Trump says U.S. officials will control Venezuela after it captured leader Nicolas Maduro during a weekend military strike. New York Times Canada bureau chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff delivers the latest developments as they become available.

On today's show:
As mass protests in Iran enter their eighth day, fears of a potential crackdown are growing, as U.S. President Trump threatens American intervention.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: France targets an Australia-style social media ban for children, with a potential implementation slated for the next learning season.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute outlines what the Venezuela situation means for Canadian oil producers.
Doug Gillham from The Weather Network explains what Jack Frost has planned for our country in 2026, as the Winter season hits full-blast.

Trump says U.S. officials will control Venezuela after it captured leader Nicolas Maduro during a weekend military strike. New York Times Canada bureau chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff delivers the latest developments as they become available.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>As mass protests in Iran enter their eighth day, fears of a potential crackdown are growing, as U.S. President Trump threatens American intervention.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: France targets an Australia-style social media ban for children, with a potential implementation slated for the next learning season.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.</li>
<li>Heather Exner-Pirot from the MacDonald Laurier Institute outlines what the Venezuela situation means for Canadian oil producers.</li>
<li>Doug Gillham from The Weather Network explains what Jack Frost has planned for our country in 2026, as the Winter season hits full-blast.</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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Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after Maduro capture

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the Trump administration is ramping up its rhetoric around taking over Greenland. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. We also pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser.

On today's show:
Dawn Desjardins, a Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada, chimes in on the economic outlook for 2026.
Marco Mendicino, a former federal prosecutor and Public Safety Minister, on how the trial of Nicolas Maduro will play out.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.
Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian Ambassador to China, on Prime Minister Carney's upcoming state visit to Beijing.
TSN's Michaela Schreiter previews Team Canada's upcoming announcement, as the Women's Olympic Hockey roster is soon to be unveiled.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos this afternoon. As the situation in Venezuela continues to develop, the Trump administration is ramping up its rhetoric around taking over Greenland. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. We also pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Dawn Desjardins, a Chief Economist at Deloitte Canada, chimes in on the economic outlook for 2026.</li>
<li>Marco Mendicino, a former federal prosecutor and Public Safety Minister, on how the trial of Nicolas Maduro will play out.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Stephanie Levitz, Jeff Rutledge, and Laura D'Angelo.</li>
<li>Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian Ambassador to China, on Prime Minister Carney's upcoming state visit to Beijing.</li>
<li>TSN's Michaela Schreiter previews Team Canada's upcoming announcement, as the Women's Olympic Hockey roster is soon to be unveiled.</li>
</ul>

U.S. ramps up rhetoric around annexing Greenland

As the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain, the Trump administration says it will continue to control operations on the ground. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. Plus, we gather reaction from former CIA Director David Petraeus.

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney is in Paris today, meeting with European allies to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine.
Money Talk with John Klotz: How to get off on the right financial foot in 2026.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson.
John Bolton, a former U.S. National Security Advisor, gives his take on Trump's foreign policy.

As the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain, the Trump administration says it will continue to control operations on the ground. We deliver the latest developments as they become available. Plus, we gather reaction from former CIA Director David Petraeus.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney is in Paris today, meeting with European allies to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine.</li>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How to get off on the right financial foot in 2026.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur, and Graham Richardson.</li>
<li>John Bolton, a former U.S. National Security Advisor, gives his take on Trump's foreign policy.</li>
</ul>

What happens next in Venezuela?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1

Scott Reid, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.

On today's show:
2026 has arrived, which means it's time for Scott to examine some of the biggest political issues that will shape the next 12 months.
If you could give a New Year’s Resolution to a Canadian political leader, what would it be?
His Story, Her Story, Our Story: The first edition of 2026!

Free For All Friday - Hour 2

Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.

Topic 1: What is the biggest story to watch in 2026?

Topic 2: Our panelists share their New Year’s Resolutions for Canadian political leaders.

Topic 3: Alberta vs. Quebec - How separatism will shape Canadian politics in 2026.

Topic 4: Predictions for this year’s MVP of Canadian politics.

Topic 5: Who's stock is on the rise right now?

Free For All Friday - Hour 1
Scott Reid, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>2026 has arrived, which means it's time for Scott to examine some of the biggest political issues that will shape the next 12 months.</li>
<li>If you could give a New Year&rsquo;s Resolution to a Canadian political leader, what would it be?</li>
<li>His Story, Her Story, Our Story: The first edition of 2026!</li>
</ul>
Free For All Friday - Hour 2
Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover.
Topic 1: What is the biggest story to watch in 2026?
Topic 2: Our panelists share their New Year&rsquo;s Resolutions for Canadian political leaders.
Topic 3: Alberta vs. Quebec - How separatism will shape Canadian politics in 2026.
Topic 4: Predictions for this year&rsquo;s MVP of Canadian politics.
Topic 5: Who's stock is on the rise right now?

Trump says U.S. will run Venezuela after Maduro capture

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