The Vassy Kapelos Show

Wab Kinew says the best thing to do about Canada's high gas prices is to call on the United States to end its war in Iran. We air Vassy's full conversation with Manitoba's Premier.
On today's show:
Corey Hogan, a Liberal MP and the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the recent progress towards the April 1st Alberta MOU deadline.
The Explainer with EnPro Chief Petroleum Analyst Roger McKnight: Why are gas prices so different across Canada?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
CJAD's Elias Makos reacts to the French-Canadian backlash that was directed towards Air Canada's CEO.
CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on the LaGuardia plane crash investigation.
New comments from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Canada's role in the Middle East.

The two Air Canada pilots that were killed in Sunday's tragic crash have been identified, as the NTSB assumes control of the investigation. We check in with Tom Clark, Canada's Consul General in New York, and Kathy Fox, a former Chair of Canada's Transportation Safety Board. We also chat with former FAA Safety Inspector David Soucie. And as the show rolls on, we gather the latest on-the-ground developments from CTV's Adrian Ghobrial.
On today's show:
Canada's Auditor General Karen Hogan joins Vassy to talk about the RCMP's recruitment strategies, the International student program, and the Phoenix Pay System audits.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know about investing in Gold.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.

An Air Canada jet was carrying 72 passengers from Montreal’s Pierre-Elliott Trudeau Airport to New York on Sunday night. But as the flight crew made landing just before Midnight at LaGuardia Airport, things spiraled into disaster when the jet collided with a fire truck. CTV's Genevieve Beauchemin delivers the latest updates.
On today's show:
Conservative Party Campaign Manager Steve Outhouse on Pierre Poilievre's trip to the United States, and his pit-stop appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Can firefighting drones suppress a blaze before humans arrive?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Saskatchewan's looming budget deficit, and how the Iran War could impact Canadian farmers.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre appeared on the highly-popular Joe Rogan Experience this week. Will this podcast appearance help him politically, both in Canada and in the States? Did it help Canada's image in a testy trade war with Trump? Postmedia’s Brian Lilley dissects the key highlights.
Alberta is moving to restrict MAiD with new legislation. We dig deeper with Inclusion Canada CEO Krista Carr, a disability advocacy organization which supports the move.
Five years and billions of dollars later, Meta is putting the Metaverse on the backburner. Tech analyst Carmi Levy explains why that matters.
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 Bluesky Strategy Group vice-president Jordan Paquet and Canadian Shield Institute managing director Vass Bednar.
Topic 1: Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan Experience: How the leader of Canada's Conservatives handled his appearance on the world’s biggest podcast.
Topic 2: Ontario Premier Doug Ford made waves this week when he congratulated a homeowner for shooting a robber who broke in. Our panelists dig into those comments, as well as the wider issue of rising crime.
Topic 3: Canada has slipped to 25th in the World Happiness Rankings, according to this year’s World Happiness Report. So why exactly is that frown not turning upside down as often?
Topic 4: This Hour Has 22 Minutes recently made a spoof of 'The Pitt', a rising star in today's TV series lineup. The skit itself made fun of Canadian healthcare. Good satire or done in poor taste?

As he continues his U.S. tour, and promoting Canada-USA trade, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hopped on The Joe Rogan Experience. CTV's Jeremie Charron provides a quick rundown of the key highlights.
On today's show:
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme talks about the force's recruitment challenges.
Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister for Economic Development and Job Creation, says the province is still 'all-in' on EVs.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why a simple 'sorry' could turn happy customers into your worst nightmare.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Brian Platt, Mike LeCouteur, and Rob Benzie.
The Globe and Mail's Kristy Kirkup discusses Alberta's move to restrict access to MAiD.