The Trump administration says it is in control of Venezuela as the situation on the ground remains uncertain.

On today's show:

• All the latest updates on the Venezuela situation
• Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris meeting with European allies to discuss the path to peace in Ukraine
• Vassy speaks with a former director of the CIA about what happens next in Venezuela
• Money Talk with John Klotz
• The Daily Debrief panel with Laryssa Waller, Sharan Kaur and Graham Richardson
• Former US national security advisor John Bolton gives his take on Trump's foreign policy

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.

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?

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today, as we finally say 'sayonara' to 2025.

On today's show:

• Law enforcement officials in Mexico have seized $40 million worth of motorcycles believed to be linked to Ryan Wedding, an alleged drug kingpin and former Canadian Olympic snowboarder. CTV's Judy Trinh has the latest on that.
• Is 2025 the most politically-significant year in Canada's history since WWII? Scott takes your calls, texts, and emails!
• Who was the MVP of Canadian politics in 2025: Mark Carney or someone else?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring George Soule and Jeff Rutledge.
• Canada has unveiled its Men's Hockey roster for the 2026 Olympics. Who is headed to Italy in February? TSN's Matt Cauz has the answers and addresses the criticisms.

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:

• Are the World Cup ticket prices too damn high, and who exactly controls them? We dig deeper with Canadian sports economist Moshe Lander.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Jordan Paquet.
• The latest developments on the pursuit for a peaceful resolution in the Russia-Ukraine war.
• Your calls, texts, and emails on just about anything!

Scott Reid guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:

• Is a resolution between Russia and Ukraine as close as America's President thinks it is?
• CTV's Mike LeCouteur analyzes a crazy year in news. Then, Scott opens the phone lines and gathers your thoughts.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Saeed Selvam and Jeff Rutledge.
• Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Did you know that Canadians are one of OnlyFans' top customers?
• Movie critic Richard Crouse sifts through the best (and worst) flicks that 2025 had to offer.
• A snapshot of this year's World Juniors, and what's at stake for Canada, with technical producer Stephen Ellsworth.

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos, as Santa Claus hits the skies for his annual Christmas Eve pilgrimage.

On today's show:

• The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Canadian charities hard this holiday season. Lt-Colonel John Murray from the Salvation Army outlines the bigger picture for us.
• As we inch closer to the holidays, that means more free time to read a book or catch up on this year's top flicks. So in the spirit of this festive season, CTV movie critic Richard Crouse delivers his top picks from 2025.
• Travel expert Barry Choi explains how we can conquer our holiday nerves and avoid the airport meltdowns.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge and Stephanie Levitz.
• It's the 25th anniversary of the Bell Capital Cup, which means it's time to check in with Tournament Manager Mark Sluban!

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos today.

On today's show:

• Who will be getting a White Christmas in Canada? Doug Gillham, a Senior Meteorologist at The Weather Network, makes a list and checks it twice.
• The Carney government has announced a $35.5 billion plan to reform the First Nations child welfare system. We gather instant reaction from Francis Verreault-Paul, the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief for Quebec.
• Retail analyst Bruce Winder takes a look at this year's holiday shopping trends.
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet and Sharan Kaur.
• Canadian comedian Mark Critch explores and breaks down the great Newfoundland tradition of 'Tibb's Eve'.
• TSN's Gord Wilson previews the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship, which is set to take place in Minnesota.