The Vassy Kapelos Show

The Bank of Canada has held firm on its key interest rate at 2.25%, marking the seventh consecutive occasion it has done so. At the same time, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem is warning that high oil prices caused by the war in Iran could be a bigger inflation risk than the U.S. trade war. Vassy Kapelos gathers instant reaction from RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald.
On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Arizona Democratic Senator Reuben Gallego, as the two discuss the ongoing trade war.
The Explainer with Dr. Nicholas Leyland, the President of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: What is post-partum psychosis?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Sabrina Grover, and Shannon Greer.
Vassy speaks with marketing strategy expert Eric Blais about the political messaging on both sides of the Canada-USA trade dispute.
An eighth B.C. Conservative MLA has quit the party, citing Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership.

Prime Minister Carney has responded to U.S. President Trump and his officials' recent trolling of Canada, as he celebrated a Liberal trifecta of byelection victories. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur to break it all down.
On today's show:
CTV B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Rob Buffam has the latest on B.C. Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's growing woes, as a 7th MLA has stepped aside under her watch.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Part 2 of back-to-school without breaking the bank, and it's all about post-secondary planning.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
A jury has found Duane Davis guilty in the murder of American rapper Tupac Shakur. Vassy chats with Cathy Scott, a best-selling investigative journalist and author who covered the 1996 murder as a Las Vegas Sun police reporter. She also wrote the 1997 book 'The Killing of Tupac Shakur'.
Tips for back-to-school stress and anxiety with child psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard.

It's been one week since trade talks broke down between the Carney Liberals and the Trump administration. Today, the U.S. President has once again ramped up his rhetoric, attacking Canada in a Truth Social tirade. Vassy is joined by CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham for his perspective on where the Canada-USA relationship stands right now.
On today's show:
Is Trump's deal on Venezuelan oil bad news for Canada? Vassy chats with energy expert Heather Exner-Pirot for a reality check.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Michele Cadario.
A new study has found a strong link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia. Vassy speaks with Brown University Professor and lead author Kaley Hayes.
Vassy is joined by Lisa McEwan, the co-founder of Hemisphere Freight and Brokerage, for a closer look at how the latest Canadian tariffs are impacting exporters.

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: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth.
The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2.
Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign.
New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton.
Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic.
Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics.
Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again.
What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart.
On today's show:
Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs.
La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning.
Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie.
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks.
Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.