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: Zelenskyy says Trump has betrayed him. Prime Minister Carney speaks ahead of Monday's Alberta referendum. The U.S. Ambassador to Canada's stern warning on election interference, and what happens if Canada is found dipping their toes into the upcoming Midterms. The Snowbirds' play - or shall we say 'fly' - their final show. Plus, a Lotto Max jackpot reaches $90 million!
The Big Conversation: Elenore Olszewski, the Federal Minister of Emergency Management and the Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre, tackles the significance of Monday's referendum. She is also the only Carney Cabinet Minister who is based in Alberta.
Life With Canada's Best: Darrell Fox, the younger brother of Terry Fox and the Executive Producer of the new documentary ‘Run Terry Run’.
Are provinces following the science on ditching Fall time changes? Graham speaks with Patricia Lakin-Thomas, a Professor at York University's Department of Biology.
Duane Bratt, a Professor of Political Science at Mount Royal University, explains the 'other nine' Alberta referendum questions.
Conservative MP Fraser Tolmie joins Graham live from Moose Jaw ahead of the Snowbirds' final air show.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, the President of the Canadian Medical Association, on the urgent call for more healthcare funding ahead of the 2026 Federal Budget.
Have Your Say: Your thoughts on Monday's massive Alberta referendum.

With 4 days to go until the October 19th final vote, hundreds of thousands of Albertans have already casted their ballots at advanced polling stations. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, the Liberals' lone MP in Calgary, who says he's satisfied there hasn't been any U.S. interference in the separatism campaign.
On today's show:
In a bombshell interview with U.K. media personality Piers Morgan, Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Vassy speaks with Bill Browder about the latest developments with the President's controversial deal to lift Russian sanctions.
Meet Zed Dhallan, the entrepreneur who created his own colon cancer test after he was denied provincial screening for being too young. Not long after that rejection, he was diagnosed with the disease at Age 35.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
Vassy speaks with Elliott Pence, the founder of Canadian defence company Dominion Dynamics, which is partnering with Ukraine to build military drones.
Postmedia columnist Rick Bell joins the show with his take on the political stakes ahead of the October 19th referendum in Alberta.

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy says his country has been hit by multiple Russian attacks without advance notice from U.S. intelligence partners. This comes amid multiple reports that U.S. President Trump had threatened to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine - unless it stopped attacking Russian oil refineries. Vassy speaks with Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of the Defense Staff of Canada.
On today's show:
Vassy is joined by The Atlantic's David Frum with his take on Trump's Russian diesel deal.
New analysis from the C.D. Howe Institute has found that Canadians’ ability to save and repay debt is sharply divided across income and generational lines. Vassy speaks with the report's author Peter MacKenzie.
The Explainer with Canadian economist lecturer Moshe Lander: Why the bond market is increasingly worried about national debt.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson joins Vassy with his reaction to the Toronto Police charging three Canadian Armed Forces members in a brazen armed kidnapping.

Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and Canada's emissions reduction track.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know if you're in the market for your first home.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Ontario has become the latest province to at least partially end biannual time changes. Are they following the science? Vassy digs deeper with CAMH sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak.
U.S. President Trump is defending his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel following a bipartisan backlash.

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. And we wish you all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
On today's show:
The Friday Five: The Parti Quebecois takes Quebec, but fall short of a majority. Canada's jobs report for September is out, and it's bad. Canada influences a pivotal U.S. Senate race. Canada's Conservatives support Bill C-39. And when it comes to Canada-USA trade talks, there remains no movement.
The Big Conversation: Canada's 2026 job gains were quickly erased in a cruel September. Graham speaks with economist Moshe Lander about the stunning data.
Life with Canada's Best: Meet Bob Gibson, a Canadian veteran with ALS pushing the federal government to fund research into the disease's little-known link to military service.
Retail analyst Bruce Winder discusses why the new federal grocery rebate is falling short for many Canadians.
The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie has an update on the RCMP investigation into the Ford government's Greenbelt scandal after 1,100 days.
Graham speaks with Jeremy MacDonald, a Superintendent of Security for the Arctic Region, as we delve inside the Canadian Coast Guard's mission to assert arctic sovereignty.
Janet Leith, President of the Ontario Dental Association, discusses the latest shortcomings in the Canada Dental Care Program.
Have Your Say: Canada's gloomy job numbers, plus the Conservatives' polling problem.
What made Graham smile this week: It's Thanksgiving!