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. This week, Tim Powers steers the ship, as Graham follows Prime Minister Carney during his overseas trip.
On today's show:
The Friday Five: The fallout from the Stellantis deal. A seismic Microsoft outage comes and goes, but we don't know what caused it. Canada bars the Russian hockey team from attending the 2027 World Juniors. The now-former CEO of NVIDIA makes headlines in a red-hot scandal. And on Sunday, there will be a new Grey Cup champion!
The Big Conversation: Tech analyst Carmi Levy joins Tim with the latest on the great Microsoft outage of 2026.
Checking in with Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh nearly a full month after the October 17th tragedy.
CTV W5's Avery Haines shares her latest investigation into the airport bag-tag switching.
Crisis and reputation management expert Amanda Galbraith discusses how NVIDIA is handling the scandal that led to the resignation of CEO Jensen Huang.
Former CSIS agent Neil Bisson digs into the investigation of the alleged Chinese spy that was tangled in an affair with the now-former NVIDIA CEO.
TSN's Claire Hanna checks in from Calgary ahead of the 113th Grey Cup, where the provincial-rival Edmonton Elks aim to take down the Montreal Alouettes for CFL supremacy.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Carney called the deal a 'betrayal'. Today, he is calling it a 'partial solution'. Vassy has the latest on what went down behind the scenes in the lead up to Stellantis selling its Brampton plant, including Carney's changing message on the story.
On today's show:
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has resigned amid scandal over multiple affairs. CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang joins Vassy with the latest.
Hear Vassy's interviews with UNIFOR National President Lana Payne and Roshel CEO Roman Shiminov.
Health and Fitness journalist Alyssa Ages joins Vassy to talk about the impacts of social media health and wellness culture on teenagers.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Rob Benzie.
Vassy speaks with Roger Hilton, a Defence Fellow with GLOBSEC, an international think-tank based in Central Europe. They discuss the latest developments with Russia's hybrid warfare campaign in Europe.
Hear Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's reaction to Prime Minister Carney's changing message on the Stellantis plant sale.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Remembrance Day, as Canadians across the country pause to reflect on the sacrifices of Canada's veterans from coast to coast. Tim speaks with Retired General Tom Lawson, Canada's former Chief of Defense Staff, about the significance of this day.
On today's show:
2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the Royal Military College of Canada. Tim is joined by Colonel Chantal Tétreault, the RMC's Director of Cadets, to discuss the institution's legacy and how it has changed over the years.
The Explainer with former U.S. Congressional staffer Eric Ham: Why did the U.S. House try to impeach Pete Hegseth?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.
Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of State for Sport, joins Tim to discuss Canada's decision not to grant visas to Russia's World Junior Hockey Team. He also highlights a list of measures in the 2026 Budget that support sport in Canada.
TSN 1200's AJ Jakubec has a preview of the 113th Grey Cup between the Montreal Alouettes and the Edmonton Elks.

The automaker has announced the sale of its Brampton facility to armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel, putting the fate of 2,200 unionized workers up in the air. Prime Minister Carney calls the deal a 'betrayal' and is pledging legal action. Vassy speaks with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Canadian Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Marc Miller, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, who defends the government's decision to spend $600 million on the media sector as digital streaming giants fight Canadian Content contributions in court.
Money Talk with John Klotz - Budget 2026: What's in it for you?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Marieke Walsh.
Psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea joins Vassy for a conversation about Men's Mental Health Month.
CTV meteorologist Kelsey McEwen has an update on the biblical rain that is expected to hit some parts of B.C. today.

The Carney government is facing criticism from both ends of the political spectrum over its 2026 spending plan, which features massive corporate tax breaks with little spending for individuals. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Finance Minister Francois Philippe-Champagne, Conservative Finance Critic Michael Chong, and NDP leader Avi Lewis.
On today's show:
Tracking the fallout from the U.S. Midterms: The White House issues a staff shakeup as President Trump attacks the integrity of last week's vote.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: NVIDIA's CEO under investigation over Chinese intelligence operation.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair and Tim Powers.
Vass Bednar, the Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, on a new report looking at how the feds should classify a 'Canadian company'.