Vassy Kapelos, a seasoned Canadian journalist, shares her journey from small-town reporting to becoming a top political anchor. She discusses the realities of journalism, the importance of accountability, and her insights on Canada's national identity and media landscape.

Key Topics

• Vassy Kapelos' career progression from small markets to national prominence
• The importance of humility and real-world experience in journalism
• The challenges of accountability journalism in Canada
• The impact of social media and AI on news and misinformation
• Canada's evolving national identity and its global perception

Titles

• From Swift Current to the Prime Minister's Podium: Vassy Kapelos' Journey
• The Art of Asking Tough Questions: Inside Canadian Political Journalism

Sound Bites

• "What was necessary to become a reporter?"
• "Politicians often avoid defending their ideas."
• "Media is being used to project to your base."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Vassy Kapelos

02:38
The Journey to Journalism

05:46
Career Progression in Journalism

10:20
Breaking Big Stories

13:09
The Changing Landscape of Accountability Journalism

19:56
Navigating Objectivity in Journalism

26:09
The Role of Media in Politics

30:27
The Impact of Social Media on News

34:13
Daily News Curation Process

34:41
Navigating the News Cycle

36:33
Celebrating Wins in Media Production

38:04
The Drive for Continuous Improvement

40:05
The Role of Teamwork in Success

41:34
Influence of Family on Career

46:47
Balancing Work and Family Life

48:47
Canada's Identity and Challenges

55:23
Perception of Canada on the Global Stage

01:04:07
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Resources

• Vassy Kapelos on Twitter
• CBC News
• Global Edmonton
• Alison Redford Severance Story

Guest Links

• Twitter
• CBC