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.
In a provincewide supper-time address, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that a question on separation will be on this Fall's referendum ballot. The Globe And Mail’s Marieke Walsh recaps a busy week in politics, especially in Western Canada.
CTV political analyst and former Quebec Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair talks Quebec separatism, and the new poll that says the CAQ is regaining support.
As the Montreal Victoire celebrate their first PWHL title, the NHL's Montreal Canadiens start the Eastern Conference Finals with a statement win over Carolina. TSN's Claire Hanna recaps Thursday's chaos as we look ahead to Saturday's Game 2 matchup.
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 'Beyond A Ballot' podcast host Rachael Segal and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: Albertans will vote on a question about separating from Canada this Fall, but it won’t be constitutionally binding.
Topic 2: Tension is rising between B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Carney over major projects. Is Canada's leader showing favoritism to keep Alberta happy?
Topic 3: We are just weeks away from Opening Day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A pair of Canadian cities will be welcoming the world for 13 total matches, and it's going to cost a billion dollars worth of pretty pennies. Is it worth it for cities to host major events these days?
Topic 4: Are the Carney Liberals wrong to ground Canada's Snowbirds?
Topic 5: Instead of wedding gifts, more couples are asking for cash for down payments. We try to find out why.
The last edition of Free For All Fridays will air next week - May 29th. See you at Noon!

Later today, a committee of the Alberta Legislature will decide on whether a citizen-led referendum question will make it onto the ballot this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will deliver a primetime address to her province tonight. Vassy speaks with Thomas Lukaszek, a former Deputy Premier of Alberta and organizer of the 'Forever Canadian' referendum petition campaign.
On today's show:
A traveler who recently returned to Ontario from East Africa is is being tested for Ebola, but the province isn't saying when they returned or if they have any symptoms. Vassy speaks with Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease specialist at Kingston's Health Sciences Centre, about the latest intel we have on the deadly virus.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why the real reason for right-handedness is linked to our legs.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Marieke Walsh.
'Poop pills' for lung cancer? A new clinical study hopes to find out if Fecal Microbiota Transplant Therapy could help Canadian patients. Vassy speaks with Dr. Saman Maleki, a Translational Immuno-Oncology Scientist at the London Health Sciences Centre.
The Montreal Canadiens kick off the Eastern Conference Finals tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. TSN 690 Montreal's Shaun Starr delivers a series preview ahead of Game 1.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the Premier of British Columbia, as David Eby criticizes the federal government's deal with Alberta. He is calling on the feds to support national projects in B.C. and suggests that the government is favouring Alberta due to talks of a possible referendum.
On today’s show:
Avery Haines, the Managing Editor of CTV's W5, delves into a luggage-tag switching scheme at Canadian airports, with drug smugglers allegedly at the center of it.
Conservative MP Michael Chong joins Vassy Kapelos following his visit to Taiwan.
The Explainer with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea: In Part 3 of our 4-part series for Mental Health Awareness Month, we dive straight into the factors that cause digital burnout. If we get bit by the bug, how do we get out of that rut?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D’Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy's 1-on-1 interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham.
The generic version of Ozempic is now available in Canada. Dr. Yashar Tashakkor, an obesity medicine specialist, shares what Canadians need to know.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with all four crew members of the Artemis II NASA Mission: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Together, they reflect on last month's historic mission to The Moon, and look ahead to the future of space exploration.
On today's show:
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the recent MOU agreement with the Carney Liberals, as well as the ongoing separatist sentiment in her province.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to take the fireworks out of your investment and insurance plans.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Julie Dabrusin, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, on the federal government's measures to tackle climate change following the industrial carbon pricing changes.
The Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gilham examines the latest national forecast and the extreme heatwave that some Canadian cities are experiencing today.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
A carbon pricing MOU announcement is expected sometime today, with all eyes on the Alberta government and the Carney Liberals to strike a deal. We unveil what we know - and what we don't know - with the help of CTV's Vassy Kapelos.
It's the unofficial start to Summer, but when will it actually start to feel like Summer? We dig deeper with CTV Chief Meteorologist Kelsey McEwen.
Montreal is hosting Game 6 between the Habs and Sabres this Saturday, but the current hub of Canadian playoff hockey will soon transform into an F1 racetrack. IndyCar and F1 insider Tim Hauraney previews next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
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 McMillan Vantage senior vice-president Jeff Rutledge and CTV political analyst Scott Reid.
Topic 1: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has beef with the Ontario Liberal Party after losing a nomination bid. And next month, he will be leaving the Carney Liberals in the rear-view mirror.
Topic 2: New data suggests that young boys are falling behind their female peers in school systems across Canada.
Topic 3: Prime Minister Carney shakes hands with the Premier of Alberta on a carbon pricing MOU. We fill you in on the details as they start to roll in.
Topic 4: You are heading out for a long weekend road trip. You have to pick one song. Which tune is riding shotgun?