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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
by CJAD 800
Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!
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Heurtel: This is a huge deal for Quebec, Newfoundland, & Canada
Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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Mennie: A good deal for Quebec and Newfoundland, but an even better one for Ottawa?
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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‘It will set a precedent’: CF Montreal bans fans who yelled antisemitic insults
Marty York, columnist for the National Post Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Mennie: Duhaimes’s pledge to cut government spending seems to have rattled the CAQ
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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Green party leader Elizabeth May discusses petition to remove Pete Hoekstra as ambassador, tackling trade conflicts
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP for Saanich—Gulf Islands since 2011 Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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US trade rep. Jamieson Greer says he won’t accept retaliatory tariffs. Is this a bad sign for Canada?
Julian Karaguesian served in the Canadian Ministry of Finance and the Canadian Embassy in Washington and he is now a professor of economics at McGill Image: Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP File
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‘She should applaud me’: Quebec Conservative leader responds to criticism on billion-dollar budget cut plan
Eric Duhaime, Leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Can the OQLF search your phone and laptop? Here’s what experts say
Frédéric Bérard, founding lawyer of the firm Frédéric Bérard Société d'avocats, and a specialist in constitutional and administrative law
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Mennie: I did not have a province wide public transit pass on my electoral bingo card
Stirring Humanity theme that moves forward - Music Bed.
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Ontario woman who made her own oil changes denied her warranty by her dealership
Shannon Desjardins, a nurse in Sudbury, Ont. & George Iny, executive-director of the Automobile Protection Association
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Tech Corner: Danish high schoolers will have to verbally defend written assignments, in government move to combat AI cheating
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
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Hellish road closures and bringing the Expos back: Montreal Mayor takes listeners’ questions
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal Image:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Mennie: Should the Quebec Liberals have voted for “None of the above” as leader?
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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‘It was necessary’: Montreal police chief Fady Dagher looks back at public meeting on racism allegations
Fady Dagher, Chief of the SPVM Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Quebec organization to distribute over $2 million worth of free back-to-school supplies
Anne-Marie Ethier, Executive Director of Regroupement Partage
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Legal Corner: Parents can be liable for their children’s actions
CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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‘Disappointing’: Community reacts to Montreal police meeting on racism scandal
Alain Babineau, Director of Racial Profiling and Public Safety at The Red Coalition Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Mccabe
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Hour 4: New poll contains a stark warning for the PQ & Iran has a list of demands for the United States
On Hour 4 of today’s show: James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette on a new poll containing a stark warning for the PQ Aaron David Miller on Iran’s list of demands for the United States
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Hour 3: Alouettes QB Davis Alexander on team’s success & would you consider voting PQ?
On Hour 3 of today’s show: Davis Alexander, Quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes on the team’s success Call in segment – Would you consider voting PQ? Empire Gold News Quiz This episode includes AI-generated content.
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Hour 2: Why is corn having a great season this year? & A new study claims aspartame leads to cognitive decline
On Hour 2 of today’s show: Phil Quinn, from Quinn Farm in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot on why is corn having a great season Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society on a new study claiming aspartame leads to cognitive decline
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Hour 1: Are you buying what Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is selling & would you vote PQ?
On Hour 1 of today’s show:Call in segment – Would you consider voting PQ?What’s On Tonight with Brian Kowlessar
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Hour 4: The PQ is focusing on the CAQ’s dwindling voter base & scientists using AI to create a new virus
On hour 4 of today's show:- Political commentator James Mennie on the PQ focusing on the CAQ’s dwindling voter base- Dr. Greg German, a physician, microbiologist and clinician investigator focusing on urinary tract infections and phage therapy at Unity Health Toronto on scientists using AI to create a new virus
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Hour 3: Montreal couple out $6,000 after a phone scam & should Canada make concessions to the United States?
On hour 3 of today's show:- Sue Meyer, woman who had $6,000 stolen from her and her partner due to a phone scam- Call in segment – Should Canada make concessions to the United States?- Empire Gold News Quiz
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Hour 2: Would you eat a $100 hot dog? & Montreal and Laval paramedics turn down agreement in principle with Quebec
On hour 2 of today's show:- Adam Chandler, food columnist for The Wall Street Journal on the $100 hot dog- Hal Newman, Journalist with The Last Ambulance project, former paramedic on paramedics turning down agreement with Quebec
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Hour 1: Should we make a concession to the United States?
On hour 1 of today's show:- Call in segment – Should we make a concession to the United States?- What’s On Tonight with Brian Kowlessar
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Mennie: The CAQ thinks the best path to re-election is to convince voters to forget the last eight years
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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Business Brief: Canada’s job market took a leap toward recovery
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Mennie: Have the Quebec Liberals already found their mental health minister?
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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‘I take nothing for granted’: Liberal leader Charles Milliard on new polling, party values
Charles Milliard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Tech Corner: Canadian workers are speaking out against growing screen time surveillance
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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These events could void your travel insurance
Barry Choi, money and travel expert spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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'He never forgot who his audience was': Omar Sachedina pays tribute to Lloyd Robertson
Omar Sachedina, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor for CTV National News Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Mennie: Mental health as a Quebec election issue?
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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Why do some drivers become so aggressive behind the wheel?
Dr. Perry Adler, clinical psychologist and director of the Jewish General Hospital’s Teenage Health Unit spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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RESP withdrawals: Here's what you need to know if your teen is going to university
Anita Bruinsma, certified financial planner and parent based in Toronto spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Remembering Lloyd Robertson: Film critic Richard Crouse pays tribute
Richard Crouse, film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: CP PHOTO/Frank Gunn
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Mennie: Chinatown needed a life saver, city hall handed it a broom
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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Canadian guitarist Frank Marino on performing at ItalFest
Frank Marino, Legendary Canadian guitarist and singer, best known as the leader of the band Mahogany Rush
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What’s the best way to protect against measles?
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Montreal wants to make Chinatown cleaner. How will they do it?
Claude Pinard is chair of Montreal’s Executive Committee spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Mennie: Do three twisters in two weeks constitute an election issue?
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Should you look at an RV for your next vacation?
Michael McNaught, Co-Founder and CEO of RVezy spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Montreal flag football team wins elite youth competition in Indianapolis
Jamil Springer, Head Coach of Flight School Elite Flag Football team spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: Flight School Football
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FIFA drops plans to sell stakes in World Cup after boycott from member nations
Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Celebrity weddings: Here's what trending in 2026
Sadaf Ahsan, culture writer and editor and columnist at The Globe & Mail spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: AP Photo/Ryan Murphy
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How a shift in retail theft is impacting grocery stores
Francis Mailly, Vice-President of Public Affairs for Quebec at the Retail Council of Canada spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Mennie: Quebec’s black market meat mafia
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
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What happens if WestJet flight attendants go on strike?
John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill
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A Montreal restaurant gets its own Miss Vickie’s chips flavour
Ryan Gray, co-owner of the restaurant Nora Gray spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
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Canada wants to drop the Netflix tax. What do local broadcasters think?
Kevin Desjardins, President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!
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