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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.
Episodes
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TORONTO VOTES- Oct. 16- Has Everyone Made Up Their Minds?
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VANCOUVER VOTES- October 15- The Final Day Before The Final Day
Don't forget to vote on Saturday! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES- Oct. 14th - A City at Crossroads
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Oct. 13th- The Little Guy
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Oct. 10th- Get Out And Vote Today!
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*BC VOTES*- October 9th- Seniors, Education, ICBC, Oh My!
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TORONTO VOTES - October 9th - Thanksgiving Voter Cheat Sheet!
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The Vancouver Mayors - S. 4 Ep. 2
Amanda and Rachael sit down with the 5 leading mayoral candidates in Vancouver, Ken Sim, Pete Fry, Rebecca Bligh, Kareem Allam and Colleen Hardwick. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES - October 8th - The Reposition
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*BC Votes* - October 8th - Don't Underestimate Us!
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TORONTO VOTES - And then there were two....
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 13- The Shock and Awe of Campaigns
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*BC VOTES*- October 5th - 4 Shots of Espresso
Thank you to our amazing Title Sponsor, Global Container Terminals Canada and our podcast sponsor DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES - October 5th - Who has the Best Ground Game?
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*BC Votes* - October 2nd - Who's got 93?
Which campaigns will run a full slate of candidates? Thank you to our amazing Title Sponsor, Global Container Terminals Canada and our podcast sponsor DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 12- Oct. 1 - The Mayoral Candidates!
Who are the 5 front-runners running for Mayor of Vancouver? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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*BC Votes*- September 30th - Do We Have The Tallest Premier?
GST on Booze, Housing and LNG! Where are the leaders over the last two days and what have they announced? Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Global Container Terminals Canada and podcast sponsor DoorDash! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title…
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 11- Sept. 29- The Women of The Race
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*NEW* BC Votes - Sept. 28- Hi Mom!
BC Votes in back! We'll spend the next few weeks keeping you up to date with the BC Election so that you can make an informed decision on October 24th! Where are the leaders? What are they talking about? Tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Global Container...
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TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 10- Sept. 28- What In The Walkerton?
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The Right Hand - Welcome to Season 4! I S. 4 Ep. 1
Taped live in front of a studio audience in Toronto, we launch season 4 with a conversation with Sheila Nix,Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Jill Biden & Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, Melissa Winter, Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, and Katie Telford…
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 9 - September 24- Ok, Where Are We At?
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VANCOUVER VOTES - Ep. 8- Sept. 23 - How Many Lawn Signs Do You Have?
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TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 7 - Sept. 23- The Major Issues
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TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 6- Sept. 22- (Another) Election Debate in Toronto!
Polls, debates and a tightening of the race! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 7- Sept. 22- Never Pre-Tape An Episode On The Eve Of An Election!
We cover "what does a Mayor actually do!" Note: This episode was taped before the provincial election call! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 6 - How do you decide?
How do we pick who to vote for? Also, a deep dive on the "randomized" ballot draw! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 4- We've got a race!
As polls show a narrowing gap in the Mayor's race, we break down the current state of play! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep.5- September 18- We are now BC Votes (Lol)
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TORONTO VOTES- Ep. 3 - September 18- Campaign Commitments
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 4- Are we having an election during an election?
What is UBCM? Will Eby call a provincial election at the same time as the municipal?! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 3- How do we win?
What does it take to win? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES - Ep. 3 - Plebiscite is A Cute Little Word
What is a plebiscite and why are we voting on it? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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TORONTO VOTES - Ep. 2 - A Doug Endorsement
Premier Ford has endorsed Olivia Chow for Mayor....but why? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 2 - The Dalmation Downfall
How do we vote in this election? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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VANCOUVER VOTES- Ep. 1! "What is the Ballot Question?"
In our new micro-podcast series, Andrea Reimer and Jody Vance join Rachael Segal to break down the Vancouver (and British Columbia!) municipal campaigns! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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S. 3 Ep. 25 - Season 3 Finale - The Ultimate Dinner Party
It's the end of season 3 and we're going out with a BANG! We welcome former MP Michelle Ferreri and political strategists Jordan Leichnitz and Nicole Brassard to break down the parliamentary session, where we're at politically and what each party needs to do this summer! THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING...
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Are you a Katy Rat or Katy Cat? I S. 3 Ep. 24
Amanda and Rachael break down the big headlines of the week including the Justin Trudeau/Katy Perry love story, CUSMA negotiations, the G-7 next week and the online harms bill! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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The Debrief - This Week in Politics I S. 3 Ep. 23
Amanda and Rachael break down the BC Conservative leadership race, Don Davie's proposed floor crossing bill, Trump and Leblanc, Cusma and Ontario liberal leadership! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!
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Family Feud - Is Alberta The Favourite Child? I S. 22
Is Alberta the favourite child in the federation? As things heat up between BC and Alberta, we sit down with former Executive Director of the BC NDP, Raj Sihota and former Principal Secretary to Premier Danielle Smith, Erika Barootes to debate! Follow us on Instagram!...
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The King Goes to Washington! I S. 3 Ep. 21
This week we chat about the Spring Economic Update and King Charles and Jamil Jivan's trips to Washington! Plus - Our sit down with Royal Commentator Bonnie Brownlee on the King's visit with President Trump! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title...
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Madame President - The New President of The Conservative Party of Canada! I S. 3 Ep. 20
On this episode we sit down with Christina Mitas, the youngest and first-ever elected woman to serve as President of the Conservative Party of Canada. Christina’s path through politics is anything but conventional. From her time as an MPP in Ontario to stepping into one of the most influential...
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By-Elections, Floor Crossers and Majorities, Oh My! I S. 3 Ep. 19
Floor crossings, by-elections, and a potential Liberal majority—what’s really happening behind the scenes in Ottawa? We're joined by Stephanie Levitz of The Globe and Mail to break down the strategy, stakes, and shifting political power. Follow us on Instagram!...
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The Carney Report Card - One Year In I S. 3 Ep. 18
One year in, what letter grade would you give Mark Carney? Kate Harrison and Supriya Dwivedi break down the highs and lows of the first year of Prime Minister Carney and give him his final grade! Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor,...
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Who is the next Federal NDP Leader? I S. 3 Ep. 17
Voting is open for the federal NDP leadership race! We sit down with all 5 candidates to ask them for their best pitch, their vision for the NPD in 2026 and what their first 100 days as leader would bring. Take a listen to Tanille Johnston, Tony McQuail, Rob Ashton, Heather McPherson and Avi…
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The Firsts I S. 3 Ep. 16
In this International Women’s Day special episode, The Firsts, we sit down with two trailblazers who helped reshape Canadian politics from opposite sides of the aisle: Deborah Grey and Sheila Copps. Grey made history as the first Member of Parliament elected for the Reform Party, helping spark a...
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THE BIG STORY: What happened in Mexico? I S. 3 Ep. 15
Our series, The Big Story, continues! In this episode, Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI agent, shares her experiences in national security, insights on Mexico's current security situation, and the impact of drug cartels on North America. She discusses her career, the role of women in...
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Why Do MPs Cross the Floor? I S. 3 Ep. 14
We explore the complex dynamics of floor crossing in Canadian politics, analyzing recent high-profile defections, their implications for party loyalty, democracy, and leadership strategies. We look at the moral, strategic, and societal impacts of politicians switching parties, with insights into...
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This Week in Canadian Politics I S. 3 E. 13
A catch up on the latest political news and a conversation about the horrific events in Tumbler Ridge 00:00 - Episode introduction and recap of recent convention experiences 01:08 - Conservative convention insights and leader support trends 04:36 - Electoral participation and convention...
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THE BIG STORY: Understanding ICE
In our new series, THE BIG STORY, we look at the major news stories happening around the world. Our first conversation delves into the complexities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in the United States with the women of Pantsuit Politics, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart...
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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.
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