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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

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63:43

Remaking A Life with Celeste Watkins-Hayes

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/08/05

Author & researcher, Celeste Watkins-Hayes, discusses her new book "A Life : How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality" which explores the AIDS/HIV epidemic by following the transformative arc many women took to shift from “dying from” AIDS to “living with” it. 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

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49:21

Active Measures: Russia's Successful Espionage...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/08/02

In this episode I discuss the Russia and Putin's history of launching cyber-warfare and espionage campaigns including the one against the US during the 2016 presidential election. My guests are Laura DuBois and Marley Clements, producers of the documentary Active Measures. We discuss how Russia successfully compromised the 2016 election as well as Trump's connections to Russia dating back to the 80's, his connections to the Russian mob, dark money laundering and the long-standing connections between

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49:34

Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice: Is There a Middle Ground...

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2019/07/29

Reproductive Rights activist Asha Dahya discusses the reproductive rights movement from the lens of an ex-evangelical, turned passionate advocate and activist seeking reproductive justice for all. Follow Asha Dahya 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,

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44:04

Wagatwe Wanjuki: The Cost of Not Believing Survivors

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2019/07/26

Wagatwe Wanjuki is a feminist activist, writer, speaker, and digital strategist best known for her work as a national campus anti-violence advocate. She's a founder of the anti-rape organization Survivors Eradicating Rape Culture and is a founding co-organizer of Know Your IX’s ED ACT NOW campaign. Wanjuki is a rape survivor, and we discuss her experience in dealing with her university and the cost of her not being believed by college administrators. OUR SPONSOR: This epsiode is brought to you by

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50:34

The Sister District Project with Founder and Exec....

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/07/22

Rita Bosworth was driven to start The Sister District Project, an organization dedicated turning states blue by winning state legislative elections, shortly following the 2016 election. By controlling the balance in state legislative seats, Democrats will have more power to create fairer redistrciting maps, stop extreme partisan gerrymandering, create a more balanced Congress, and even stop and reverse Draconian anti-abortion laws. Winning state legislative races is where the real power lies. In

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39:52

Sayu Bhojwani, President & Founder of New American...

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2019/07/19

Sayu Bhojwani, founder & president of New American Leaders, an organization leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in elected office. Bhojwani is an activist, an advocate, speaker and writer, and in our conversation, she discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York s first Commission of Immigrant Affairs, her organization mission, and her book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates

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50:37

100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism, a discussion with...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/07/08

Writer Chavisa Woods is a Shirley Jackson Award-winning author and three-time Lambda Finalist, and she joins me to discusses her new book, 100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism. In her book, Woods shares one hundred personal stories of sexism, harassment, discrimination, and assault. In our conversation, Woods shares many of the same experiences she shares in her memoir, recounting her experiences with sexist discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence—beginning in childhood, through the

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92:09

Carol Anderson Discusses the History of Voter...

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2019/07/05

Carol Anderson, professor, historian and the award-winning author of "One Person, No Vote..." and "White Rage...." discusses modern and historical patterns of voter disenfranchisement and suppression. Also, 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 and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette

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45:22

Democratic Debate Pt II: Special Epsiode: A...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/06/30

This is a special episode feature a post-debate analysis with activists Wagatwe Wanjuki and Anoa Changa. This episode covers the second night of the two-night Democratic Debates. Also, 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 and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn

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59:24

Democratic Debate: Special Epsiode: A Post-Debate...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/06/27

This is a special episode feature a post-debate analysis with activists Wagatwe Wanjuki and Anoa Changa. Also, 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 and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:33

Dr. Pamela Nettleton: Media Narratives Around...

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2019/06/17

"We've been asking the wrong questions. We ask 'why does she stay' instead of 'why is he hitting her...'" This is just one of the points you'll hear in my conversation with Dr. Pamela Nettleton. We discuss how the media's coverage of violence against women perpetuates a culture of violence. We also discuss how our social systems are set up to burden women who are victims of violence. Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the

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28:07

Girlhood Interrupted with Thalia González

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2019/06/14

In this episode, Thalia González, an Associate Professor at Occidental College and co-author of the report, "Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood." This groundbreaking report published by Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality, revealed that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers. González discusses the ways in which adults perceive black girls in public systems have both short-term and long-term repercussions. Also, if you

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39:47

The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/06/10

The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap with Mehrsa Baradaran. A discussion on the history of black banks and how housing segregation, racism, and Jim Crow credit policies worsened the wealth gap. Also, 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 and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette

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49:30

Weapons of Math Destruction with Cathy O'Neil

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/06/07

"Democracy isn't just about the ability to vote. Democracy is about being an informed citizen..." This is just one of the points you'll hear in this conversation with data-skeptic, author and mathematician, Cathy O'Neil. We discuss her book "Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality & Threatens Democracy," and the ways in which algorithms dictate nearly every aspect of our lives, including our interactions with the criminal justice system and our elections. We also discuss how

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34:36

Tami Sawyer: Memphis Mayoral Candidate

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/06/03

Shelby Counter Commissioner, Tami Sawyer discusses her campaign for Mayor of Memphis, the #TakeEmDown901 movement, and her #WeCan'tWait campaign. If elected, Tami Sawyer would make history as the first woman every to be elected in as mayor of Memphis, TN. We discuss our history of growing up in Memphis and how she would address inequality, poverty and growth stagnation in this historic city. Watch the inspiring campaign video here: Tami Sawyer for Mayor of Memphis #WeCantWait Follow Tami Sawyer's

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50:21

ReproAction with Erin Matson and Pamela Merrit

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2019/05/31

A discussion on Reproductive Justice with the co-founders of ReproAction, Erin Matson and Pamela Merrit. Learn More About ReproAction: ReproAction Org #DontHidePlanB Campaign The Fake Clinic Database Follow ReproAction ReproAction Twitter ReproAction Facebook ReproAction Instagram Episode Reading List >> How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics: From Welfare Reform to Foreclosure to Trumpby Laura Briggs >> Reproductive Justice: An Introduction by Loretta Ross RELATED LISTENING: >> Ordinary

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43:43

Aim High with Deborah Lee James

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/05/27

Deborah Lee James served as the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, only the second woman in history to lead a US Military Service. She led a force of 660,000 people and managed a budget of $139 billion dollars, all during a time of unprecedented political dysfunction. In our conversation, Deborah discusses her new book, Aim High: Chart Your Course and Find Success, where she shareshow she overcame the challenges of being one of very few women in a male dominated field and details how she survived

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47:56

How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics with...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/05/24

This conversation with Dr. Laura Briggs, author of How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics, on the politics of reproductive justice is more important than ever. We discuss the daily assaults on bodily autonomy, the history of Roe v Wade, Reagan's role in diminishing the social safety net, and why conservative women vote against their own interests. Please Note:This is an updated, condensed version of the original recording published a few months before the 45th anniversary of Roe v Wade. This

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39:23

Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/05/20

Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses gun legislation, the 2020 election, and the state of the NRA. We also talk about the inspiration behind her new book, Fight Like a Mother. Find out more about Shannon Watt's work and Moms Demand Action >> Fight Like a Mother >> Moms Demand Action Org >>Be SMART for Kids >>Educators Demand Action Episode Reading List Fight Like a Mother by Shannon Watts RELATED LISTENING: Gun Violence & Mass Shootings: Debunking

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50:19

Gun Violence & Mass Shootings: Debunking Conservative...

The Electorette Podcast ·

2019/05/17

Dr. Ruth DeFoster is a gun violence, mass shooting, and terrorism expert, and she joins to discuss and debunk conservative myths around gun violence. Episode Reading List Terrorizing the Masses by Ruth DeFoster Columbine by David Cullen Also, 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 and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette

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