The Electorette Podcast
By Electorette
The Electorette is one of the longest running feminist podcasts, and offers analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Hosted by Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, The Electorette regularly features award-winning authors, politicians, academics, activists, and organizers like the founder of Mom's Demand Action, Shannon Watts, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and author and MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellow, Nicole Fleetwood. The Electorette is independently owned and operated—please support us by subscribing to the podcast on your favorite platform!
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Special Coverage: Is Dr. Oz Qualified to Lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services? A Conversation with Nourbese Flint
The Senate Finance Committee just advanced the nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), bringing his confirmation one step closer to reality. But is Dr. Oz Qualified to lead CMS and manage its $1.5 tri… -
What Does Rural America Want? A Conversation with Sarah Jaynes of the Rural Democracy Initiative
Fighting Disinformation & Strengthening Rural Democracy with Sarah Jaynes -
She Waited 20 Hours for Care—The Abortion Ban Cost Her Life | Amber Thurman's Mother Speaks Out
Amber Nicole Thurman was a 28-year-old medical assistant, devoted mother from Georgia, and one of the first women to die following the Dobbs decision. Amber's mother, Shanette Williams, shares her daughter's story. -
The SAVE Act: The Biggest Voter Suppression Bill in U.S. History? | A Deep Dive with Eliza Sweren-Becker from the Brennan Center for Justice
Eliza Sweren-Becker from the Brennan Center for Justice breaks down the dangers of the SAVE Act, who it targets, and how it could reshape American democracy. -
Transforming Postpartum Care: Addressing America's Maternal Health Crisis | Natalie Davis of United States of Care
Natalie Davis, CEO of United States of Care, joins The Electorette host Jen Taylor-Skinner to examine the critical postpartum care crisis in the United States. Despite being a high-income nation, America’s maternal mortality rates highlight significa… -
The NAACP’s Fight for Democracy: Patrice Willoughby on 2024, Project 2025 & Black Voter Power
In this episode, I sit down with Patrice Willoughby, Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs at the NAACP, for a powerful conversation about the organization's modern-day advocacy. -
Will Texas Ever Turn Blue? Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing Project Discusses the Power of Black & Latino Coalitions
Will Texas Ever Turn Blue? Especially considering the large Latino, and Black voters in the state who share political interests like climate justice, housing justice, and immigration reform. A conversation with Brianna Brown of the Texas Organizing P… -
Can We Stop the Gun Violence Crisis Even With a Legislative Gridlock?
Can We Stop the Gun Violence Crisis Even With a Legislative Gridlock? A Conversation with Morgan Avrigean of Guns Down America -
Black Women Are a Bellwether to the Country's Anti-Democratic Trends: A Conversation with Leta McCollough Seletzky
In this final episode of the season, I have a casual and meaningful conversation with a friend: essayist and National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, Leta McCollough Seletzky. Leta joins me to discuss the impact Black women had on this election, on Vi… -
All Your Election Security Questions Answered: A Conversation with Pamela Smith, the President and CEO of Verified Voting
Pamela Smith, election security expert and President and CEO of Verified Voting, delves into the critical aspects of voting integrity, and gets into the weeds of voting equipment, voter purges, ballot audits, recount procedures, and the hand-counting…