Ballot Babes

There’s a lot going on today! Make sure you go to ballotbabes.com , send us a voice memo, a question or sign up to be a Patreon supporter. In today’s episode we talk with Daniel McIntyre councillor, Cindy Gilroy about her superhero origin story and what her plans are for the future of her ward, should she get re-elected. We need more women like councillor Gilroy, who look at prioritizing climate c...

Oh we're throwing shade again and we're not ashamed. So make sure you go to ballotbabes.com and click on the Patreon Link to support us for as little as $5/month. In today’s episode we discuss the hardship or being a woman running for council, or even just supporting a woman running for council.  We also get to talk about what it would be like if we got to set the city budget. We speak with Molly...

Go to Ballotbabes.com to support us on Patreon, send us a question or a voice memo. In today’s episode, we talk about what incumbents have not signed the Trees Pledge. Why is that important? Listen up and find out! You’ll also meet Louise May, who was involved in saving the LeMay Forest and who is running for the second time. A lot has changed and Louise tells us all about it. Trees Pledge: https:...

Go to Ballotbabes.com to support us on Patreon, send us a question or a voice memo. The big day is here! You finally get to meet the candidate that I’m supporting right here in North Kildonan, Orvie Dingwall. Orvie bares it all in this episode and talks about her motivation to run for city councillor here in North Kildonan, Winnipeg. Orvie comes with a lengthy resume, a history of union work, a Li...

To support this podcast, please go to ballotbabes.com and click on the Patreon link. You can help us cover our costs for as little as $5 per month.  In today’s show, we cover both ends of the political spectrum, from the morally incorruptible, Councillor Emma-Durand Wood to the morally indefensible Russ Wyatt, who after having three charges against him still chose to stand for re-election.  Counci...

To support this podcast, please go to ballotbabes.com and click on the Patreon link. You can help us cover our costs for as little as $5 per month. In today’s show, we are talking to a mayoral candidate, Noah Redden, and we will discuss some questions that came in about school trustees, but they came in too late for us to actually ask them, so I’ll ask them on here and hope that our school trustee...

Go to http://ballotbabes.com to support our podcast, ask us a question or send us a voice memo! In this episode, we discuss the role of school trustees, their responsibilities, and the importance of voting for them. We also explore the experiences of current school trustees and their motivations for running for the position. The conversation delves into What's the workload, community engagement, a...

Have you ever wanted to be part of a pyramid scheme? Well, do we have good news for you! Today is the launch of our brand new Ballot Box Pyramid Scheme, where we all win a Winnipeg Worth Living in if you just tell two other friends to vote! More details in this episode.  Go to ballotbabes.com to support our podcast, ask us a question or send us a voice memo! In this episode, Jeff Palmer, candidate...

To sponsor the podcast, please go to patreon.com/herproblem or ballotbabes.com . We'd love to hear your feedback about the show, or your city councillor, the mayor, ANYTHING! Today's episode features an interview with Sara MacArthur, a candidate running for the ward seat of River Heights Fort Garry. Sara has spent over 20 years developing her resume and becoming more and more engaged in her commun...

To support this podcast head over to patreon.com/herproblem . Go to ballotbabes.com and send us some feedback about your current councillor. In today’s episode we review your feedback and talk to Tyler Crichton, city councillor candidate for St James in Winnipeg. Tyler’s vision for a St James that is community minded has 6 pillars. Watch the episode to find out more and head over to https://www.ty...

Go to ballotbabes.com and support our podcast, participate in our survey about your city councillor or send us a voice memo! Election season is getting near and we put city hall, transit, housing, and the dog park fight under the microscope - then Transcona candidate Lora Meseman shows up with the kind of grounded, community-first vision voters are hungry for. If you too are biased toward a livabl...

Here we go, listeners! Today we launch our first candidate interview and our illustrious guest is Natalie Smith who is running in Mynarski, hoping to unseat Councillor Ross Eadie. As you know, Eadie is a long time listener, but we have no love lost here. As we said in the 90s, Bye Felicia. Natalie comes with a swath of community relationships under her belt and is ready to take on the job of repre...

NOTICE: yes, I realized that in my haste to create the MOST AMAZING JANKY SLIDESHOW, I flipped the two wards between Orlikow and Rollins. The slideshow itself is correct, I just made a mistake while talking about it. Apologies to both Councillors, not that they'll watch it This October, Winnipeg heads to the polls to elect School Trustees, City Councillors and a Mayor! This is the podcast you’ve b...

If you’d like to support us, please go to https://patreon.com/herproblem?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link   In this episode, we will explore our options for mayoral candidates for Winnipeg’s 2026 Civic Elections. We will start by talking about Scott Gillingham, our current mayor (incumbent), and talk about what he will le...

If you’d like to support us please head over to https://patreon.com/herproblem?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Also head over to BallotBabes.com and fill out our survey about your city councillor and send us a voice-memo while you’re at it! What if you understood how municipal money could actually change the way we build ou...

Fill out our survey here: https://forms.gle/bsivsQH63A4qWcSq5   Our website is www.ballotbabes.com   Uncover the real stories behind Winnipeg's city hall drama—where politics, community, and controversy collide. This episode dives deep into the recent scandal involving Councillor Russ Wyatt, the struggle for transparency, and the courage of politicians like Cindy Gilroy and Brian Mayes making a di...

Tell us the good, the bad and the ugly about your City Councillor here:  If you don’t know what ward you’re in, check it out here: https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/wards-elections/council-wards-map   In today’s episode, we will talk about the Empowering Women event at City Hall, and share some speculations of who’s running in Winnipeg’s 2026 civic elections. We would also love to hear what...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Ballot Babes —the podcast you wish you didn’t need, but absolutely do. We’re here to devour, discuss, and digest everything happening at Winnipeg City Hall with wit, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of skepticism. ✨ Support the show: Visit BallotBabes.com and hit the Patreon link! Support us for as little as $3/month. A huge thank you to our newest patron, Robyn —queen of getti...

If you are feeling lost in the maze of Winnipeg politics, you're not alone. Many people don’t understand how municipal decisions impact their daily lives. But do not panic! The Ballot Babes are here!  Our goal is to discuss the pressing political issues in Winnipeg leading up to the election on October 28th. This podcast will equip you with practical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the dec...

Support this podcast by going to www.ballotbabes.com and clicking on the Patreon Link. Do you take public transit in Winnipeg? Maybe you noticed the massive overhaul the system underwent in June, and maybe, like Sam, you lurk in the public Facebook groups of the masses decrying the change. Whatever your feelings about our public transit system in Winnipeg, this episode is for you! Learn about the...

Check out our website at ballotbabes.com and send us a voice memo with your thoughts In this episode, we reveal the secret inner workings of Winnipeg’s governance, exposing a system that keeps the public in the dark and makes real change nearly impossible. We dive into the notorious "strong mayor" model, showing how private briefings, limited transparency, and a handful of decision-makers wield co...

So you care about voting–now what? Welcome back to Ballot Babes, where we demystify Winnipeg civic politics ahead of the October 28 municipal election! We’re dropping a somewhat urgent episode in light of the Standing Policy Committee on Public Works meeting, taking place March 4, 9:30am at City Hall. We’re going to tell you all about what this committee does, who is on the committee, and why you...

Welcome to Ballot Babes! Our inaugural episode explores the importance of local politics in Winnipeg, how city council decisions impact your daily life, and how citizens like you can become more engaged in the political process–with a civic election coming up in October! Hosts Patty Wiens and Sam Beiko share personal stories, recent political events, and practical tips for voter engagement. Resour...