Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, who is on assignment. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. At the same time, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for it. Graham speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.

On today's show:
Graham speaks with China expert Vina Nadjibulla about what to watch for in a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi today in D.C.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Nova Scotia's tick bite solution for crowded Emergency Rooms.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Laura Stone.
Part 3 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon, who is on assignment. In an interview with the New York Times published Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney described the prospect of an invasion as an 'extreme tail risk', meaning impactful though unlikely. At the same time, he says it would be 'irresponsible' for Canada not to prepare for it. Graham speaks with New York Times' Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham speaks with China expert Vina Nadjibulla about what to watch for in a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi today in D.C.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Nova Scotia's tick bite solution for crowded Emergency Rooms.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Part 3 of a 4-part series with psychotherapist Jentzen Michael Shea, digging deeper into the different sections of grief.</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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Carney tells NYT he has considered the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Canada

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: Prime Minister Carney's comments on U.S. military action against Canada. David Eby defends his early B.C. election call. Germany's Foreign Minister says they want more Canadian LNG. The key takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Multiple arrests made in an airport organized crime ring after W5 investigation.
The Big Conversation: The PBO's latest report on the federal budget is fueling debate in the House of Commons today. Annette Ryan joins Graham with the latest developments.
Life with Canada's Best: Graham speaks to John McAllister from Campfire Circle, a medically-assisted summer camp experience for kids with severe illnesses.
Climatologist David Phillips has your Fall/Winter weather outlook.
We go behind the scenes building Canada's next generation of polar ice breakers, as Graham catches up with Seaspan Chief Engineer Jess Fetterman.
Senator Kim Pate joins Graham to discuss the case of Odelia and Nerissa Quewazance, Saskatchewan sisters who argue they've been wrongfully convicted of murder since 1994. Today, they will get a new appeal.
Shachi Kurl from the Angus Reid Institute recaps Week 1 of the B.C. election campaign.
Have Your Say: The listeners weigh in on Carney's New York Times interview.
What made Graham smile this week: A baby moose was rescued from the Rideau Canal in Merrickville, Ontario.

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: Prime Minister Carney's comments on U.S. military action against Canada. David Eby defends his early B.C. election call. Germany's Foreign Minister says they want more Canadian LNG. The key takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit. Multiple arrests made in an airport organized crime ring after W5 investigation.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: The PBO's latest report on the federal budget is fueling debate in the House of Commons today. Annette Ryan joins Graham with the latest developments.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Graham speaks to John McAllister from Campfire Circle, a medically-assisted summer camp experience for kids with severe illnesses.</li>
<li>Climatologist David Phillips has your Fall/Winter weather outlook.</li>
<li>We go behind the scenes building Canada's next generation of polar ice breakers, as Graham catches up with Seaspan Chief Engineer Jess Fetterman.</li>
<li>Senator Kim Pate joins Graham to discuss the case of Odelia and Nerissa Quewazance, Saskatchewan sisters who argue they've been wrongfully convicted of murder since 1994. Today, they will get a new appeal.</li>
<li>Shachi Kurl from the Angus Reid Institute recaps Week 1 of the B.C. election campaign.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: The listeners weigh in on Carney's New York Times interview.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: A baby moose was rescued from the Rideau Canal in Merrickville, Ontario.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 25, 2026

British Columbians will head to the polls on October 24th, as B.C. Premier and B.C. NDP Leader David Eby drops the writ. He is framing the early election around the threat of U.S. tariffs, while also capitalizing on the ongoing turmoil inside the B.C. Conservative Party. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge - digs into whether this political gamble will pay off.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Lisa Church, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Jobs Minister, who responds to criticism from labour unions that the Carney government's changes to the Labour Code infringe on workers' rights.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Vassy with a reality check on Trump's threats to replace Canadian potash with imports from Belarus.
The Explainer with David Kreuger, an Assistant Professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible A.I. at the University of Montreal: What's the difference between A.I. and 'Superintelligence'?
Vassy is joined by the Heads of the Business Councils of Alberta and British Columbia with their reaction to Bill C-39.
CTV Vancouver's Rob Buffam checks in with the latest on the B.C. election campaign.

British Columbians will head to the polls on October 24th, as B.C. Premier and B.C. NDP Leader David Eby drops the writ.&nbsp;He is framing the early election around the threat of U.S. tariffs, while also capitalizing on the ongoing turmoil inside the B.C. Conservative Party. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge - digs into whether this political gamble will pay off.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Lisa Church, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Jobs Minister, who responds to criticism from labour unions that the Carney government's changes to the Labour Code infringe on workers' rights.</li>
<li>Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Vassy with a reality check on Trump's threats to replace Canadian potash with imports from Belarus.</li>
<li>The Explainer with David Kreuger, an Assistant Professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible A.I. at the University of Montreal: What's the difference between A.I. and 'Superintelligence'?</li>
<li>Vassy is joined by the Heads of the Business Councils of Alberta and British Columbia with their reaction to Bill C-39.</li>
<li>CTV Vancouver's Rob Buffam checks in with the latest on the B.C. election campaign.</li>
</ul>

David Eby calls snap election in B.C.

The 200-plus page bill tabled Monday proposes major changes to project permitting and Canada's Labour Code - moves that the government says is necessary to speed up major projects and boost economic growth. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.

On today's show:
Hear Vassy's interview with Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer about the Opposition's priorities for the Fall Session of Parliament.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What to do with an inheritance.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down why U.S. President Trump banned a trio of media outlets from the White House.
A major update on Sunday's shooting at a Belleville, Ontario synagogue.

The 200-plus page bill tabled Monday proposes major changes to project permitting and Canada's Labour Code - moves that the government says is necessary to speed up major projects and boost economic growth. Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Hear Vassy's interview with Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer about the Opposition's priorities for the Fall Session of Parliament.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: What to do with an inheritance.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down why U.S. President Trump banned a trio of media outlets from the White House.</li>
<li>A major update on Sunday's shooting at a Belleville, Ontario synagogue.</li>
</ul>

Carney tells NYT he has considered the possibility of a U.S. invasion of Canada

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