The Electorette
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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Why Expanding the Supreme Court Isn't the Whole...
A conversation about court expansion, term limits, ethics, and restoring trust in the judiciary.
34 min
2
America at 250: All Roads Lead South | Rebekah ...
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, voting rights advocate Rebekah Caruthers explains why this moment echoes Reconstruction—and why the fight for democracy is entering a new chapter.
21 min
3
Birthright Citizenship: The History Behind the ...
Why birthright citizenship is rooted in the struggle for Black citizenship—not modern immigration debates.
50 min
4
The Instigators: The Black Women Who Shaped Ame...
The stories behind The Instigators and the Black women who reshaped American politics.
27 min
5
Can Democratic Governors Protect Democracy? | J...
From election denialism to housing affordability, Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson discusses the challenges facing Michigan—and the country.
20 min
6
Mamdani, Media, and the Challenge of Governing ...
Taylor Jung on how Zohran Mamdani uses media, messaging, and policy to shape public perception
24 min
7
The Mamdani Effect: The Coalition Reshaping New...
Mitra Kalita on New York City's pivotal primary elections, the candidates testing Zohran Mamdani's influence, and what the city's evolving political coalition could mean for Democrats nationwide.
48 min
8
Authenticity, Electability, and the Road to 202...
What Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump reveal about political authenticity
42 min
9
Can Democrats Win a Blue Trifecta in Wisconsin?...
The Wisconsin Senate Democratic Leader on childcare, affordability, and the fight over Trump's anti-weaponization fund.
10 min
10
Can a Law From 1873 Restrict Abortion Nationwide?
The Supreme Court, mifepristone, the Comstock Act, and the future of abortion access.
32 min
11
Governor Ned Lamont on Voting Rights and Afford...
What Connecticut can teach other states about democracy and participation.
8 min
12
Encampment Sweeps, Housing, and the Future of L.A.
Phoenix Tso of L.A. Public Press on housing, homelessness, and the politics of encampment sweeps.Phoenix Tso of L.A. Public Press on housing, homelessness, and the politics of encampment sweeps.
13 min
13
“We Can’t Give Up” | Kelley Robinson on the Mid...
22 min
14
Could Your Mail Ballot “Die in the System”? | A...
Could Trump Restrict Mail Voting Before the Midterms?
34 min
15
The Fight for Florida
Nikki Fried on organizing, voter suppression, and why Florida may still be competitive.
37 min
16
What’s Left of Voting Rights Before the Midterms?
How Louisiana v. Callais could reshape elections, representation, and the future of the Voting Rights Act.
21 min
17
The Limits of Leadership Without Women
Alyse Nelson on global women’s leadership, power, and why investing in women changes outcomes
29 min
18
The New Normal Isn’t Optional: Building the Nex...
Amanda Litman on local power, political messaging, and rebuilding the Democratic bench
28 min
19
Will the Future Like You?
Patricia Martin on identity, algorithms, and the quiet politics of the inner self
77 min
20
The Electability Myth
Why women candidates are winning—and changing what “electable” means
22 min
21
Can State Legislatures Stop ICE—Or Just Slow It...
How flipped seats are shaping the response to federal immigration enforcement
20 min
22
Who’s Really Running DHS Right Now?
ICE at airports, a weeks-long shutdown, and why the DHS Secretary may not be in charge
32 min
23
The Quiet War on Direct Democracy
Kelly Hall on the growing effort to make ballot measures harder to use—and why that matters for all of us
43 min
24
ICE, Voter Intimidation, and the Future of the ...
Rebekah Caruthers on ICE, voter suppression laws, and the fight over the ballot.
31 min
25
Democracy Is Not Passive
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo on Ballot Power in 2026
39 min