VKS: The Explainer - Who is Elon Musk?

Carmi Levy, tech journalist and analyst joins Vassy Kapelos for this weeks 'The Explainer' segment. This weeks question comes from Anita on Instagram and reads "Who is Elon Musk?".  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your…

VKS: The Explainer - How do political parties in Canada replace their leader?

Lori Turnbull, Professor of Political Science at Dalhousie University joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on how political parties in Canada go about replacing their leader. Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or …

VKS: The Explainer - What is Alzheimer's?

Dr. Simon Ducharme, Neuropsychiatrist, Medical Director of the memory clinic at the Douglas Institute and an Associate professor of Psychiatry at McGill University joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, …

VKS: The Explainer - What is ADHD and where did it come from?

Dr. Emma Climie, Director of the Strengths in ADHD research lab and associate professor in the school of applied psychology program at the University of Calgary joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, App…

VKS: The Explainer - Are mammograms the most effective way to detect breast cancer?

Dr. Jean Seely, head of breast imaging at Ottawa Hospital. She is also the president of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging joins Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks ‘The Explainer’ question from Judy on Instagram that asked “Do mammograms work?” Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart…

VKS: The Explainer - A look into the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Judie Saunders, NYC Sexual abuse litigator and former prosecutor joins guest host Stefan Keyes to break down the allegations and charges being laid against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podc…

VKS: The Explainer - Is Ozempic safe?

Dr Mitch Schulman, Is an emergency medicine specialist at McGill University Health Center and the Bell Media medical consultant and joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the reality of the safety behind the popular weigh loss drug Ozempic.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app…

VKS: The Explainer - What's the purpose of Democratic National Convention?

This weeks ‘The Explainer’ question was asked by Sahir on Instagram. Sahir asked “What is the purpose of these national conventions? Are they for the voters or for the party? Why are they important and who do they benefit the most?” Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer for Presi…

VKS: The Explainer - Will it be up to Kamala Harris to finish Joe Biden’s Supreme Court proposal

This weeks ‘The Explainer’ question was asked by Doug on our text board. Doug asked “ What is the purpose of U-S President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court proposal and will it be up to Kamala Harris to see it through?”  Jason Opal, Professor of History and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at McGill jo…

VKS: The Explainer - Are shark attacks more common? What do you do if you encounter one?

Neil Hammerschlag, Executive Director, Shark Research Foundation and President of Atlantic Shark Expeditions joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question submitted by Dani on Instagram.  Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify,…