Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:
Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to concerning new data about this year's flu season.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest escalation in USA-Venezuela tensions.
Tech Check with tech expert Carmi Levy: A San Francisco power outage leaves Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller and Sabrina Grover.
Nick Saul, the CEO of Right To Food Canada, talks about food insecurity at the holidays.
TSN's Dean Brown reacts to Sidney Crosby becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, a record that was previously held by franchise icon Mario Lemieux.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch reacts to concerning new data about this year's flu season.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham on the latest escalation in USA-Venezuela tensions.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech expert Carmi Levy: A San Francisco power outage leaves Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Garry Keller and Sabrina Grover.</li>
<li>Nick Saul, the CEO of Right To Food Canada, talks about food insecurity at the holidays.</li>
<li>TSN's Dean Brown reacts to Sidney Crosby becoming the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time leading scorer, a record that was previously held by franchise icon Mario Lemieux.</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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Flu cases skyrocket to highest levels in 3 years

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

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

On today's show:
Starting in January, Canada will formally converse with America and Mexico in the hopes of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Deal. What’s at stake for the Canadian economy during next year’s CUSMA review? We dig deeper with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow.
Six months ago, Pablo Rodriguez became the leader of the Quebec Liberals. Six months later, he was forced to resign over an alleged vote-buying scandal during the leadership race. What does his sudden resignation mean for the Quebec Liberals, the looming provincial election, and separatism in Quebec? Here to speak on that is André Pratte, a former Canadian Senator and a former Chair of the Quebec Liberal Party Policy Committee.
In 2025, we saw 3 shades of Canada’s Conservatives. We saw the good, the bad, and the ugly. Joining us for an in-depth analysis is former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, who also served as a Cabinet Minister under the Harper government.

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 Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and former Justin Trudeau Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Clow.

Topic 1: This year's biggest story in the Canadian political arena, and the headlines to watch as we look ahead to 2026.

Topic 2: The most overplayed story of 2025, the worst political gaffe of 2025, and the headlines that flew under the radar.

Topic 3: The most surprising political moment of 2025, the most successful political operator, and who made 2025’s ‘naughty list’.

Topic 4: Ranking the best 'kicker stories' of 2025.

From the entire Free For All Friday team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and we'll talk again in 2026!

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Starting in January, Canada will formally converse with America and Mexico in the hopes of renegotiating the North American Free Trade Deal. What&rsquo;s at stake for the Canadian economy during next year&rsquo;s CUSMA review? We dig deeper with international trade lawyer Robert Glasgow.</li>
<li>Six months ago, Pablo Rodriguez became the leader of the Quebec Liberals. Six months later, he was forced to resign over an alleged vote-buying scandal during the leadership race. What does his sudden resignation mean for the Quebec Liberals, the looming provincial election, and separatism in Quebec? Here to speak on that is Andr&eacute; Pratte, a former Canadian Senator and a former Chair of the Quebec Liberal Party Policy Committee.</li>
<li>In 2025, we saw 3 shades of Canada&rsquo;s Conservatives. We saw the good, the bad, and the ugly. Joining us for an in-depth analysis is former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt, who also served as a Cabinet Minister under the Harper government.</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's edition features Henley Strategies founder Laryssa Waller and former Justin Trudeau Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Clow.
Topic 1: This year's biggest story in the Canadian political arena, and the headlines to watch as we look ahead to 2026.
Topic 2: The most overplayed story of 2025, the worst political gaffe of 2025, and the headlines that flew under the radar.
Topic 3: The most surprising political moment of 2025, the most successful political operator, and who made 2025&rsquo;s &lsquo;naughty list&rsquo;.
Topic 4: Ranking the best 'kicker stories' of 2025.
From the entire Free For All Friday team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and we'll talk again in 2026!

Free For All Friday

In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025.

On today's show:
Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026.
Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025.
A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes.
Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.

In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026.</li>
<li>Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025.</li>
<li>A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes.</li>
<li>Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.</li>
</ul>

Vassy's long-awaited political year-in-review for 2025

Provincial and territorial leaders will meet with Prime Minister Carney tomorrow for the first time since a contentious MOU on energy production was signed between the feds and the Alberta government.

On today's show:
The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' procurement policy is officially in effect. Vassy chats with Canadian Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound.
Vassy interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada about the ongoing efforts to end a bloody war with Russia.
The Explainer with infectious disease expert Dr. Dale Kalina-Samji: What should you do if you get the flu?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy speaks with Rick Smith, the President of the Canadian Climate Institute, about the Carney government's climate policy.
Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez, who was once a Liberal MP under the Trudeau regime, will be stepping down from his provincial post amid a string of recent controversies. We gather instant reaction from CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair.

Provincial and territorial leaders will meet with Prime Minister Carney tomorrow for the first time since a contentious MOU on energy production was signed between the feds and the Alberta government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' procurement policy is officially in effect. Vassy chats with Canadian Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound.</li>
<li>Vassy interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada about the ongoing efforts to end a bloody war with Russia.</li>
<li>The Explainer with infectious disease expert Dr. Dale Kalina-Samji: What should you do if you get the flu?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Rick Smith, the President of the Canadian Climate Institute, about the Carney government's climate policy.</li>
<li>Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez, who was once a Liberal MP under the Trudeau regime, will be stepping down from his provincial post amid a string of recent controversies. We gather instant reaction from CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair.</li>
</ul>

Flu cases skyrocket to highest levels in 3 years

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