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The Vassy Kapelos Show

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Canada
Donald Trump
Mark Carney
United States
Canada–united States Relations
Alberta
Iran
British Columbia
Venezuela
China
Tariffs
NATO
Greenland
Oil Prices
CUSMA
Davos
Ukraine
Alberta Referendum
Gordie Howe Bridge
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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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It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:

• The Friday Five: Trade talks heat up ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Midterms. U... more

Despite reports to the contrary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says discussions will still include 'Associate Member' status for Canada, while Carney says the summit in Montreal isn't a 'marketing exercise' and the terminology do... more

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that Ottawa could be blamed if key races in next week’s Midterm elections go against U.S. President Trump’s Republican Party. The sources said Hoekstra expressly mentioned ... more

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. She will be back in the hosting chair tomorrow. Tuesday marks the first time that Prime Minister Carney has publicly commented on the resumption of trade talks between Canada and the United States -... more

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Fraser Tolmie
Conservative MP for Moose Jaw
House of Commons of Canada
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Elenore Olszewski
Federal Minister of Emergency Management and Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre
Government of Canada
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Bolu Ogunyemi
President of the Canadian Medical Association and practicing doctor
Canadian Medical Association
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Duane Bratt
Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Patricia Lakin-Thomas
Professor in York University's Department of Biology
York University
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Darrell Fox
Terry Fox's younger brother and executive producer of Run Terry Run
Run Terry Run
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026
Corey Hogan
Liberal MP for Calgary and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Energy
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Countdown to Alberta referendum
Rick Bell
Postmedia columnist covering Alberta politics
Postmedia
Episode: Countdown to Alberta referendum
Bill Browder
Author and CEO of Hermitage Capital
Hermitage Capital
Episode: Countdown to Alberta referendum

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Vassy Kapelos
Host of The Vassy Kapelos Show
Graham Richardson
Host of The Graham Richardson Show on iHeartRadio Talk Network
Tim Powers
Host substitute for Vassy Kapelos; The Vassy Kapelos Show (iHeartRadio Talk Network)

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • EU association

    Imagine the Commonwealth working freely with the EU militarily

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arthur in the city
    Canadaa month ago
  • 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
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada2 years ago

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Polls open in Alberta referendum vote
Q: How much will a program like the one that they're announcing with heat pump rebates actually offset those emissions increases?
Julie Dabrusin says the emissions increase reported for 2025 was largely related to a colder winter, and argues that heat pumps, electric vehicles and clean electricity projects are building blocks for longer-term emissions reductions.
Polls open in Alberta referendum vote
Q: In that countdown to October 19th and the vote on that day, what is keeping you up at night?
Jason Kenney is concerned about low turnout, which he says could favor the more motivated separatist side and put federalists at a disadvantage.
Countdown to Alberta referendum
Q: What is the impetus more largely for you and your company getting involved in helping Ukraine build its capacity in this area?
Elliott Pence says the partnership lets Dominion Dynamics test its capabilities in an active conflict, respond to government calls for industry collaboration, and support a country with which Canada has close ties.
Trump denies blocking U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine
Q: How big is the difference between those in the higher income bracket and the lower income bracket, as far as how much they can save and how much debt they're carrying?
Peter MacKenzie says the highest-income fifth saved 34 percent of disposable income in 2025, while the bottom three-fifths spent more than they earned. The savings gap has widened since the pandemic, especially as higher interest rates affected households.
Countdown to Alberta referendum
Q: Are you satisfied that the White House is not trying to interfere in this referendum?
Corey Hogan says he is generally satisfied there is no major push toward interference, while warning that foreign actors have interests in Canadian elections and that lawmakers should review whether existing safeguards are adequate.

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

A fast-paced, issue-driven briefing that blends live political reporting with in-depth analysis of current events in Canada and cross-border relations. Episodes consistently center on trade tensions with the United States, leadership dynamics, housing policy, and public policy debates, interspersed with sectoral takes from industry and regional voices, along with local governance and timely health, tech, and infrastructure angles. Noteworthy is the frequent use of live dispatches from Ottawa and Washington, a rotating panel of policy experts, and a willingness to mix serious policy discussion with human-interest stories and practical consumer guidance. This format likely appeals to listeners who want real-time context on how policy moves af... more

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2. Elenore Olszewski
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4. Duane Bratt
5. Patricia Lakin-Thomas
6. Darrell Fox
7. Corey Hogan
8. Rick Bell

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