The Vassy Kapelos Show

Vassy Kapelos hosts Hour 1 of today's show. Tim Powers serves as the pinch-hitter for Hour 2.

In a speech to the World Economic Forum today, US President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take over Greenland for the first time while also criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney. On today's show:

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Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Tim Powers, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Bluesky Strategy vice-president Jordan Paquet. Topic 1: Mr. Carney went to China, and came home with a trade deal. However, not everyone in Canada's political arena is thrilled about it. Was the Prime Minister's overseas trip a success? Topic 2: In an interview with CJAD Montreal earlier this week, American Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the Canadian political rhetoric surrounding Trump is harming the Canada-USA relationship ahead of CUSMA negotiations. Should our Premiers tone it down a notch? Topic 3: Quebec will be searching for a new Premier in October, as Francois Legault steps down. The decision comes weeks after the Quebec Liberals cut ties with newly-anointed leader Pablo Rodriguez. Who will form the next government? Topic 4: On a scale of 'don't care' to 'heavily invested', do you care about the Olympics? Topic 5: A not-so-friendly hockey brawl is under investigation, and the participants aren't even old enough to be considered teenagers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission to China is bearing fruit in the form of a series of agreements on economic cooperation signed in Beijing on Thursday. On today's show:

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. On today's show:

The death toll continues to rise in Iran as the regime cracks down on nation-wide protests. On today's show:

This week Mark Carney will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the first official visit to China by a Canadian prime minister since Justin Trudeau in 2016. On today's show:

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features McMillian Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and Rubicon Strategy executive vice-president Michele Cadario. Topic 1: Given the recent developments in Venezuela to kick off 2026, should Canada change its approach to pipelines and develop even faster? How can we find common ground between the Canadian Prairies and British Columbia? And as far as economic impact goes, how concerned should Canadians be? Topic 2: America has got its eyes on Greenland, as the White House admits that President Trump is actively discussing a potential purchase of this Arctic land. Do you think they make that move, and what happens if they do? Topic 3: The Premier of British Columbia says the province is not returning to a 'decriminalized public drug use' system. Good move or bad move? Topic 4: The 2026 Winter Games in Milano-Cortina are less than a month away. Have you caught Olympic fever yet? Topic 5: Heated Rivalry has taken over the world, and our lives.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Eric Ham, CTV US Political Analyst and Former Congressional Staffer, on the fallout from the ICE shooting in Minneapolis and looming Supreme Court tariff decision. On today's show:

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the Trump administration is ramping up its rhetoric around taking over Greenland. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. We also pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser. On today's show:

The Trump administration says it is in control of Venezuela as the situation on the ground remains uncertain. On today's show:

Trump says U.S. officials will control Venezuela after it captured leader Nicolas Maduro in a military strike over the weekend. On today's show:

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Scott Reid, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: What is the biggest story to watch in 2026? Topic 2: Our panelists share their New Year’s Resolutions for Canadian political leaders. Topic 3: Alberta vs. Quebec - How separatism will shape Canadian politics in 2026. Topic 4: Predictions for this year’s MVP of Canadian politics. Topic 5: Who's stock is on the rise right now?

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as we finally say 'sayonara' to 2025. On today's show:

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today. On today's show:

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today. On today's show:

Tim Powers guest hosts. On today's show:

Tim Powers guest hosts. On today's show: