PODCAST: The Daily Review for Wed. March 4th, 2026

The best of Newstalk 580 CFRA for Wednesday, March 4th, 2026.

VKS: 'We need better laws': Analyst says big tech safety regulations needed as AI minister meets with OpenAI

Vassy Kapelos speaks with tech journalist and analyst Carmi Levy about AI Minister Evan Solomon's meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman following reports the company did not report alarming behaviour from the Tumbler Ridge shooter to police and the factors that influence the viability of new legislati…

VKS: The Daily Debrief - Wednesday panel

Vassy Kapelos hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Saeed Selvam, President, Selvam Public Affairs, Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage and Stephanie Levitz, senior reporter in The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureau. Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart ra…

VKS: The Explainer - What the Middle East conflict means for oil markets

For this week's The Explainer, Vassy Kapelos is joined by Amber Kanwar, host of In The Money with Amber Kanwar, to break down what conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets and what a spike in prices might mean for you.

VKS: Unpacking Carney's latest comments on Iran, India

Vassy Kapelos is joined by CTV News National Correspondent Rachel Aiello to walk through Prime Minister Mark Carney's first media availability during his overseas trip and the details of his latest comments regarding conflict in Iran and concerns of foreign interference or a lack thereof with India.

Ottawa At Work - Dozens of Ontario farming communities fear losing business due to Canada's new high-speed train line - March 4, 2026

The federal government has backed plans to build a rail capable of travelling 30km/h between Toronto and Quebec City, a project that could lead to the most expropriations of any project in Canadian history. However, dozens of Ontario farming communities are fearing for what's next and what this mea…

Ottawa At Work with Andrew Pinsent - March 4th, 2026

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Patricia Boal and chats with CFRA's Chris Holski, CTV's Jeremie Charron, NCC spokesperson Bruce Devine, Leanne Labbee from Ottawa Fire Services, Irish Ambassador to Canada John Concannon, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question …

Ottawa At Work - Marking Irish Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day with the Irish Ambassador to Canada - March 4, 2026

March is Irish Heritage month and it is time to celebrate the Irish-Canadian community and their vast contributions to Canadian culture and life. The Irish Ambassador to Canada, John Concannon joins Andrew Pinsent. 

Ottawa At Work - Andy's Top 3 - March 4, 2026

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Patricia Boal and tackles today's Top 3 stories.

The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll - March 4th, 2026

Bill Carroll does Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid, Medical Myth Busting with Dr. Barry Dworkin, Sound Off @ 7, retired Royal Canadian Navy officer and former Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Vice-Admiral Mark Norman joins the show, Trending Today with Steve Bunda, and much more.