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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Amanda Litman, Executive Director of "Run For S...
On this episode, I have a conversation with Amanda Litman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Run For Something, an organization dedicated to supporting and recruiting young progressives who want to run for office.
20 min
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Amy Aronson, Author of the New Book "Crystal Ea...
Author Amy Aronson discusses the life of feminist and activist, Crystal Eastman; also the subject of her new book titled "Crystal Eastman: A Revolutionary Life."
29 min
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April Reign, #OscarsSoWhite Creator Discusses T...
April Reign, the creator of #OscarsSoWhite viral hashtag and movement, discusses this year's Oscar nominations.
18 min
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Kate Kelly, Activist & Advocate for Women's RIg...
On this episode, I discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with passionate advocate and activist for women's rights, Kate Kelly. We discuss the role that the state of Virginia will play in finally ratifying the ERA, after it was introduced nearly a century ago.
29 min
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Kina Collins, Activist, Organizer & Candidate f...
Kina Collins is a nationally recognized gun violence prevention and healthcare advocate running for the IL-07 Congressional District seat. We discuss her candidacy against a 22-year incumbent, her success with pushing historic legislation for women, and the importance of healthcare justice for those in marginalized communities.
27 min
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Actress & Writer, Niccole Thurman Talks Politic...
Actress, Improviser & Writer, Niccole Thurman talks about politics, her roles satirizing conservatives and self-care in a toxic political climate.
34 min
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Shanda Yates, Candidate for Mississippi House o...
Shanda Yates is running for Mississippi's House of Representative, a state crucial for Democrats to gain legislative power in the South
25 min
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Media Matters: How CNN & MSNBC Are Letting Fox ...
Sharon Kann, is the abortion rights and reproductive health program director at Media Matters, and she discusses their new report titled
30 min
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Debra Rodman: Democratic Candidate for Senate i...
Virginia's Senate race is one of the most important election for Democrats to win back the Senate
35 min
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A'shanti Gholar, Political Director for Emerge
Emerge is an organization dedicated to recruiting & training Democratic women to run for office. A'shanti Gholar discusses the existing challenges for women who decide to run.
36 min
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Ending Street Harassment with Hollaback Co-Foun...
On this episode, we discuss ending street harassment, the focus of the Hollaback, an organization and campaign devoted to ending street harassment worldwide.
29 min
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The Right Amount of Panic & Street Harrassment ...
A conversation with Dr. Fiona Vera Gray about street harassment and her book, The Right Amount of Panic: How Women Trade Freedom For Safety
41 min
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Truth Decay: A RAND Initiative to Restore the R...
This episode features a conversation with Jennifer Kavanagh, a political scientist and researcher for the RAND Corporation.
35 min
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Every District: Nicole Hobbs, Executive Directo...
Every District: Nicole Hobbs, Executive Director of EveryDistrict.US Discusses State Legislative Races
43 min
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Kate Manne: Philosopher & Author of "Down Girl:...
Kate Manne: Philosopher & Author of "Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny"
46 min
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Andie Zuniga of PL+US Discusses Paid Leave Poli...
What does good, solid Paid Leave Policy looks like? And what should we look for as savvy constituents. Andie Zuniga of PL+US to discuss Paid Family Leave Policy (Pt 2/2)
25 min
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Race, Mass Shootings & Intersectionality With C...
Professor & Author Catherine Squires discusses her book Dangerous Discourses; Bringing Intersectionality to a Mass Shooting and the #SayHerName Movement
45 min
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National Paid Leave by 2022? Katie Bethell of P...
Katie Bethell, founder of the PL+US (Paid Leave For the United States), talks about their national plan to win paid family leave by 2022.
41 min
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Remaking A Life with Celeste Watkins-Hayes
Author & Researcher, Celeste Watkins-Hayes, discusses her new book "A Life : How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality"
61 min
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Active Measures: Russia's Successful Espionage ...
Producers of the Active Measures documentary discuss Russia and Putin's history of launching cyber-warfare and espionage campaigns including the one against the US during the 2016 presidential election.
48 min
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Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice: Is There a Middle Grou...
Reproductive Rights activist Asha Dahya discusses the reproductive rights movement from the lens of an ex-evangelical, turned passionate advocate and activist seeking reproductive justice for all.
47 min
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Wagatwe Wanjuki: The Cost of Not Believing Surv...
WagataweWanjuki, an out-spoken advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and activist against sexual assualt, discusses the cost of not believing survivors.
42 min
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The Sister District Project with Founder and Ex...
State Legistative Races Will Save Us with Sister District Founder, Rita Bosworth
49 min
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Sayu Bhojwani, President & Founder of New Ameri...
Sayu Bhojwani, founder & president of New American Leaders, an organization leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in elected office.
37 min
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100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism, a discussion wit...
100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism, a discussion with writer Chavisa Woods
48 min