Beyond a Ballot

Amanda and Rachael speak with Melanie Paradis from Texture Communications about the communications challenge the current government is having.  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!

In part two of a three part series, Amanda and Rachael speak to two former long-time federal Cabinet Ministers, Maryam Monsef and Lisa Raitt and going from Cabinet to losing their seats and how they processed their political losses.  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...

In this episode, Rachael and Amanda are catching you up on political topics over the last few weeks including leadership changes in Alberta and Manitoba, negative attack ads, the David Menzies story, Trudeau's controversial trip, challenges for the Liberal Party, Trump and the Iowa Caucus, and the potential impact of the US election on Canadian politics.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.i...

In the last episode of 2023,  political voices Sabrina Maddeaux and Supriya Dwivedi discuss the major moments and trends in Canadian politics in 2023 and offer predictions for 2024.  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!

Summary In this conversation, Amanda and Rachael are joined by Vassy Kapelos, CTV News's chief political correspondent, to reflect on the political year in Canada. They discuss Vassy's background and upbringing, her interest in politics, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. They also explore the factors contributing to the shift in the political landscape in 2023 and t...

In part one of a three part series, Amanda and Rachael speak to two women who have decided to put their name on a ballot; Jess Hamilton who ran for the federal Green party and lost and Leslie Church who is running for a Federal Liberal party nomination.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to ou...

Amanda and Rachael are joined by 10 year old entrepreneur Lily to talk about kids getting involved in 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!

Amanda and Rachael welcome Ginny Roth , Sally Housser and Sarah Elder-Chamanara  to their second "dinner party" to talk about the state of federal-provincial relations 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, DoorDash!

This week Amanda and Rachael welcome Mercedes Stephenson  to the podcast to get an update on what is happening in Israel and Gaza.  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 answer viewer questions about Canadian 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!

On this episode Amanda and Rachael welcome the women on Pantsuit Politics, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers to talk about division in politics, election 2024 and the must-watch female politicians in the U.S.Pantsuit politics is a U.S. based podcast that prioritizes curiosity over conflict.   Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www....

This week was supposed to be break week for Beyond a Ballot, but given everything happening in the Middle East, we felt it was important to address it and breakdown what is happening. Our guest is Tasha Kheiriddin. Note: We recognize that this is a complicated situation and a 40 minute podcast will not do justice to what is happening on the ground. Our hope is that this episode helps those who are...

This week Amanda and Rachael co-host with Sarbjit Kaur and discuss the question of whether governments expire. In segment two, Rachael interviews Logan Ross (Manitoba PCs) and Emily Couttes (Principal Secretary to Wab Kinew) about the Manitoba election.  Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to ou...

Amanda and Rachael speak with Karen Restoule from Dokis First Nation and Andrea Sandmaier, President of the Metis Nation of Alberta, about Indigenous peoples, politics and reconciliation.  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 host a "dinner party" with guest Kathleen Monk, Amanda Galbraith and Laura D'Angelo to celebrate the return of Parliament! 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!

In this episode we learn about hosts Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal. 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!

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!