The Vassy Kapelos Show

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
The Friday Five: The U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate turn Democrat Blue following Tuesday's Midterm Elections. Plus, Prime Minister Carney unveils the 2026 Federal Budget.
The Big Conversation: The Carney government has tabled a new immigration levels plan. Graham speaks with Shamira Madhany, the Managing Director for World Equation Services Canada.
Life with Canada's Best: Rick Hansen joins Graham in studio to talk about his new documentary 'Man in Motion - The Rick Hansen Story'. It marks 40 years since his Man In Motion tour kicked off.
Tim Tierney, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, joins Graham to talk about new money to fight homelessness in the Federal Budget.
Graham chats with economist Don Drummond, who offers his key takeaways from Budget Day 2026.
A new Senate bill heading to the House of Commons aims to regulate advertising for sports gambling platforms. Graham is joined by Senator Marty Deacon, who explains why she brought the legislation forward.
Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel-Garner shares the Opposition's concerns about the federal government's immigration plan.
Have Your Say: Immigration, the housing crisis, and sports gambling.
What made Graham smile this week: Rick Hansen's documentary.

The Carney government's second Federal Budget will be tabled in Ottawa this afternoon - with promised affordability measures, an immigration plan, and investment into Canada's sovereignty.
On today's show:
The Atlantic's David Frum offers his key takeaways on the U.S. Midterms, where America's top political parties go from here, and how all of it impacts Canada.
Vassy is joined by Edward Luce, a U.S. editor and columnist at the Financial Times, with more analysis on how Republicans are reacting to Tuesday's staggering Midterm statement.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why hugs become memorable.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone and Rob Benzie.
W5's Avery Haines previews her new investigation into an alleged cult leader suing Canadian victims for tens of millions.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard shares his thoughts on how the U.S. Midterms will impact the rest of Trump's Presidency.

It was a blue wave in Tuesday's U.S. Midterm elections. The Democrats flipped both houses of Congress in their favour, with voters delivering an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
On today's show:
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Vassy with his reaction to the results, and outlines what the Democrats need to do now.
Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Party Deputy Leader and member of the Prime Minister's Trade Advisory Council, shares her thoughts on how the Midterms outcome impacts Canada-USA trade talks.
The Explainer with York University Biology Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas: What's the point of Daylight Savings Time anyway?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.
Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux previews tomorrow's Federal Budget.

It's Midterm Election Day in the United States, as President Trump's Republican Party fights to retain control of Congress. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan James Blanchard to discuss the stakes, and how tariffs on Canada are factoring into races in key swing states.
On today's show:
CTV's Mike LeCouteur checks in from battleground Michigan, one of the states that could decide control of the Senate.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Financial Literacy Month and year-end tax planning.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Jordan Paquet, and Louis Hamann.
Vassy is joined by Sarah Bell, COO of the B.C. Children’s Hospital and Board Chair of Children’s Healthcare Canada, and Bruce Squires, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, to discuss a new report calling for action on children's healthcare ahead of this week's Federal Budget.
CTV National News Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh joins Vassy with details of a push by the Conservative Party to have Canada's Ethics Commissioner investigate Prime Minister Carney's ties to tech firm Telesat.

The U.S. President's comments come after 10 days of renewed talks behind the scenes around some kind of trade agreement between Canada and America - after a previous round of talks collapsed in August.
On today's show:
The Atlantic's David Frum joins Vassy to discuss what's at stake for Canada in tomorrow's U.S. Midterms.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to talk about what Canada will get out of a new partnership with the E.U. signed last week.
Gladstone A.I.'s Jeremie Harris breaks down why most of Canada's big banks have now banned A.I. assistants from accessing customer accounts.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Saeed Selvam.
Vassy speaks with former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about what he's looking for in this week's Federal Budget.
CP24's Beatrice Vaisman has the latest on the investigation into a violent home invasion in Toronto's Bridlepath neighbourhood.