The Vassy Kapelos Show

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 lays out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship, as well as the upcoming review of CUSMA. Jenni Byrne, a former Campaign Director for the Tories, pays us a visit with her reaction.
It's been 4 years since Russia launched initial attacks against Ukraine. But what's the latest on a potential pathway to peace? We dig deeper with Janice Dickson, an International Affairs reporter for The Globe and Mail.
As Ontario school boards move to ditch physical textbooks, is increasing digitization in the classroom bad for students? We pick the brain of Sachin Maharaj, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at UOttawa.
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 McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson.
Topic 1: Grading Poilievre’s speech and breaking down the latest federal polling data.
Topic 2: The USA Men's Hockey Team attends Trump's State of the Union Address. And for fans of Canadian NHL teams, that appearance might be altering their unwavering fandom towards the athletes they cheer for.
Topic 3: Digging into the controversy surrounding OpenAI, as horrific details emerge about the leadup to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
Topic 4: U.S. President Trump says America might execute a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba.

Prime Minister Carney is wheels up for a 10-day international trade mission, which includes a stop in India. It comes as Ottawa is looking to reset diplomatic relations with the world's third-largest economy. CTV's Annie Bergeron-Oliver tells us what federal officials are saying about the Canada-India relationship. We also check in with Supriya Dwivedi, a former Senior Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
On today's show:
Canadian pollster Nik Nanos says a 2026 federal election is likely based on the latest national polling numbers.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Everything you need to know about Tuesday's Total Lunar Eclipse.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Rob Benzie, and Mike LeCouteur.
Mary Fitilchyan, a lawyer who represents victims of Jeffrey Epstein, talks about the latest developments with the Epstein Files.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre chimes in on the Canada-USA relationship. We deliver some of the key highlights from his speech.

Today, we react to new comments from the people in charge of the Canada-USA trading relationship, as U.S. President Donald Trump cements his latest tariff declaration. Vassy hears from the USTR, Canada's Industry Minister, Canada's Finance Minister, and the Minister of Canada-USA Trade. And in the middle of it all, we react to Trump's State Of The Union Address, which was delivered last night.
On today's show:
Vassy chats with New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, as she departs on a Carney-led trade mission to India.
Defense Minister David McGuinty discusses Canada's new aid package to Ukraine, as well as the country's brand-new Defense Industrial Strategy.
The Explainer with Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques: What's in that PBO report about refugee healthcare?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jamie Ellerton.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Donald Trump's lengthy and viral SOTU Address.
CTV's Judy Trinh updates us on the latest OpenAI scrutiny, as revelations uncover the Tumbler Ridge shooter's lengthy activity on ChatGPT.

Today marks the 4-year anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, which began one day after the 2022 Winter Olympics' Closing Ceremonies. Today, Prime Minister Carney announced further aid to Ukrainian forces, while also adding new sanctions on Russia. Later in the program, we check in with Valeriy Kostyuk, the Executive Director of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
On today's show:
Vassy chats with Cameron MacKay, Canada's Ambassador to Mexico, about the tense situation that's unfolding in the country.
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel-Garner talks about the Tories' motion to restrict health benefits for asylum seekers in Canada.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Today's financial and crypto scams, and how Canadians can protect their money.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sebastian Skamski, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al-Mallees.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham tees up tonight's State Of The Union Address from President Trump.

Drug cartels in Mexico have blocked roads, set cars ablaze, and caused chaos for Canadian travellers in Puerto Vallarta today. It follows a Mexican military operation on Sunday that killed a cartel leader. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst. Then, we check in with Artur Wilczynski, a Canadian traveller who is stranded in Puerta Vallarta.
On today's show:
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith elaborates on her push to give Alberta more control over immigration.
Vassy speaks with Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about Friday's SCOTUS tariff ruling.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Tim Powers.
Dr. Sharon Cohen, a Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program and a specialist in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, reacts to the Canada Drug Agency's recommendation against public coverage for a new breakthrough treatment.