Free For All Friday - Hour 1.

Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Richard Crouse, Movie Critic joins Scott to talk about summer blockbusters, and whether theatres are still struggling to draw in audiences.
Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on July 26th throughout history.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2.

Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Jennifer Maddigan, Executive Vice President of Media and Communications, Syntax Strategic and Fred DeLorey, Partner, NorthStar Public Affairs and former National Campaign Manager for the Conservative Party of Canada.
How does Kamala Harris stepping in change the dynamics of the election? All things US POLI. 
Upcoming cabinet shuffle in August – what’s expected for the party and for Trudeau?
The Olympic drone scandal and Céline Dion's potential Paris 2024 performance.
Will you be watching the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie? And what is the most anticipation you’ve ever had for a movie, most excited for a summer film you’ve ever been?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1.
Host Scott Reid breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Richard Crouse, Movie Critic joins Scott to talk about summer blockbusters, and whether theatres are still struggling to draw in audiences.</li>
<li>Scott recaps historical moments that have happened on July 26th throughout history.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2.
Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Jennifer Maddigan, Executive Vice President of Media and Communications, Syntax Strategic and Fred DeLorey, Partner, NorthStar Public Affairs and former National Campaign Manager for the Conservative Party of Canada.
<ol>
<li>How does Kamala Harris stepping in change the dynamics of the election? All things US POLI. </li>
<li>Upcoming cabinet shuffle in August – what’s expected for the party and for Trudeau?</li>
<li>The Olympic drone scandal and Céline Dion's potential Paris 2024 performance.</li>
<li>Will you be watching the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie? And what is the most anticipation you’ve ever had for a movie, most excited for a summer film you’ve ever been?</li>
</ol>

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.

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Free For All Friday

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.

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>

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