Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Bruce Heyman, former US ambassador to Canada, on the Trump re-election and where Democrats may have dropped the ball.

On today's show:
Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent, joins us from Washington with the latest
Evan Solomon, Publisher with GZERO Media and CTV News Special Correspondent provides his perspective on the US election
Moshe Lander, Economist and Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, explains what Trump’s policies might mean for our economy
The Daily Debrief with Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke, and Kathleen Monk
Christopher Kozak, Professor in the Dept. of Chemistry at Memorial University, gets us the answer to mysterious blobs that washed up in Newfoundland
Chantal Beaulieu, Recreation Programmer, Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home, on the latest iteration of a Remembrance Day display of hand-knit poppies in Dartmouth

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Bruce Heyman, former US ambassador to Canada, on the Trump re-election and where Democrats may have dropped the ball.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent, joins us from Washington with the latest</li>
<li>Evan Solomon, Publisher with GZERO Media and CTV News Special Correspondent provides his perspective on the US election</li>
<li>Moshe Lander, Economist and Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University, explains what Trump’s policies might mean for our economy</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief with Scott Reid, Kory Teneycke, and Kathleen Monk</li>
<li>Christopher Kozak, Professor in the Dept. of Chemistry at Memorial University, gets us the answer to mysterious blobs that washed up in Newfoundland</li>
<li>Chantal Beaulieu, Recreation Programmer, Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home, on the latest iteration of a Remembrance Day display of hand-knit poppies in Dartmouth</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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'It's the outcome we have and it wasn't close': Former US Ambassador to Canada weighs in on Trump re-election

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.

On today's show:
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran’s attacks on U.S. bases.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.
BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.
The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.

Oil prices have increased to nearly $120 per barrel in early trading, as the US-led war against Iran enters Day 10. John Bolton, a former National Security Advisor to President Trump, explains what America aims to accomplish in Iran.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada needs to continue expanding trade with India, despite national security concerns.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran&rsquo;s attacks on U.S. bases.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair, Tim Powers, and Zain Velji.</li>
<li>BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter on what the spike in oil prices means for Canada's economy.</li>
<li>The Weather Network's Doug Gillham on the outlook for Spring across Canada.</li>
</ul>

Global oil prices surge as war in Iran enters Day 10

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle East conflict could quickly escalate.
Should Canada take part in the Iran conflict? Should we send our troops over there? Scott opens the phone lines and takes your two cents.
History, Herstory, Our Story: 1836's Battle of the Alamo, the birth of Lou Costello in 1906, and the release of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones in 1966.

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Strategy Corp vice-president Garry Keller.
Carney's Trip: What was accomplished, the messaging in Iran, and what happens next in Iran.
Reacting to the latest Leger poll, the odds of an election this Spring, and which party is taking the biggest gamble if one is called.
Examining the political landscape in Ontario and Quebec.
An iconic Rolling Stones record turns 60 years old!
B.C. rolls the clocks ahead by 60 minutes one last time.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Guest host Scott Reid breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
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<li>Robert Pape, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and the author of 'The Escalation Trap', weighs in on the worrying risks that the Middle East conflict could quickly escalate.</li>
<li>Should Canada take part in the Iran conflict? Should we send our troops over there? Scott opens the phone lines and takes your two cents.</li>
<li>History, Herstory, Our Story: 1836's Battle of the Alamo, the birth of Lou Costello in 1906, and the release of Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones in 1966.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover and Strategy Corp vice-president Garry Keller.
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<li>Carney's Trip: What was accomplished, the messaging in Iran, and what happens next in Iran.</li>
<li>Reacting to the latest Leger poll, the odds of an election this Spring, and which party is taking the biggest gamble if one is called.</li>
<li>Examining the political landscape in Ontario and Quebec.</li>
<li>An iconic Rolling Stones record turns 60 years old!</li>
<li>B.C. rolls the clocks ahead by 60 minutes one last time.</li>
</ol>

Free For All Friday

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of A.I. and Digital Innovation, after OpenAI vowed to improve safety protocols and accountability. But what does that look like moving forward?
CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us with an update from Australia, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trade mission continues.
Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong reacts to the federal government's evolving stance on the Iran conflict, and outlines why he feels it is contradictory.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The hidden advantages of being left-handed.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.
Amanda Lang, CTV's Chief Financial Correspondent, on what the tense conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Evan Solomon, Canada's Minister of A.I. and Digital Innovation, after OpenAI vowed to improve safety protocols and accountability. But what does that look like moving forward?
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:true}">
<li>CTV's Abigail Bimman joins us with an update from Australia, as Prime Minister Carney's Indo-Pacific trade mission continues.</li>
<li>Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong reacts to the federal government's evolving stance on the Iran conflict, and outlines why he feels it is contradictory.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: The hidden advantages of being left-handed.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Rob Benzie, Mike LeCouteur, and Laura Stone.</li>
<li>Amanda Lang, CTV's Chief Financial Correspondent, on what the tense conflict in the Middle East means for oil markets.</li>
</ul>

'It's the outcome we have and it wasn't close': Former US Ambassador to Canada weighs in on Trump re-election

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