Ballot to Talk About

Ballot to Talk About

Sam Rippon and Chern Han Mah

Episodes 201
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
68%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Can Andy Burnham Bangaranga his way to No.10?

May 24, 2026 1h 12m

In this week’s extended episode, Sam and Chern breakdown the results and fallout from the local and regional elections across England, Scotland and Wales. As the UK experiences three nationalist…

India 2026: Another election, another BJP win

May 10, 2026 58m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect results from the 2026 set of Indian State Assemblies in five areas: Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and the big BJP win in West Bengal. In Kerala,…

Political Earthquakes in Hungary and Bulgaria

May 03, 2026 59m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect election results from two seismic elections in both Hungary and Bulgaria. In Hungary, Peter Magyar brought Viktor Orban’s 16-year premiership to an end,…

Another Year, Another UK Local Elections

Apr 19, 2026 57m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern look ahead to theupcoming UK local and regional elections across England, Scotland and Wales. As the UK braces for a major party political shakeup, this podcast…

Stunning Wins and Hard Choices in Denmark and Slovenia

Apr 05, 2026 58m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect election results from two tight contests in the European nations of Denmark and Slovenia. In Denmark, can Mette Frederiksen put together a Government for…

South Australia 2026: Malinauskas on the March

Mar 28, 2026 59m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dive into results from the recent state election in South Australia. As Peter Malinauskas begins his second term as Premier, they ask how his Labor Party was…

Rob Jetten's Mottley Crew

Mar 14, 2026 46m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dive into election results from Barbados and discuss developments since the 2025 Dutch election. In Barbados, how did Mia Mottley win a third consecutive full…

New Eras in Thailand and Bangladesh

Mar 01, 2026 58m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect results fromrecent elections in Thailand and Bangladesh. In Thailand, Bhumjaithai have won a plurality of seats and enter Government with Pheu Thai, but…

Who Run the World? Girls

Feb 14, 2026 55m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down results from elections in both Japan and Costa Rica – two statement victories from female leaders. In Japan, Sanae Takaichi led her LDP to a landslide…

And with that, the 2026 season begins...

Jan 31, 2026 1h 4m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern look ahead to the 2026electoral calendar. Taking it region by region, they unpack scheduled elections across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. What are…

Sharp Right Turn in Honduras and Chile

Jan 04, 2026 55m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect results from a pair of Presidential Elections in Honduras and Chile. In Honduras, Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of the presidential contest…

2025: The Political Year that Was

Dec 06, 2025 1h 6m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down the year that was 2025 in global politics. They discuss some of the key electoral and political moments of the year and distribute their annual…

UK Politics: 2025 in Review

Nov 30, 2025 1h 7m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down the year that was 2025 in UK politics. They discuss the state of the parties heading into 2026 and what have been some of the most significant events…

Midterm boosts for Modi and Milei

Nov 23, 2025 1h

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dive into results from the legislative midterms in Argentina, and the state election in Bihar India. In Argentina, how did Javier Milei’s LLA top the polls after…

Incumbents Out and Landslides In

Nov 09, 2025 59m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down results from the off-cycle elections in the United States, and provincial elections in both Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon. In the US, after a…

Changing of the Guard in Bolivia and Japan

Oct 25, 2025 57m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern break down resultsfrom Bolivia’s presidential election, and also the changing of the guard in Japan with their new Prime Minister. In Bolivia, why did the two…

The Fate of Andrej Babis

Oct 12, 2025 56m

In this week’s episode, Sam and Chern dissect results fromtwo parliamentary elections in Eastern Europe – in both Czechia and Moldova. In Czechia, Andrej Babis looks set to return his ANO party to…

USA 2025: Mod Squad for Governor

Sep 28, 2025 58m

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 Governors, they dissect the national political…

Incumbents Triumph in Norway and Jamaica

Sep 14, 2025 57m

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 the Jamaican Labour Party, how did they inflict a…

Ishiba and Rockliff on the Brink

Aug 26, 2025 1h 3m

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 the second half of 2025. In Japan, how long is…

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Ballot to Talk About has published 201 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in News, Politics.

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