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

Provincial and territorial leaders will meet with Prime Minister Carney tomorrow for the first time since a contentious MOU on energy production was signed between the feds and the Alberta government.

On today's show:
The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' procurement policy is officially in effect. Vassy chats with Canadian Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound.
Vassy interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada about the ongoing efforts to end a bloody war with Russia.
The Explainer with infectious disease expert Dr. Dale Kalina-Samji: What should you do if you get the flu?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.
Vassy speaks with Rick Smith, the President of the Canadian Climate Institute, about the Carney government's climate policy.
Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez, who was once a Liberal MP under the Trudeau regime, will be stepping down from his provincial post amid a string of recent controversies. We gather instant reaction from CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair.

Provincial and territorial leaders will meet with Prime Minister Carney tomorrow for the first time since a contentious MOU on energy production was signed between the feds and the Alberta government.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' procurement policy is officially in effect. Vassy chats with Canadian Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound.</li>
<li>Vassy interviews Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada about the ongoing efforts to end a bloody war with Russia.</li>
<li>The Explainer with infectious disease expert Dr. Dale Kalina-Samji: What should you do if you get the flu?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo, Jeff Rutledge, and Stephanie Levitz.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with Rick Smith, the President of the Canadian Climate Institute, about the Carney government's climate policy.</li>
<li>Quebec Liberal leader Pablo Rodriguez, who was once a Liberal MP under the Trudeau regime, will be stepping down from his provincial post amid a string of recent controversies. We gather instant reaction from CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair.</li>
</ul>

First Ministers to assemble in Ottawa for the first time since Alberta MOU

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won't step down ahead of his leadership review in January, even if another MP crosses the floor to hand the Carney Liberals a majority. Vassy Kapelos sits down with Poilievre for a year-end discussion.

On today's show:
Money Talk with John Klotz: How did we fare financially in 2025, and what should we be preparing for in 2026?
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Sharan Kaur, and Laryssa Waler.
Vassy speaks with former diplomat Michael Kovrig about the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.
Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, discusses the implications of Ontario's Premier pivoting away from Ontario's E.V. business.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he won't step down ahead of his leadership review in January, even if another MP crosses the floor to hand the Carney Liberals a majority. Vassy Kapelos sits down with Poilievre for a year-end discussion.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Money Talk with John Klotz: How did we fare financially in 2025, and what should we be preparing for in 2026?</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Graham Richardson, Sharan Kaur, and Laryssa Waler.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with former diplomat Michael Kovrig about the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai.</li>
<li>Brian Kingston, the President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, discusses the implications of Ontario's Premier pivoting away from Ontario's E.V. business.</li>
</ul>

Pierre Poilievre won't rule out more floor-crossings, will face leadership review in January

At least 15 people were killed, and another 27 were hospitalized, following a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Sunday's horrific scene is being treated as a terrorist incident by authorities, who say the two shooters targeted Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah celebration. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst.

On today's show:
Legendary movie director Carl Reiner and his wife were found dead in their L.A. home on Sunday, allegedly murdered by their own son.
Consumer inflation for November held at 2.2%, but grocery prices continue to increase.
Vassy's year-end interview with Interim NDP Leader Don Davies.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins Vassy to discuss the ripple effects of today's tariffs, particularly in his own backyard.
Tech Check with Carmi Levy: An experiment to train rats to play games reaches a new level.
The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.
Vassy speaks with political scientist and author Alex Marland about the implications of Conservative floor-crossing.

At least 15 people were killed, and another 27 were hospitalized, following a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. Sunday's horrific scene is being treated as a terrorist incident by authorities, who say the two shooters targeted Jewish Australians at a Hanukkah celebration. We gather the latest developments from CTV's Scott Hurst.
On today's show:
<ul>
<li>Legendary movie director Carl Reiner and his wife were found dead in their L.A. home on Sunday, allegedly murdered by their own son.</li>
<li>Consumer inflation for November held at 2.2%, but grocery prices continue to increase.</li>
<li>Vassy's year-end interview with Interim NDP Leader Don Davies.</li>
<li>Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins Vassy to discuss the ripple effects of today's tariffs, particularly in his own backyard.</li>
<li>Tech Check with Carmi Levy: An experiment to train rats to play games reaches a new level.</li>
<li>The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair, and Tim Powers.</li>
<li>Vassy speaks with political scientist and author Alex Marland about the implications of Conservative floor-crossing.</li>
</ul>

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

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