The Andrew Carter Podcast
The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.
Dr. Mitch: How to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Just Wondering: What kind of toothpaste is best to use for your teeth?
Dr. Douglas Hamilton is a Montreal dentist who has been practicing in Westmount since 1982. A graduate of the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry, he completed a multidisciplinary residency at the Montreal General Hospital and later taught at McGill as a clinical demonstrator in prosthetics. He answered Andrew Carter's question about which kind of toothpaste to use.
Dr. Mitch: Beware of raccoon bites!
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show with Ken Connors (Canada Day, 2026)
Ken Connors hosted the Canada Day version of the CJAD 800 Morning Show.
Joining Ken this morning were Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, Hudson Pride committee member Evie Haugland, Historica Canada CEO Anthony Wilson Smith, Travel consultant Leslie Chartier, JFL Vice President Nick Brazao and ScotiaMcLeod senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday June 30, 2026)
Paul Usypchuk Ville-Saint-Laurent resident, Renaud Brossard The Montreal Economic Institute, Entertainment with John Moore, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Alex Bottausci is the Mayor of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pattie Lovett-Reid of Home Equity Bank
Toonie Tuesday: Canadian consumers increasingly questioning price vs. value
Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
West Island flooding: Is the existing infrastructure to blame?
It’s been just over a week since intense storms dumped roughly 150 millimetres of rain on Montreal’s West Island, triggering major flash flooding in Dollard-des-Ormeaux and surrounding communities. Since then, residents have been dealing not only with damaged homes and basements, but also with piles of soaked debris, drywall, furniture, and garbage lining the streets as cleanup efforts continue.
City officials say the scale of the damage is significant, and full cleanup could take several weeks, with crews from neighbouring municipalities now helping to manage the workload. Dollard-des-Ormeaux Mayor Alex Bottausci spoke to Andrew Carter.
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Dr. Mitch: What is a stem cell transplant?
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Monday June 29, 2026)
Mark Sirois The Weather Whisperer™️, Jayne Malenfant is a housing-rights expert, Entertainment with John Moore, Dr. Ilana MacDonald on the Starwberry Moon, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Esli Chan is a PhD candidate and researcher specializing in extremism, far-right politics, gender ideology, and disinformation, nutriionist Lianne Phillipson
Nutrition: These foods may not be as healthy as you think
Lianne Phillipson is a registered nutritionist, author and host of Eat This with Lianne. She spoke to Andrew Carter about foods you think are healthy that are quietly wrecking your energy.
Dr. Mitch: Today is World Scleroderma Day. What are the symptoms and causes?
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Strawberry Moon: Here's how it got its name and when you can see it
Summer is one of the best times of year to look up at the night sky, and tonight there's a celestial event that has people talking, the Strawberry Moon. The Strawberry Moon is June's full moon, and its name actually comes from Indigenous peoples who used it to mark the short strawberry harvesting season. Dr. Ilana MacDonald from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, spoke to Andrew Carter.Â
Montreal weather: Will more extreme temperatures become the norm?
Weather Networks are forecasting sunshine and temperatures climbing into the low 30s, with humidex values making it feel even hotter. That kind of heat can be more than just uncomfortable, it can pose health risks, especially for seniors, young children and anyone working outdoors.To find out what's driving this stretch of hot weather, how long it's expected to last, and whether this is shaping up to be one of the hottest weeks of the summer, Andrew Carter spoke with Mark Sirois, better known as The Weather Whisperer™.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Friday June 26, 2026)
Daveed Goldman – Co-Founder Choir! Choir! Choir!, Dave Poitras Strategic and scientific director for Villes sans violence, Entertainment with John Moore, Brent J. Arnold is a partner at INQ Law, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Tim Glenn Creative Director at One Method and co-creator of Swimbappé, Chris Bumbray of JOBLO.com
This Canadian goldfish has been correctly predicting World Cup game outcomes
A goldfish named Swimbappé, living in a 75-gallon tank in downtown Toronto, has become an unlikely World Cup celebrity after correctly predicting the outcomes of dozens of matches. The aquatic oracle is drawing curious soccer fans and visitors alike, all eager to see whether this fish can keep up his impressive success rate through the rest of the tournament. Tim Glenn, Creative Director at One Method and one of the people behind the phenomenon known as Swimbappé, spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Â
Dr. Mitch: New report reveals why ER wait times are so long in Canada
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
How much of your online activity are employers actually allowed to track?
According to a Reuters report, Toronto-Dominion Bank, is introducing software that tracks employee activity, including time spent on browsers, chat tools, and meeting applications. While the bank says this is about productivity and workflow management, legal experts say Canada’s privacy laws offer limited protection compared to places like the European Union. So what are employers actually allowed to monitor? Do employees have to consent? And where is the line between productivity tracking and invasive surveillance? Privacy and cybersecurity lawyer Brent Arnold, spoke to Andrew Carter.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Thursday June 25, 2026)
David Wees Faculty Lecturer Department of Plant ScienceMcGill University, Dr. Stephanie Carvin Associate Professor Norman Paterson School of International Affairs Carleton University Former National Security Analyst Government of Canada, Entertainment with John Moore, Science communicator Dan Riskin, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Maurin Auxéméry Director of Programming Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman
Dr. Mitch: New treatment option arrives for Canadians with sleep apnea and obesity
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Dan Riskin: Why some people always pick up the tab
Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.
Montreal shooting: What was the motivation behind the tragic event?
Montreal is still trying to come to terms with Monday's deadly shooting in Côte-des-Neiges that left three people dead, including 34-year-old SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane. Investigators are examining a lengthy manifesto allegedly written by the gunman, with reports suggesting it contained anti-police rhetoric, references to incel ideology and grievances involving the pornography industry. Dr. Stephanie Carvin is an Associate Professor at Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and a former national security analyst with the federal government; she spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovÂ
Just Wondering: How do exotic fruits make their way to Canadian grocery stores?
We walk into the grocery store and see bananas, pineapples, mangoes and other tropical fruits year-round. But have you ever stopped to wonder where they come from, how they're grown on such a massive scale, and how they travel thousands of kilometres to end up fresh on our kitchen tables here in Montreal? David Wees, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Plant Science at McGill University, spoke to Andrew Carter.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show with Ken Connors (Wednesday June 24, 2026)
Ken Connors hosted today's Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Joining Ken were entertainment reporter John Moore, Richard Lapointe, Senior Wealth Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, Michele Chappaz, Executive Director for the Montreal Movement To End Homelessness, Andre Durocher, spokesperson CAA Quebec, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, retail expert Bruce Winder and joblo.com's Chris Bumbray.
Dr. Mitch: Electric Scooters can be very dangerous
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Toy Story 5's opening weekend was a huge blockbuster!
Entertainment reporter John Moore joined Ken Connors to talk about the latest Hollywood news.
(Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday June 23, 2026)
DR. JOE GALATI – GLUTATHIONE: SUPPLEMENT OR SCAM?, Robert Wolofsky Dollard-des-Ormeaux Resident Affected by Flooding, Entertainment with John Moore, Chris Lewis CTV News Public Safety analyst on the shooting in Cote Des Neiges, Tess Routliffe Paralympic Medallist Canadian Para Swimmer, Emergency room physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Yenny Vega Cárdenas President International Observatory on the Rights of Nature, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity BankÂ
Remembering Clive Davis: A conversation with Andrew Carter from 2017
Legendary music mogul Clive Davis passed away at the age of 94. In 2017, while promoting a documentary about his life, Clive spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Toonie Tuesday: Not ready to retire? Try a 'micro-retirement'
Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Dr. Mitch: Taking an omega-3 supplement might not boost your memory
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Montreal Shooting: The complexities of a police operation
Chris Lewis is a retired Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police and is a CTV News Public Safety analyst. He spoke to Andrew Carter about the complexities of what goes on with a police operation when there is an active shooter.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovÂ
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Monday June 22, 2026)
Dr. Enid Stiles (Veteranarian), Walter Assi President at Renovco, Jim Beis Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Entertainment with John Moore, Amanda Savoy, Na'kuset, Nutritionist Leslie Beck
Leslie Beck: Always tired? It could be your iron level
Toronto-based nutritionist Leslie Beck on The Andrew Carter Morning Show talking about the importance of iron levels.
Dr. Mitch: How concerned should you be about mold in your home?
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Montreal flooding: What's next for residents who can no longer get adequate insurance?
Jim Beis, Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, spoke to Andrew Carter about the flash-flooding in Pierrefonds over the weekend.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe
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Montreal flooding: What can be done to prevent future damage?
Flash flooding caught Montreal off guard. Roads were submerged, basements were soaked, and many homeowners were left dealing with damage they never expected to face.While the water has receded, the cleanup is just beginning for many residents. The storm has also raised some important questions: Could this have been prevented? And what can homeowners do to better protect their properties before the next major downpour? Walter Assi, President at Renovco, spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Friday June 19, 2026)
Tara Prokosh of St. Lazare, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Dr. Alexandro Zarruk Internist specializing in metabolic dysregulation, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Tasha Lackman President and Chief Executive Officer of Centraide of Greater Montreal, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com
Dr. Mitch: Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England, according to study
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: OQLF receives another record number of complaints
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
People living with obesity face bias and discrimination, according to survey
A new survey suggests that most Quebecers recognize people living with obesity face bias and discrimination. But while many understand the impact that stigma can have on mental health and self-esteem, fewer recognize how it can affect healthcare and a person's willingness to seek treatment. Dr. Alexandro Zarruk, an internist specializing in metabolic dysregulation, spoke to Andrew Carter.
St. Lazare family discovers duck family in their backyard
Earlier this spring, Tara Prokosh of St-Lazare noticed a pair of ducks spending a lot of time around her family's pool. Before long, she discovered the female had built a nest and laid eggs. A few weeks later, nine ducklings hatched, turning Tara's backyard into a temporary duck nursery and sending her family on an unexpected adventure to help the little family safely make their way to a larger body of water. She spoke to Andrew Carter.