Vassy Kapelos speaks with two young Israelis who survived the Supernova music festival massacre on Saturday, where Hamas militants killed more than 260 people. 

On today's show: 
We play Vassy's full conversation with Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Then, a conversation with Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, on potential Iranian involvement.
A conversation with Maya Izoutcheev, who attended the music festival in Israel. She just discovered two of her friends were killed. 
The Daily Debrief panel with Shachi Kurl, Jason Lietaer and Elliot Hughes.
A one-on-one with Iddo Moed, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Canada. 
Nehoray Levy, who attended the Supernova music festival in Israel.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with two young Israelis who survived the Supernova music festival massacre on Saturday, where Hamas militants killed more than 260 people. 
On today's show: 
<ul>
<li>We play Vassy's full conversation with Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Then, a conversation with Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, on potential Iranian involvement.</li>
<li>A conversation with Maya Izoutcheev, who attended the music festival in Israel. She just discovered two of her friends were killed. </li>
<li>The Daily Debrief panel with Shachi Kurl, Jason Lietaer and Elliot Hughes.</li>
<li>A one-on-one with Iddo Moed, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Canada. </li>
<li>Nehoray Levy, who attended the Supernova music festival in Israel.</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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Israel music festival survivors describe horrors of Hamas-led attack

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his threat to destroy Iran's critical civilian infrastructure.

On today's show:
Gas prices are set to rise again, as stations switch to the Summer Fuel blend. Tim chats with Dan McTeague, the President at Canadians For Affordable Energy.
Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of Defense Staff, discusses the situation with the Iran War.
A new report from BMO warns of staggering economic impacts if the Iran War continues to drive up the price of oil. Tim speaks with BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri.
Money Talk with John Klotz: It's Tax Time!
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Registered Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard reacts to the Saskatchewan government mulling over a U-16 social media ban.
It might be early in the baseball season, but the Toronto Blue Jays have dropped 5 straight after a 4-1 start. TSN 1050 radio host Aaron Korolnek tries to calm things down, but keeps things honest.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates his threat to destroy Iran's critical civilian infrastructure.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Gas prices are set to rise again, as stations switch to the Summer Fuel blend. Tim chats with Dan McTeague, the President at Canadians For Affordable Energy.</li>
<li>Retired General Tom Lawson, a former Chief of Defense Staff, discusses the situation with the Iran War.</li>
<li>A new report from BMO warns of staggering economic impacts if the Iran War continues to drive up the price of oil. Tim speaks with BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: It's Tax Time!</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Registered Child Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard reacts to the Saskatchewan government mulling over a U-16 social media ban.</li>
<li>It might be early in the baseball season, but the Toronto Blue Jays have dropped 5 straight after a 4-1 start. TSN 1050 radio host Aaron Korolnek tries to calm things down, but keeps things honest.</li>
</ul>

'A whole civilization will die': Countdown to Trump's Iran deadline

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this Easter Monday, as the U.S. President sends Iran a deadline. They have until Tuesday night at 8 o'clock to make a deal and end the war. if they don't, the United States will attack critical infrastructure. We get the full breakdown from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.

On today's show:
Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down what's at stake for the Liberals in next week's byelections.
Listen to Vassy's interview with Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon about the growing opposition to Canada's high-speed rail proposal.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: An in-depth look at the Artemis II mission.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, and Tom Mulcair.
David Perry, the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses a new poll showing Canadians are more open to military service.
Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams on Artemis II reaching the Moon.

Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos on this Easter Monday, as the U.S. President sends Iran a deadline. They have until Tuesday night at 8 o'clock to make a deal and end the war. if they don't, the United States will attack critical infrastructure. We get the full breakdown from CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Pollster Nik Nanos breaks down what's at stake for the Liberals in next week's byelections.</li>
<li>Listen to Vassy's interview with Federal Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon about the growing opposition to Canada's high-speed rail proposal.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: An in-depth look at the Artemis II mission.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sabrina Grover, Jamie Ellerton, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>David Perry, the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, discusses a new poll showing Canadians are more open to military service.</li>
<li>Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams on Artemis II reaching the Moon.</li>
</ul>

U.S. President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.

On today's show:
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.
UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.
TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos on this Holy Thursday. And according to Deloitte's 2026 economic outlook, Canada's economy will grow by 1.2 percent in 2026. The bad news: That's down from 1.7 percent last year. We gather instant reaction from Deloitte Canada chief economist Dawn Desjardins.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to U.S. President Trump's address on the Iran War.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Last night's Artemis II launch was a grand success!</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie.</li>
<li>UNIFOR National President Lana Payne on the recent chatter between Stellantis and a Chinese automaker, and where an idle Brampton plant could fit into the equation.</li>
<li>TSN's Gord Wilson on the razor-thin playoff race in the NHL's Eastern Conference.</li>
</ul>

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