equity outlined by the NAACP for the Biden/Harris administration
22 min
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Jaslin Kaur, Candidate for New York City Counci...
Jaslin Kaur, Candidate for NYC Council talks about what inspired her to run, and why she's passionate about representing her district, and helping working families in her community
15 min
145
The White House Gender Policy Council with Jenn...
Jennifer Klein, the Executive Director, and Co-Chair of the newly formed White House Gender Policy Council discusses the administration's plans to address gender-based inequality.
19 min
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Andrea Mercado, Executive Director of Florida R...
Andrea Mercado discusses flipping Florida blue, and how Democrats can win the state during the upcoming elections
20 min
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Tiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.US
Tiffany Gardner discusses reaching gender parity in government
24 min
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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