Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and Canada's emissions reduction track.
Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know if you're in the market for your first home.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.
Ontario has become the latest province to at least partially end biannual time changes. Are they following the science? Vassy digs deeper with CAMH sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak.
U.S. President Trump is defending his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel following a bipartisan backlash.

Advance voting has begun for one of the most consequential ballots in recent Canadian political history. Albertans are now able to cast a ballot either in favor, or in opposition, of separating from the rest of Canada. Vassy speaks with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney about what's at stake.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Canada's Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, discussing the new federal Heat Pump Rebate and Canada's emissions reduction track.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: What to know if you're in the market for your first home.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur, Jamie Ellerton, and Nojoud Al Mallees.</li>
<li>Ontario has become the latest province to at least partially end biannual time changes. Are they following the science? Vassy digs deeper with CAMH sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak.</li>
<li>U.S. President Trump is defending his decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel following a bipartisan backlash.</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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Polls open in Alberta referendum vote

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:
The Friday Five: U.S. President Donald Trump hints that a trade deal with Canada might happen before November's Midterms. Prime Minister Carney fires back at U.S. election interference claims. The B.C. election hits the final stretch, as voters head to the ballot box on Saturday. Carney's controversial trip to Turkiye. An update on the tragic CFB Wainwright fire.
The Big Conversation: Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to break down U.S. President Trump's comments on a possible trade deal.
Graham goes 1-on-1 with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following Monday's referendum results.
Meet Brady Rogers, who was elected to Kelowna City Council after his unenthusiastic campaign signs went viral.
CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Graham with an election campaign update, as the polls are mere hours away from opening.
Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien joins Graham to talk about his new book - a prescription for handling Trump's trade war.
Dozens of Canada's top scientists have signed a letter urging the Carney government to amend Bill C-39. Graham speaks with one of them, Dr. Sally Otto, from the University of British Columbia.
Have Your Say: Is Trump going to blink on tariffs?
What made Graham smile this week: Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley's amazing postgame interview.

It's the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Friday Five: U.S. President Donald Trump hints that a trade deal with Canada might happen before November's Midterms. Prime Minister Carney fires back at U.S. election interference claims. The B.C. election hits the final stretch, as voters head to the ballot box on Saturday. Carney's controversial trip to Turkiye. An update on the tragic CFB Wainwright fire.</li>
<li>The Big Conversation: Vassy Kapelos joins Graham to break down U.S. President Trump's comments on a possible trade deal.</li>
<li>Graham goes 1-on-1 with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith following Monday's referendum results.</li>
<li>Meet Brady Rogers, who was elected to Kelowna City Council after his unenthusiastic campaign signs went viral.</li>
<li>CTV B.C. legislative reporter Rob Buffam joins Graham with an election campaign update, as the polls are mere hours away from opening.</li>
<li>Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien joins Graham to talk about his new book - a prescription for handling Trump's trade war.</li>
<li>Dozens of Canada's top scientists have signed a letter urging the Carney government to amend Bill C-39. Graham speaks with one of them, Dr. Sally Otto, from the University of British Columbia.</li>
<li>Have Your Say: Is Trump going to blink on tariffs?</li>
<li>What made Graham smile this week: Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley's amazing postgame interview.</li>
</ul>

The Graham Richardson Show - October 23, 2026

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara.

On today's show:
Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum.
CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year.
Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt.
Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.

It's the first ever bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Minister to Turkiye, and Mark Carney is already facing criticism from some groups over that country's human rights record. Vassy is joined by CTV National News senior correspondent Abigail Bimman, who is with the Prime Minister in Ankara.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy goes 1-on-1 with Eleanor Olszewski, Alberta's lone federal Cabinet Minister, to discuss the results of Monday's referendum.</li>
<li>CTV Chief Financial Correspondent Amanda Lang dissects why more economists are predicting the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the end of the year.</li>
<li>Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why lying down makes things hurt less.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Brian Platt.</li>
<li>Cybersecurity expert David Shipley joins Vassy to discuss the Crime Stoppers data breach, and what it says about Canada's privacy laws.</li>
</ul>

Prime Minister Carney announces strategic partnership, free trade talks with Turkiye

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the way back from Alberta. And in a provincial address Tuesday evening, Premier Danielle Smith says she will respect Albertans’ vote after the majority opted to stay in Canada. CTV's Rachel Aiello has the key takeaways from Smith's address.

On today's show:
Tim is joined by CTV National News Alberta correspondent Kathy Le, who is hearing from the family of one of the soldiers hospitalized with severe burns after the CFB Wainwright tragedy.
Tim speaks with Chris Kilford, an External Fellow at the Queen's University Centre for International and Defense Policy and a former Senior Canadian Military Attaché to Turkey. They discuss Prime Minister Carney's first bilateral visit to Turkey, a trip that few Canadian Prime Ministers have taken.
The Explainer with immigration lawyer Chantal Desloges: How is Quebec's immigration system different than other provinces?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and Stephanie Levitz.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down how the trade war is factoring into key U.S. Midterm election races with less than 2 weeks left in the campaign.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, who is on the way back from Alberta. And in a provincial address Tuesday evening, Premier Danielle Smith says she will respect Albertans&rsquo; vote after the majority opted to stay in Canada. CTV's Rachel Aiello has the key takeaways from Smith's address.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Tim is joined by CTV National News Alberta correspondent Kathy Le, who is hearing from the family of one of the soldiers hospitalized with severe burns after the CFB Wainwright tragedy.</li>
<li>Tim speaks with Chris Kilford, an External Fellow at the Queen's University Centre for International and Defense Policy and a former Senior Canadian Military Attach&eacute; to Turkey. They discuss Prime Minister Carney's first bilateral visit to Turkey, a trip that few Canadian Prime Ministers have taken.</li>
<li>The Explainer with immigration lawyer Chantal Desloges: How is Quebec's immigration system different than other provinces?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Sabrina Grover, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham breaks down how the trade war is factoring into key U.S. Midterm election races with less than 2 weeks left in the campaign.</li>
</ul>

Polls open in Alberta referendum vote

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