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: The Explainer - What's in the PBO report on healthcare for refugees?

This week Conservatives and Liberals sparred on Parliament Hill over federal health benefits for refugees and asylum claimants. At the centre of the debate is a recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Office about the cost of those health benefits. Interim PBO Jason Jacques joins Vassy to break…

VKS: The Explainer - What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba?

Mark Entwistle, former Canadian Ambassador to Cuba, joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What's going on with the U.S. and Cuba? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on…

VKS: The Explainer - Can Canada negotiation trade deals with individual US states?

International trade lawyer Robert Glasgow joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: If the US pulls out of CUSMA, could Canada sign trade deals with individual US states? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you …

VKS: The Explainer - Why is Canada's fertility rate so low?

Canada’s fertility rate hit a record low in 2024 as family trajectories continued to evolve, according to a new study by Statistics Canada examining the complex factors that determine whether or not women decide to have children. Marina Adshade, Associate Professor with the Vancouver School of Eco…

VKS: The Explainer - What's going on with the Beckham family drama?

Etalk senior correspondent Lainey Lui joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What's going on with the Beckham family drama? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitte…

VKS: The Explainer - Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?

Under new Health Canada rules, Canadian dairy producers will be required to double the amount of added Vitamin D in milk and margarine. Vassy Kapelos speaks with dietician Abby Langer about why Canadians need more of the "sunshine vitamin". Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio a…

VKS: The Explainer - What should you do if you get the flu?

Health officials are warning that an especially virulent strain of the flu is fueling a surging wave of illnesses in Canada this month ahead of the holiday season. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Dale Kalina Samji joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What should you…

VKS: The Explainer - Are A.I. fears overblown?

What exactly is AI being used for, and are fears about its impact overblown? Vassy Kapelos speaks with Jeremie Harris, Co-Founder of Gladstone AI. Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at …

VKS: The Explainer - Why does arctic sovereignty matter?

General (Ret.) Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada, joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: Why does arctic sovereignty matter? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcas…