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

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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Amanda and Rachael speak with Melanie Paradis from Texture Communications about the communications challenge the current government is having. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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