In our new series Digging Deeper: Canada's Toxic Drug Crisis, we explore the various components that are contributing to the overdose crisis in Canada. 

Part 1: We speak with former addict Chris Cull, who has lived to tell his story.

Part 2: We speak with Traci Letts who is Vice-Chair of Moms Stop The Harm. Traci lost her son Mike to a toxic overdose at the age of 31.

Part 3: Dr. Monty Ghosh explains the science behind addiction and the toxicity of drugs.

Part 4: Marcus Gee, columnist with The Globe and Mail joins to discuss the pronounced debate on safe supply and supervised consumption. 

In our new series Digging Deeper: Canada's Toxic Drug Crisis, we explore the various components that are contributing to the overdose crisis in Canada. 
Part 1: We speak with former addict Chris Cull, who has lived to tell his story.   Part 2: We speak with Traci Letts who is Vice-Chair of Moms Stop The Harm. Traci lost her son Mike to a toxic overdose at the age of 31.   Part 3: Dr. Monty Ghosh explains the science behind addiction and the toxicity of drugs.   Part 4: Marcus Gee, columnist with The Globe and Mail joins to discuss the pronounced debate on safe supply and supervised consumption.

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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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Digging Deeper: Canada's Toxic Drug Crisis

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: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth.
The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2.
Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign.
New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton.
Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic.
Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics.
Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again.
What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.

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: U.S. President Trump trolls Canada. Canada reacts to the Trumpian trolling. The week that was in trade war escalation. The latest on the devastating floods in Nepal. Plus, the latest GDP numbers display a surprising Canadian growth.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: CTV chief financial correspondent Amanda Lang reacts to the unexpectedly positive 3.3% GDP growth in Q2.</li>
<li>Life with Canada's Best: Professor Kathryn Whitehead is one of 48 U.S. academics that Canada has 'lured' with a new international recruitment campaign.</li>
<li>New data from CAMH finds that more teens are gambling online than ever before. We dig deeper with Dr. Hayley Hamilton.</li>
<li>Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, a former Director of Operations for NORAD, on the challenges and opportunities in Canada's Arctic.</li>
<li>Tyler Groeneveld, the CEO of Protein Industries Canada, makes the case for domestic food production as a means of economic sovereignty.</li>
<li>Graham goes 1-on-1 with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on separation, trade, and Conservative politics.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: The Canada-USA trade war heats up yet again.</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Canada's AI-generated trade war protest song.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - August 28, 2026

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart.

On today's show:
Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs.
La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning.
Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie.
Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks.
Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. The Premiers of both Saskatchewan and Alberta have rejected calls to restrict Canada's energy exports as leverage in the trade war. This comes as the USTR disputes Prime Minister Carney's characterization of U.S. demands around French language issues before last week's talks fell apart.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Graham is joined by Blaine Maryniuk, the owner of West Coast Walls in Abbotsford, who shares how smaller businesses are falling through major gaps in federal government tariff relief programs.</li>
<li>La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Bellevance joins Graham with a primer on the Quebec election campaign, which officially began this morning.</li>
<li>Emma Duerden, a Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, delves into the significance of Meta's landmark lawsuit settlement.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada, explains how the Auto tariffs became a key sticking point in the now-collapsed trade talks.</li>
<li>Hear the latest comments about Canada from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. President Donald Trump.</li>
</ul>

Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan reject energy as leverage in trade talks with U.S.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the CTV National newsdesk this week. Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says that Canada has 'many cards' left to play, as some Canadian Premiers float ideas about further retaliation against the Trump tariffs. Graham speaks with Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about what might happen next in the trade war.

On today's show:
Meta has settled a class-action lawsuit over social media harms in the U.S. for nearly $17 billion. We gather instant reaction from tech analyst Carmi Levy.
Hear Vassy's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who thinks that U.S. President Donald Trump will 'TACO' on the new tariffs.
The Explainer with Rini Rashid, a trade lawyer with McMillian LLP: How will Canada's retaliatory tariffs affect businesses and consumers?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Michele Cadario, and George Soule.
A new study has found that rates of mood and substance use disorders in Canada have skyrocketed over the past few years. Graham digs deeper into the data with lead author Dr. Jillian Halladay.
Music journalist Alan Cross reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country music sensation who was just as humble as she was popular.

Graham Richardson fills in for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the CTV National newsdesk this week. Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly says that Canada has 'many cards' left to play, as some Canadian Premiers float ideas about further retaliation against the Trump tariffs. Graham speaks with Scotty Greenwood, a former U.S. Diplomat to Canada, about what might happen next in the trade war.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Meta has settled a class-action lawsuit over social media harms in the U.S. for nearly $17 billion. We gather instant reaction from tech analyst Carmi Levy.</li>
<li>Hear Vassy's interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who thinks that U.S. President Donald Trump will 'TACO' on the new tariffs.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Rini Rashid, a trade lawyer with McMillian LLP: How will Canada's retaliatory tariffs affect businesses and consumers?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge, Michele Cadario, and George Soule.</li>
<li>A new study has found that rates of mood and substance use disorders in Canada have skyrocketed over the past few years. Graham digs deeper into the data with lead author Dr. Jillian Halladay.</li>
<li>Music journalist Alan Cross reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country music sensation who was just as humble as she was popular.</li>
</ul>

Digging Deeper: Canada's Toxic Drug Crisis

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