Best Electorette Media Podcasts (2024)

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Is There Hope for Abortion Rights in Florida? A Conversation with Leader Fentrice Driskell 34:18

2h ago34:18

34:18

Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses Florida's extreme abortion law, which earlier this year banned abortion at 6 weeks — before most women know they're pregnant. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as there is an initiative on the Florida ballot this November, which, if passed, could significantl…

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The Resilience Myth: A Conversation with Activist & Author, Soraya Chemaly 59:37

2h ago59:37

59:37

Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma, and dismantles long-standing notions about what resilience is, while challenging us to rethink how we employ resilience as a source of grit and strength both within ourselves and for others. From t…

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Reproductive Justice is on the Ballot: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Davis Moss 26:54

36m ago26:54

26:54

Dr. Regina Davis Moss, the CEO & President of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, discusses the urgency of advocating for reproductive justice ahead of this election, the organizations decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and the history of the Reproductive Justice movement which marks it…

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Are Our Fears About Artificial Intelligence Unfounded & How Should Legislators Protect Us: A Conversation with Prof. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna 50:05

26d ago50:05

50:05

Professor Emily M. Bender, and sociologist Dr. Alex Hanna discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and whether our government can protect us from its potential harms via legislation, and regulation. We also discuss the sociological harms of AI, as well as the environmental impact. Lastly, Professor Bender discusses the reaction to a paper she …

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How Women Keep the Country from Falling Apart: A Conversation with Professor Jessica Calarco 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

Esteemed sociology professor, Jessica Calarco, discusses her new book "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net." While other countries have an adequate social safety net, with services that include universal childcare, paid leave, and other services, America has instead locked women into this role. In this episode, Professor Cala…

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What the Data Reveals About LGBTQ Voter Engagement: A conversation with GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis 36:19

2M ago36:19

36:19

GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, joins The Electorette to discuss their newly released data about LGBTQ voters, what this data reveals about LGBTQ voter engagement ahead of the election, and how anti-LGBTQ bills will not be a winning voter issue on the ballot. In our conversation, Ellis also addresses the following: Are LGBTQ voters enthu…

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EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the Importance of Electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women 22:08

2M ago22:08

22:08

EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights. We also discuss how unified messaging about abortion rights, among all Democrats, will energize voters. Lastly, we discuss the crucial role Vice…

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When Disinformation Targets Black Voters: Esosa Osa Explains the 2024 Disinformation Landscape 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

Esosa Osa, the founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, an organization that fights the harmful information ecosystems that target Black communities, discusses how misinformation and disinformation campaigns target the Black community and voters. Osa served as the Senior Advisor to Stacey Abrams' gubernatorial campaign, and is the former deputy direction of…

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Is the Climate Crisis Making You Think Twice About Having Kids? A Conversation With Dr. Jade S. Sasser 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

Dr. Jade S. Sasser discusses eco-anxiety, climate guilt, and her new book, "Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future," as well as, the growing reproductive-resistance movement among young people who've decided to refrain from having children due to the looming climate crisis. From this Episode C…

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Focusing on a Family Friendly Economy to Energize Voters & Transform the Country with Sondra Goldschein 32:25

4M ago32:25

32:25

Sondra Goldshein, the Executive Director of The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, discusses the organization's election-year ground game focused on electing candidates who support family friendly policies like childcare, elder care, and paid family leave. The organization is investing $40 million dollars to back the reelection campaign of the…

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Dr. Venice Haynes of United States of Care Discusses State-Level Solutions to the Maternal Healthcare Crisis 24:59

4M ago24:59

24:59

Dr. Venice Haynes, the Senior Director of Research and Community Engagement at United States of Care, an organization focused on building a better health care system by expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare, discusses their recent report which shows positive outcomes, particularly for Black women, when state-level Community Based Organ…

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Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v Wade, a Conversation with Dr. Krystale E. Littlejohn 42:40

5M ago42:40

42:40

Dr. Krystale E. Littlejohn, professor and author of the book "Just Get on the Pill: The Uneven Burden of Reproductive Politics," discusses her latest book, "Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v. Wade," a collection of 52 essays she edited alongside historian, and author Dr. Rickie Solinger. This incredible collection features essays from some o…

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How Democrats Can Win Big on Immigration with Beatriz Lopez of Immigration Hub 33:45

5M ago33:45

33:45

Beatriz Lopez, the deputy director of the Immigration Hub, an organization dedicated to advancing fair and just immigration policies, discusses the GOP's strategy of using a multi-faceted misinformation machine to fuel anti-immigration sentiment — a fear-based strategy they've invested hundreds of millions of advertising dollars in, that they hope …

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The Slippery Slope of Alabama's Supreme Court IVF Ruling: A Conversation with Betsy Campbell of RESOLVE 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

Betsy Campbell, the Chief Engagement Officer at RESOLVE The National Infertility Association, discusses the immediate, as well as the long term implications of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that granted personhood status to embryos created during fertility treatments — a decision which effectively banned IVF treatments in the state. Since the ru…

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Americans Under Surveillance, PSYOP Campaigns, and Lax Privacy Laws: A Conversation with Jackie Singh 55:26

6M ago55:26

55:26

Cybersecurity expert, Jackie Singh, who worked as a threat analyst on President Biden's campaign, discusses the ways in which Americans are being surveilled, and how the information collected is used to influence us in ways we've yet to fully grasp. We also discuss lax privacy laws, PSYOPS campaigns, and the best way to navigate the cyber landscape…

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We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC: A Conversation with Frédérique Irwin, President of the National Women’s History Museum 20:59

6M ago20:59

20:59

Frédérique Irwin, President of the National Women’s History Museum, discusses their current exhibit, We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC. The exhibit traces Black feminism in Washington, DC from the turn of the 20th century through the civil rights and on through to Black Power movements of today. Curated by renowned historians Sherie M. R…

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The Power and Freedom of Single Life with Social Scientist, Dr. Bella DePaulo 23:51

7M ago23:51

23:51

Social scientist, and foremost expert on single life, Dr. Bella DePaulo discusses her latest book, Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life. In this episode, Dr. DePaulo addresses misconceptions about single life and cites research, studies, and anecdotal evidence to counter longstanding narratives. We also discuss …

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New Study: Black Women In White Workplaces Are More Likely to Have Worse Career Outcomes 27:00

7M ago27:00

27:00

New landmark research, by Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Linos and co-authors, indicates that Black women may have worse career outcomes when their teams have a greater share of white colleagues. The research out of the Harvard Kennedy School finds that Black women on white teams are more likely to be labeled as "low performers." Additionally, t…

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Fighting Book Bans Through Local Elections with Amanda Litman of Run for Something 28:50

9M ago28:50

28:50

Amanda Litman, the cofounder of Run for Something, discusses the spate of book bans that have spread through libraries and schools across the country. We talk about who's behind the bans, and how Run for Something is working to counter them. Lastly, what can voters do right now to fight book bans in their local school districts. From this Episode P…

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The Power of the Youth Vote with Rudy Garrett of Alliance for Youth Action 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Rudy Garrett from the Alliance for Youth Action discusses the power of building a political movement that centers a coalition of young, diverse voters and organizers. We also discuss the impact that Gen-Z voters will have on the upcoming election. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & …

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Leta McCollough Seletzky Discusses Her Memoir "The Kneeling Man: My Father's Life as a Black Spy Who Witnessed the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr." 50:44

10M ago50:44

50:44

Essayist and memoirist Leta McCollough Seletzky discusses her father-daughter memoir, "The Kneeling Man: My Father's Life as a Black Spy Who Witnessed the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.," which tells the story behind the famous photograph of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on the balcony of Memphis's Lorraine Motel. In the phot…

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Christine Senteno of Advance the Electorate Talks Unions and the New American Majority 35:44

10M ago35:44

35:44

Christine Senteno, the Cofounder and Executive Director of Advance the Electorate, discusses the importance of the Biden administration's visible support for unions, turning out the vote for Latino, Black, and unmarried women constituencies, and the importance of lived experience in political representation. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https…

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Voter Education and Mobilization with Daria Dawson of America Votes 25:40

10M ago25:40

25:40

Daria Dawson, the Political Director of America Votes, an organization that serves as the coordination hub of the progressive organizing community, discusses energizing voters for the upcoming political cycle by building a culture of strong civic participation, voter engagement and education. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electoret…

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American Identity in Crisis: Kat Calvin Discusses the 26 Million Americans Without ID 48:25

11M ago48:25

48:25

26 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, Americ…

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Special Episode: Women's (In)Equality Day with Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of League of Women Voters 27:55

12M ago27:55

27:55

Women'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 s…

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Is There Hope for Abortion Rights in Florida? A Conversation with Leader Fentrice Driskell 34:18

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The Resilience Myth: A Conversation with Activist & Author, Soraya Chemaly 59:37

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Reproductive Justice is on the Ballot: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Davis Moss 26:54

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Are Our Fears About Artificial Intelligence Unfounded & How Should Legislators Protect Us: A Conversation with Prof. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna 50:05

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How Women Keep the Country from Falling Apart: A Conversation with Professor Jessica Calarco 38:35

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What the Data Reveals About LGBTQ Voter Engagement: A conversation with GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis 36:19

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EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the Importance of Electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women 22:08

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When Disinformation Targets Black Voters: Esosa Osa Explains the 2024 Disinformation Landscape 36:54

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Is the Climate Crisis Making You Think Twice About Having Kids? A Conversation With Dr. Jade S. Sasser 38:31

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Focusing on a Family Friendly Economy to Energize Voters & Transform the Country with Sondra Goldschein 32:25

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Dr. Venice Haynes of United States of Care Discusses State-Level Solutions to the Maternal Healthcare Crisis 24:59

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Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v Wade, a Conversation with Dr. Krystale E. Littlejohn 42:40

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How Democrats Can Win Big on Immigration with Beatriz Lopez of Immigration Hub 33:45

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The Slippery Slope of Alabama's Supreme Court IVF Ruling: A Conversation with Betsy Campbell of RESOLVE 30:41

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Americans Under Surveillance, PSYOP Campaigns, and Lax Privacy Laws: A Conversation with Jackie Singh 55:26

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We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC: A Conversation with Frédérique Irwin, President of the National Women’s History Museum 20:59

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The Power and Freedom of Single Life with Social Scientist, Dr. Bella DePaulo 23:51

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New Study: Black Women In White Workplaces Are More Likely to Have Worse Career Outcomes 27:00

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Fighting Book Bans Through Local Elections with Amanda Litman of Run for Something 28:50

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The Power of the Youth Vote with Rudy Garrett of Alliance for Youth Action 28:31

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Leta McCollough Seletzky Discusses Her Memoir "The Kneeling Man: My Father's Life as a Black Spy Who Witnessed the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr." 50:44

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Christine Senteno of Advance the Electorate Talks Unions and the New American Majority 35:44

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Voter Education and Mobilization with Daria Dawson of America Votes 25:40

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American Identity in Crisis: Kat Calvin Discusses the 26 Million Americans Without ID 48:25

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Special Episode: Women's (In)Equality Day with Virginia Kase Solomón, CEO of League of Women Voters 27:55

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