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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The Hidden Deportation Machine | Martín Macías,...
LA Public Press reporter Martín Macías on ICE, immigration courts, detention centers, and the growing concerns over voting rights.
23 min
2
Five Years Later: The Assassination That Change...
Journalist Macollvie J. Neel retraces the night President Jovenel Moïse was killed, why so many questions remain unanswered, and how one assassination reshaped Haiti's future.
15 min
3
"I Still Don't Own My Voice" | Gretchen Carlson...
A decade after her historic lawsuit, Gretchen Carlson reflects on what changed—and what didn't.
52 min
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The Cost of Vibes-Based Politics: Vetting, Elec...
Part of The Margin, a special midterm election series from The Electorette and URL Media. EMILY's List president Jessica Mackler explains why the organization warned Democrats about Graham Platner months before his campaign collapsed—and what the Maine Senate race reveals about vetting, electability, and the dangers of vibes-based politics.
28 min
5
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
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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
7
Birthright Citizenship: The History Behind the ...
Why birthright citizenship is rooted in the struggle for Black citizenship—not modern immigration debates.
50 min
8
The Instigators: The Black Women Who Shaped Ame...
The stories behind The Instigators and the Black women who reshaped American politics.
27 min
9
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
10
Mamdani, Media, and the Challenge of Governing ...
Taylor Jung on how Zohran Mamdani uses media, messaging, and policy to shape public perception
24 min
11
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
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Authenticity, Electability, and the Road to 202...
What Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump reveal about political authenticity
42 min
13
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
14
Can a Law From 1873 Restrict Abortion Nationwide?
The Supreme Court, mifepristone, the Comstock Act, and the future of abortion access.
32 min
15
Governor Ned Lamont on Voting Rights and Afford...
What Connecticut can teach other states about democracy and participation.
8 min
16
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
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“We Can’t Give Up” | Kelley Robinson on the Mid...
22 min
18
Could Your Mail Ballot “Die in the System”? | A...
Could Trump Restrict Mail Voting Before the Midterms?
34 min
19
The Fight for Florida
Nikki Fried on organizing, voter suppression, and why Florida may still be competitive.
37 min
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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
21
The Limits of Leadership Without Women
Alyse Nelson on global women’s leadership, power, and why investing in women changes outcomes
29 min
22
The New Normal Isn’t Optional: Building the Nex...
Amanda Litman on local power, political messaging, and rebuilding the Democratic bench
28 min
23
Will the Future Like You?
Patricia Martin on identity, algorithms, and the quiet politics of the inner self
77 min
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The Electability Myth
Why women candidates are winning—and changing what “electable” means
22 min
25
Can State Legislatures Stop ICE—Or Just Slow It...
How flipped seats are shaping the response to federal immigration enforcement
20 min