The Vassy Kapelos Show

Surprise! Tim Powers is staying an extra day in the hosting chair. And that's because Vassy Kapelos is hosting a CTV News special tonight, as a trio of byelections will determine the level of power that the Carney Liberals will carry. We check in with Vassy for a quick preview of Monday's festivities.
On today's show:
New polling data is displaying a 6-point lead for the Carney Liberals ahead of tonight's byelections. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto crunches the numbers for us.
The U.S. Military is preparing to impose a shipping blockade across all Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening to 'eliminate' all Iranian ships that come close to it. In response, Iran is making threats to the Mideast ports. We dig deeper with UOttawa Professor Thomas Juneau.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: After a successful Artemis II mission, we examine Canada's future involvement in space exploration.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Zain Velji, and Sabrina Grover.
Cancer incidence and mortality rates are on the decline across Canada, but some forms of the disease are increasing. We take a look at the bigger picture with Dr. Jennifer Gillis of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Last weekend's Liberal Convention was primarily focused on politics. However, there was a bit of sports talk involved, and not the hockey kind. Adam van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary of Sport, reflects on his 'Journey to the Podium' and the impactful stories that were shared by his fellow Canadian athletes.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Yet another floor crossing: Sarnia-area MP Marilyn Gladu has defected from the Conservatives to join Mark Carney’s Liberal Party.
Ahead of Monday's crucial byelections, Amanda speaks with Liberal strategist Sharan Kaur from the Liberal Party’s annual convention in Montreal.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada Bureau Chief for The New York Times, dissects the latest developments with the push for peace in the Middle East, as a U.S. delegation is set for a weekend of high-stakes negotiations with the Iranians.
Artemis II is set to return to Earth this evening. Amanda is joined by astrophysicist Dr. Rob Thacker to outline what this mission has accomplished.
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 NDP strategist George Soule and Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton.
Topic 1: Breaking down all the implications of Marylin Gladu’s defection to the Liberal Party.
Topic 2: What does this latest floor-crossing mean for Pierre Poilievre’s future at the helm of Canada's Conservatives?
Topic 3: Digging into the politics of Alto high-speed rail, a massive project that is generating opposition from communities along both proposed routes.
Topic 4: Melania Trump’s pre-emptive damage control over the Epstein allegations.
Topic 5: The Masters is underway, and without Tiger Woods.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who will be back in the hosting chair on Monday. And today, we are tracking the continued political fallout from Marilyn Gladu's floor-crossing to the Carney Liberals. Political scientist Alex Marland examines the implications of a fifth defection to the Liberal Party.
On today's show:
CTV's Kamil Karamali provides an update on the Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for a Friday night return to Planet Earth.
Trump's Iran ceasefire is already teetering, as Israel continues its assault against Lebanon. We dig deeper with Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. State Department Middle East Advisor.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Meet the male birth control pill that works on mice.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Robert Benzie, and Brian Platt.
James Moore, a former Cabinet Minister under the Harper regime, weighs in on Pierre Poilievre's reputation after he lost a fourth MP to the Carney Liberals.
The NHL's playoff picture remains razor-thin, but time is running out for the outsiders to sneak in through the back door. Plus, Cole Caufield is shooting for 50 goals, something that a Habs player hasn't done since 1990. Tim talks hockey with Jon Still from TSN 690 in Montreal.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos, as Sarnia MP Marilyn Gladu becomes the fourth Conservative MP to join Mark Carney's Liberals. It comes less than a week before a trio of pivotal byelections, which now means the Red Team needs a singular win to secure a majority. Joining us to dissect the potential implications of today's floor-crossing are CTV Ottawa Bureau Chief Graham Richardson, CTV political analyst Scott Reid, and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto.
On today's show:
Retired Major-General David Fraser discusses what we know, and what we don't know, about the Iran ceasefire deal.
New numbers from the CFIB find that 50% of small business owners are worried about rising crime, and how it could impact their employees.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
W5's Jon Woodward has a preview of a CTV exclusive investigation: How multiple Canadian women found out they are married to the same man.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his threat to destroy Iran's critical civilian infrastructure.
On today's show:
Gas prices are set to rise again, as stations switch to the Summer Fuel blend. Tim chats with Dan McTeague, the President at Canadians For Affordable Energy.
Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of Defense Staff, discusses the situation with the Iran War.
A new report from BMO warns of staggering economic impacts if the Iran War continues to drive up the price of oil. Tim speaks with BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri.
Money Talk with John Klotz: It's Tax Time!
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Registered Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard reacts to the Saskatchewan government mulling over a U-16 social media ban.
It might be early in the baseball season, but the Toronto Blue Jays have dropped 5 straight after a 4-1 start. TSN 1050 radio host Aaron Korolnek tries to calm things down, but keeps things honest.