Avi Lewis, a former journalist and activist, has claimed a decisive victory in the Federal NDP's leadership race, securing 52% support on the first ballot. He will now serve as the leader of the Orange Crush, but the end result is generating mixed reviews in the Canadian Prairies. Stephanie Levitz from The Globe And Mail breaks down Lewis' victory.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the province's 2026 Budget.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company's pitch for Canada to buy the Gripen fighter jets over the F-35's.
The CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after facing controversy over his French-language skills.

Avi Lewis, a former journalist and activist, has claimed a decisive victory in the Federal NDP's leadership race, securing 52% support on the first ballot. He will now serve as the leader of the Orange Crush, but the end result is generating mixed reviews in the Canadian Prairies. Stephanie Levitz from The Globe And Mail breaks down Lewis' victory.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy about the province's 2026 Budget.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Saab CEO Micael Johansson discusses the company's pitch for Canada to buy the Gripen fighter jets over the F-35's.</li>
<li>The CEO of Air Canada is stepping down after facing controversy over his French-language skills.</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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Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada's New Democrats

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
Liberal MP Michael Ma is in hot water after he appeared to downplay the issue of forced labour during a Parliamentary Committee.
Canada's New Democrats will be picking a new leader this weekend, as party officials gather in Winnipeg. What direction are the Orange Crush headed, and who is the frontrunner to win the party's top job? We check in with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
As the war in Iran heads into Week 5, the global oil market is in a state of shock. But as the days and weeks drag on, how bad could things get? Amanda digs deeper with Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute.
Fresh off a run to the World Series, and don't ask us how it ended, the Toronto Blue Jays are just hours away from starting a new baseball season! It's also their 50th season of Major League Baseball. TSN's Matt Cauz pays us a visit ahead of tonight's Home Opener against the Athletics.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features Beyond A Ballot podcast host Rachael Segal and Enterprise Canada vice-president Laura D’Angelo.

Topic 1: Canada's NDP will choose a new leader this weekend. What’s next for the New Democrats?

Topic 2: Canada's affordability debate: Is the Carney government doing enough to help Canadians struggling with the cost of living?

Topic 3: Michael Ma’s recent Parliamentary Committee controversy begs an important question: Does Canada have a China problem?

Topic 4: We have a case of 'Hoodie Gate' in the B.C. Legislature. Don't worry, we'll explain everything.

Topic 5: HBO’s brand-new Harry Potter reboot.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
<ul>
<li>Liberal MP Michael Ma is in hot water after he appeared to downplay the issue of forced labour&nbsp;during a Parliamentary Committee.</li>
<li>Canada's New Democrats will be picking a new leader this weekend, as party officials gather in Winnipeg. What direction are the Orange Crush headed, and who is the frontrunner to win the party's top job? We check in with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>As the war in Iran heads into Week 5, the global oil market is in a state of shock. But as the days and weeks drag on, how bad could things get? Amanda digs deeper with Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute.</li>
<li>Fresh off a run to the World Series, and don't ask us how it ended, the Toronto Blue Jays are just hours away from starting a new baseball season! It's also their 50th season of Major League Baseball. TSN's Matt Cauz pays us a visit ahead of tonight's Home Opener against the Athletics.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today&rsquo;s edition features Beyond A Ballot podcast host Rachael Segal and Enterprise Canada vice-president Laura D&rsquo;Angelo.
Topic 1: Canada's NDP will choose a new leader this weekend. What&rsquo;s next for the New Democrats?
Topic 2: Canada's affordability debate: Is the Carney government doing enough to help Canadians struggling with the cost of living?
Topic 3: Michael Ma&rsquo;s recent Parliamentary Committee controversy begs an important question: Does Canada have a China problem?
Topic 4: We have a case of 'Hoodie Gate' in the B.C. Legislature. Don't worry, we'll explain everything.
Topic 5: HBO&rsquo;s brand-new Harry Potter reboot.

Free For All Friday

Canada spent just over $63 billion on defense in 2025, meeting the alliance's funding targets for the first time. We check in with Prime Minister Carney as the show unfolds.

On today's show:
Vassy speaks with Christopher Skeete, Quebec's Minister of International Relations, about the backlash over Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's English-only response to the fatal LaGuardia Airport crash.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe discusses the push from some provinces to have more say over judicial appointments.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why neutrality is key to changing group consensus.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
UOttawa International Affairs Professor Thomas Juneau on the outlook for ending the war in Iran.
The latest comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on possibly missing an April 1st deadline for agreements under the Alberta MOU.

Canada spent just over $63 billion on defense in 2025, meeting the alliance's funding targets for the first time. We check in with Prime Minister Carney as the show unfolds.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy speaks with Christopher Skeete, Quebec's Minister of International Relations, about the backlash over Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's English-only response to the fatal LaGuardia Airport crash.</li>
<li>Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe discusses the push from some provinces to have more say over judicial appointments.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why neutrality is key to changing group consensus.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>UOttawa International Affairs Professor Thomas Juneau on the outlook for ending the war in Iran.</li>
<li>The latest comments from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on possibly missing an April 1st deadline for agreements under the Alberta MOU.</li>
</ul>

Canada meets NATO's 2% defense spending target

Wab Kinew says the best thing to do about Canada's high gas prices is to call on the United States to end its war in Iran. We air Vassy's full conversation with Manitoba's Premier.

On today's show:
Corey Hogan, a Liberal MP and the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the recent progress towards the April 1st Alberta MOU deadline.
The Explainer with EnPro Chief Petroleum Analyst Roger McKnight: Why are gas prices so different across Canada?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
CJAD's Elias Makos reacts to the French-Canadian backlash that was directed towards Air Canada's CEO.
CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on the LaGuardia plane crash investigation.
New comments from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Canada's role in the Middle East.

Wab Kinew says the best thing to do about Canada's high gas prices is to call on the United States to end its war in Iran. We air Vassy's full conversation with Manitoba's Premier.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Corey Hogan, a Liberal MP and the Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Energy Minister, talks about the recent progress towards the April 1st Alberta MOU deadline.</li>
<li>The Explainer with EnPro Chief Petroleum Analyst Roger McKnight: Why are gas prices so different across Canada?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.</li>
<li>CJAD's Elias Makos reacts to the French-Canadian backlash that was directed towards Air Canada's CEO.</li>
<li>CTV's Scott Hurst has the latest on the LaGuardia plane crash investigation.</li>
<li>New comments from Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand on Canada's role in the Middle East.</li>
</ul>

Avi Lewis is the new leader of Canada's New Democrats

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