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The Vassy Kapelos Show

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.

Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Majority of Canadians against federal EV mandate
    Jul 10 2025

    New polling exclusively for CTV News, courtesy of Nanos Research, shows that 67 percent of Canadians are opposed to the government's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Pollster Nik Nanos joins guest host Tim Powers to tackle the latest numbers.

    On today's show:

    • Six lawmakers from Wisconsin and Minnesota have written to Canada's Ambassador to the United States, calling on Canada to do something about the wildfire smoke that drifts across the border.
    • Half of Canadians say they would fight to defend their country, according to new data from the Angus Reid Institute.
    • The union representing faculty at Ontario's Public Colleges fear that budget shortfalls could lead to 10,000 job losses, as hundreds of programs are being suspended or cancelled.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Rob Benzie, and Mike Le Couteur.
    • Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng from The Ottawa Hospital explains how you can keep your family healthy while maximizing your enjoyment of the Summer season.
    • A 17-year-old named Seth has been hired as the full-time play-by-play voice of the Newfoundland Regiment. He explains how he got the gig.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • New report warns of possible drawbacks from Canada-Europe defence agreement
    Jul 9 2025

    Canada’s new defence partnership with Europe may have hidden risks, according to a new analysis by the Expert Group on Canada-US Relations. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with report author, Vice-Admiral (Ret.) Mark Norman.

    On today's show:

    • We’re learning more about the four men charged with terrorism and weapons offences by the RCMP in Quebec.
    • Yet more new tariffs announced by Donald Trump, economist Moshe Lander joins the show.
    • CTV US political commentator Eric Ham joins Tim to answer this week's explainer question: Why is MAGA having a meltdown over the Epstein Files?
    • The Daily Debrief Panel features Steph Levitz, Jeff Rutledge and Laura D'Angelo
    • Advocates for psilocybin-assisted therapy are celebrating a recent court ruling in a years-long legal fight over access to the experimental new treatment.
    • Why are Gen Z struggling with professional soft skills? Tim Powers speaks with etiquette expert Julie Blais.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 4 Quebecers, including members of Canadian Armed Forces, arrested on terrorism and weapons charges
    Jul 8 2025

    The RCMP has laid terrorism charges after an 18-month investigation into the activities of four men, some of whom are active members of the Canadian Armed Forces. They are accused of organizing an anti-government militia and planning to forcibly seize land near Quebec City. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski about the case.

    On today's show:

    • The provinces of Alberta and Ontario have inked two Memorandums of Understanding on economic cooperation for trade and energy policies. This includes pipelines and nuclear power projects. Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce joins the show to explain further.

    • In the wake of deadly flash flooding in Texas last weekend, questions are being raised about why more people weren't evacuated from the affected areas ahead of time. Was it a failure of technology, or simply an act of God? Tech analyst Carmi Levy weighs in.
    • Today's Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Cam Holmstrom and Chris Day.
    • The CFIB wants to see clarity and progress on Canada's internal trade barriers, as the Committee on Internal Trade gathers for Tuesday's meeting. V.P. of Legislative Affairs Ryan Mallough breaks down what he's looking for.
    • How 'bout them Blue Jays!? Canada's Team is on a 9-game win streak, and first-place in the AL East. TSN's Domenic Pedula outlines the factors that are fueling Toronto's recent string of success.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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