Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.

On today's show:
The Big Conversation: A new report sheds light on what would happen to the Canadian economy if U.S. President Trump withdrew America out of CUSMA entirely. We dig deeper with Matthew Stewart, a Partner in the Economics Group at Deloitte Canada and the co-author of these findings.
Life With Canada's Best: Historica Canada President and CEO Andrew Wilson-Smith discusses the new Heritage Minute commemorating 9/11 and the town of Gander, Newfoundland.
Tim chats with fellow Newfoundlander Brian Madore from VOCM Radio in St. John's about Hilroy leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off its Familiar School Workbooks map.
Sharan Kaur, Jeff Rutledge, and George Soule dissect this week's top stories - most of which has to do with the Canada-USA trade relationship and Canada's looming counter-tariffs.
Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses his latest polling on how Americans feel about the Trump trade war.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham explains President Trump's latest attack on the Federal Reserve.

Tim Powers fills in on the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch us every single Friday from Noon until 2PM.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The Big Conversation: A new report sheds light on what would happen to the Canadian economy if U.S. President Trump withdrew America out of CUSMA entirely. We dig deeper with Matthew Stewart, a Partner in the Economics Group at Deloitte Canada and the co-author of these findings.</li>
<li>Life With Canada's Best: Historica Canada President and CEO Andrew Wilson-Smith discusses the new Heritage Minute commemorating 9/11 and the town of Gander, Newfoundland.</li>
<li>Tim chats with fellow Newfoundlander Brian Madore from VOCM Radio in St. John's about Hilroy leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off its Familiar School Workbooks map.</li>
<li>Sharan Kaur, Jeff Rutledge, and George Soule dissect this week's top stories - most of which has to do with the Canada-USA trade relationship and Canada's looming counter-tariffs.</li>
<li>Abacus Data CEO David Coletto discusses his latest polling on how Americans feel about the Trump trade war.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham explains President Trump's latest attack on the Federal Reserve.</li>
</ul>

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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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The Graham Richardson Show - September 4, 2026

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>

The Graham Richardson Show - September 4, 2026

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