Richard Ireland, the Mayor of Jasper, joins Vassy Kapelos to talk about the wildfire that is raging throughout the historic Albertan town, consuming homes and businesses in a wall of flames.

On todays show:
David Coletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, joins Vassy to discuss the latest polling - it shows that Canada's Conservatives are up by 19 points on the Liberals.
Dan Riskin, CTV’s Science and Technology expert, joins Vassy for his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me’.
The Daily Debrief Panel with Toronto Star reporter Robert Benzie and CTV National News reporter Mike Le Couteur.
Casey Babb, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, joins Vassy to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.

Richard Ireland, the Mayor of Jasper, joins Vassy Kapelos to talk about the wildfire that is raging throughout the historic Albertan town, consuming homes and businesses in a wall of flames.
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>David Coletto, the CEO of Abacus Data, joins Vassy to discuss the latest polling - it shows that Canada's Conservatives are up by 19 points on the Liberals.</li>
<li>Dan Riskin, CTV’s Science and Technology expert, joins Vassy for his weekly segment ‘Talk Science To Me’.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Toronto Star reporter Robert Benzie and CTV National News reporter Mike Le Couteur.</li>
<li>Casey Babb, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute, joins Vassy to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress.</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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Historic Albertan town surrounded by a wall of flames

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>

Free For All Friday

Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economist, Deloitte Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Bank Of Canada's decision to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points. 

On todays show:
Vassy lets you 'have your say' on whether or not the Bank of Canada's decision to cut interest rates affects you at all.
Neil Hammerschlag, Executive Director, Shark Research Foundation and President of Atlantic Shark Expeditions joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question submitted by Dani on Instagram. 
The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, and Kory Teneckye. 
Scott Hurst, CTV National News Correspondent joins host Vassy Kapelos to give the latest on the wildfire that is roaring through Jasper and forced the evacuation of the city. 
Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins Vassy for a look ahead to President Joe Biden's speech set for later tonight. 

Dawn Desjardins, Chief Economist, Deloitte Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the Bank Of Canada's decision to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points. 
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy lets you 'have your say' on whether or not the Bank of Canada's decision to cut interest rates affects you at all.</li>
<li>Neil Hammerschlag, Executive Director, Shark Research Foundation and President of Atlantic Shark Expeditions joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question submitted by Dani on Instagram. </li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Kathleen Monk, and Kory Teneckye. </li>
<li>Scott Hurst, CTV National News Correspondent joins host Vassy Kapelos to give the latest on the wildfire that is roaring through Jasper and forced the evacuation of the city. </li>
<li>Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins Vassy for a look ahead to President Joe Biden's speech set for later tonight. </li>
</ul>

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, signals more to come if inflation keeps dropping

Joy Malbon, CTV Canadian TV Washington Bureau Chief joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the resignation of the U.S secret service director and the dynamic shift after Biden stepping down.

On todays show:
Vicki Korogonas, Owner of Pine Bungalows in Jasper National Park was on of those who was forced to evacuate Jasper late last night. She joins host Vassy Kapelos to go over that experience.
Royce Mendes, Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to look ahead to tomorrows interest rate decision. 
The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Saeed Selvam, and Shachi Kurl. 
Mark Lowery, Former Special Agent in charge, U.S Secret Service joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss.

Joy Malbon, CTV Canadian TV Washington Bureau Chief joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the resignation of the U.S secret service director and the dynamic shift after Biden stepping down.
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>Vicki Korogonas, Owner of Pine Bungalows in Jasper National Park was on of those who was forced to evacuate Jasper late last night. She joins host Vassy Kapelos to go over that experience.</li>
<li>Royce Mendes, Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to look ahead to tomorrows interest rate decision. </li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Shakir Chambers, Saeed Selvam, and Shachi Kurl. </li>
<li>Mark Lowery, Former Special Agent in charge, U.S Secret Service joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss.</li>
</ul>

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