Beyond a Ballot

In this festive episode of Beyond a Ballot, Amanda and Rachael are joined by guests Brittany Kerr, Kate Harrison, and Kim Wright to reflect on the tumultuous year of 2024 in Canadian politics. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

In this episode of the Beyond a Ballot podcast, hosts Rachael Segal and Amanda discuss the current state of Canadian politics, including the stagnation in the House of Commons and the impact of U.S. politics. They share personal holiday traditions and upcoming events, including an exciting interview with Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. The conversation shifts to recent political scandals, particularly...

Amanda and Rachael sit down with Sharon McMahon, U.S. based author, educator and news creator to break down everything that went right, everything that went wrong and what she predicts will happen in the United States over the next while. Guest: Sharon McMahon, @sharonsaysso Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Amanda and Rachael break down feelings and thoughts on the morning after U.S. election day. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

We shift our focus to the US election and Amanda and Rachael sit down with Katie Simpson, Senior Foreign Correspondent for CBC news to talk about what it's like on the ground and how this election could impact Canada. Segment 1: Amanda and Rachael catch up on headlines! Segment 2: Katie Simpson Guest: Katie Simpson, Senior Foreign Correspondent, CBC news. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.i...

Amanda is off this week! Rachael sits down with CBC Saskatchewan's Adam Hunter, Sask Party leader Scott Moe and Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck to provide an overview of what's happening in Saskatchewan on Monday! Segment 1: What's happening in this election with CBC Saskatchewan's Legislative Affairs Reporter Adam Hunter. Segment 2: Rachael sits down with Premier Scott Moe...

What happens when a political landscape throws out the old playbook? Rachael and Amanda explore the unpredictable British Columbia election, chatting with top leaders, including Premier David Eby and Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau. Rachael recounts how party dynamics have flipped, with BC Conservatives gaining surprising momentum. Eby discusses the NDP's stance on key issues like housing,...

Amanda and Rachael sit down with strategist Scott Reid to talk about the role that debates play in the final outcome of elections! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

We reconvene our "Parliament is back panel" from 2023 to talk about the drama unfolding in the House of Commons over the last two weeks, including calls for an election! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Amanda and Rachael are back with a catchup epsiode breaking down the US election, the drama in Ottawa and what's happening with the BC election. The Beyond a Ballot Podcast is powered by DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

In this emergency epsiode, Amanda and Rachael are back to talk about the craziness that has happened in politics this summer. They break down the St. Paul's by-election result, U.S. presidential election, Trump assasination attempt, Biden resignation and likely nomination of V.P. Kamala Harris as the democratic nominee! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank yo...

Amanda and Rachael reflect on season 1 of the Beyond a Ballot Podcast. They cover political headlines including Trudeau as leader, the St. Pauls by-election and the end of the parliamentary session. THANK YOU to all of our listeners & supporters. Our amazing producer, Tim. Dany Horovitz & Jonathan Panetta for our opening music. WE WILL BE BACK SEPT. 13th! Please kindly leave us a review on...

In this epsiode Amanda and Rachael sit down with Leah Ward (Wellington Advocacy), Laryssa Waler (GT and Company) and Carlene Variyan (Summa Strategies) to talk about the impact of foreign interference on the Liberal Party's popularity, the influence of inflation and interest rates on political conversations, the effects of wildfires and extreme weather events on elections, the leadership and...

Amanda and Rachael sit down with former B.C. Minister Melanie Mark to discuss her experience as the first First Nations person elected to the B.C. Legislature and her decision to leave politics. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Our Women Who Led Provinces series continues with a conversation with fomer Ontario Premier Hon. Kathleen Wynne! IF YOU LOVE OUR POD PLEASE RATE & LEAVE A COMMENT! <3 Our website: www.beyondaballot.com Join our weekly newsletter! www.beyondaballot.com/newsletter Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

The latest headlines and a check-in with Amanda and Rachael. They then continue their series of Women Who Led Provinces by sitting down with the Hon. Christy Clark, former Premier of British Columbia to talk about her time in politics and what might happen in the upcoming B.C. election! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Happy Mother's Day! Amanda and Rachael sit down with Federal Minister Karina Gould (and her baby!) and B.C. Minister Bowinn Ma, to talk about being pregnant in politics, being a new mom while sitting at the Cabinet table and the pushback they have gotten for bringing babies into the House! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDas...

Who is Danielle Smith? Amanda and Rachael speak with the only female Premier in Canada, the Premier of Alberta, the Hon. Danielle Smith. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Amanda and Rachael sit down with CTV Chief Political Correspondent, Vassy Kapelos to break down what a federal budget is, the pomp and circumstance around it and what is in the 2024 budget.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Amanda and Rachael break down the headlines of the last few weeks including the foreign interference inqury, carbon tax and the back and forth of political polls! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

The first-ever live recording of the Beyond the Ballot podcast, is a conversation with Selina Robinson. This episode takes a look at her journey into politics, her experience as a long-time Cabinet Minister, her recent controversy and decision to leave the B.C. NDP caucus.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondabal...

The conversation revolves around engaging young adults in politics, their perspectives on Canadian and American politics, and the challenges they face. The guests, Wyatt Sharp, Josh Oliviero, and Kellyanne Brookings, share their experiences in media and how they got started. They discuss the lack of political engagement among young people and the reasons behind it. 00:00Introduction and Background...

In this hour-long International Women's Day special, Amanda and Rachael sit down with Canada's first and only woman Prime Minister The Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell to talk about the past, present and future of politics in Canada.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Door...

Moshe Oinounou, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Mo News, breaks down the complexity of the US electoral system and the 2024 election.   Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 01:23The Complexity of the US Electoral System 03:16Challenges of Covering the Middle East Conflict 07:06Nonpartisan Reporting and Media Bias 09:10The Rise of New Media and the Role of Social Media 11:25The Shrinking Media...

Amanda and Rachael speak with Rachel Wong, co-founder of Monday Girl, who talks about the value of community in supporting women in business and politics.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!