It's Midterm Election Day in the United States, as President Trump's Republican Party fights to retain control of Congress. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan James Blanchard to discuss the stakes, and how tariffs on Canada are factoring into races in key swing states.

On today's show:
CTV's Mike LeCouteur checks in from battleground Michigan, one of the states that could decide control of the Senate.
Money Talk with John Klotz: Financial Literacy Month and year-end tax planning.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Jordan Paquet, and Louis Hamann.
Vassy is joined by Sarah Bell, COO of the B.C. Children’s Hospital and Board Chair of Children’s Healthcare Canada, and Bruce Squires, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, to discuss a new report calling for action on children's healthcare ahead of this week's Federal Budget.
CTV National News Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh joins Vassy with details of a push by the Conservative Party to have Canada's Ethics Commissioner investigate Prime Minister Carney's ties to tech firm Telesat.

It's Midterm Election Day in the United States, as President Trump's Republican Party fights to retain control of Congress. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with former U.S. Ambassador to Canada and Governor of Michigan James Blanchard to discuss the stakes, and how tariffs on Canada are factoring into races in key swing states.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV's Mike LeCouteur checks in from battleground Michigan, one of the states that could decide control of the Senate.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: Financial Literacy Month and year-end tax planning.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Nojoud Al Mallees, Jordan Paquet, and Louis Hamann.</li>
<li>Vassy is joined by Sarah Bell, COO of the B.C. Children&rsquo;s Hospital and Board Chair of Children&rsquo;s Healthcare Canada, and Bruce Squires, CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, to discuss a new report calling for action on children's healthcare ahead of this week's Federal Budget.</li>
<li>CTV National News Deputy Ottawa Bureau Chief Marieke Walsh joins Vassy with details of a push by the Conservative Party to have Canada's Ethics Commissioner investigate Prime Minister Carney's ties to tech firm Telesat.</li>
</ul>

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.

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.

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Americans head to the polls in crucial Midterm elections

It was a blue wave in Tuesday's U.S. Midterm elections. The Democrats flipped both houses of Congress in their favour, with voters delivering an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.

On today's show:
Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Vassy with his reaction to the results, and outlines what the Democrats need to do now.
Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Party Deputy Leader and member of the Prime Minister's Trade Advisory Council, shares her thoughts on how the Midterms outcome impacts Canada-USA trade talks.
The Explainer with York University Biology Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas: What's the point of Daylight Savings Time anyway?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.
Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux previews tomorrow's Federal Budget.

It was a blue wave in Tuesday's U.S. Midterm elections. The Democrats flipped both houses of Congress in their favour, with voters delivering an apparent rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman joins Vassy with his reaction to the results, and outlines what the Democrats need to do now.</li>
<li>Lisa Raitt, former Conservative Party Deputy Leader and member of the Prime Minister's Trade Advisory Council, shares her thoughts on how the Midterms outcome impacts Canada-USA trade talks.</li>
<li>The Explainer with York University Biology Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas: What's the point of Daylight Savings Time anyway?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Laura D'Angelo, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Former Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux previews tomorrow's Federal Budget.</li>
</ul>

Democrats take control of U.S. Congress

The U.S. President's comments come after 10 days of renewed talks behind the scenes around some kind of trade agreement between Canada and America - after a previous round of talks collapsed in August.

On today's show:
The Atlantic's David Frum joins Vassy to discuss what's at stake for Canada in tomorrow's U.S. Midterms.
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to talk about what Canada will get out of a new partnership with the E.U. signed last week.
Gladstone A.I.'s Jeremie Harris breaks down why most of Canada's big banks have now banned A.I. assistants from accessing customer accounts.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Saeed Selvam.
Vassy speaks with former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about what he's looking for in this week's Federal Budget.
CP24's Beatrice Vaisman has the latest on the investigation into a violent home invasion in Toronto's Bridlepath neighbourhood.

The U.S. President's comments come after 10 days of renewed talks behind the scenes around some kind of trade agreement between Canada and America - after a previous round of talks collapsed in August.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Atlantic's David Frum joins Vassy to discuss what's at stake for Canada in tomorrow's U.S. Midterms.</li>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to talk about what Canada will get out of a new partnership with the E.U. signed last week.</li>
<li>Gladstone A.I.'s Jeremie Harris breaks down why most of Canada's big banks have now banned A.I. assistants from accessing customer accounts.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Saeed Selvam.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with former Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz about what he's looking for in this week's Federal Budget.</li>
<li>CP24's Beatrice Vaisman has the latest on the investigation into a violent home invasion in Toronto's Bridlepath neighbourhood.</li>
</ul>

'Concept' of a trade deal in place ahead of Tuesday's Midterms, Trump says

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:
The Friday Five: Trade talks heat up ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Midterms. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra warns that Canada could be blamed for Republican losses. The latest from the E.U.-Canada Summit in Montreal. Lessons from Ontario's municipal elections. Budget 2026 arrives next week.
The Big Conversation: Canada's Auditor General Karen Hogan joins Graham to discuss her reports on the CAF's management of ammunition stockpiles, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan being over-budget.
Life with Canada's Best: Dave Chilton, author of 'The Wealthy Barber', joins Graham to chat about his pending retirement and the lessons he's learned over 35 years of advising Canadians' on personal finances.
CTV's Katie Griffin speaks with voters in key states ahead of the November 3rd U.S. Midterms.
A new poll sheds light on Canadians' changing attitudes toward immigration in this country. Graham speaks with Andrew Parkin, the Executive Director of the Environics Institute.
Canada's former Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, joins Graham with his thoughts on Canada's new National Security Strategy.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, who says the federal government is unfairly advantaging CANDU reactor technology in its Nuclear Energy Strategy.
Have Your Say: Carney says Canada is pursuing E.U. 'associate membership'.
What made Graham smile this week: It took 57 painful years, but the Milwaukee Brewers are champions of baseball!

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Friday Five: Trade talks heat up ahead of Tuesday's U.S. Midterms. U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra warns that Canada could be blamed for Republican losses. The latest from the E.U.-Canada Summit in Montreal. Lessons from Ontario's municipal elections. Budget 2026 arrives next week.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: Canada's Auditor General Karen Hogan joins Graham to discuss her reports on the CAF's management of ammunition stockpiles, and the Canadian Dental Care Plan being over-budget.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Dave Chilton, author of 'The Wealthy Barber', joins Graham to chat about his pending retirement and the lessons he's learned over 35 years of advising Canadians' on personal finances.</li>
<li>CTV's Katie Griffin speaks with voters in key states ahead of the November 3rd U.S. Midterms.</li>
<li>A new poll sheds light on Canadians' changing attitudes toward immigration in this country. Graham speaks with Andrew Parkin, the Executive Director of the Environics Institute.</li>
<li>Canada's former Ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae, joins Graham with his thoughts on Canada's new National Security Strategy.</li>
<li>Graham goes 1-on-1 with Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, who says the federal government is unfairly advantaging CANDU reactor technology in its Nuclear Energy Strategy.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Carney says Canada is pursuing E.U. 'associate membership'.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: It took 57 painful years, but the Milwaukee Brewers are champions of baseball!</li>
</ul>

Americans head to the polls in crucial Midterm elections

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