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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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An Air Canada jet was carrying 72 passengers from Montreal’s Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport to New York on Sunday night. But as the flight crew made landing just before Midnight at LaGuardia Airport, things spiraled into disaster when the jet collide... more

As he continues his U.S. tour, and promoting Canada-USA trade, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hopped on The Joe Rogan Experience. CTV's Jeremie Charron provides a quick rundown of the key highlights.

On today's show:

• RCMP Commissioner Mi... more

The Bank of Canada says it's too soon to predict how the Iran War will impact economic growth, as it opts to hold the Key Interest Rate for the time being. We dig deeper with Paul Beaudry, a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC and a... more

Just 3 days after Trump called for support in politicking the Strait of Hormuz, no U.S. allies have committed military resources. We tackle the U.S. President's latest comments.

On today's show:

• Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Gillham br... more

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Maggie Kang
K-POP Demon Hunters co-director
NFB/Netflix
Episode: February inflation cools to 1.8%
Lori Idlout
Nunavut MP and floor-crossing figure
Liberal Party of Canada (after crossing)
Episode: NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals
Leslie Church
Liberal MP for Toronto-St. Paul's, bill discussion panelist
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals
Laura D'Angelo
Vice President of National Strategy and Public Affairs at Enterprise Canada
Enterprise Canada
Episode: NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals
Phil Gershky
Former Senior Strategic Counterterrorism Specialist at CSIS
CSIS (formerly)
Episode: NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals
Melissa Lantsman
Deputy Leader of the Federal Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Canada
Episode: Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran
Stephen Poloz
Former Governor of the Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada
Episode: Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran
Mohamed Fahmy
Journalist and Middle East political analyst
Self/Independent
Episode: Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran
Rahim Ladani
CTV News Toronto reporter
CTV News
Episode: Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran

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Vassy Kapelos
Host of The Vassy Kapelos Show

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 169 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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February inflation cools to 1.8%
Q: What is driving the February inflation cooling in Canada?
Base-year effects, the end of the GST/HST holiday, and the expiry of energy-related tax measures are contributing to lower headline inflation, while core inflation remains around 2.4%, indicating underlying price pressures.
Global oil prices surge as war in Iran enters Day 10
Q: What is your assessment of the White House objectives in this war, and do you think regime change should be the goal?
Bolton argues that he believes regime change is the objective supported by several U.S. officials, though the administration's messaging appears fragmented; the interview frames regime change as the unavoidable strategic aim given Iran's track record, while acknowledging the political and regional risks involved.
Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran
Q: I started off our interview by asking about the leader of her party saying that the CPC supports the action to overturn the regime because this is a regime that has killed Canadians and whether they believe that's what the United States is doing.
Lantsman reaffirmed that Conservatives have consistently supported regime change and emphasized Canada's stance against the IRGC, while criticizing the lack of a single clear objective in U.S. actions.
'There's incongruity here': Walking through Carney's updated comments on Iran, levels of concern with Indian foreign interference
Q: Help us understand, Rachel, why now the Prime Minister is saying he arrived at the position he did with regret.
Rachel Aiello explains that the PM is trying to balance endorsing action against Iran with a call for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement, revealing a shift from a firm stance to a more nuanced, cautious position.
Future of CUSMA in focus following new U.S. tariffs
Q: What do you think it costs to maintain healthcare in New Brunswick?
Healthcare is a significant expense, and we have made substantial investments to improve access and quality.

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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. Lori Idlout
3. Leslie Church
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6. Melissa Lantsman
7. Stephen Poloz
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