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CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos Podcast

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Question Period, the national political landmark, comes out with a new episode every Sunday. Recorded in Ottawa with the newsmakers who matter. Hosted by CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the program is a must for political junkies.

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Nathan Cullen
Former NDP MP and former British Columbia provincial NDP minister
New Democratic Party
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Corey Tenike
Former campaign manager for Doug Ford and former communications director for Stephen Harper
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Scott Reed
Former communications director to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Scotty Greenwood
Former American diplomat to Canada and founder of Ottawa Street Strategy
Ottawa Street Strategy
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Tom Clark
Former Canadian Consul General to New York
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Dinesh Patnaik
India's High Commissioner to Canada
High Commission of India in Canada
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Annette Ryan
Parliamentary Budget Officer
Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
Episode: CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Jason Kenney
Former Alberta premier
Episode: CTV QP #542: Where voter turnout stands in the Alberta referendum
Graham Richardson
CTV News Ottawa Bureau Chief
CTV News
Episode: CTV QP #542: Where voter turnout stands in the Alberta referendum

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Vassy Kapelos
Host of Question Period,CTV News/Question Period

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Terrible production.

    Not only is the audio the worst of any prodcast, the episodes are often posted a week late.

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    PodCan
    Canada8 months ago
  • Consistent audio issues

    Love Vassey, but the audio issues on this podcast have been going on for years. Either fix the issue or discontinue the podcast

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    Josh9202
    Canada9 months ago
  • Please fix audio

    As many noted Vassy is fantastic but the very poor audio quality makes it difficult to listen to.

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    3
    itsDavid.
    Canada10 months ago
  • Please Fix the Audio

    Vassy is the best, as usual, but the audio makes the podcast nigh unlistenable. It sounds like Vassy is speaking into one of those children’s karaoke reverb mics inside of a trash can full of mirrors.

    The reverb and silblance is crazy, please fix this on this podcast and the main power play podcast.

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    3
    PODlistener9898
    Canadaa year ago
  • Vassy is good; content is fine — but…

    … the audio is horrible. It sounds like interviews are conducted in a cold steel culvert under the 401 on a holiday weekend.

    Still a problem as of Ep#497. Time for a staff change?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Xaintonge
    Canadaa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host is praised for probing questions and clear interview style, but some critics accuse the show of perceived biases.
Listeners appreciate deep policy discussions and robust political analysis, including cross-border topics.
Audio quality issues dominate listener feedback, with calls for improved sound engineering.
Guests and content are generally well-regarded, though posting consistency is frequently criticized.
The show is seen as a go-to for coverage of Canada–US relations, energy policy, and governance dynamics.

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CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Q: How likely, if you were to assign a percentage, how likely do you think a deal is by then?
Dinesh Patnaik says negotiations have achieved substantial convergence and that he expects the deal to be completed before Prime Minister Modi's December visit.
CTV QP #543: What are the U.S.’s motivations in claiming Canada is meddling in midterm elections?
Q: Why do you think this was an allegation leveraged in the first place?
Tom Clark says U.S. officials may be preparing to blame Canada for Republican losses in the midterms and may be applying pressure in trade negotiations.
CTV QP #542: Where voter turnout stands in the Alberta referendum
Q: Should they believe that the reset is permanent?
Eleanor Olszewski says the federal government intends to continue working with Alberta after the referendum, pointing to pipeline and other investments as evidence of its commitments.
CTV QP #542: Where voter turnout stands in the Alberta referendum
Q: I know it's still advanced voting, but are you a little less worried about turnout?
Jason Kenney says high advance turnout is encouraging, but warns that lower-propensity voters often vote on election day and overall turnout could still be around or below 60 percent.
CTV QP #539: What’s next for Canada’s AI regulations?
Q: How is the Canadian government responding to AI risks and what legislative steps are in place?
The minister highlighted safety as the top concern, described the goal of safe-by-design AI under Canadian law, referenced ongoing regulation and consultation, and noted steps like updating privacy legislation and establishing regulatory mechanisms alongside international cooperation.

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What is CTV Question Period about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program delivers wide-ranging, weekly political analysis anchored in Ottawa, with a strong focus on Canada's domestic policy, regional dynamics, and international relations, especially with the United States. Episodes commonly pair in-depth interviews with prominent politicians or policy experts with panel discussions that dissect polling data, budget signals, and regulatory developments, while also weaving in timely foreign policy and energy topics. A standout trait is its ability to blend hard-edged policy scrutiny with high-profile conversations, including cross-border trade, defense procurement, and energy strategy, making it valuable for listeners who want a comprehensive, fast-moving take on Canadian politics. Notable strengths in... more

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Recent guests on CTV Question Period include:

1. Nathan Cullen
2. Corey Tenike
3. Scott Reed
4. Scotty Greenwood
5. Tom Clark
6. Dinesh Patnaik
7. Annette Ryan
8. Jason Kenney

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