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The Vassy Kapelos Show

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

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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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 senior political correspondent Mike LeCo... more

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as Prime Minister Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to make a long-awaited announcement. It is expected to feature details around the proposal for a new oil pipeline to Canada's West Coast. Du... more

In a new video address to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney says Canada's emissions will increase in the coming years, as the federal government prioritizes economic growth. Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.

On today's show:

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Guest host Tim Powers speaks with TSN's Claire Hanna about Sunday's historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, and what awaits the Men's National Team in the Round of 16.

On today's show:

• Eric Ham, CTV U.S. political analyst and former U.S. Congr... more

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Janet Morrison
President, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University
Episode: Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets
Richard Masson
Executive Fellow, University of Calgary; former CEO, Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission
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Episode: Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets
Arash Madani
National sports broadcaster, one soccer
One Soccer
Episode: Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets
Mike LeCouture
CTV/CTV News reporter
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Episode: 'Holy moly, this was absolute history': Canada advances to the FIFA World Cup's Round of 16
Patrice Bernier
Hall of Fame Canadian soccer player, former Team Canada captain
Canadian Soccer
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026
Sylvie Trepanier
Member of Municipal Environmental Committee
Terrasse-Vaudreuil, Quebec
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026
Dr. Brittany Ellis
Emergency room physician
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026
Terra (venue)
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Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026
Paul McCarthy
Former president of the Cannabis Council of Canada
Cannabis Council of Canada
Episode: The Graham Richardson Show - June 26, 2026

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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
    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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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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'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.
Carney admits Canada will miss emissions targets
Q: Richard, what should we take from the lack of private sector backers for the Alberta pipeline?
Richard Masson explains that without a commercial proponent, the pipeline faces serious hurdles and would likely require public money and risk-sharing to move forward, reflecting broader market skepticism and the need for private sector involvement to make the project viable.
G7 Summit wraps up in France without a bilateral meeting between Carney and Trump
Q: What did Prime Minister Carney say about the Iran deal after reviewing the text?
He described the deal as a game changer with conditions and performance measures, expressing cautious optimism and calling for a structured approach to verify compliance while noting Canada's potential but limited role.
The Graham Richardson Show - June 19, 2026
Q: Tell me about this. Was it always a goal to do all seven summits or did that evolve as you were doing it?
It was a journey that started with Everest base camp, then Kilimanjaro, and gradually became the Seven Summits as others suggested, unfolding over many years with a lot of preparation and adaptation along the way.

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1. Janet Morrison
2. Richard Masson
3. Arash Madani
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5. Patrice Bernier
6. Sylvie Trepanier
7. Dr. Brittany Ellis
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