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The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.

20h ago

Prime Minister Carney announces strategic partnership, free trade talks with Turkiye

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara. On today's show: Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum. CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt. Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.
1d ago

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith commits to not holding another independence referendum

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the way back from Alberta. And in a provincial address Tuesday evening, Premier Danielle Smith says she will respect Albertans’ vote after the majority opted to stay in Canada. CTV's Rachel Aiello has the key takeaways from Smith's address. On today's show: Tim is joined by CTV National News Alberta correspondent Kathy Le, who is hearing from the family of one of the soldiers hospitalized with severe burns after the CFB Wainwright tragedy. Tim speaks with Chris Kilford, an External Fellow at the Queen's University Centre for International and Defense Policy and a former Senior Canadian Military Attaché to Turkey. They discuss Prime Minister Carney's first bilateral visit to Turkey, a trip that few Canadian Prime Ministers have taken. The Explainer with immigration lawyer Chantal Desloges: How is Quebec's immigration system different than other provinces? The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and Stephanie Levitz. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down how the trade war is factoring into key U.S. Midterm election races with less than 2 weeks left in the campaign.
2d ago

Albertans vote 'No' to a separation referendum

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on assignment in Alberta. And that is where we start today's program. About 75 percent of ballots cast in Monday's referendum were against Alberta pursuing a binding vote on separating from the rest of Canada. If the separatists would have won Monday's vote, a separate vote would have been held at a later date, and could have altered the province's permanent future. On today's show: Tim speaks with Stephen Carter from the pro-federalist group Alberta's Voice about the referendum results. Wainwright Mayor Bruce Pugh joins Tim to discuss how the community is coping with the aftermath of Saturday's deadly fire at CFB Wainwright, which claimed the lives of 4 CAF members and injured many others. Money Talk with John Klotz: Taking the fear out of your financial plan. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jamie Ellerton, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Tim speaks with The Globe And Mail's Europe correspondent Paul Waldie about what's driving a wave of violent protests in multiple E.U. countries. Hear Vassy's interview with General Jennie Carignan, Canada's Chief of Defense Staff, about the CFB Wainwright tragedy.
3d ago

4 CAF members killed in fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as parts of Alberta continue to mourn. A weekend incident at CFB Wainwright happened during live fire training on Saturday, leaving 4 people dead and dozens injured in what the Defense Minister called 'one of the hardest days that the Canadian Armed Forces has had to face at home in peacetime'. On today's show: Vassy Kapelos joins us live from Calgary to discuss both the tragedy at CFB Wainwright and today's historic Alberta referendum vote. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: What we know about reports of Starlink not working for Ukraine's military, and why a dollar store phone charger is at the centre of a lawsuit after a family's SUV went up in flames. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Zain Velji, and Graham Richardson. Hear Vassy's conversation with former Alberta Premiers Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney ahead of tonight's referendum vote. TSN Rugby Analyst Gareth Rees joins Tim with a breakdown of an historic victory for the Canadian National Women's Rugby Team.
6d ago

The Graham Richardson Show - October 16, 2026

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.
Oct 15

Countdown to 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.
Oct 14

Trump denies blocking U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine

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.
Oct 13

Polls open in Alberta referendum vote

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.

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The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.