Ballot Babes
Hosted by Patty Wiens · Patty Wiens & Sam Beiko
5.0from 3 ratings
- 23
- Episodes
- 14
- Transcribed
- 3
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Ballot Babes
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.
- Publisher
- Patty Wiens & Sam Beiko
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 26 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
14 of 23 episodes have a transcript.
19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 23 - Cindy Gilroy (We're Almost There)!
12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 22 - Winnipeg's Dream Book - the Alternative Municipal Budget
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 21 - Louise May for St Norbert/Seine River
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Episode 23 - Cindy Gilroy (We're Almost There)!
Published 19 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] What we can do about these problems is make it mandatory for the candidates to write a small bio about why they're running and what opportunities they'll bring if they are chosen. This is great as you don't have to click on a million links hunting for information when it's all on the website. Another addition that might be helpful would be photos of the candidates. It will be easier to spot who you want to vote for with the visuals. The visuals may also aid for those who have difficulties reading. As for the maps, we can make improvements on those by adding what ward district you're nearby, highlighting it and giving you an address based on where you live. […]
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- Cindy Gilroy
- Molly McCracken
- Louise May
- Orvie Dingwall
- Emma Durand-Wood
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Who hosts Ballot Babes?
Patty Wiens host the show. Published by Patty Wiens & Sam Beiko.
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