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The Vassy Kapelos Show

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Canada
Mark Carney
Donald Trump
United States
Tariffs
Alberta
Iran
China
Air Canada
British Columbia
Ukraine
Canada-U.s. Trade Relations
Venezuela
NATO
Inflation
Pierre Poliev
Greenland
KUSMA
Bank Of Canada
US Tariffs

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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Canada's Premiers have gathered in PEI for the Summer meeting of the Council of the Federation. They also met with Prime Minister Carney on Tuesday for an update on Canada's tariff response. While all provincial leaders are preaching unity, some have... more

The new U.S. tariffs will come into effect on August 19th unless there is an agreement reached before then, and they will apply to some goods covered under CUSMA that were previously exempt from tariffs. Guest host Tim Powers gathers the details from... more

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump is fuming about the Canadian wildfires. He says he spoke to Prime Minister Carney at Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final about the wildfire smoke that is impacting America's air qu... more

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:

• CTV National News correspondent Heather Wright joins us fr... more

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Paul Boissoneault
Board member of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs and Fire Chief in Oakville
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Episode: U.S. announces new 50% tariffs on suite of Canadian products
David Philips
Climatologist, Environment Canada
Environment Canada
Episode: Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke crossing the border
Michele Cadario
Executive Vice President, Rubicon Strategy
Rubicon Strategy
Episode: Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke crossing the border
Heather Wright
CTV National News correspondent covering Ontario wildfires
CTV News
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - July 17, 2026
Paul Kovacs
Executive Director of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
Western University
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - July 17, 2026
Tricia Smith
President of the Canadian Olympic Committee, four-time Olympian
Canadian Olympic Committee
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - July 17, 2026
Scott Oake
Hockey broadcaster focusing on addictions recovery work
Bruce Oake Recovery Centre
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - July 17, 2026
Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Assembly of First Nations
Episode: Millions of Canadians under Air Quality Warnings due to Northern Ontario wildfire smoke
Jeremy Harris
Co-founder of Gladstone AI
Gladstone AI
Episode: Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns of Iran War uncertainty

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Amanda Galbraith
Host of Free For All Fridays and a long-time media and governance commentator
Vassy Kapelos
Host of The Vassy Kapelos Show, known for in-depth political interviews and live panel discussions

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
    Canada2 years 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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Some listeners feel guest hosts dilute the host's voice and pacing.
Thoughtful, well-produced political analysis with strong guest selection.
High-quality interviews and timely topics, though production quality varies by episode.

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The Graham Richardson Show - July 10, 2026
Q: What is the core idea behind a paid National Youth Service and how scalable is it?
The program would be a national, coordinated model that pays participants, ensuring meaningful engagement and a pathway for skill development, with a plan to pilot and consult across regions to determine scale and implementation.
U.S. President Trump says truce with Iran is over
Q: What does Canada's new submarine and defence equipment procurement signal to NATO and domestic industry?
The purchases place Canada back on the map, demonstrate a commitment to modernizing capabilities, and could unlock larger strategic discussions, especially in Atlantic and Pacific defense spheres, though budget and ROI questions persist.
U.S. President Trump says truce with Iran is over
Q: Is this Iran peace process collapse surprising given the events on the ground?
General Fraser suggests that while not entirely surprising, the collapse is plausible given leadership dynamics and posturing, with ongoing potential for intermittent strikes and shifting alliances, creating a period of uncertainty rather than a durable peace.
'We operate a little differently': Carney pushes back on U.S. Ambassador's CUSMA comments
Q: What did you make of the Prime Minister's comments on Cusma and the upcoming deadline?
The Prime Minister indicated that breakthroughs often come from high-level, bilateral dynamics and stressed a Team Canada approach, signaling that preparation and the right conditions are needed before any deal, with an emphasis on not rushing into a poor agreement.
Carney government launches Nuclear Energy Strategy
Q: What are the government's plans for new nuclear reactors and how will they be financed?
Hodgson outlined a framework of 10 large reactors, with financing tools and provincial collaboration to reduce costs, while stressing a need for regulatory and financial support to make projects viable.

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A sharp, high-signal political news show featuring hard-hitting interviews with major figures, plus panel analysis and explanatory segments on policy, governance, and current events. Episodes cover topics from Canada–U.S. relations and national energy strategy to leadership transitions, with a focus on timely politics, policy implications, and leadership stories from women in public life and business. Notable is the mix of one-on-one interviews, in-depth panel discussions, and occasional space for lighter science or tech-context segments that help unpack complex issues for a broad, informed audience.

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2. David Philips
3. Michele Cadario
4. Heather Wright
5. Paul Kovacs
6. Tricia Smith
7. Scott Oake
8. Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

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