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**The 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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Chryl Laird, "Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior" Mar 23, 2020

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CHRYL LAIRD

Chyrl Laird, is a political analyst, author and professor, who specializes in Race and Ethnic Politics and Political Psychology. In her new book titled, "Steadfast Democrats: How Social Forces Shape Black Political Behavior," which Laird coauthored along with Ismail White, they analyze the historical political patterns of Black voters, and explore the question of why Black Americans are by far the most unified racial group in American electoral politics. They argue that the roots of black political unity were originally established through the adversities of slavery and segregation, when black Americans forged uniquely strong social bonds for survival and resistance.

In this conversation, Chryl Laird draws parallels to the historical examples from the book and correlate them to more recent political events, like Democratic primary for instance.

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Nadine Strossen, "HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship" Mar 09, 2020

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NADINE STROSSEN

Nadine Strossen, is an activist, professor, and was the first woman and youngest president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She is also the author of the book "HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorship," which explores arguments around "Hate Speech" vs. "Free Speech."

We discuss the definition of hate speech, and how one quantifies harm caused when hate speech is directed at individuals or groups. We also explore legal arguments around censorship, as well as, non-censorial methods for curbing hateful speech.

EPISODE RESOURCES

HATE: Why We Should Resist it With Free Speech, Not Censorshipby Nadine Strossen
The Power of Movies to Change Our Hearts by Vernon E. Jordan Jr.
A Developmental Science Approach to Reducing Prejudice and Social Exclusion: Intergroup Processes, Social-Cognitive Development, and Moral Reasoning by Adam Rutland & Melanie Killen
Mass Communication and Para-social Interaction: Observations on Intimacy at a Distance by Donald Horton & Richard R. Wohl
Improving intergroup relations with extended and vicarious forms of indirect contact by Loris Vezzali, Miles Hewstone, Dora Capozza, Dino Giovannini, and Ralf Wölfer

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Julie Kohler of National Women's Law Center Discusses Their New Analysis of Women Legislators Mar 02, 2020

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Julie Kohler

Julie Kohler, a Fellow in Residence at the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), discusses their new analysis which shows that women are more effective state legislators than men. We discuss the implications of these findings and discuss examples of how women elected to legislative positions have used this power to pass progressive legislation like Paid Family Leave or expansions to voting rights.

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Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Candidate for Senate in Texas Feb 26, 2020

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Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is running for the Senate in the state of Texas, a seat which would help flip the state blue. Tzintzún Ramirez is a longtime organizer and the founder of a Texas-based nonprofit, JOLT, which mobilizes young Latino voters. Tzintzún Ramirez has received high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and actor, Alec Baldwin. We discuss the national implications of this race and the importance of flipping Texas blue, as well as, what it's like to run as a progressive Latina in Texas.

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Bassey Ikpi, Author of "I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying: Essays" Feb 24, 2020

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Bassey Ikpi

Author Bassey Ikpi discusses her bestselling collection of essays titled "I'm Telling the Truth But I'm Lying," which explores the author's experiences through the lens of her mental health and diagnosis of bipolar II and anxiety. This stunning memoir in essay form is both vulnerable and beautiful, and a must-read.

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Bonus Episode: Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Stop & Frisk Policies Feb 20, 2020

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Melissa Mark-Viverito, Congressional Candidate for NY-15th

Melissa Mark-Viverito was a member of the New York City Council, representing District 8 during Michael Bloomberg's tenure as mayor. We discuss the harmful effects of the Stop & Frisk policy and other policies enacted during Bloomberg's time as Mayor, and what happened when she stood up and spoke out about the harm those policies caused the communities she represented.

Mark-Viverito (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District.

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Carole Joffe: Author of "Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America" Feb 17, 2020

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Carole Joffe, author of Obstacle Course...

On this episode, I have a conversation with professor and abortion rights advocate, Carole Joffe. We discuss her new book, Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America.

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BONUS: State of the Race | 2020 Primary Analysis with Emily Tisch Sussman Feb 11, 2020

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Emily Tisch Sussman Discusses the 2020 Democratic Primary

On this episode, I have a conversation with progressive political strategist and host of the popular political podcast, "Your Primary Playlist," Emily Tisch Sussman. We discuss the Iowa Caucus and the first Democratic debate following the caucus; as well as, make some predictions about the outcome of the New Hampshire Primary.

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AG, Co-host of Mueller, She Wrote Feb 09, 2020

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AG, Co-host of Mueller, She Wrote

On this episode, I have a conversation with AG, the semi-anonymous co-host of the award-winning podcast, Mueller, She Wrote. We discuss the Mueller Report, the impeachment trial, and the 2020 election. But we also an event that AG doesn't often discuss publicly; and that's being a victim of sexual assault while serving in the military. We discuss how she was treated and blamed, as well as, the mental health challenges victims of sexual assault often face.

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Amanda Litman, Executive Director of "Run For Something" discusses the importance of down ballot races Feb 03, 2020

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Amanda Litman

On this episode, I have a conversation with Amanda Litman, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Run For Something, an organization dedicated to supporting and recruiting young progressives who want to run for office. Amanda discusses the importance of supporting down ballot races, what listeners can do to help Democrats regain legislative power, and the state of the 2020 primary race.