Beyond a Ballot

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!

Who is Danielle Smith? Amanda and Rachael speak with the only female Premier in Canada, the Premier of Alberta, the Hon. Danielle Smith.

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/

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/

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/

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 01:28Introducing the Guests 06:59Youth Engagement in Politics 09:28Challenges for Gen Z in Politics 11:06Environmental Issues and Affordability 13:09Politicians and Climate Change 20:03Engaging Youth in Politics 22:26Efforts to Engage Youth in Canadian Politics 25:50Efforts to Engage Youth in US Politics 28:10Differences in American and Canadian Politics 30:21Lowering the Voting Age 33:19Engaging Youth in Politics 36:46Improving Political Party Messaging 43:47Advice for Parents and Youth Involvement in Politics 46:57Future Plans and Education Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

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/

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 Market and the Impact of New Media 16:06Navigating Divisiveness and Comments on Social Media 19:18The Evolution of Social Media Platforms 21:33The Electoral System in the US 23:02The Founding of the US and the Electoral College 25:24Winner-Take-All Electors and Swing States 27:20The Need for Electoral Reform 30:43The US Congress: House and Senate 34:10Current Presidential Election and Super Tuesday 37:10Presidential Libraries and Philanthropy 37:41Trump's Future and the Age of Presidents 38:09Trump's Potential Run for President 39:06Republican Base and Trump's Popularity 39:33Trump's Potential Vice President 40:13Nikki Haley's Presidential Campaign 40:50Importance of Vice President in the 2024 Election 41:10The First Female Vice President 41:33Female Presidents in Canada 42:14Trump's Potential VP Choice 43:12The Close Race for President 43:50Distrust in Election Results 44:16Foreign Interference in Elections 45:27Undermining Democracy and News Deserts 46:52US Influence on Global Events 48:09Impact of Trump on Politics Worldwide 49:27Discouragement in Politics and US Influence Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

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/

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/

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/

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.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

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/

SummaryIn 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 the standing of major parties heading into 2024. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the possibility of a leadership race for the Liberal Party and potential contenders to watch. The conversation covers the top political figures to watch, the top political stories of 2023, favorite stories to cover, and predictions for 2024. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Amanda and Rachael answer viewer questions about Canadian politics! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/

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/