Our federal election pod band is back! We welcome back Hannah Thibedeau and Kathleen Monk join us this week to talk about the tumultuous political landscape in Canada throughout 2025 and share predictions for politics in 2026! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! - Amanda & Rachael Programming note: We will be back with a new episode on January 23rd 2026! Chapters 00:00 Political Whiplash in Canada 03:01 The Story of 2025: Turbulence and Change 05:39 Mark Carney: The New Political Force 08:41 Pierre Poliev: Leadership Challenges 11:36 Opposition Dynamics: NDP and Bloc Quebecois 14:27 Looking Ahead: The Future of Canadian Politics 21:06 The Importance of Cooperation in Canadian Politics 23:49 The Future of the NDP and Leadership Choices 26:27 Provincial Politics and Their Impact on Federal Dynamics 29:30 Provincial Leaders and Their Influence 31:50 Looking Ahead to 2026: Predictions and Concerns Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!