In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025.

On today's show:
Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months.
CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026.
Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025.
A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes.
Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.

In this special year-end edition, Vassy Kapelos takes a look back at the top stories of 2025.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Mike LeCouteur, Brian Platt, and Rob Benzie join the show for an extended Daily Debrief Panel, as we re-examine the most pivotal moments in Canadian politics over the past 12 months.</li>
<li>CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham evaluates President Trump's primetime address, and the key takeaways from Wednesday's message as we head into 2026.</li>
<li>Carmi Levy tackles the top A.I. stories of 2025.</li>
<li>A batch of holiday cooking tips with Montreal-born chef Chuck Hughes.</li>
<li>Movie critic Richard Crouse reflects on the top entertainment stories of 2025.</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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Vassy's long-awaited political year-in-review for 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.

On today's show:
Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.
CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.
The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.
David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing, marking the first state visit to China by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2017. Vassy speaks with author and global competitive strategist Amy Karam about what Canada's new China strategy could look like.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Vassy chats with Irwin Cotler, a human rights advocate and former Canadian Justice Minister, about the global response to the situation in Iran.</li>
<li>CTV Quebec Bureau Chief Genevieve Beauchemin has the latest developments from Quebec City, as Francois Legault has resigned from his post as Quebec Premier.</li>
<li>The Explainer with Registered Dietician Abby Langer: Why do Canadians need more Vitamin D?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Stephanie Levitz, and Jeff Rutledge.</li>
<li>David Paterson, Ontario's Representative in Washington, says he thinks Trump's talk of tearing up CUSMA is more about negotiating position than an actual threat to the trade deal.</li>
</ul>

Mr. Carney goes to China

The death toll continues to rise in Iran, as the regime cracks down on nationwide protests. Meantime, the White House isn't ruling out U.S. military strikes on the country.

On today's show:
Prime Minister Carney meets with the B.C. Coastal First Nations before heading to China.
Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iranian-Canadian Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.
Dennis Horak, a former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Head of the Mission/Charge D'Affaires in Iran, discusses the likelihood of U.S. intervention in Iran.
According to Stats Canada, fewer Canadians traveled to America across all 12 months of 2025. How does it impact the Travel industry as a whole?

The death toll continues to rise in Iran, as the regime cracks down on nationwide protests. Meantime, the White House isn't ruling out U.S. military strikes on the country.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Carney meets with the B.C. Coastal First Nations before heading to China.</li>
<li>Vassy Kapelos speaks with Iranian-Canadian Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laryssa Waler, Sharan Kaur, and George Soule.</li>
<li>Dennis Horak, a former Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former Head of the Mission/Charge D'Affaires in Iran, discusses the likelihood of U.S. intervention in Iran.</li>
<li>According to Stats Canada, fewer Canadians traveled to America across all 12 months of 2025. How does it impact the Travel industry as a whole?</li>
</ul>

Death toll in Iran rises as U.S. considers military action

This week, Mark Carney will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a Canadian Prime Minister makes his first official journey to China since Justin Trudeau in 2016. Tariffs, oil, and human rights are all on the agenda for Canada's leader.

On today's show:
UOttawa Professor of Public and International Affairs Thomas Juneau dissects the situation in Iran, as nationwide protests ignite in that country.
Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why Canada is not considering a ban on X over a deepfake controversy.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Scott Reid, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
CTV film critic Richard Crouse recaps the 2026 Golden Globes.

This week, Mark Carney will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a Canadian Prime Minister makes his first official journey to China since Justin Trudeau in 2016. Tariffs, oil, and human rights are all on the agenda for Canada's leader.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>UOttawa Professor of Public and International Affairs Thomas Juneau dissects the situation in Iran, as nationwide protests ignite in that country.</li>
<li>Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Why Canada is not considering a ban on X over a deepfake controversy.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Scott Reid, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>CTV film critic Richard Crouse recaps the 2026 Golden Globes.</li>
</ul>

Vassy's long-awaited political year-in-review for 2025

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