Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers live from Washington with the latest on how things are shaping up the day before election day in the United States. 

On todays show: 
Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Pediatrician and Medical Officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health unit joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the increase of walking pneumonia cases in younger patients across Canada. 
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former U.S. ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft and former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on defence spending targets ahead of the U.S election. 
Tim Powers guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Neil Brodie,
Conservative Strategist and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader. 
Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the lack of optimism in politics. 

Vassy Kapelos, CTV News Chief Political Correspondent joins guest host Tim Powers live from Washington with the latest on how things are shaping up the day before election day in the United States. 
On todays show: 
<ul>
<li>Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Pediatrician and Medical Officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health unit joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the increase of walking pneumonia cases in younger patients across Canada. </li>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Former U.S. ambassador to Canada, Kelly Craft and former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton on defence spending targets ahead of the U.S election. </li>
<li>Tim Powers guest hosts ‘The Daily Debrief’ political panel discussion with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather, Neil Brodie, Conservative Strategist and Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader. </li>
<li>Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the lack of optimism in politics. </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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Poll shows Harris ahead in early voting

Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the recent string of posts from the president-elect and his son referencing Canada as the '51st state'. 

On todays show:
David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to give an update on where in Canada will have a white Christmas. 
Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail joins guest host Tim Powers to have a year in review of Ontario politics. 
The Daily Debrief Panel with Carlene Variyan, Associate Vice-President of Summa Strategies and Neil Brodie, Conservative Strategist. 
Carmen Lau, Senior International Advocacy Associate At Hong Kong Democracy Council, Former Elected District Councillor Of Hong Kong. joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Hong Kong issued arrest warrants and bail for her earlier in the day. 

Eric Ham, CTV U.S. Political Analyst joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the recent string of posts from the president-elect and his son referencing Canada as the '51st state'.&nbsp;
On todays show:
<ul>
<li>David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada joins guest host Tim Powers to give an update on where in Canada will have a white Christmas.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Laura Stone, Queen&rsquo;s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail joins guest host Tim Powers to have a year in review of Ontario politics.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Carlene Variyan, Associate Vice-President of Summa Strategies and Neil Brodie, Conservative Strategist.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Carmen Lau, Senior International Advocacy Associate At Hong Kong Democracy Council, Former Elected District Councillor Of Hong Kong. joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss how Hong Kong issued arrest warrants and bail for her earlier in the day.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

U.S. president-elect's son shares post on X of Donald Trump buying Canada on Amazon

Mike Le Couteur, Senior political correspondent with CTV News joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the growing calls from within the Liberal party for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down.

On todays show: 
Listen to Vassy's full conversation with President-elect Trump's new border czar Tom Homan as they sat down for an exclusive interview on CTV's Power Play.
Mark Masters, TSN Reporter joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss Team Canada's current standing in the World Juniors. 
The Daily Debrief Panel with Andrew Perez and Jason Lietar. 
Dr. Janine Hubbard, Clinical Psychologist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness. 
Richard Crouse, Movie Critic joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his best and worst movie picks of 2024. 

Mike Le Couteur, Senior political correspondent with CTV News joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the growing calls from within the Liberal party for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down.
On todays show:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Listen to Vassy's full conversation with President-elect Trump's new border czar Tom Homan as they sat down for an exclusive interview on CTV's Power Play.</li>
<li>Mark Masters, TSN Reporter joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss Team Canada's current standing in the World Juniors.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel with Andrew Perez and Jason Lietar.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Janine Hubbard, Clinical Psychologist based in St. John&rsquo;s, Newfoundland joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Richard Crouse, Movie Critic joins guest host Tim Powers to discuss his best and worst movie picks of 2024.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Trudeau won’t step down over Christmas, Freeland considers vying for Liberal leadership

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:
Canada's Prime Minister is rearranging his Cabinet ahead of the Christmas Break. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair and Wright Strategies founder Kim Wright explain what Friday's changes could tell us about Justin Trudeau's next move.
Our relationship with technology is constantly changing, and look no further than 2024 for some reasonable proof of that. Tech analyst Carmi Levy digests some of this year's top tech stories.

Free For All Friday – Hour 2

Political pundits from across the country join Amanda Galbraith to dissect this week's Top 5 stories. Closing out the pre-Christmas episode is Winston Wilmont President Chris Day and Laura D'Angelo of Enterprise Canada.

Topic 1: Prime Minister Trudeau rearranges the Cabinet chairs again

Topic 2: Trudeau's best efforts to roll with the punches might result in a knockout punch from the Opposition, as the NDP threatens to topple the Liberals and force an early election

Topic 3: Predicting the top political headlines for 2025

Topic 4: Do today's kids have coping problems?

Topic 5: Christmas traditions

Free For All Friday &ndash; Hour 1
Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada&rsquo;s top newsmakers.
On today&rsquo;s show:
<ul>
<li>Canada's Prime Minister is rearranging his Cabinet ahead of the Christmas Break. CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair and Wright Strategies founder Kim Wright explain what Friday's changes could tell us about Justin Trudeau's next move.</li>
<li>Our relationship with technology is constantly changing, and look no further than 2024 for some reasonable proof of that. Tech analyst Carmi Levy digests some of this year's top tech stories.</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday &ndash; Hour 2
Political pundits from across the country join Amanda Galbraith to dissect this week's Top 5 stories. Closing out the pre-Christmas episode is Winston Wilmont President Chris Day and Laura D'Angelo of Enterprise Canada.
Topic 1: Prime Minister Trudeau rearranges the Cabinet chairs again
Topic 2:&nbsp;Trudeau's best efforts to roll with the punches might result in a knockout punch from the Opposition, as the NDP threatens to topple the Liberals and force an early election
Topic 3: Predicting the top political headlines for 2025
Topic 4: Do today's kids have coping problems?
Topic 5: Christmas traditions

Poll shows Harris ahead in early voting

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