Beyond a Ballot

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Beyond a Ballot is a weekly news show aimed at moving Canadian women towards politics. Hosts Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal break down the weeks top stories and interview political voices from around the country.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.beyondaballot.com

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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 12- Oct. 1 - The Mayoral Candidates! 02.10.2026 19:50

Who are the 5 front-runners running for Mayor of Vancouver? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

*BC Votes*- September 30th - Do We Have The Tallest Premier? 30.09.2026 11:04

GST on Booze, Housing and LNG! Where are the leaders over the last two days and what have they announced? Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Global Container Terminals Canada and podcast sponsor DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 11- Sept. 29- The Women of The Race 30.09.2026 15:44

*NEW* BC Votes - Sept. 28- Hi Mom! 29.09.2026 13:27

BC Votes in back! We'll spend the next few weeks keeping you up to date with the BC Election so that you can make an informed decision on October 24th! Where are the leaders? What are they talking about? Tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Global Container Terminals Canada and our sponsor DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/b...

TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 10- Sept. 28- What In The Walkerton? 29.09.2026 13:10

The Right Hand - Welcome to Season 4! I S. 4 Ep. 1 25.09.2026 1:02:35

Taped live in front of a studio audience in Toronto, we launch season 4 with a conversation with Sheila Nix, Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Jill Biden & Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, Melissa Winter, Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, and Katie Telford, Former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the power behind the power! Follow us...

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 9 - September 24- Ok, Where Are We At? 25.09.2026 16:50

TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 7 - Sept. 23- The Major Issues 24.09.2026 14:20

VANCOUVER VOTES - Ep. 8- Sept. 23 - How Many Lawn Signs Do You Have? 24.09.2026 16:27

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 7- Sept. 22- Never Pre-Tape An Episode On The Eve Of An Election! 22.09.2026 14:05

We cover "what does a Mayor actually do!" Note: This episode was taped before the provincial election call! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 6- Sept. 22- (Another) Election Debate in Toronto! 22.09.2026 12:39

Polls, debates and a tightening of the race! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 6 - How do you decide? 22.09.2026 16:06

How do we pick who to vote for? Also, a deep dive on the "randomized" ballot draw! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 4- We've got a race! 22.09.2026 10:35

As polls show a narrowing gap in the Mayor's race, we break down the current state of play! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 3 - September 18- Campaign Commitments 19.09.2026 11:34

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep.5- September 18- We are now BC Votes (Lol) 19.09.2026 13:38

TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 3- How do we win? 18.09.2026 11:34

What does it take to win? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 4- Are we having an election during an election? 18.09.2026 14:22

What is UBCM? Will Eby call a provincial election at the same time as the municipal?! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 2 - A Doug Endorsement 17.09.2026 12:01

Premier Ford has endorsed Olivia Chow for Mayor....but why? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES - Ep. 3 - Plebiscite is A Cute Little Word 17.09.2026 13:40

What is a plebiscite and why are we voting on it? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 2 - The Dalmation Downfall 15.09.2026 12:48

How do we vote in this election? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 1! "What is the Ballot Question?" 14.09.2026 18:21

In our new micro-podcast series, Andrea Reimer and Jody Vance join Rachael Segal to break down the Vancouver (and British Columbia!) municipal campaigns! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

S. 3 Ep. 25 - Season 3 Finale - The Ultimate Dinner Party 26.06.2026 1:13:35

It's the end of season 3 and we're going out with a BANG! We welcome former MP Michelle Ferreri and political strategists Jordan Leichnitz and Nicole Brassard to break down the parliamentary session, where we're at politically and what each party needs to do this summer! THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING LISTENERS! Mark your calendar: We will be back on September 25th 2026! Follow us...

Are you a Katy Rat or Katy Cat? I S. 3 Ep. 24 12.06.2026 40:24

Amanda and Rachael break down the big headlines of the week including the Justin Trudeau/Katy Perry love story, CUSMA negotiations, the G-7 next week and the online harms bill! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

The Debrief - This Week in Politics I S. 3 Ep. 23 05.06.2026 40:28

Amanda and Rachael break down the BC Conservative leadership race, Don Davie's proposed floor crossing bill, Trump and Leblanc, Cusma and Ontario liberal leadership! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Family Feud - Is Alberta The Favourite Child? I S. 22 29.05.2026 51:25

Is Alberta the favourite child in the federation? As things heat up between BC and Alberta, we sit down with former Executive Director of the BC NDP, Raj Sihota and former Principal Secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, Erika Barootes to debate! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!