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Mark Carney's Davos speech changed how Canada talks to the world. Your government spent months trying to lower the temperature with Trump, diffusing tensions, salvaging whatever's left. This speech did the opposite. The world's billionaires and decision makers heard Canada's leader declare the norms they pretended governed global order are finished. The speech was substantial. Frank. Carney said what we thought the world was, it wasn't really that anyway, and now it's completely over. Vassy Kapelos warns against assuming Trump won't follow through. You have to prepare for the 30% worst case scenario, not just hope for the 70%. NATO allies are actually saying what they feel on Greenland, not sucking up like they have on everything else. Learn why rhetorical clarity forces execution accountability Carney can't escape. Understand what flood the zone strategy accomplishes and why hope is a terrible plan when facing unpredictable threats. **GUEST:** Vassy Kapelos | https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/shows/power-play/ Originally aired on 2026-01-20

The tables are turned this week! Guest host Vassy Kapelos interviews Paul Wells about his new book on the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on the Ropes. In the book, Paul chronicles how Trudeau came to power, how he's held on for eight years, and how his approach to governing has changed over that time. Vassy Kapelos is the Chief Political Correspondent at CTV News and the host of CTV Question Period, Power Play and the Vassy Kapelos Show.

Amanda and Rachael sit down with CTV Chief Political Correspondent, Vassy Kapelos to break down what a federal budget is, the pomp and circumstance around it and what is in the 2024 budget. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS , as well as CN Rail . Alright, you Herle Burly-ites, I’m always chuffed when we’re able to put a journalist panel together. And goddammit, I feel just a huge amount of power putting questions to people who do it for a living! But let’s face it … they’re far better at it than me. Vassy Kapelos, Aaron Wherry and Campbell Clark are here today! Just a brief bio for each because you plugged-in Herle Burly-ites know these 3 pretty well: Vassy is CTV News’ Chief Political Correspondent. The Host of their weekly political journal of record, Question Period, and Host of CTV News Channel’s weekday show, Power Play. Aaron is Senior Writer at CBC News. He’s covered Parliament Hill since 2007. And he’s the author of “Promise and Peril”, a deep dive into Justin Trudeau’s years in power. Campbell is Chief Political Writer for the Globe and Mail, with their Ottawa bureau since 2000. Before that, he wrote for the Montreal Gazette and National Post. #BREAKING This is going to be a politics show. I want to get our panellists’ thoughts on the 3 major parties and leaders. Where they stand now in the minds of the electorate and how they got there. How current events and polling are shaping their strategies and their messaging. And what the “gallery” makes of the different approaches, and how best to cover it. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube .

Summary In this conversation, Amanda and Rachael are joined by Vassy Kapelos, CTV News's chief political correspondent, to reflect on the political year in Canada. They discuss Vassy's background and upbringing, her interest in politics, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. They also explore the factors contributing to the shift in the political landscape in 2023 and the standing of major parties heading into 2024. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the possibility of a leadership race for the Liberal Party and potential contenders to watch. The conversation covers the top political figures to watch, the top political stories of 2023, favorite stories to cover, and predictions for 2024. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/beyondaballot/ Thank you to our Title Sponsor, DoorDash!

Vassy Kapelos is a well known and respected Canadian journalist. While her on-air persona never wavered during her pregnancy, it was a different story behind the scenes. Vassy suffered from Hyperemesis, a debilitating and persistent disorder that gravely impacted her mental and physical well being. When her son was born, the symptoms disappeared — leading to her own feelings of rebirth. Please download, subscribe, follow and share.