ELECTORETTE PODCAST | EPISODE FIFTY-NINE

DR. TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM | THICK: AND OTHER ESSAYS

Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom discuss her new book "Thick: And Other Essays," a collection which expertly explores the nuances of race, gender and politics. In this episode we touch on many of the essays' themes including the politics of beauty, race and academia, Obama's presidency, and R.Kelly.

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Dr. Kate Manne & Dr. Sarah Myhre

This episode explores the #MeToo Movement and how the redemptive pathway for men has overshadowed the needs of victims.

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Dr. FIona Vera-Gray

Dr. Fiona Vera Gray discusses her study called "Women on Porn" which examines women's relationship to mainstream pornography.

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Barbara Lee, Pramila Jayapal

And Black Lives Matter Co-founder, Alicia Garza discuss voting & democracy