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…

VKS: The Explainer - What does a vaccine do?

After Canada lost its Measles elimination status this week, lots of people have questions about routine vaccinations. How well do they work? And when are booster doses a good idea? Immunology expert Dr. Dawn Bowdish joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What does a vac…

VKS: The Explainer - What to know about the new Alzheimer's drug

Dr. Sharon Cohen from The Toronto Memory Program joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What should you know about the new Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your po…

VKS: The Explainer - Everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy for menopause

Endocrinology expert Dr. Iliana Lega from the Women's College Hospital joins Vassy Kapelos for this week's Explainer: Everything you need to know about hormone replacement therapy for menopause

VKS: The Explainer - What's going on with France's government?

France is going to have its fifth prime minister in two years after Emanuel Macron's government lost another confidence vote this week. Vassy Kapelos speaks with The Globe and Mail's Europe correspondent Paul Waldie about the political meltdown that could threaten stability in the eurozone. 

VKS: The Explainer - What is the Notwithstanding Clause?

Marion Sandilands, constitutional lawyer and partner with Conway LLP, joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What is the Notwithstanding Clause? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts…

VKS: The Explainer - How is the CFL still in business?

Sports economist Moshe Lander from Concordia University joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: How is the CFL still in business? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on T…

VKS: The Explainer - What's up with the protein craze?

Registered dietician Abby Langer joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: What's up with the protein craze?

VKS: The Explainer - Are Trump's tariffs still popular with his base?

CTV US political analyst Eric Ham joins guest host Stefan Keyes to help answer this week's Explainer question: Are tariffs still popular with MAGA? 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 - How do RESPs work?

John Klotz, Certified Financial planner with Investment Planning Council, joins Vassy Kapelos to help answer this week's Explainer question: How do RESPs work? Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us o…