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Ballot Babes

Patty Wiens & Sam Beiko

Two Winnipeg women, Patty Wiens and Sam Beiko, talk about why engaging in local politics is crucial for your community and give you practical advice on how you can make your voice heard. This podcast is for anyone who wants to understand the importance of local governance and its impact on daily life. Located in Winnipeg, but relevant everywhere.

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Episodes

28 episodes

  1. Season 2 Premiere! What are the Standing Policy Committees? 55:10
  2. Episode 27 - Election Recap - Unslept & Spicy 52:24
  3. Episode 26 - From the Mouths of Babes and Erna Buffie 1:02:24
  4. Episode 25 - Michael Redhead Champagne 43:39
  5. Episode 24 - Noah Redden for Mayor of Winnipeg - Town Hall 1:03:25
  6. Episode 23 - Cindy Gilroy (We're Almost There)! 50:47
  7. Episode 22 - Winnipeg's Dream Book - the Alternative Municipal Budget 58:06
  8. Episode 21 - Louise May for St Norbert/Seine River 49:19
  9. Episode 20 - Orvie Dingwall for North Kildonan 55:19
  10. Episode 19 - Emma Durand-Wood for Elmwood/East Kildonan 59:24
  11. Episode 18 - Noah Redden for Winnipeg Mayor 55:42
  12. Episode 17 - What are school trustees anyway? 50:10
  13. Episode 16 - Jeff Palmer for Fort Rouge/East Fort Garry 1:02:09
  14. Episode 15 - Sara MacArthur for River Heights/Fort Garry 50:17
  15. Episode 14 - Tyler Crichton for St James 1:05:58
  16. Episode 13 - Transcona has a Babe and shocking shake-ups in Election News! 57:33
  17. Episode 12 - Natalie Smith For Mynarski 54:32
  18. Episode 11 - The Who's Who of each Winnipeg Ward - A Very Biased Opinion and So Long Auntie Janice 57:48
  19. Episode 10 - Who's Running for Mayor in Winnipeg's 2026 Civic Elections? 51:34
  20. Episode 9 - Let's Talk About Money, Babe! 1:04:20
  21. Episode 8 - The Drama at City Hall & Your Feedback! 49:06
  22. Episode 7 - Women on Council and Who's Running in 2026? 39:29
  23. Episode 6 - Full City Council Update! Bike Lanes, Transit and 30 Km/h 1:05:55
  24. Episode 5 - What did Scott Gillingham say about Seniors? 49:07
  25. Episode 4 - Let's Talk About Winnipeg Transit, Babe! 52:41
  26. Episode 3 - Who Holds Power in Winnipeg Politics and No Bike Lane for You! 1:07:06
  27. Episode 2 - Urgent Call! Will you come to Winnipeg City Hall on March 4? 37:18
  28. Episode 1 - The Pilot Project - Why The BLEEP Should You Vote 30:29