Ballot to Talk About
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Ballot to Talk About
An international politics podcast discussing elections and political events around the world. Each episode will discuss upcoming elections and offer insights into significant events.
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The Fate of Andrej Babis
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect results fromtwo parliamentary elections in Eastern Europe – in both Czechia and Moldova. In Czechia, And...
USA 2025: Mod Squad for Governor
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern preview the upcoming off-cycle elections in the United States. As Virginia and New Jersey look to elect new Gove...
Incumbents Triumph in Norway and Jamaica
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down results from recent elections in Jamaica and Norway. As Andrew Holness wins a record third term for t...
Ishiba and Rockliff on the Brink
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down results from recent elections in Japan and Tasmania, as well as looking ahead to what is to come in t...
Snap Elections in Portugal and South Korea
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern analyse results from two snap elections on opposite sides of the world – one in Portugal and one in South Korea....
Presidential Battles in Romania and Poland
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down the results from a pair of European Presidential Elections in Romania and Poland. In Romania’s re-run...
Continuity in Albania and Shockwaves in England
In this week’s special episode, Sam and Chern convene in person to dissect the UK Local Election results and the outcome of the parliamentary election...
Australia 2025: Albo's Landslide
This week Sam and Chern review the results from Australia’s Federal Election. Anthony Albanese has led his Labor Party to a surprise landslide victory...
Canada 2025: A Carney Miracle
This week Sam and Chern review the results from Canada’s Federal Election. Mark Carney has led his Liberal Party to a fourth term in Canada, but where...
Another Election in Portugal and Ecuador
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down the results of Ecuador’s Presidential Election and look ahead to the upcoming snap election in Portug...
Australia 2025: Albo Goes for a Second Term
This week Sam and Chern preview the upcoming Federal Election in Australia. Anthony Albanese is seeking to avoid being the first Prime Minister in alm...
Canada 2025: Carney Rolls the Dice
This week Sam and Chern preview the upcoming Federal Election in Canada. As new Prime Minister Mark Carney rolls the dice and seeks a fourth term for...
Cook's Third Landslide and Modi's Delhi Dream
This week focusses on election results in Western Australia and Delhi, India. As WA Labor wins a historic third term, how did they manage another land...
Conservative Wins in Germany and Ontario
This week’s episode dissects results from the recent German Federal Election and this week’s provincial election in Ontario, Canada. As Friedrich Merz...
White Smoke in Belgium, and a Grand Return in Germany
This week’s episode breaks down results from the 2024 federal election in Belgium, whilst looking ahead to the upcoming snap federal election in Germa...
2025: Global Election Preview
The first episode of the year looks ahead to the year 2025 in politics and elections, discussing the polls to look out for and the themes we might be...
2024: The Political Year that Was
This week’s episode takes a look back at the political year that was 2024. Sam and Chern discuss the most notable moments, elections and figures of th...
Iceland and Ireland: A Study in Contrast
This week’s episode breaks down results from legislative elections in both Iceland and Ireland. In Iceland, incumbent coalition partners see historic...
Autumn Election Fever in Canada
This week’s episode breaks down results from elections in three Canadian provinces and looks ahead to an upcoming snap polling day in Nova Scotia. Sam...
A Remarkable Trump Comeback
This week’s episode discusses the results from the US Presidential and Congressional elections that saw Donald Trump return to the White House and his...
Lithuania's Change and Snap Election Disaster in Japan
This week’s episode discusses results from legislative elections in both Lithuania and Japan. In Lithuania, the Social Democrats have topped the polls...
Continuity and Change in the ACT and Queensland
This week, Sam and Chern dissect results from two regional elections in Australia, in the ACT and Queensland. In the ACT, the Labor Party continued th...
A Historic Election Comes to an End
This week’s episode continues the preview of the upcoming elections in the US, focussing on the Gubernatorial races and the Harris-Trump presidential...
Historic Results in Austria and Sri Lanka
This week, Sam and Chern dissect results from the Austrian legislative election, and the presidential contest in Sri Lanka. In Austria, the Freedom Pa...
A Stay in Execution for Olaf Scholz
This week, Sam and Chern unpack results from three German Landtag elections in the East of the country – Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg. As the AfD...
US 2024: The Battle for Congress
This week, Sam and Chern begin their preview of the upcoming US elections, focussing on the battle for Congress in the House and Senate. How has Biden...
Is Australian Labor in Trouble?
This week, Sam and Chern turn their attention to Australia, reviewing the election in the Northern Territory, and previewing upcoming polls in the Aus...
What just happened in the US?
Returning earlier than expected for an emergency episode, Sam and Chern discuss Joe Biden’s historic decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential E...
Le Miserable Marine Le Pen
In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern discuss the surprise results from the snap French legislative election and unpack the Starmer Cabinet in the UK...
UK 2024 General Election: How the Night Unfolded
In this 2024 UK General Election special, Sam and Chern discuss the results as they unfolded throughout the night. Sir Keir Starmer has become UK Prim...
Historic Agreement in South Africa, and History Coming in the UK?
Sam and Chern look back at results from South Africa’s General Election, and conclude their preview of the UK General Election, focussing on Northern...
A European Election Across Borders
Sam and Chern look back at results from the giant election for the new European Parliament. In a changing European political landscape, where were the...
A Shock in India and Status Quo in Mexico
Sam and Chern look back at results from two recent large General Elections in Mexico and India. In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become their fi...
UK General Election: On Your Marks...
Sam and Chern preview the upcoming UK General Election, focussing on constituencies and campaigns across England and Wales. What are the seats to watc...
Galicia, Basque and Catalonia: A Tale of Three Regions
Sam and Chern break down results from three Spanish autonomous communities that have been to the polls in the first half of 2024: Galicia, Basque and...
The Winner Takes it All in Panama and North Macedonia
Sam and Chern look back at results from the recent General Elections in Panama and in North Macedonia. In Panama, José Raúl Mulino has won the preside...
Local Elections 2024: Mayor the Fourth be With You
Sam and Chern dissect the results from the 2024 set of UK local elections in the final electoral test before the expected General Election later this...
Who's Afraid of Little Old Modi?
Sam and Chern look ahead to the mammoth General Election that is already underway in India to elect the 18th Lok Sabha. Narendra Modi looks poised to...
Plenković and Ramaphosa: Two Tortured Poets
Sam and Chern look back at results from the recent General Election in Croatia and look ahead to the upcoming electoral contest in South Africa. In Cr...
Government Setbacks in Tasmania and South Korea
Sam and Chern look back at results from the recent state election in Tasmania, Australia, and the parliamentary election in South Korea. In Tasmania,...