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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
  • U.S. President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran
    Apr 6 2026

    Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this Easter Monday, as the U.S. President sends Iran a deadline. They have until Tuesday night at 8 o'clock to make a deal and end the war. if they don't, the United States will attack critical infrastructure. We get the full breakdown from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.

    On today's show:

    • Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down what's at stake for the Liberals in next week's byelections.
    • Listen to Vassy's interview with Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon about the growing opposition to Canada's high-speed rail proposal.
    • Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: An in-depth look at the Artemis II mission.
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, and Tom Mulcair.
    • David Perry, the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses a new poll showing Canadians are more open to military service.
    • Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams on Artemis II reaching the Moon.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Canadian GDP growth to shrink in 2026: Report
    Apr 2 2026

    Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.

    On today's show:

    • CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.
    • Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
    • UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.
    • TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Alberta MOU approaches Deadline Day
    Apr 1 2026

    Today is the deadline for agreements between the Canadian government and the Province of Alberta under the energy MOU that was signed by Prime Minister Carney and Premier Smith last year. However, to this point, no announcements have been scheduled.

    On today's show:

    • Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to leave low earth orbit if NASA's Artemis II Moon mission takes off as scheduled tonight. CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin joins Vassy to discuss the upcoming launch.
    • Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canadian Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin.
    • The Explainer with Constance Menzies, the owner of Winnipeg-based Chocolatier Constance Popp: Why is chocolate so expensive these days?
    • The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
    • CTV's Heather Wright joins us from Cape Canaveral, Florida with the latest on the Artemis II preparations.
    • CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham previews Trump's primetime address on the Iran War.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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