The Vassy Kapelos 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:
Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin, is now in police custody after being arrested in Mexico. We gather instant reaction from CTV public safety analyst Chris Lewis, who is also a former OPP Commissioner.
Prime Minister Carney addressed the world in Davos earlier this week. Some liked what he said. Canada's next-door neighbour did not. Joining us to discuss further is Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada Bureau Chief for the New York Times.
Movie critic Richard Crouse offers his take on this year's Oscar nominations, and also talks a little bit of Heated Rivalry.
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 Canada Shield Institute managing director Vass Bednar and former Justin Trudeau senior advisor Supriya Dwivedi.
Topic 1: Reaction to Prime Minister Carney’s address in Davos this week. Was it a hit or miss?
Topic 2: The Canadian government is reportedly considering a ban on social media for kids under the age of 14. Good idea or bad idea?
Topic 3: The House of Commons returns next week, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre braces for a party leadership review.
Topic 4: Do you plan to embrace the Polar Vortex, or will you hibernate straight through it?
Topic 5: The Beckham family drama captivates the Entertainment news cycle.

Vassy Kapelos hosts Hour 1 of today's show.
The Liberals assemble in Quebec City for a 'planning forum'. We get the latest from CTV's Abigail Bimman.
A dissection of Trump's Greenland deal with Paul Waldie, The Globe and Mail's Europe correspondent.
365 days of Donald Trump (Part 2): Is America more divided than it was in Part 1?
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: How much gaming is too much gaming?
Tim Powers serves as the pinch-hitter for Hour 2.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.
How well can our country defend the Arctic territories? We pose that question to Retired Lieutenant-General Christopher Coates.

During his speech at the World Economic Forum today, U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out using force to take over Greenland, while also criticizing Canada's Prime Minister.
On today's show:
Former CIA Director and Defense Secretary under President Obama, Leon Panetta, discusses Trump's Greenland threats.
Vassy speaks with Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald about why Canada's trade deal with China only provides relief on canola tariffs until the end of 2026.
The Explainer with ETalk senior correspondent Lainey Lui: What's going on with the Beckham family drama?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Jeff Rutledge, and Nick McRoberts.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto on the reaction to Carney's speech in Davos, and what's at stake for Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming Conservative Party leadership review.
Ontario's Washington Representative, David Paterson, weighs in on the Carney government's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports into Canada.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon.
On today's show:
CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver reports live from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Prime Minister Carney is urging the world's middle powers to work together in the face of weaponized U.S. hegemony.
The Globe and Mail's Bob Fife on an exclusive report that the Canadian Armed Forces are game planning scenarios for a hypothetical U.S. invasion of Canada.
Thomas Crosbie, an Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defense College's Institute for Military Operations, explains how Trump's threats to Greenland are being received in Denmark.
Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard discusses the emotional impact of troubling world events.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Chris Day, and George Soule.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the American political reaction to Trump's Greenland threats.
CTV's Rachel Aiello on what to expect from Trump's trip to Davos tomorrow.

Stefan Keyes guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Monday afternoon.
On today's show:
Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, on the slew of auto sector concerns that follows Canada's deal to allow some Chinese EV imports.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham discusses Trump's escalating threat of taking over Greenland.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Australia's social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in its first month.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
Retired General Tom Lawson on Canada's response to Trump's Greenland threat.
CTV's Rachel Aiello tees up Carney's trip to the World Economic Forum this week.