The Vassy Kapelos Show
The Vassy Kapelos Show
The top newsmakers, political headlines, your go-to daily debrief. Vassy loves politics and she’ll make sure you do too. The Vassy Kapelos Show will keep you informed through hard-hitting interviews with the major players, entertaining analysis and debate with your favourite pundits and all the details and context you need on breaking news as it comes into our newsroom.Social links:
Pierre Poilievre hops on The Joe Rogan Experience
As he continues his U.S. tour, and promoting Canada-USA trade, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre hopped on The Joe Rogan Experience. CTV's Jeremie Charron provides a quick rundown of the key highlights. On today's show: RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme talks about the force's recruitment challenge…
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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate amid Iran uncertainty
The Bank of Canada says it's too soon to predict how the Iran War will impact economic growth, as it opts to hold the Key Interest Rate for the time being. We dig deeper with Paul Beaudry, a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at UBC and a former Bank of Canada Deputy Governor. On today…
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Allies rebuff Trump's call for help in the Strait of Hormuz
Just 3 days after Trump called for support in politicking the Strait of Hormuz, no U.S. allies have committed military resources. We tackle the U.S. President's latest comments. On today's show: Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Gillham breaks down the wild Winter weather across Canada. Canadi…
1:18:13
February inflation cools to 1.8%
The Consumer Price Index for February came in under the Bank of Canada's 2% target, but economists warn the reading doesn't reflect the impacts of the Iran War. On today's show: U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz, as the American military operatio…
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Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Prime Minister Carney has announced a $35 billion investment for Arctic Defense and Northern infrastructure. Retired General Tom Lawson drops by with his instant analysis. A growi…
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The floor-crossing fallout (Part 4)
The dust has settled on Parliament Hill after a fourth member of the opposition crossed the floor to join the Carney Liberals. The first instance happened just 4 months ago. Vassy checks in with James Maloney, the Chair of the Liberal Caucus. On today's show: Heather Exner-Pirot, the Director of N…
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NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to join the Carney Liberals
A fourth opposition MP has crossed the floor to join the Carney government. This time, it's a Nunavut MP leaving the New Democrats. Vassy chats with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about what it all means, as the federal parties gear up for a trio of pivotal byelections. On today's show: A panel of …
1:18:12
Mixed messaging from the White House on the endgame in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump and his officials have been sending mixed messages on what the ultimate goal of the war in Iran looks like. On today's show: Stephen Poloz, a former Bank of Canada Governor, on the impact of today's market turmoil and the global energy shock. Conservative Party Deputy L…
1:18:13
Global oil prices surge as war in Iran enters Day 10
Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran. On today's show: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada need…
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Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle…
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