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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.

  1. 1d ago

    The Graham Richardson Show - August 21, 2026

    Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. Today, we check in with Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker about the stakes of potential steel tariffs, and how they could impact his community. But first, we get the complete picture from CTV's Jeremie Charron. On today's show: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham chimes in on Canada-USA trade, plus the proposed Churchill Falls energy deal with Quebec. Mark Holland, the CEO of the Canadian National Exhibition, highlights what's on deck for the annual event's 147th spectacle. Eric Ham, a U.S. political analyst for CTV News and a former U.S. Congressional Staffer, reacts to U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance's trade comments. Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, on what different trade negotiation outcomes might mean economically for our country. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim on an incoming plebiscite on strengthening open-air drug use laws. TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz talks about a big series in The Bronx for the Blue Jays, as Toronto tries to make a late-season push for the American League's last playoff spot.

  2. 2d ago

    Canadian officials return to Washington as trade negotiations continue

    Live from Washington, Vassy Kapelos checks in with CTV National News Senior Political Correspondent Mike LeCouteur for the latest on trade. We also pick the brain of Lisa Raitt, a former Conservative Cabinet Minister and a member of Prime Minister Carney's Advisory Committee on Canada-USA Economic Relations. On today's show: Dr. Bishal Gyawali, a Medical Oncologist and Professor of Medical Oncology at Queen's University, reacts to new progress from Merck and Moderna on potential mRNA cancer vaccines. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The science of writing your dating-app bio. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Robert Benzie, Laura Stone, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur. Afua Hagan, CTV News' Royal Commentator, reacts to reports of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returning to the United Kingdom.

  3. 3d ago

    'Sounds like all the pillars of a deal': President Trump says Canada and the U.S. have a trade deal as specifics remain scarce

    Vassy Kapelos checks in with Mike LeCouteur, a Senior Political Correspondent with CTV National News, as rumblings of an agreement start to surface between North America's biggest neighbours. On today's show: Lana Payne, the National President for UNIFOR, reacts to the latest trade negotiations with the United States and preaches short-term caution. Cathryn Naiker, the host of 'The Pick Up: A WNBA Podcast', reacts to superstar Caitlin Clark's first visit to Toronto and explains why one of Clark's Indiana teammates is making the most off-court noise right now. The Explainer with Canadian economist Moshe Lander: How the Canadian dollar's value is gauged compared to USD. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Graham Richardson. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief, on the American perspective to the ongoing trade negotiations and the potential deal in front of us.

  4. 4d ago

    Precious hours remain as Canada-USA trade deadline looms

    Hours shy of Trump's tariff deadline, Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV's Mike LeCouteur, as trade officials from both sides of the border gather in Washington to try and finalize a deal. On today's show: Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, joins Vassy to discuss how the Auto sector is managing the trade war. Shaun Cathcart, a Senior Economist with the Canadian Real Estate Association, dissects the current state of the Canadian housing market. The Parti Quebecois says, until Donald Trump exits the White House, the idea of a referendum won't be on the table. Dimitris Soudas, a former Communications Director to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, delivers his reaction. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Todd Stafford, the owner of Brockville-based Northern Cables, joins Vassy to discuss how his business would fare if additional tariffs are imposed at Midnight.

  5. 5d ago

    'Still remains a gap': Meetings between Canadian, American trade officials continue ahead of Wednesday's tariff deadline

    Days away from the Midnight tariff chimes, Vassy Kapelos speaks with CTV's Mike LeCouteur, as trade officials from both sides of the border gather in Washington. On today's show: Pedro Antunes, a Chief Economist with Signal49 Research, explains what the latest annual inflation data tells us on the eve of Wednesday's Tariff Day. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why the University of Toronto's Law School might be saying 'No' to laptop notes. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers. Dr. April Kam, a Division Head for Pediatric Emergency Medicine at McMaster Children's Hospital, reacts to an increase in e-scooter injuries involving children.

  6. Aug 14

    The Graham Richardson Show - August 14, 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: The tariff clock ticks down with no word on a deal. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the subject of leadership questions. A Conservative MP heads up a COVID vaccine injury inquiry. The Ford PCs were allegedly spying on Bonnie Crombie in Jamaica. Plus, a New Zealander canoes across Canada. The Big Conversation: CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur unpacks his week covering Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in Washington. Life with Canada's Best: Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Spence on the Wolfe Island Ferry saga. Despite better employment data, it's still a tough job market for Canadian youth. United Way of Greater Toronto CEO Heather McDonald joins us with the latest intel. Conservative MPs voice deep concerns with Pierre Poilievre's leadership. Tim Powers, the Chair of Summa Strategies, reacts. CTV News chief political correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to unpack the reporting on Pierre Poilievre's struggles. Dr. Suzanne Beno, a pediatric emergency physician and the co-medical director of the SickKids’ Trauma Program, discusses concerning new data on e-scooter injuries. Have Your Say: Conservative MPs worry about keeping their seats with Poilievre as leader. What made Graham smile this week: A New Zealander canoeing across Canada discovers Canuck hospitality.

  7. Aug 13

    Clock keeps ticking on trade talks ahead of August 19th deadline

    Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet for a third time with USTR Jamieson Greer in Washington today, as Canada hopes to avoid punishing new tariffs with concessions and  retaliation on the table. Vassy is joined by CTV News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur with the latest developments. On today's show: What does the Forestry sector hope to see in a tariff relief deal? Vassy speaks with Derek Nighbor, the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why working out together boosts the health of your marriage. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura Stone, Rob Benzie, Marieke Walsh, and Mike LeCouteur. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens joins the show with a post-mortem on the Gordie Howe Bridge saga. CTV's Garrett Barry joins Vassy to talk about a new deal between Quebec and Newfoundland on Churchill Falls.

  8. Aug 12

    Officials plead for patience as B.C. wildfire evacuees wait for answers

    20,000 people remain under evacuation orders in British Columbia, as crews struggle to contain blazes in the Okanagan Region. Vassy speaks with Erick Thompson in Hour 1. He is with the Penticton District's Regional Emergency Operations Centre, and he is also among the list of evacuees. On today's show: CTV National News senior political correspondent Mike LeCouteur joins us live from D.C. with the latest on trade talks. The Explainer with Dr. Celine Bouchard, the President of the Canadian Menopause Society and practicing OBYN in Quebec City: What to know about AbCellera's new menopause drug. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Stephanie Levitz, and Michele Cadario. Roger Hilton, a Defense Fellow with GLOBSEC, explains how Europe is responding to threats to civilian infrastructure from state actors like Russia.

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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.

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