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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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Emily Tisch Sussman on Professional Pivots, Media Coverage of Women Candidates, National Paid Leave, and the 2024 Election Cycle Feb 20, 2023

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Emily Tisch Sussman, aveteran political strategist and host of the podcast, She Pivots, discusses how she handled a mid-career shift after having her first child, and how national paid leave legislation could transform the lives of working parents, and in particular, working moms. We also discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which goes into effect June 2023, and lastly, what we should expect from the media's coverage of women candidates during the 2024 election cycle.

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A Deep Dive Into the Abortion Access Landscape Following Dobbs with Rachel Fey & Dr. Raegan from Power to Decide Feb 14, 2023

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New interactive maps, from Power to Decide, powerfully illustrate the post-Roe abortion care landscape. Power to Decide's CEO, Dr. Raegan McDonald Mosley, and Policy VP, Rachel Fey take up through a deep-dive into that data following the Dobbs decision, and what the degradation of access has meant to those seeking abortion care.

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Women Were the Red Wave's Worst Enemy with Christian Nunes, President of NOW.org Feb 06, 2023

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Christian Nunes, the President of NOW.org (National Organization for Women) discusses the crucial role that women played during the 2020 midterm elections, and the role they women will play in the upcoming 2024 election cycle. Women were "angry as hell" following the overturning of Roe, Nunes explains, driving turnout to the ballot box. We also discuss how conservatives use fear and scare tactics as primary drivers for their constituents. Lastly, we Nunes discusses the crucial role that Black women play — not just at the ballot box, but as leaders of major campaigns, and candidates.

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The Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period Ends Soon: Healthcare Activists, Laura Packard, Discusses Changes to the ACA Jan 12, 2023

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Laura Packardis the Executive Director of Healthcare Voter, an organization that holds elected officials accountable for their votes on health care. Laura is also a healthcare advocate, and cancer survivor who credits the Affordable Care Act with saving her life. In this episode, she discusses the significant improvements to the Affordable Care Act — including expanded coverage and lower costs — many of which are due to the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress in 2022. We also discuss what's being done at the state level to improve healthcare coverage. Laura also hosts of the weekly show, Care Talk on @actdottv where listeners can call to get their questions about healthcare answered.

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The Midterms & the Power of Organizing with Elyssa Feder of Rising Organizers Sep 26, 2022

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Elyssa Feder, the Executive Director of Rising Organizers, an organization focused on training new and emerging leaders to build power in their own communities for change, discusses the importance of organizers in shaping policy, and building better communities for everyone. We also discuss the outlook for the upcoming 2022 midterm elections and the role of organizers is shaping what voters care about. #2022midterms #midtermelections #midterms

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Anti-Immigration Messaging & Disinformation on YouTube: A Report from Define American with Shauna Siggelkow Sep 13, 2022

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Shauna Siggelkow, the Director of Digital Storytelling for the non-profit Define American, discusses their recent report analyzing anti-immigration messaging and disinformation campaigns on YouTube. The report was the culmination of three years of original research which looked at the impact, tactics, and reach of anti-immigration narratives on YouTube. Shauna discusses whose behind these campaigns, and how they are influencing voters views on immigration policy.

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THE FULL REPORT: Immigration Will Destroy Us’ and Other Talking Points

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Roe vs. Wade, the Midterms, and Where We Go From Here with Kate Kelly & Jamia Wilson Sep 12, 2022

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Jamia Wilson and Kate Kelly, hosts of the Ordinary Equality Podcast, join me to discuss the repeal of Roe v Wade, how the repeal with impact the upcoming midterms, and we try to answer the question, "Where do we go from here?" #midterms #midtermelections #midterm2022 #RoevWade

Jamia Wilson is an award-winning feminist activist, best-selling author, speaker, and podcaster. Kate Kelly is an activist, human rights lawyer, and best-selling author. Their podcast, Ordinary Equality, can be found where you listen to podcasts.

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Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-First Century with Patricia A. Turner Sep 05, 2022

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Professor and author, Patricia A. Turner discusses her latest book,Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-First Century, which explores the rumors, legends, and conspiracy theories that plagued President Barack Obama and his family throughout his presidency. In our conversation she examines how these patterns have persisted and what this means for American political culture.

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Trash Talk: Anti-Obama Lore and Race in the Twenty-First Century

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BONUS MIDTERMS EPISODE: Energizing Democratic Voters Abroad with Candice Kerestan Sep 02, 2022

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International Chair for Democrats Abroad, Candice Kerestan talks about the importance of energizing the Democratic voting bloc abroad for the upcoming midterm elections. With millions of Americans living and working abroad, their vote, and their activism could make or break an election. #Midterms #MidtermElections #Midterms2022 #StateLegislatures

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Exploring the Economic Cost of the Pandemic for Women Around the World with Mary Ellen Iskenderian Aug 28, 2022

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The president and CEO of Women's World Banking, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, discusses how women globally disproportionately bore the economic cost of the pandemic, andhow for many women, the concept of microfinance has been an economic lifeline, especially for many women in developing countries. We also discuss her recent book, There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women, in which Iskenderian explores some of the personal stories of the nearly one billion women have been completely excluded from the formal financial system.

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There’s Nothing Micro About a Billion Women by Mary Ellen Iskenderian

The World Bank’s latest Global Findex report which has shown that 742 million women in the world are still without access to formal financial services. If this were a country, it would be the 3rd largest in the world and twice the population of the United States.

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