The Andrew Carter Podcast

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Ryan Young Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue City Councillor, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Pat Cayer  Automotive reviewer and content creator, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank

Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Buying a car in Canada right now can be a pretty expensive proposition, and once you've settled on the vehicle, there's another big question: how should you actually pay for it? Do you finance it, lease it, or pay cash? Pat Cayer is an automotive reviewer and content creator, a retired Canadian Armed Forces veteran, and an Advanced Driving Course Instructor, spoke to Ken Connors.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Dr. Hossein Bonakdari, Department of Civil Engineering University of Ottawa, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Karl Lohnes – Style At Home magazine’s Home Expert, Dr. Rébecca Robillard Associate Professor School of Psychology Faculty of Social Sciences University of Ottawa

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and for many families, that means it's time to get kids back onto a regular sleep schedule after a summer of later bedtimes and sleeping in. But sleep isn't just about feeling rested, it's critical for concentration, memory, decision-making, emotional regulation and overall well-being. So how much sleep do kids actually need, and what's the best way to reset their body clocks before those early school mornings begin? Sleep researcher Dr. Rébecca Robillard from the University of Ottawa, spoke to Ken Connors.

Karl Lohnes is Editor-in-Chief of Style at Home magazine. He joined Ken Connors with back to school decorating ideas on a budget.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Scott Cook Music Professor at Vanier College & Founder of Montreal Jams, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason,  Patrick Guay of Evenko, Entertainment with John Moore, Leslie Phillmore of Dalhousie University, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Rachel Dara Montreal singer-songwriter, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

If you’ve ever looked at a flock of seagulls at the beach, or a group of penguins huddled on the ice, you’ve probably wondered how they tell each other apart? To the human eye, they look completely identical. But in the animal kingdom, mistaking a stranger for your mate, your chick, or a rival can have disastrous consequences. Dr. Leslie Phillmore, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Leora Schertzer is a reporter with the Montreal Gazette, Entertainment with John Moore, Lawrence David is a Constitutional Lawyer and Professor of Public Law, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Kelly Alexander of Virgin Radio, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

A constitutional challenge could put Quebec’s rules around the oath of allegiance to the King back in the spotlight, just weeks before the provincial election. Quebec made the oath optional for MNAs in 2022, after several Parti Québécois members refused to swear allegiance to King Charles. But constitutional lawyer Lawrence David says this isn't really about personal loyalty to the King, he argues Quebec may have changed a constitutional rule without following the proper process for amending Canada's Constitution. David has filed a lawsuit asking Quebec Superior Court to strike down that law. Lawrence David spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Rockland Centre, the luxury shopping mall that was purchased for more than $271 million in 2014, was recently sold for just one dollar. The mall is now valued at about $115 million, and the one-dollar sale was actually part of a share sale, which can transfer ownership of a property, along with its debts, leases and other liabilities, without actually selling the building itself for a dollar. Leora Schertzer is the Montreal Gazette reporter who broke down the deal, spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Soren Wainio-Theberge – Co-author of the McGill University posture study, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Teresa Tucci – Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac resident mother and user of Sante Quebec’s 811 service, Entertainment with John Moore, Carmi Levy tech analyst for CTV, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Valérie Tétreault tournament director of the National Bank Open, Science Communicator Dan Riskin

Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Remember MySpace? Before Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, it was one of the biggest social-media platforms in the world. Its current owners say they intend to relaunch the platform, although there’s no timeline yet. And the timing is interesting, because we’re also seeing growing fatigue with algorithm-driven feeds, endless scrolling and the pressure to constantly perform online. CTV News tech analyst Carmi Levy spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)

If you’ve ever called Quebec’s 811 health line, you may have experienced the frustration of waiting, sometimes for hours, to speak with a nurse or get a callback. The service is supposed to help people figure out whether they need to see a doctor, go to a clinic or head to the emergency room, but a new report from the Montreal Gazette highlights just how difficult it can be to actually get help. Teresa Tucci recently called 811 when her daughter was sick, and says she waited hours for a callback that never came. Teresa spoke to Andrew Carter.

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Louis Thibault is spokesperson for the Front commun pour la protection du parc Jarry, Entertainment with John Moore, Éric Blais is president of Headspace Marketing, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Fo Niemi is Executive Director of the Centre de recherche-action sur les relations raciales, Bev Wilks is a Certified Financial Literacy Educator and the founder of Bacon & Heels

Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Donald Trump has never exactly been accused of thinking small, and now he appears to be in a race to leave his mark on Washington, quite literally. From grand plans and sweeping changes to the desire to put his name on things, critics say the rush to create a lasting legacy is turning into something of a spectacle. Éric Blais is president of Headspace Marketing in Toronto and the author of "Normal Nation: How Normalcy Could Play in a Third Québec Referendum", spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

John Gradek is a Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill, and he joined Andrew Carter on the CJAD 800 Morning Show.

Joining Andrew on the CJAD Morning Show were Dr. Mitch Shulman, McGill Professor John Gradek, Night Sky Guy Andrew Fazekas, entertainment reporter John Moore, Former MNA and leader of the Equality Party in the National Assembly and Gazette political columnist Robert Libman and registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson. 

Robert Libman, former MNA and leader of the Equality Party in the National Assembly and Gazette political columnist, joined the Andrew Carter Morning Show. Photo courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Paul Brunet general director of the Council for the protection of patients, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Galia Desautels, Entertainment with Kelly Alexander, Samuel Moreau Project Manager for the Great Peace Interpretive Trail at Pointe-à-Callière, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, James Hughes, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com, NBC reporter Rory O'Neill

After years leading the Old Brewery Mission and advocating for better housing and support for people experiencing homelessness, James Hughes is stepping into politics. He's announced he'll be running for the Quebec Liberal Party in the Vaudreuil riding this fall, saying he wants to help shape policy from inside the National Assembly rather than pushing for change from the outside. James spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

A group of Pierrefonds residents found records showing that Fleming Street, the road they live on, has had flooding issues dating back to the 1970s. According to their research, the city has known for decades that the sector's sanitary sewer cannot handle intense rainfall. A pumping station proposed in the early 1980s could have saved residents millions of dollars and a lot of grief if it had been built back then. Galia Desautels spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason,  Lyne Morissette co-founder of Mission 1000 tonnes, Entertainment with Kelly Alexander, Dr. Congyu Peter Wu assistant professor in systems science and industrial engineering at Binghamton University, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Callum McCadden is aiming to become the most useful man in Montreal, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman

Callum McCadden is aiming to become the most useful man in Montreal. That means volunteering for 180 DAYS, his only days off being Sundays, apart from going on a week-long holiday. Callum’s goal is to become as helpful as possible to the community through organized volunteering, individual assistance and self-set challenges. Callum spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

For millions of people, Wordle is a daily challenge of luck, vocabulary and strategy. But now, researchers say they’ve found a mathematical approach that could dramatically improve your chances of solving the puzzle. A team led by Binghamton University researcher Peter Wu used information theory to develop a strategy that solves Wordle puzzles with a 99 per cent success rate in simulations — changing the way we think about guessing and problem-solving. Peter spoke to Andrew Carter.

Quebec's biggest river cleanup road trip is back. Over 16 days, a team of scientists, divers, eco-advocates and volunteers will travel nearly 2 thousand kilometres along the St. Lawrence River, stopping in 21 communities to clean shorelines, collect microplastics and inspire residents to join the fight against plastic pollution, one bag of litter at a time. Lyne Morissette, Associate Professor, Institute of Ocean Sciences in Rimouski, School of Ecosystems and Conservation, and co-founder of Mission 1000 tonnes, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Raynald Hawkins executive director of the Lifesaving Society, Entertainment with Kelly Alexander, Political Analyst David Heurtel, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Mutsumi Takahashi CTV News Montreal 6 PM Anchor, Science Communicator Dan Riskin

Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

For decades, Lloyd Robertson was one of the most trusted voices in Canadian journalism, guiding viewers through some of the biggest moments in history. Robertson became a fixture in Canadian homes during a broadcasting career that spanned more than 60 years. The legendary former CTV National News chief anchor has died at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape Canadian television journalism for generations. CTV Montreal news anchor Mutsumi Takahashi spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Lise-Andrée Massé responsible for education and prevention at Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB),Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Simon-Pierre Poulin, SAAQ spokesperson, Entertainment with Kelly Alexander, Political Analyst David Heurtel, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, John Gradek Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill, Allison Hanes columnist at the Montreal Gazette

Relief is on the way for thousands of WestJet passengers after the airline and the union representing its flight attendants reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to a strike that disrupted travel over the busy holiday weekend. The deal, which still needs to be ratified by union members, would end the labour dispute that led to hundreds of flight cancellations and affected an estimated 250,000 travellers across Canada. When would the agreement come into force, and what travel delays/reimbursements can travelers expect? John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer of Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Joining Andrew on this morning's show were political analyst David Heurtel, Dr. Mitch Shulman, President of Air Passenger Rights Gábor Lukács, veterinarian at Sherwood Park Animal Hospital Enid Stiles, CIBC Wood Gundy's Richard Lapointe, Virgin Radio's Kelly Alexander, Human Garage Founder Gary Lineham and registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson.

Gábor Lukács, air passenger rights advocate and founder of Air Passenger Rights, joined Andrew to talk about the specifics of the now ended WestJet strike. Photo courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh