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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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.

  2. 999

    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.

  3. 998

    ‘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

  4. 997

    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.

  5. 996

    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  

  6. 995

    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

  7. 994

    ‘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

  8. 993

    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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  10. 991

    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

  11. 990

    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.

  12. 989

    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

  13. 988

    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.

  14. 987

    ‘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

  15. 986

    Quebec organization to distribute over $2 million worth of free back-to-school supplies

    Anne-Marie Ethier, Executive Director of Regroupement Partage

  16. 985

    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.

  17. 984

    ‘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

  18. 983

    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    

  19. 982

    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.

  20. 981

    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  

  21. 980

    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  

  22. 979

    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 

  23. 978

    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

  24. 977

    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

  25. 976

    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

  26. 975

    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.

  27. 974

    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

  28. 973

    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

  29. 972

    ‘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

  30. 971

    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

  31. 970

    These events could void your travel insurance

    Barry Choi, money and travel expert spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

  32. 969

    '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

  33. 968

    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.

  34. 967

    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

  35. 966

    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

  36. 965

    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

  37. 964

    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.

  38. 963

    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

  39. 962

    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

  40. 961

    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

  41. 960

    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

  42. 959

    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

  43. 958

    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

  44. 957

    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

  45. 956

    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

  46. 955

    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

  47. 954

    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.

  48. 953

    What happens if WestJet flight attendants go on strike?

    John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill

  49. 952

    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

  50. 951

    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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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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