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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News Commentary
1
How the Threat of Sexual Violence in Electoral ...
Sociologist, and sexual violence researcher, Dr. Nicole Bedera, discusses her new book, "On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence," and how the threat of sexual violence shapes electoral politics.
65 min
2
What We All Get Wrong About Ohio: A Conversatio...
Liz Walters, Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the November election, what pundits get wrong about Ohio voters, crucial initiatives on this November's ballot, and J.D. Vance
31 min
3
How Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands Ran on...
Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands, discusses how she defeated a Republican in a special election, and flipped a red district—a district that Trump had previously won by a large margin.
20 min
4
J.D .Vance's Weird Worldview Doesn't Align with...
Debbie Cox Bultan discusses J.D. Vance's harmful worldview as it relates to women, and how his view aligns perfectly with the dark, oppressive vision Project 2025 lays out for women's lives.
38 min
5
Special Coverage of the Democratic National Con...
Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio
15 min
6
Special Coverage of the Democratic National Con...
Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood
11 min
7
The Harris-Walz Joyful Campaign Explained: A Co...
Author, and award-winning political strategist, Atima Omara, joins me to discuss the energy and enthusiasm behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign.
42 min
8
Ballot Measures for a Stronger Democracy: A Con...
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), discusses November ballot measures, particularly initiatives that will expand abortion access in states where abortion has been restricted or banned.
30 min
9
Is There Hope for Abortion Rights in Florida? A...
Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses the state's extreme abortion restrictions.
34 min
10
The Resilience Myth: A Conversation with Activi...
Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma
59 min
11
Reproductive Justice is on the Ballot: A Conver...
Dr. Regina Davis Moss, the CEO & President of In Our Own Voice, discusses reproductive justice, and their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris
26 min
12
Are Our Fears About Artificial Intelligence Unf...
Professor Emily M. Bender, and sociologist Dr. Alex Hanna the impact of Artificial Intelligence and whether our government can protect us from the potential harms via legislation, and regulation.
50 min
13
How Women Keep the Country from Falling Apart: ...
Professor Jessica Calarco discusses her new book "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net," and how America has historically and systemically locked women into the role of being the country's default caregivers, and its de facto social safety net.
38 min
14
What the Data Reveals About LGBTQ Voter Engagem...
GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, joins The Electorette to discuss their newly released data about LGBTQ voters, what this data reveals about LGBTQ voter engagement ahead of the election, and how anti-LGBTQ bills will not be a winning voter issue on the ballot.
36 min
15
EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the ...
EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights.
22 min
16
When Disinformation Targets Black Voters: Esosa...
Esosa Osa, the founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, an organization that fights the harmful information ecosystems that target Black communities, discusses how misinformation and disinformation campaigns target the Black community and voters.
36 min
17
Is the Climate Crisis Making You Think Twice Ab...
Dr. Jade S. Sasser discusses eco-anxiety, climate guilt, and her new book, "Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future."
38 min
18
Focusing on a Family Friendly Economy to Energi...
Sondra Goldshein, the Executive Director of The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, discusses the organization's election-year ground game focused on electing candidates who support family friendly, care policies like childcare, elder care, and paid family leave.
32 min
19
Dr. Venice Haynes of United States of Care Disc...
Dr. Venice Haynes, the Senior Director of Research and Community Engagement at United States of Care, discusses their recent report which shows positive outcomes when state-level Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are invested in maternal health.
24 min
20
Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v Wade, ...
Dr. Krystale E. Littlejohn discusses, "Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v. Wade," a collection of essays from some of the most formidable thinkers, leaders, and activists of our time, each exploring critical and overlooked aspects of our ongoing fight for reproductive justice.
42 min
21
How Democrats Can Win Big on Immigration with B...
Beatriz Lopez, the deputy director of the Immigration Hub, discusses how Democrats can win by boldly countering the GOP's messages of cruel, anti-immigration policy
33 min
22
The Slippery Slope of Alabama's Supreme Court I...
Betsy Campbell, the Chief Engagement Officer of RESOLVE—The National Infertility Association, discusses the Alabama Supreme Court ruling which granted embryos personhood status.
30 min
23
Americans Under Surveillance, PSYOP Campaigns, ...
A conversations about lax privacy laws, Americans under surveillance, and PsyOp campaigns with cybersecurity expert, Jackie Singh
55 min
24
We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC: A...
Frédérique Irwin, President of the National Women’s History Museum, discusses their current exhibit, We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC. The exhibit traces Black feminism in Washington, DC from the turn of the 20th century through the civil rights and on through to Black Power movements of today.
20 min
25
The Power and Freedom of Single Life with Socia...
Social scientist, and foremost expert on single life, Dr. Bella DePaulo discusses her latest book, Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life.
23 min