Canadian politics can look like a fight over somebody else's job until your own income is caught in it. Vassy Kapelos connects the power struggles to your ability to earn and save, starting with leaders whose apparent advantages may not hold.

In Alberta, what happens when winning over the province means confronting people inside your own party? In B.C., a snap election looks like an opportunity while the opposition is falling apart. But what if the weakness you counted on doesn't last?

Then tariff news reaches Vassy during the interview. After all the tough talk, she reports a change affecting Canadian products. What pressure could make Donald Trump shift course, and how much confidence should you put in that shift?

Topics: Canadian politics, Danielle Smith leadership, Alberta separatism, B.C. snap election, Canadian tariffs

GUEST: Vassy Kapelos | http://ctvnews.ca

Originally aired on 2026-10-23

Canadian politics can look like a fight over somebody else's job until your own income is caught in it. Vassy Kapelos connects the power struggles to your ability to earn and save, starting with leaders whose apparent advantages may not hold.
In Alberta, what happens when winning over the province means confronting people inside your own party? In B.C., a snap election looks like an opportunity while the opposition is falling apart. But what if the weakness you counted on doesn't last?
Then tariff news reaches Vassy during the interview. After all the tough talk, she reports a change affecting Canadian products. What pressure could make Donald Trump shift course, and how much confidence should you put in that shift?
Topics: Canadian politics, Danielle Smith leadership, Alberta separatism, B.C. snap election, Canadian tariffs
GUEST: Vassy Kapelos |<a href="http://ctvnews.ca"> http://ctvnews.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-10-23

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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