x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

news politics

All Episodes

64:35

Taking Children: A History of American Terror with...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2021/01/18

Dr. 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

en

4:24

BONUS: Introducing The Gatekeepers

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/12/04

Who owns public space? Although segregation legally ended in 1964 with the passing of the Civil Rights Act, informal policing of public spaces has continued. Recent viral videos where people of color are confronted in public spaces, are only half the story. From parks, to pools, to neighborhoods, to college campuses, people of color are being policed from public spaces. The podcast takes a deep historical dive to uncover past instances of citizen policing, and seeks to uncover the motivations behind

en

29:53

Glynda Carr, President & CEO of Higher Heights for...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/11/20

Glynda 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

en

25:02

Tiffany Gardner, CEO of Reflect.US

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/11/01

Tiffany 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 Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes:

en

27:10

Congresswoman Val Demings

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/10/30

Congresswoman 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy

en

37:44

Shaniqua McClendon, Political Director for Crooked Media

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/10/24

Shaniqua 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

en

35:13

Erin Vilardi, Founder and CEO of Vote Run Lead

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/10/12

Erin 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 About Vote Run Lead Vote Run Lead Twitter Vote Run Lead Facebook Listen to All Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate &

en

30:00

Fatima Goss Graves on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/10/07

Fatima 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

en

25:38

Representative Deb Haaland Discusses Equal Pay for...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/10/05

Representative 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please

en

31:46

Black Voters Matter Cofounder, Latosha Brown

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/09/28

Latosha 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

en

23:26

Biden's Agenda for the Latino Community with...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/09/21

Congresswoman 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

en

29:38

Biden's Agenda for the Black Community with Mayor...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/09/15

Mayor 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes:

en

25:54

Addressing the Childcare Crisis with Representative...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/09/08

Congresswoman 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the

en

27:09

Women's Equality Day with Representative Lisa Blunt...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/08/26

Congresswoman 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy

en

23:50

Gun Violence Crisis & Our Epidemic of Hate with...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/08/24

Congresswoman 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a

en

34:55

Ilyse Hogue, President of NARAL Pro-Choice America,...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/08/10

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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also, if you enjoy the

en

22:21

Dr. Wendy Osefo on the Black Lives Matter protests,...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/08/02

Dr. 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

en

33:45

Andrea Freeman discusses her book "Skimmed:...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/07/27

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

en

26:29

Jesse Mermell, Congressional Candidate in...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/07/20

Jesse 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon Also,

en

31:07

Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Director of Democracy for the...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2020/07/13

Director 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 Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes:

en

301 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci