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The ElectoretteWill Texas Ever Turn Blue? Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing Project Discusses the Power of Black & Latino CoalitionsIs it possible to turn Texas Blue? Especially considering the large Latino, and Black voters in the state who share political interests like climate justice, housing justice, and immigration reform. Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing Project, or TOP, joins Jen Taylor-Skinner, on The Electorette, to discuss how they are using collective organizing to build community, grow political power, and build unstoppable coalitions in Texas. We also discuss how the organization seeks to repair fissures created between Black and Latino communities that were widened during the 2024 election cycle. In this EpisodeTexas Organizing Project
2025-02-0744 minThe ElectoretteReplay: One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy — A Conversation with Carol AndersonHistorian, educator, and author, Carol Anderson, discusses her book, "One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy." This episode replay is part of The Electorette 2024 Election Coverage series, and is a reply of an important conversation with voting rights scholar, Carol Anderson.Prof. Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor and Chair of African American Studies at Emory University and author of the bestseller, "White Rage," discusses her new book "One Person, No Vote," which chronicles the government's longstanding commitment to limiting democracy through voter suppression. From the passage of the 15th amendment to...
2024-10-181h 33The ElectoretteSpecial Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Lauren UnderwoodSpecial Coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Representative Lauren Underwood joins The Electorette to discuss a new resolution (Resolution 1386) just introduced by Democrats to counter the Republican's Project 2025, and its dark vision for the country. Underwood also discusses the Momnibus Act, Vice President Kamala Harris's support for maternal healthcare, and the palpable energy at this year's DNC held in Chicago. Maternal Health Hotline is 1-833-TLC-MAMAThis episode was made possible with a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through URL Media.From this Episode:Resolution 1386Full Text Resolution 1386: Expressing th...
2024-08-1913 minThe ElectoretteWhat the Data Reveals About LGBTQ Voter Engagement: A conversation with GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate EllisGLAAD 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. In our conversation, Ellis also addresses the following:
Are LGBTQ voters enthusiastic about the upcoming election season?
What effect has the current political landscape had on mental health
How do voters feel about candidates who talk about and support restricting transgender youth?
Lastly, Sarah Kate Ellis has two asks o...
2024-06-0637 minThe ElectoretteAmerican Identity in Crisis: Kat Calvin Discusses the 26 Million Americans Without ID26 million American adults do not have ID—ID they need to get housing, medical care, a bank account, and other life-saving services. Following the 2016 election, Kat Calvin, the founder of Spread the Vote and Co-Founder and CEO of the Project ID Action Fund, set out to do something about it. Kat joins The Electorette to discuss her new book, American Identity in Crisis: Notes from an Accidental Activist, where she chronicles her journey as an activist and organizer, and walks us through the failures and successes during the earliest days of the organization, and her tireless efforts to help peo...
2023-09-2549 minThe ElectoretteSpecial Episode: Women's (In)Equality Day with Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of League of Women VotersWomen's Equality Day is observed on August 26th in the United States, and commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Virginia Kase Solomón, the CEO of the League of Women Voters and a lifetime champion of civil rights and social justice, joins The Electorette to discuss the history of the women's suffrage movement, the passage of the 19th Amendment, and Women's Equality Day—which they've coined Women's Inequality Day to bring attention to the work that still needs to be done in the fight for equality. Solomón discusses the ways in which narr...
2023-08-2629 minThe ElectoretteHow Political Narratives Utilize Motherhood to Advance Agendas with Julie KohlerJulie Kohler is a writer, an activist, and host of the podcast, White Picket Fence, and she joins Electorette to explore motherhood as a political force. We discuss the ways in which political narratives that center motherhood can use or manipulative the image of motherhood to advance political agendas. We also discuss the ways in which conservatives have increasingly injected violence into political messaging while pairing it with images of motherhood.From This EpisodeWhite Picket Fence PodcastListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport t...
2023-03-2734 minThe ElectoretteCan State Legislatures Protect Us from the End of Roe v Wade with Lala Wu of Sister DistrictLala Wu, the Executive Director of the Sister District Project, discusses the Supreme Court opinion leak which revealed that conservative justices were planning to overturn Roe v Wade, thus making abortion illegal. We address whether access to birth control may be their next target, what state legislatures can do to mitigate the harms of overturning Roe v Wade, and how we can fight back against attacks on reproductive rights.#RoevWade #ReproductiveJustice #HandsOffOurBodies #SisterDistrict #ElectoretteListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review...
2022-05-3041 minThe ElectoretteOne Year Since the Atlanta Spa Shooting: What Has Can Changed? A Conversation with Run AAPI's Linh NguyenOne year ago, last spring, six Asian-American women were murdered at an Atlanta Spa during one of many vicious attacks against members of the AAPI community in recent history. Run AAPI Executive Director Linh Nguyen discusses what has and has not changed for members of the AAPI community, and in addressing escalating hate crimes. She also discusses how we can promote reform from within via political action. Support Run AAPII Am An American by Run AAPIListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the E...
2022-05-1633 minThe ElectoretteWho Will Hold Facebook Accountable for Disinformation — A Conversation with Tatenda MusapatikeTatenda Musapatike, the Founder and CEO of the Voter Formation Project, discusses how social media companies, like Facebook, proliferate, and profit from political disinformation. She also explains why it takes so long for social media companies to respond to disinformation, and groups that could potentially foment violence. Additionally, we discuss whose job it is to hold social media companies accountable for their role in incubating, and spreading harmful disinformation, and misinformation. Lastly, we discuss The Facebook Papers.Voter Formation ProjectListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport...
2022-05-1633 minThe ElectoretteMy Old Kentucky Home: The racist history behind the Kentucky Derby's opening song with historian Emily BinghamEmily Bingham, a historian and Louisville-native, has spent years examining the troubling history of this iconic American melody, the Kentucky's State Anthem, "My Old Kentucky Home." She provides an analysis and an historical context for the song's lyrics, and given it's problematic association with mistral shows, she addresses the question of how to move forward while learning from the country's painful legacy of slavery.#KentuckyDerby #MyOldKentuckyHomeEpisode ResourcesBook: MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME: THE ASTONISHING LIFE AND RECKONING OF AN ICONIC AMERICAN SONG Original Lyrics: My Old Kentucky Home Lyrics
2022-05-0732 minThe ElectoretteDiversity in Government Representation, and Republican Efforts to Weaken Access to the Ballot with Lala Wu of Sister DistrictLala Wu, the Executive Director of the Sister District Project, discusses the historic confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the impact and importance of having diverse representation at all levels of government. We also discuss the status of the Republican long-game to undermine democracy, specifically as it relates to redrawing congressional maps. Recently, Republicans attempted to apply a fringe constitutional theory called Independent State Legislature doctrine to further weaken voting rights in a few key states; Lala Wu explains why this strategy failed in the short-term, but may be a concern in the long run.L...
2022-05-0228 minThe ElectoretteIntergenerational Poverty and the Pandemic, with Alison Moore & Fardosa Hussein of Comic Relief USThe economic fallout following the pandemic will affect certain segments of the population harder than others; women, people of color, Black Americans, and other marginalized groups will have a tougher professional and economic road ahead of them once the pandemic ends. The effects of the pandemic on groups who are burdened by intergenerational poverty will be even deeper. 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...
2022-01-1838 minThe ElectoretteSo, What Happened in Virginia? Political Strategist Atima Omara on Why Democrats Lost in VA Recent ElectionPolitical Strategist, Atima Omara discusses the recent democratic losses in Virginia, including the gubernatorial race between political veteran, and former VA governor Terry McAuliffe, and political newcomer, Republican Glenn Youngkin. What could Democrats have done differently? What role did the Critical Race Theory debate have on the election outcome? And were Democrats too "woke" as some pundits claimed, to win in Virginia? We break down all the hot takes to try and determine which were plausible factors in the outcome of the race.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcast...
2021-11-2242 minThe ElectoretteThe Pathway to Citizenship with Greisa Martinez RosasGreisa Martinez Rosas, the Deputy Executive Director at United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led community in the country, discusses legislation for a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, and DACA recipients, and whether a pathway to citizenship will finally pass under President Biden's Build Back Better agenda.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by...
2021-11-0819 minThe ElectoretteA Field Guide to White Supremacy: What is White Supremacy? A Conversation with Kathleen BelewKathleen Belew discusses her "There Are No Lone Wolves: The White Power Movement at War," from her new book, "A Field Guide to White Supremacy." She explains what white supremacy is, and how it differs from racism, white nationalism, and white power movements. She also discusses how the narrative and public discourse around violence white nationalist, and racist events helps their efforts by perpetuating the myth of the "lone wolf," like Dylann Roof, or Tmothy McVeigh, and overlooks how their crimes are a part of a larger organizing effort.Episodes ResourcesA Field Guide to...
2021-10-2536 minThe ElectoretteExpanding the Supreme Court, a Discussion with Meagan Hatcher-Mays of Indivisible.orgMeagan 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. We also discuss the history of court expansion, the popularity of the current proposal to expand the Supreme Court in Congress, and Biden's commission that was formed several moths ago, and tasked with reviewing options on court reform.Episodes ResourcesPresidential Commission on the Supreme CourtIndivisible.orgMeghan Hatcher-MaysListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www...
2021-10-1835 minThe ElectoretteShifting Power by Turning State Legislatures Blue with Gaby GoldsteinGaby Goldstein, cofounder of The Sister District Project, discusses the history of how Republicans gained majorities in state legislatures, and the ways in which they've used that power to shrink rights, including voting rights., and reproductive rights. She also provides some practical solutions for Democrats to begin to win over majorities in state legislatures, starting with Virginia: one of the few states in which Democrats hold a legislative trifecta.Episodes ResourcesThe Sister District ProjectRatf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't CountDark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind...
2021-10-1133 minThe ElectoretteActivists, Voting Rights Advocate, and Candidate for Congress, Maya ContrerasMaya Contreras is an activist, a voting rights advocate, and now she's running for Congress in New York's 12th District. Maya was one of the very first guests on The Electorette, and has always been passionate about legislation that works for everyday working people. We talk about what drove her to run for office, and why she chose to primary a sitting Democratic incumbent. We also discuss current legislation, like the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and why she believes Congress is at an impasse in passing some of our most transformative bills.Listen to All Electorette...
2021-10-0540 minThe ElectoretteUntil I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America with Dr. Keisha BlainHistorian and author of the prize winning book "Set the World on Fire," and co-editor of the New York Times bestseller, "Four Hundred Souls," Dr. Keisha Blain discusses her latest book, "Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America" which explores the extraordinary life, and work of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.EPISODE REFERENCESUntil I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to AmericaSet the World on FireFour Hundred SoulsListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcast
2021-10-0428 minThe ElectoretteWhat the Biden Administration Has in Store for Healthcare with Laura PackardActivist and healthcare advocate, Laura Packard, is the Executive Director of the group Health Care Voter, and the founder of Health Care Voices, a non-profit grassroots organization for adults with serious medical conditions. Laura credits the Affordable Care Act with saving her life while battling Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma; now she helps others use their voices to achieve comprehensive healthcare coverage through storytelling, and advocacy. Laura discusses how the Biden Administration has fared in their efforts to expand, and improve, healthcare coverage. She also shares her opinion about what will happen with the ongoing debate over the reconciliation bill in...
2021-09-2728 minThe ElectoretteBreaking Down Anti-Choice Legislation & How to Fight Back with Heidi Sieck of #VoteProChoiceHeidi Sieck, the Cofounder and CEO of #VOTEPROCHOICE discusses the extreme anti-choice legislation that's happening at the state level, and gets into the details of the legal, and legislative process behind the latest bills. We also talk about the upcoming Mississippi anti-abortion case that will soon go before the Supreme Court, and provides a list of actionable steps to fight back against these draconian laws.EPISODE REFERENCES#VOTEPROCHOICETexas Abortion ResourcesDonate to Texas Abortion FundsListen to All Electorette Episodes...
2021-09-2237 minThe ElectoretteJust Get on the Pill: The Uneven Burden of Reproductive Politics with Dr. Krystale LittlejohnDr. 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, and that they are held accountable for preventing and resolving pregnancies in gender-constrained ways. We discuss how this is a reproductive justice issue, and that balancing the responsibility for pregnancy prevention would ease the emotional and domestic labor often placed primarily on women, and people who give birth.EPISODE REFERENCESJust Get on the Pill: The Uneven Burden of Reproductive PoliticsHow All Po...
2021-09-2037 minThe ElectoretteUS Census Data & Building Power Via State Legislatures with Lala WuLala Wu, the Cofounder and Executive Director of Sister District,Lala Wu, the Cofounder and Executive Director of Sister District, an organization focused on building progressive political power via state legislative seats, discusses the outcome of the 2020 Census Data. Additionally, we discuss how the GOP has been able to use the census data over the past decade to build unfair redistricting maps, and use their power in state legislatures to create Draconian laws like the recent Texas Heartbeat abortion can. Lastly, we talk about what Democrats and Progressives can do to counter the Republican power grab.
2021-09-1343 minThe ElectoretteTransform State Legislatures to 51% Women's Representation by 2024In this two-part episode, Erin Vilardi, the Founder and CEO of the Vote Run Lead, discusses the organization's plans to elect women to the majority of state legislative seats by 2024, with their RUN/51 campaign. In Part 2 of this episode, Rhonda Briggins, Co-Founder, and Board Member of Vote Run Lead, discusses the unique barriers women face when they seek elected office, and how Vote Run Lead trains them to run successful campaigns, and to win.Vote Run Lead's Run/51 ProjectListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the...
2021-07-0544 minThe ElectoretteTatenda Musapatike: Mobilizing Voters from Underrepresented Communities with TechnologyTatenda 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. Before launching the Voter Formation Project, Musapatike was with AnotherAcronym.org (an org we discuss at the beginning of the episode), a nonprofit that creates digital infrastructures to build progressive movements.Voter Formation ProjectListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2...
2021-06-1425 minThe ElectoretteAnalyzing the Latest Data on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes with Janelle WongJanelle Wong is an AAPI Victory Alliance board member and professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland and a core faculty member in its Asian American Studies Program. In this episode, she delves into recent survey results and resulting data around anti-Asian hate incidents, and hate crimes. We also discuss these incidents in the broader context of racial bias in America, as well as, building multi-racial coalitions.Support the AAPI Victory AllianceDATA REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Anti-Asian Hate Incidents and the Broader Landscape of Racial BiasListen to...
2021-05-1728 min
The ElectoretteLorelei Williams, Senior Vice President of Grants Programs for Comic ReliefLorelei Williams, Senior Vice President of Grants Programs for Comic Relief US, a nonprofit organization which uses the power of entertainment to create a more just world, and a world free, discusses America's crisis of child poverty, and food insecurity. We discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses child poverty, and what's needed to create sustainable, long-term change to address his crisis.Comic Relief is also the organization behind Red Nose Day.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: ht...
2021-05-1031 min
The ElectoretteKaren Boykin-Towns, Vice Chairman of the NAACP Discusses Racial Equity & the Biden AdministrationKaren Boykin-Towns, Vice Chairman of the NAACP discusses the goals around racial equity outlined by the NAACP for the Biden/Harris administration. We also discuss how recent events involving police violence, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the death Daunte Wright have elevated the urgency for police reform and police accountability.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette...
2021-04-1923 minThe ElectoretteJaslin Kaur, Candidate for New York City Council District 23Jaslin Kaur, candidate for New York City Council District 23, if elected would be the first South Asian person and youngest woman ever elected to the New York City Council. In our conversation, Jaslin explains what drives her leadership, and why she was inspired to run for office in the first place.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the...
2021-04-0117 minThe ElectoretteThe White House Gender Policy Council with Jennifer KleinJennifer 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. The goal of the Gender Policy Council is to advance a government wide agenda to address systemic factors that have lead to gender-based inequality for women and girls. They will tackle everything from pay inequality, gender-based violence, and the childcare and caregiving crisis, just to name a few.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.c...
2021-03-3121 minThe ElectoretteAndrea Mercado, Executive Director of Florida RisingAndrea Mercado, the Executive Director of Florida Rising, an independent organization working to increase the voting and political power of Florida's black and brown communities, discusses what went wrong for Democrats during the 2020 election cycle, and what they can do to flip the sunshine state Blue during the upcoming midterms, and the 2024 election.More about Florida Rising
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2021-03-2221 minThe ElectoretteTiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.USTiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.US, a nonpartisan coalition working to increase the number of women in office, looks back at the 2020 election cycle with an analysis of how women candidates faired at all levels of government.More about Reflect.US
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2021-03-1526 minThe ElectoretteLala Wu, Executive Director of Sister District discusses the importance of down ballot, and legislative racesLala Wu, the Executive Director of the Sister District Project, discusses how Democrats performed in down ballot, and legislative races in 2020 compared to Republicans, and Sister District's plans to help Democrats win more state races, and gain more power in the next midterm election, in 2024, and beyond.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and...
2021-03-0135 minThe ElectoretteCoerced: Work Under Threat of Punishment with sociologist Erin HattonProfessor Erin Hatton, discusses her book Coerced: Work Under Threat of Punishment, which explores the world of coerced labor; from prisoner laborers, graduate students, welfare workers, and college athletes, these workforce roles are often under-compensated, or aren't compensated at all, and sometimes face punitive consequences if they leave these labor arrangements.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the...
2021-02-2234 minThe ElectoretteTrump's Judicial Legacy & President Biden's Response with Nan AronNan Aron, the founder and president of Alliance for Justice, a liberal judicial advocacy group, discusses Trump's judicial legacy, and how the lifetime appointment of conservative judges will affect everything from voting rights to reproductive rights. We also discuss whether Democrats should consider expanding the Supreme Court.Alliance for JusticeListen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, i...
2021-02-1525 minThe ElectorettePresident Biden's Foreign Policy Strategy with Lauren BaerForeign policy expert, Lauren Baer discusses President Biden's foreign policy strategy, and compares his approach to that of Trump's. We focus our discussion on America's relationship with Russia and North Korea, and how President Biden can repair the damage done following four years of the Trump administration's contentious relationships with America's allies.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy...
2021-02-0828 minThe ElectoretteHealthcare activist, and cancer survivor, Laura PackardHealthcare activist, and cancer survivor Laura Packard discusses how the Affordable Care Act saved her life. She also talks about her fight to keep the ACA intact under the Trump administration, President Biden's executive orders meant to strengthen ACA, and an upcoming Supreme Court decision that just may strike the whole thing down.Episode Resources
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2021-02-0321 minThe ElectoretteInside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism with Katherine StewartJournalist and author, Katherine Stewart, discusses her latest book titled "The Power Worshipers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism." We discuss the history of how the religious right became entangled in politics, and how it has masked itself as a social moment, but in reality is a political movement - shaping everything from fiscal policy to abortion access.Episode Resources
A Christian Nationalist Blitz
Trump or No Trump, Religious Authoritarianism Is Here to Stay
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2021-02-0149 minThe ElectoretteEntitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women with Kate ManneCornell philosopher Kate Manne, author of the groundbreaking book "Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny," discusses her latest book, "Entitled: How Male Privilege Hurts Women." We discuss male entitlement, and privilege in a range of contexts including the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, the irrational worldview of incels (involuntary celibate), and how entitlement affects personal relationships.
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2021-01-2539 minThe ElectoretteTaking Children: A History of American Terror with Dr. Laura BriggsDr. Laura Briggs, author of "How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics," discusses her latest book "Taking Children: A History of American Terror." Briggs chronicles the history of American policy of separating families, including during slavery, our history of trauma inflicted upon Native families, bias drug policy, the American foster care system, and of course, the modern day family separation policy escalated by the Trump administration.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on...
2021-01-181h 06
The ElectoretteGlynda Carr, President & CEO of Higher Heights for AmericaGlynda Carr, the President & CEO of Higher Heights for America, a national organization building the collective political power and leadership of Black women, discusses the general election results, including several down ballot races won by candidates endorsed by Higher Heights. Carr also discusses the historic nature of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris's candidacy, and the organization's decision to endorse Senator Harris during the presidential primary, as well as, in her bid to become Joe Biden's running mate.More about Higher Heights for America
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2020-11-2031 min
The ElectoretteTiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.USTiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.US, a nonpartisan coalition working to increase the number of women in office, discusses how the US fairs in comparison to other countries in relation to women's representation in government. We also discuss the barriers that low-income, working mothers, and single parents face when seeking elected office.More about Reflect.US
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2020-11-0126 min
The ElectoretteCongresswoman Val DemingsCongresswoman Val Demings discusses what's a stake during this election, how she maintains her resolve during this crisis for our democracy, and what she meant during the impeachment hearings when she said that this moment in our history does not scare her.Listen to All Electorette Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on...
2020-10-3128 min
The ElectoretteShaniqua McClendon, Political Director for Crooked MediaShaniqua McClendon, the Political Director for Crooked Media, the media company behind the incredibly popular podcast, Pod Save America, discusses their Vote Save America project. Since launching Vote Save America, they've raised millions of dollars for progressives races and causes, as well as, encouraged tens of thousands of their listeners to volunteer. Shaniqua discusses exactly how they did it, as well as, how were personal career path led her to Crooked Media.More about VOTE SAVE AMERICA:
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2020-10-2439 min
The ElectoretteErin Vilardi, Founder and CEO of Vote Run LeadErin Vilardi, founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead, discusses why we don't have parity in terms of women's representation in government, and what her organization is doing about it. We also discuss Erin's predictions for the 2020 election cycle, and whether we will see another wave of women winning their races.Follow & Support Vote Run Lead
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2020-10-1236 min
The ElectoretteFatima Goss Graves on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy on the Supreme CourtFatima Goss Graves, the CEO & President of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), discusses Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy on the Supreme Court, what that legacy meant for women, as well as, a few of Justice Ginsburg's most memorable decisions. We also discuss the current process to replace Justice Ginsburg, and how it reveals the vulnerabilities in our democracy. Lastly, we discuss how the Bush V Gore decision of 2000 demonstrates why rushing to replace Ginsburg so close to an election, is simply a power grab on the part of Republicans, and is historically anomalous to replacing Supreme Court justices.
2020-10-0731 min
The ElectoretteNative Women Equal Pay & Economic Equality for Native Communities with Representative Deb HaalandRepresentative Deb Haaland discusses Native Women's Equal Pay Day, Vice President Biden's plan for Native communities, including economic development, healthcare expansion, and addressing the epidemic of violence against indigenous women, and girls.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family...
2020-10-0527 min
The ElectoretteBlack Voters Matter Cofounder, Latosha BrownLatosha Brown, the cofounder of Black Voters Matter, gives a virtual masterclass in how to engage, connect with, and excite disenchanted voters. We also discuss voter suppression, Georgia's voter suppression crisis including their massive voter purge, and how they'll be using their Black Voters Matter buses to engage voters for the 2020 election.Find out more about the Black Voters Matter 2020 national bus tour, where they will hit 12 states ahead of the 2020 election to engage voters, and get out the vote! The Blackest Bus in America Hits the RoadFollow Lastosha Brown & Black Voters Matter
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2020-09-2833 min
The ElectoretteBiden's Agenda for the Latino Community with Congresswoman Sylvia GarciaCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia, of Texas's 29th Congressional District, discusses Biden's agenda for the Latino community, including his plans to expand healthcare access to undocumented immigrants, an increase in the minimum wage, and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the Latino community. She also addresses criticisms on whether the campaign has done enough outreach to the Latino community. Additionally, we discuss Dr. Jill Biden's response to the tragic case of Ft. Hood soldier, Vanessa Guillén, who was murdered in Fort Hood, Texas.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the E...
2020-09-2124 minThe ElectoretteBiden's Agenda for the Black Community with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeMayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who served as Baltimore's 49th mayor, discusses Biden's agenda for the Black community, including his plans to address the wealth gap, increase homeownership, disproportionately high rates of Black maternal mortality, and expanding the Department of Justice to address systemic misconduct in police departments and prosecutors’ offices.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe an...
2020-09-1531 min
The ElectoretteAddressing the Childcare Crisis with Representative Mikie Sherrill of NJCongresswoman Mikie Sherrill joins me to discuss the country's childcare crisis, and how it's been exacerbated by the pandemic. We also discuss two pieces of legislation which were recently passed in the House: the Child Care is Essential Act (H.R. 7027) and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 7327), as well as, the $775 billion childcare plan proposed by VP Joe Biden, which covers universal pre-k, and elder care.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4
2020-09-0827 min
The ElectoretteWomen's Equality Day with Representative Lisa Blunt RochesterCongresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joins me to discuss Women's Equality Day, and to commemorate the centennial of the 19th Amendment. We also discuss her role on Vice President Biden's VP nominating committee, and the strengths Senator Kamala Harris brings to the ticket.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes...
2020-08-2628 minThe ElectoretteCongresswoman Veronica Escobar: America's Gun Violence Crisis & Our Epidemic of HateCongresswoman Veronica Escobar, discuss the DNC Convention and its focus on social justice, the historic nature of the Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential nomination, and America's gun violence crisis, and our "epidemic of hate."Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends...
2020-08-2425 minThe ElectoretteIlyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, discusses new book "The Lie That Binds"Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, discusses her new book "The Lie That Binds," which thoroughly chronicles how abortion rights evolved from a nonpartisan, back-burner issue, to the central cause championed by conservatives and the Radical Right.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the...
2020-08-1036 min
The ElectoretteDr. Wendy Osefo on the Black Lives Matter protests, and the 2020 electionDr. Wendy Osefo, is a progressive political commentator, the Founder and CEO of the 1954 Equity Project, and a Professor of Education at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Osefo has a weekly radio segment on Radio One 93.9FM WKYS, entitled "Three Things You Need to Know, With Dr. Wendy O". Wendy served on the Obama Administrations Anti-Poverty Initiative. Wendy joins The Electorette to discuss the Black Lives Matter protests, the recent polls from the 2020 Presidential race, and the Trump administration's failures, including the response to the coronavirus pandemic.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.e...
2020-08-0223 min
The ElectoretteAndrea Freeman discusses her book "Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice"Andrea Freeman, professor at the University of Hawaii, and author of the book "Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice," discusses the Fultz quadruplets, and their lifelong exploitation at the hands of their doctor, who sold the rights to use the sisters for marketing purposes to the highest-bidding formula company. We also discuss the politics of breastfeeding, its roots in slavery, and how it all ties into modern day food policy.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4S...
2020-07-2735 min
The ElectoretteJesse Mermell, Congressional Candidate in Massachusetts' 4th DistrictJesse Mermell, Congressional Candidate in Massachusetts' 4th District, discusses the importance of electing reproductive justice champions, her tenure as Head of External Affairs at Planned Parenthood, and how a conversation with Cecile Richards, shaped her views on electoral politics.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread t...
2020-07-2027 min
The ElectoretteMeagan Hatcher-Mays, Director of Democracy for the Indivisible Project, discusses DC statehoodDirector of Democracy for the Indivisible Project, Meagan Hatcher-Mays, discusses the recent vote in the House of Representatives to grant statehood to the District of Columbia. If the bill were to pass in the Senate, DC would become the nation's 51st state. Meagan also discusses the history of the fight for DC statement, including arguments made against making DC a state.Listen to All Episodeshttps://www.electorette.com/podcastSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit...
2020-07-1332 minThe ElectoretteCynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative ActionCynthia Choi, Co-Executive Director of Chinese for Affirmative Action, discusses the rising wave of discrimination and hostility directed toward Asian Americans, as well as how xenophobic rhetoric from elected officials, including from the Trump administration, fuels that hostility. We also discuss Trump’s Chinese student expulsion, COVID-19 and building coalitions to fight anti-AAPI racism.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, pl...
2020-07-0623 min
The ElectoretteAlexis McGill Johnson, President & CEO of Planned ParenthoodAlexis McGill Johnson, the President & CEO of Planned Parenthood, discusses the direction of the organization, including how they will continue to fight to strengthen reproductive healthcare, expand access to all, and create a truly intersectional and inclusive coalition by partnering with activists and movements whose values align with that of Planned Parenthood. She also discusses how Planned Parenthood will counter continued attacks on reproductive rights, including those put into place during the COVID-19 pandemic.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2...
2020-06-2931 minThe ElectoretteProf. Andrea Freeman Discusses the Food Security Crisis & the PandemicProfessor Andrea Freeman, a Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii, and author of the report, The Government Must Increase SNAP Benefits and Eligibility to Avoid a National Food Emergency, discusses the country's food security crisis, SNAP benefits, and failings of the country's food policy, and how they affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also...
2020-06-2230 minThe ElectoretteLauren Baer, Democratic Strategist, President Obama Alum & Foreign Policy Advisor to Hillary ClintonLauren Baer is a Democratic Strategist who is also a former State Department Official, and spent six years in the Obama administration, working as a senior adviser to secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, and to U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power. Lauren Baer also ran for congress in Florida’s 18th District, in 2018. Her campaign gained national media because she won more votes in the district than any other Democrat in the midterm elections.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patre...
2020-06-1535 min
The ElectoretteKathy Hochul, Lt Governor of New York State | Reopening & Rebuilding New YorkKathy Hochul, Lt Governor of New York State discusses the state's plan for reopening and rebuilding in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss the unique impact the pandemic will have on women, who have been on the frontline as essential workers.To learn more about New York's plan for recovery, please visit: http://forward.ny.gov/Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and...
2020-06-0827 minThe ElectoretteFatima Goss Graves, CEO & President of the National Women's Law CenterFatima Goss Graves, the President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), discusses the unique ways in which the Coronavirus pandemic will affect women, as women are a large percentage of essential workers. We also discuss the economic impact to women and the growing childcare crisis. Lastly, we discuss a report published by the NWLC which outlines the investment needed to meet the country's childcare needs and avoid a worsening crisis.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly...
2020-06-0137 minThe ElectorettePage Gardner, Founder & President of the Voter Participation CenterPage Gardner is the founder and board chair of Voter Participation Center and its partner organization founder, the Center for Voter Information. The Voter Participation Center has helped 4.6 million voters register and get to the polls.Page Gardner was a pioneer in recognizing unmarried women as a key political voting bloc with significant and impactful political power. We discuss what's called the “marriage gap” between unmarried and married women, in relation to their registration habits and voting behaviors.We also discuss income gap for unmarried women, in the context of the coronavirus outbreak, given that unmar...
2020-05-2527 minThe ElectoretteAndrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org Discusses Protecting Our Vote During a Pandemic, and Vote-by-MailAndrea Hailey is the CEO of Vote.org, the largest 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan voting registration and get out the vote tech platform in America. Vote.org has registered millions of voters over the years, and Andrea joins me to discuss how they are adjusting their efforts to support millions more voters during the pandemic, protecting the vote for the November election, what it will take to get vote-by-mail implemented nationally, and what you should be doing now to protect your access to the ballot.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4
2020-05-1825 minThe ElectoretteRachel Barkow: How Local Governments Can Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons & JailsRachel Barkow, vice dean and professor at New York University's School of Law, discusses how Governors can use clemency powers to slow the spread of COVID-19 in prison and jail populations, as well as, slow the spread to prison staff and family.Data for Progress Report: GOVERNORS MUST USE CLEMENCY POWERS TO SLOW THE PANDEMICOUR LEADERS HAVE THE POWER TO RELEASE PEOPLE IN PRISON. NOW THEY MUST USE IT by Rachel BarkowGet 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off...
2020-04-2743 minThe ElectoretteKat Calvin, Founder of Spread the Vote, Discusses the Effects of Coronavirus on Marginalized CommunitiesKat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread the Vote, an organization that focuses on helping Americans get the ID they need to vote, discusses how the Coronavirus outbreak has affected these communities. We also discuss how the stimulus package and other relief efforts and resources fail to meet the needs of vulnerable populations.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE. Just visit MMLaFleur.com/Electorette and enter code ELECTORETTE for this exclusive listener discount!
2020-04-2030 minThe ElectoretteMelissa Mark-Viverito, Congressional candidate, discusses COVID-19/Coronavirus, NYC & Rikers IslandMELISSA MARK-VIVERITO, Congressional Candidate for NY-15thMelissa Mark-Viverito is a Puerto Rican Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the 8th district from 2006 to 2017. Mark-Viverito is currently running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District.We discuss the impact of COVID-19 / Coronavirus on marginalized communities, including the population and staff at Riker's Island. We also discuss shortcomings of the stimulus package, the impact to the NYC Summer Youth Employment program, as well as h...
2020-04-1341 minThe ElectoretteKelly Baden: VP of Reproductive Rights for State Innovation ExchangeKELLY BADENKelly Baden is the Vice President of Reproductive Rights for State Innovation Exchange, an organization dedicated to supporting and collaborating with state legislators by working with advocacy groups, think tanks and activists to provide the tools and information legislators need to be successful.We discuss the challenges state legislators face once elected to office, why its important for Democrats to insure their success, and how constituents can work with state legislators to help influence and shape policy.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering...
2020-04-0628 minThe ElectoretteJessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC.org)JESSICA POSTJessica Post, President of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC.org) discusses their 2020 strategy to elect more state Democrats and win legislative majorities. We discuss their successes as grassroots fundraising and seats flipped from red to blue over the past 4 years. We also take a look back at the 2010 midterms.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also...
2020-03-3041 min
The ElectoretteChryl Laird, "Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior"CHRYL LAIRDChyrl Laird, is a political analyst, author and professor, who specializes in Race and Ethnic Politics and Political Psychology. In her new book titled, "Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior," which Laird coauthored along with Ismail White, they analyze the historical political patterns of Black voters, and explore the question of why Black Americans are by far the most unified racial group in American electoral politics. They argue that the roots of black political unity were originally established through the adversities of slavery and segregation, when black Americans forged uniquely strong social bo...
2020-03-2342 minThe ElectoretteNadine Strossen, "HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship"NADINE STROSSENNadine Strossen, is an activist, professor, and was the first woman and youngest president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She is also the author of the book "HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship," which explores arguments around "Hate Speech" vs. "Free Speech."We discuss the definition of hate speech, and how one quantifies harm caused when hate speech is directed at individuals or groups. We also explore legal arguments around censorship, as well as, non-censorial methods for curbing hateful speech.EPISODE RESOURCES
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2020-03-091h 06The ElectoretteJulie Kohler of National Women's Law Center Discusses Their New Analysis of Women LegislatorsJulie KohlerJulie Kohler, a Fellow in Residence at the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), discusses their new analysis which shows that women are more effective state legislators than men. We discuss the implications of these findings and discuss examples of how women elected to legislative positions have used this power to pass progressive legislation like Paid Family Leave or expansions to voting rights.EPISODE RESOURCES
What Happens When Women are Empowered by Julie Kohler
Women’s Political Representation and Legislative Achievements: How Women Are Changing State Legislatures
What’s the Main...
2020-03-0231 minThe ElectoretteCristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Candidate for Senate in TexasCristina Tzintzún RamirezCristina Tzintzún Ramirez is running for the Senate in the state of Texas, a seat which would help flip the state blue. Tzintzún Ramirez is a longtime organizer and the founder of a Texas-based nonprofit, JOLT, which mobilizes young Latino voters. Tzintzún Ramirez has received high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and actor, Alec Baldwin. We discuss the national implications of this race and the importance of flipping Texas blue, as well as, what it's like to run as a progressive Latina in Texas.Get 15% Off...
2020-02-2625 minThe ElectoretteBassey Ikpi, Author of "I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying: Essays"Bassey IkpiAuthor Bassey Ikpi discusses her bestselling collection of essays titled "I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying," which explores the author's experiences through the lens of her mental health and diagnosis of bipolar II and anxiety. This stunning memoir in essay form is both vulnerable and beautiful, and a must-read.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE. Just visit MMLaFleur.com/Electorette and enter code ELECTORETTE for this exclusive listener discount!
2020-02-2450 minThe ElectoretteBonus Episode: Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Stop & Frisk PoliciesMelissa Mark-Viverito, Congressional Candidate for NY-15thMelissa Mark-Viverito was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 8 during Michael Bloomberg's tenure as mayor. We discuss the harmful effects of the Stop & Frisk policy and other policies enacted during Bloomberg's time as Mayor, and what happened when she stood up and spoke out about the harm those policies caused the communities she represented. Mark-Viverito (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District. Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!
2020-02-2026 minThe ElectoretteCarole Joffe: Author of "Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America"Carole Joffe, author of Obstacle Course...On this episode, I have a conversation with professor and abortion rights advocate, Carole Joffe. We discuss her new book, Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE. Just visit MMLaFleur.com/Electorette and enter code ELECTORETTE for this exclusive listener discount!Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https...
2020-02-1752 minThe ElectoretteBONUS: State of the Race | 2020 Primary Analysis with Emily Tisch SussmanEmily Tisch Sussman Discusses the 2020 Democratic PrimaryOn this episode, I have a conversation with progressive political strategist and host of the popular political podcast, "Your Primary Playlist," Emily Tisch Sussman. We discuss the Iowa Caucus and the first Democratic debate following the caucus; as well as, make some predictions about the outcome of the New Hampshire Primary.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE. Just visit MMLaFleur.com/Electorette and enter code...
2020-02-1133 minThe ElectoretteAG, Co-host of Mueller, She WroteAG, Co-host of Mueller, She WroteOn this episode, I have a conversation with AG, the semi-anonymous co-host of the award-winning podcast, Mueller, She Wrote. We discuss the Mueller Report, the impeachment trial, and the 2020 election. But we also an event that AG doesn't often discuss publicly; and that's being a victim of sexual assault while serving in the military. We discuss how she was treated and blamed, as well as, the mental health challenges victims of sexual assault often face.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La...
2020-02-0929 minThe ElectoretteAmanda Litman, Executive Director of "Run For Something" discusses the importance of down ballot racesAmanda LitmanOn 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. Amanda discusses the importance of supporting down ballot races, what listeners can do to help Democrats regain legislative power, and the state of the 2020 primary race.Episode ResourcesSupport RUN FOR SOMETHINGWant to find out what office you can run for? Check here:Get help launching your campaign from RUN...
2020-02-0323 minThe ElectoretteAmy Aronson, Author of the New Book "Crystal Eastman: A Revolutionary Life"Amy AronsonOn this episode, I have a conversation with Amy Aronson, author of the new book titled "Crystal Eastman: A Revolutionary Life." Crystal Eastman was an uncompromising feminist, an early advocate for workers' rights, reproductive rights, a socialist, and an anti-militarist. She was also branded the most dangerous woman in America. Eastman also helped write the Equal Rights Amendment and was co-founder of the ACLU.Get 15% Off from M.M. LaFleur!M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE...
2020-01-2232 minThe ElectoretteApril Reign, #OscarsSoWhite Creator Discusses This Year's NominationsApril ReignOn this episode, I have a conversation with April Reign, the creator of #OscarsSoWhite viral hashtag and movement, created to confront the lack of diversity in the Oscars and movie industry as a whole. We discuss this year's Oscar nominations, changes to the industry since the #OscarsSoWhite movement began, and some reactions to criticisms of Hollywood's lack of diversity.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-PatreonAlso, if you enjoy...
2020-01-1620 minThe ElectoretteKate Kelly, Activist & Advocate for Women's RIghts Discusses the Equal Rights AmendmentKate KellyOn 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.About Today's Guest:In 2013 Kate Kelly founded a group called Ordain Women to advocate for gender equality in the Mormon Church. She was convicted of apostasy by 3 male Mormon leaders & excommunicated from the church in June 2014 for speaking out against the institutional oppression of women....
2020-01-1431 minThe ElectoretteKina Collins, Activist, Organizer & Candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House.Kina CollinsKina Collins is a nationally recognized gun violence prevention and healthcare advocate running for the IL-07 Congressional District seat. Kina Collin's interest in activism began after witnessing gun violence as a 7 year-old growing up in Chicago. 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.Support Kina Collins for CongressSupport the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/m...
2019-11-1130 min
The ElectoretteActress & Writer, Niccole Thurman Talks Politics & Satirizing Conservatives on Comedy CentralNiccole ThurmanActress, Improviser & Writer, Niccole Thurman talks about politics, her roles satirizing conservatives on Comedy Central, and self-care in a toxic political climate.Niccole Thurman has most recently appeared on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Shrill on Hulu. Previously, she was a Citizen Journalist on the Comedy Central show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, where she brilliantly satirized Black conservatives in the vein of Diamond & Silk.Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: h...
2019-11-0436 minThe ElectoretteShanda Yates, Candidate for Mississippi House of RepresentativeShanda Yates is running for Mississippi's House of Representative, a state crucial for Democrats to gain legislative power in the South, including putting a stop to extreme partisan gerrymandering and fighting back against the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.Support Shanda Yates' Campaign: Shanda Yates for MS House of RepresentativesShanda Yates' on TwitterShanda Yates' on FacebookThe Electorette is a proud member of the DemCast Network!SUPPORT THE ELECTORETTE:Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4Support Electorette o...
2019-10-1327 minThe ElectoretteDebra Rodman: Democratic Candidate for Senate in VirginiaDebra Rodman is currently a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and is now running for the Senate in Virginia's 12th District. This is one of the most important local elections for Democrats to retake the Senate and shift the balance of power. This is also one of the most important local election of 2019.In our conversation, we discuss the state of politics in Virginia including reproductive rights, reducing gun violence, and election security.Debra Rodman also has some wise advice for women who are considering running for office.The Virginia...
2019-09-3038 min
The ElectoretteA'shanti Gholar, Political Director for EmergeEmerge is an organization dedicated to recruiting & training Democratic women to run for office. In this conversation with A'shanti Gholar, the political director for Emerge, we discuss the challenges women running for office face including the hurdle of proving their "electability."GET $25 OFF OUR PURCHASE WHEN YOU SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by M.M. LaFleur. To redeem offer visit: https://mmlafleur.com/ElectoretteM.M. LaFleur is built on a core belief: When women succeed in the workplace, the world becomes a better place. M.M.LaFleur was founded by...
2019-09-2339 minThe ElectoretteEnding Street Harassment with Hollaback Co-Founder & Executive Director, Emily MayOn this episode, I talk with Emily May, the co-founder and executive director of Hollaback, an organization and campaign devoted to ending street harassment worldwide.GET $25 OFF OUR PURCHASE WHEN YOU SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by M.M. LaFleur. To redeem offer visit: https://mmlafleur.com/ElectoretteM.M. LaFleur is built on a core belief: When women succeed in the workplace, the world becomes a better place. M.M.LaFleur was founded by three women and is one of my favorite stops for stylish, professional clothing. In short, M...
2019-09-1632 minThe ElectoretteThe Right Amount of Panic & Street Harrassment with Dr. Fiona Vera GrayA conversation with Dr. Fiona Vera Gray about street harassment and her book, The Right Amount of Panic: How Women Trade Freedom For Safety. We discuss the stories of women in her book who experienced street harassment and cat-calling as early as age seven. We also discuss the amount of labor women extend to secure their own safety in public.GET $25 OFF OUR PURCHASE WHEN YOU SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by M.M. LaFleur. To redeem offer visit: https://mmlafleur.com/ElectoretteM.M. LaFleur is built on a core...
2019-09-0844 minThe ElectoretteTruth Decay: A RAND Initiative to Restore the Role of Facts and Analysis in Public Life with Jennifer KavanaughThis episode features a conversation with Jennifer Kavanagh, a political scientist and researcher for the RAND Corporation. We discuss their recent study, Truth Decay: A RAND Initiative to Restore the Role of Facts and Analysis in Public Life. RAND defines Truth Decay as the diminishing role of facts and data in American public life. We discuss the four trends that characterize Truth Decay as well as examine some recent and historical examples. We also make the distinction between Fake News and Truth Decay as well as discuss the role of social media and the 24 hour news cycle....
2019-09-0237 minThe ElectoretteEvery District: Nicole Hobbs, Executive Director of EveryDistrict.US Discusses State Legislative RacesWhat do Democrats need to win more legislative power throughout the country? To put a stop to extreme gerrymandering? To pass the Equal Rights Amendment, a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights to all Americans regardless of gender? To pass stricter gun control laws?According to Nicole Hobbs, Executive Director of Every District, an organization dedicated to helping Democrats win more power at the state level, Democrats need to win more state legislative races to move the country in a more progressive direction; and they especially need to win states races in order to create fairer district electoral...
2019-08-2645 min
The ElectoretteKate Manne: Philosopher & Author of "Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny"Author and philosopher Kate Manne discusses her book Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny.GET $25 OFF OUR PURCHASE WHEN YOU SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by M.M. LaFleur. To redeem offer visit: https://mmlafleur.com/ElectoretteM.M. LaFleur is built on a core belief: When women succeed in the workplace, the world becomes a better place.M.M.LaFleur was founded by three women and is one of my favorite stops for stylish, professional clothing. In short, M.M. LaFleur makes me look good!...
2019-08-2348 minThe ElectoretteAndie Zuniga of PL+US Discusses Paid Leave Policy (Pt 2/2)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. We talk about what coverage should include, the number of weeks that have been shown to be effective, and what we should expect from politicians crafting Paid Leave policy.Visit PL+US (Paid Leave for the US) to follow and support their workWant to support the Electorette so that we can bring you more great episodes? You can help us produce more episodes with just $2...
2019-08-1927 minThe ElectoretteRace, Mass Shootings & Intersectionality With Catherine SquiresProfessor & Author Catherine Squires discusses her book Dangerous Discourses; Bringing Intersectionality to a Mass Shooting and the #SayHerName Movement in relation to the CSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by M.M. LaFleur.M.M. LaFleur is built on a core belief: When women succeed in the workplace, the world becomes a better place.M.M.LaFleur was founded by three women and is one of my favorite stops for stylish, professional clothing. In short, M.M. LaFleur makes me look good!SPECIAL OFFER: Now enjoy $25...
2019-08-1647 minThe ElectoretteNational Paid Leave by 2022? Katie Bethell of PL+US Has a Plan for That! (Pt 1/2)Katie Bethell, founder of the PL+US (Paid Leave For the United States), talks about their national campaign to win paid family leave by 2022. PL+US has already had several successes within the private sector and has already won paid family leave for nearly 6 million Americans.We talk about the necessity of paid leave beyond mothers and babies; paid leave is a human right and if implemented correctly, a good national paid leave policy will include those who need to take care of aging parents, time off to care for love ones who may be sick, and a...
2019-08-1244 minThe ElectoretteElectorette Holiday Bonus EpisodeThank you for listening, subscribing and supporting the Electorette in 2018. Please listen to this special, holiday mini-episode to close out the year. And so we can bring you a better Electorette in 2019, please drop Jenn a line at Electorette.com/email and give her your feedback!And until next year, keep up the good fight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-12-2404 min
The ElectoretteElectorette Podcast PreviewThe Electorette: A new podcast about politics, intersectionality and feminism. The Electorette features interviews and conversations with the women leading the resistance. They are passionate about equality, voting rights, climate change, access to healthcare & reproductive rights and all issues that make a healthy democracy. This episode from The Electorette features clips from our upcoming podcast, which launch in Aug 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-08-1202 min