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The Vassy Kapelos Show

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The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

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Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks... more

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouri... more

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic miss... more

Canada's Prime Minister says the brand-new national plan would double Canada's electricity grid by 2050. Vassy Kapelos joins us from Montreal to deliver the key highlights from today's announcement.

On today's show:

• Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Libe... more

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Michael Kovrig
Former Canadian diplomat
Episode: Prime Minister Carney unveils National Electricity Strategy
Rick Bell
Postmedia columnist
Postmedia
Episode: Prime Minister Carney unveils National Electricity Strategy
Ralph Goodale
Former Canadian High Commissioner to the UK
Liberal Party
Episode: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he will resign this Summer
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Federal MP for Beaches East York, Liberal leadership contender
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he will resign this Summer
Mary Simon
Governor General of Canada (outgoing)
Governor General's Office
Episode: Carney government defends planned regulatory overhaul to speed up major projects
Naheed Nenshi
Leader of the Opposition in Alberta NDP
Alberta NDP
Episode: Danielle Smith optimistic about Ottawa-Alberta MOU after meeting with Carney
Jason Kenney
Former Premier of Alberta
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Episode: Danielle Smith optimistic about Ottawa-Alberta MOU after meeting with Carney
Kareem Bardizi
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Melanie Jolie
Government of Canada
Episode: Carney government defends Canada's EV strategy
Rob Benzie
Queens Park Bureau Chief, Toronto Star
Toronto Star
Episode: Carney government defends Canada's EV strategy

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Vassy Kapelos
Host of The Vassy Kapelos Show

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Great reporting!

    Vassy’s unbiased assessments and enthusiastic political reporting make me thankful for our Canadian democracy. Thankyou Vassy! You are the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skysalute
    Canadaa year ago
  • Biased coverage and a boring voice

    While looking for a podcast on Canadian politics I found… this. It’s a no for me dawg.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mojorising5
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great podcast; when Vassy hosts

    Can we skip episodes instead of these awful stand in's? Absolutely unlistenable...I've tried many times to give them a try but spoken word isn't their thing. Please stick to Vassy only. Otherwise great!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mase12345
    Canadaa year ago
  • Guest hosts

    Where did they get Stephane Keys? It's like asking the janitor to step in when the OR doctor is on vacation. He is a complete clown. Cannot think on his feet and misses meatball after meatball. Dude, quit.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PowderDay Pete
    Canadaa year ago
  • More interesting topics please

    This is no longer the Vassy Kapelos show. Time to stop listening to the liberal media that this has become.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PowderDay Pete
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners praise unbiased, energetic political reporting and clear framing of complex issues.
Critics note sound quality and prefer the host's moderation style to stand-in hosts.
Some listeners criticize over-reliance on guest hosts and perceived bias in coverage.
Positive feedback highlights strong interviews and panel discussions with diverse viewpoints.

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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he will resign this Summer
Q: Do you foresee continuing to pursue party leadership after stepping down from the federal seat?
He indicated that leadership plans are uncertain and subject to how the party reforms rules and handles the nomination process, with emphasis on renewal and the grassroots.
Carney and Poilievre at odds over using Energy trade as leverage with U.S.
Q: What does the panel think about whether energy should be used as leverage in negotiations with the United States?
Panelists largely agree that while energy is a strong bargaining element, calling it leverage can complicate negotiations; there is a desire to frame energy as a trade interest rather than a coercive tool, and to avoid overt threats that could backfire politically.
Carney government set to table its first Spring Economic Update
Q: What are the main drivers behind the expected smaller deficit?
Interview guests explain higher oil revenues and GDP growth as factors, while expenditure management and timing of program deployments also influence the deficit projection.
Oil price hits 4-year high amid Iran War fears
Q: What is the minister's stance on privatizing airports and using funds for a Canada Strong Fund?
The minister described sovereignty-wealth fund concepts and argued privatization could enable large projects while ensuring Canadians benefit from revenue and dividends, though emphasized the fund would be managed for Canadians and integrated with existing institutions like the Infrastructure Bank.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister provides update on CUSMA review
Q: Why isn't the government more upfront about its position heading into negotiations?
LeBlanc argues that public discussions should not reveal sensitive negotiation content, while stressing ongoing active conversations and a commitment to keep Canadians informed without disclosing specifics.

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What is The Vassy Kapelos Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program offers fast-paced, policy-forward conversations anchored by a news-savvy host. Episodes blend live updates on international crises with domestic political analysis, alongside expert perspectives on economics, energy, technology, and governance. Regularly features high-profile politicians, government officials, economists, and industry analysts, creating a broad view of current events and their practical implications for policy, markets, and public life. A standout trait is the willingness to tackle contentious topics with a panel-based format that often includes cross-cutting viewpoints from Canada's political spectrum and global affairs, making it a go-to for listeners who want timely context and diverse expert input.

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2. Rick Bell
3. Ralph Goodale
4. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
5. Mary Simon
6. Naheed Nenshi
7. Jason Kenney
8. Kareem Bardizi

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