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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Ep. 12 - Top Political Stories of the Year with Vassy Kapelos 08.12.2023 1:01:18

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...

Part 1/3: The Women Who: RUN. 01.12.2023 36:21

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...

The Beyond a Ballot Academy - Kids in Politics 24.11.2023 33:08

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!

The Second Dinner Party - The State of the Federal-Provincial Relationship 10.11.2023 57:20

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!

Update on Israel-Gaza with Mercedes Stephenson 03.11.2023 45:44

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!

Ask us anything (political)! 27.10.2023 50:56

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!

Beyond a Ballot x Pantsuit Politics 20.10.2023 56:11

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....

*Special Episode* - Breakdown of Israel & Gaza Conflict 15.10.2023 42:32

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...

Ep. 4 - Do Governments Expire? And MB Election! 07.10.2023 1:12:26

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...

Ep. 3 -Truth and Reconciliation 29.09.2023 49:48

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!

Ep. 2 - The Dinner Party 22.09.2023 47:46

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!

Ep. 1 - Our Story 15.09.2023 50:28

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!

Trailer - Beyond a Ballot Podcast 10.08.2023 0:59

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