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.

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 scanda

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

Amanda and Rachael break down feelings and thoughts on the morning after U.S. election day.

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 SimpsonGuest: Katie Simpson, Senior Foreign Correspondent, CBC news.

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 to tal

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 li

Amanda and Rachael sit down with strategist Scott Reid to talk about the role that debates play in the final outcome of elections!

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!

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!