Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers on her program to discuss the ramifications of Biden ending his re-election campaign and how that might shape the dynamic of the election. 

On todays show:
Emelie Peacock, Fire Information Officer, BC Wildfire Service joins guest host Tim Powers to give a snap shot of the wildfire situation in BC.
Michael Tiller, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the seven fishermen that were rescued following their fishing boat catching fire and forcing them to abandon ship and wait for rescue on a life raft.
Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and 4x Olympic Medalist joins guest host TIm Powers to discuss the journey for Canadian athletes to reach the Olympics.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Sabrina Grover and Fred DeLorey. 
Corey Crowley, Republican Strategist  joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Biden dropping out will change the campaign strategy for the Republicans.
Robbie Hart, Director of Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos and Founder-President of Montreal-based Adobe Productions International joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his documentary on Montreal's former MLB team. 

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers on her program to discuss the ramifications of Biden ending his re-election campaign and how that might shape the dynamic of the election. 
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>Emelie Peacock, Fire Information Officer, BC Wildfire Service joins guest host Tim Powers to give a snap shot of the wildfire situation in BC.</li>
<li>Michael Tiller, Mayor of New-Wes-Valley joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the seven fishermen that were rescued following their fishing boat catching fire and forcing them to abandon ship and wait for rescue on a life raft.</li>
<li>Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and 4x Olympic Medalist joins guest host TIm Powers to discuss the journey for Canadian athletes to reach the Olympics.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, Sabrina Grover and Fred DeLorey. </li>
<li>Corey Crowley, Republican Strategist  joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Biden dropping out will change the campaign strategy for the Republicans.</li>
<li>Robbie Hart, Director of Nos Amours: The Saga of the Montreal Expos and Founder-President of Montreal-based Adobe Productions International joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his documentary on Montreal's former MLB team. </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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Biden ends re-election campaign, backs Harris as Democratic presidential nominee

Free For All Friday - Hour 1.

Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute and Advisor to Secure Canada joins Amanda to look ahead to Monday October 7th and reflect on what that anniversary means for Jewish Canadians.
Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins Amanda to give a snapshot ahead of BC’s provincial election on October 19th.
Ritesh Kotak, Tech and Cybersecurity Expert joins Amanda to discuss what it would mean if 23AndMe sold it’s DNA information to the highest bidder.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2.

Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Melanie Paradis, former senior staffer to Erin O’Toole, and President of Texture Communications and Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star.

Topic 1: Bloc leader says the deadline still stands after Liberals vote against pension motion - Will we face a snap election this year?

Topic 2: Canadians three times more positive about Kamala Harris than Donald Trump, survey says.

Topic 3: BC Election - Conservatives are surging in the polls, has the NDP’s time in BC come to an end? 

Topic 4 Kicker topic: Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?

Topic 4.5 Kicker topic: The surprising ways hybrid work changed people’s grooming habits and notions of personal time.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1.
Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Casey Babb, Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute and Advisor to Secure Canada joins Amanda to look ahead to Monday October 7th and reflect on what that anniversary means for Jewish Canadians.</li>
<li>Rob Buffam, Legislative Reporter with CTV Vancouver joins Amanda to give a snapshot ahead of BC’s provincial election on October 19th.</li>
<li>Ritesh Kotak, Tech and Cybersecurity Expert joins Amanda to discuss what it would mean if 23AndMe sold it’s DNA information to the highest bidder.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2.
Guests from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Melanie Paradis, former senior staffer to Erin O’Toole, and President of Texture Communications and Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star.
Topic 1: Bloc leader says the deadline still stands after Liberals vote against pension motion - Will we face a snap election this year?
Topic 2: Canadians three times more positive about Kamala Harris than Donald Trump, survey says.
Topic 3: BC Election - Conservatives are surging in the polls, has the NDP’s time in BC come to an end? 
Topic 4 Kicker topic: Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?
Topic 4.5 Kicker topic: The surprising ways hybrid work changed people’s grooming habits and notions of personal time.

Free For All Friday

The Bloc is threatening the Trudeau government with an ultimatum: meet its demands on old age security and supply management or it will to work with opposition parties to force an election. Vassy Kapelos speaks with key players.

On today’s show:
We play Vassy’s full interview with Karina Gould, Government House Leader. Then, we hear from Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin.
Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin.
The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Rachel Aiello and Hannah Thibedeau.
Nour El-Khadri, a professor at the University of Ottawa and a Lebanese Canadian, on his perspective of the conflict back home and his thoughts on Canada’s response so far.
Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Financial Security Research Director at the National Institute on Ageing, explains how Old Age Security works.

The Bloc is threatening the Trudeau government with an ultimatum: meet its demands on old age security and supply management or it will to work with opposition parties to force an election. Vassy Kapelos speaks with key players.
On today’s show:
<ul>
<li>We play Vassy’s full interview with Karina Gould, Government House Leader. Then, we hear from Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin.</li>
<li>Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief with Robert Benzie, Rachel Aiello and Hannah Thibedeau.</li>
<li>Nour El-Khadri, a professor at the University of Ottawa and a Lebanese Canadian, on his perspective of the conflict back home and his thoughts on Canada’s response so far.</li>
<li>Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, Financial Security Research Director at the National Institute on Ageing, explains how Old Age Security works.</li>
</ul>

Bloc ultimatum stands as Liberals vote against seniors benefits motion

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed to discuss Iran's 'unfathomable' barrage of ballistic missiles and what Israel's response could be.

On todays show:
Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss what the risk of a conventional war between Iran and Israel is after yesterday's attack.
Dr. Jean Seely, head of breast imaging at Ottawa Hospital. She is also the president of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging joins Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks ‘The Explainer’ question from Judy on Instagram that asked “Do mammograms work?”
The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Scott Reid, and Amanda Galbraith. 
Vassy's takes your calls on texts on the increase to OAS. 

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Israeli Ambassador Iddo Moed to discuss Iran's 'unfathomable' barrage of ballistic missiles and what Israel's response could be.
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>Tom Lawson, former Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces and previously Deputy Commander of the NORAD joins Vassy Kapelos to discuss what the risk of a conventional war between Iran and Israel is after yesterday's attack.</li>
<li>Dr. Jean Seely, head of breast imaging at Ottawa Hospital. She is also the president of the Canadian Society of Breast Imaging joins Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks ‘The Explainer’ question from Judy on Instagram that asked “Do mammograms work?”</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Scott Reid, and Amanda Galbraith. </li>
<li>Vassy's takes your calls on texts on the increase to OAS. </li>
</ul>

Biden ends re-election campaign, backs Harris as Democratic presidential nominee

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