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 Cornell Seven and the ripple effects of this frat house rape investigation. The Pacific Link Pipeline is designated as a 'project of national interest' by the Carney Liberals. A Mississauga mayoral debate descends into chaos. Behind the scenes of Prime Minister Carney's inner circle. Michael J. Fox is promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada.
The Big Conversation: Investigative journalist Justin Ling joins Graham to discuss his deep-dive reporting on who is inside the Prime Minister's inner circle.
Richard Masson, a former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, joins Graham to explain why the G7 is releasing 100 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve in response to pressure from Trump.
Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the iconic Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, returns with a new passion project called Ayahuasca.
A new national survey shows that Canadians are enthusiastic about using A.I. to improve healthcare. Patrick Nelson, a Managing Partner of Santis Health, joins Graham to dissect the findings.
Graham checks in with CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair ahead of Monday's Quebec election, with the PQ poised to form government.
What is the real risk posed to killer whales on the Southern B.C. coast from the new pipeline plan? It might not be what you think. Graham speaks with Professor Andrew Trites, the Director of the Marine Mammal Research Unit at the University of British Columbia.
Have Your Say: Pipeline politics and Mark Carney's inner circle.
What made Graham smile this week: Michael J. Fox gets promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada.

It's a significant milestone on the path to a new oil pipeline in Canada, but there is a long road ahead before shovels hit the ground. Vassy dissects the Prime Minister's press conference and explains why this announcement matters for Canadians.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Corey Hogan, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy.
Airline safety expert Dave Soucie joins the show to break down what we know - and don't know - about the nearly-successful hijacking of a FlyDubai airliner on its way to Israel yesterday.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk headed to the ISS.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur.
Part 4 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.
Vassy speaks with Jesse Stoeppler, the Executive Director of the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition, about the opposition to LNG Canada Phase 2 in B.C.

The company is laying off staff at its Hamilton plant, as it restructures its business due to the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian steel. CTV's Rachel Aiello joins Vassy with the details and reaction from the Carney government.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former Chief of Defense Staff and Retired General Wayne Eyre, who reveals in a new memoir he once considered resigning during the Trudeau years over the government's lack of attention to military preparedness.
Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins joins Vassy with a fresh economic forecast that shows Canada's economy continuing to struggle into 2027.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Graham Richardson.
Vassy is joined by Claudette Commanda, an Algonquin Elder and Chancellor of the University of Ottawa, for a conversation about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The latest U.S. trade action against Canada is set to take effect tomorrow, as Canada's Conservatives push the Carney government to take action on rising diesel fuel prices. CTV's Michael Serapio joins us with a breakdown.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's A.I. Minister Evan Solomon, who discusses the government's plan to address growing doomsday warnings about the technology.
Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan joins Vassy for a frank conversation about a new world 'disorder', and what can be done to counter growing global threats.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Big banks aren't on board with A.I. bots doing your shopping.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tim Powers, and Anne McGrath.
Vassy speaks with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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: Prime Minister Carney's comments on U.S. military action against Canada. David Eby defends his early B.C. election call. Germany's Foreign Minister says they want more Canadian LNG. The key takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Multiple arrests made in an airport organized crime ring after W5 investigation.
The Big Conversation: The PBO's latest report on the federal budget is fueling debate in the House of Commons today. Annette Ryan joins Graham with the latest developments.
Life with Canada's Best: Graham speaks to John McAllister from Campfire Circle, a medically-assisted summer camp experience for kids with severe illnesses.
Climatologist David Phillips has your Fall/Winter weather outlook.
We go behind the scenes building Canada's next generation of polar ice breakers, as Graham catches up with Seaspan Chief Engineer Jess Fetterman.
Senator Kim Pate joins Graham to discuss the case of Odelia and Nerissa Quewazance, Saskatchewan sisters who argue they've been wrongfully convicted of murder since 1994. Today, they will get a new appeal.
Shachi Kurl from the Angus Reid Institute recaps Week 1 of the B.C. election campaign.
Have Your Say: The listeners weigh in on Carney's New York Times interview.
What made Graham smile this week: A baby moose was rescued from the Rideau Canal in Merrickville, Ontario.