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.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday September 30, 2026)
Greg Buie is President of the Pointe-Claire Old Timers Association, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Kenneth Deer Mohawk Journalist Publisher & Indigenous Rights Advocate, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Guy Archambault is a Retired Laval Firefighter, Science Communicator Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin: He was looking for a campsite, but he found a meteor crater
Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.
Dr. Mitch: Resetting the body clock could help the brain recover after stroke
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: PSPP plans to get rid of the monarchy on top of having a referendum
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer talks to Andrew Carter
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impact of the residential school system on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer is a longtime Mohawk journalist, publisher and political activist from Kahnawà:ke, best known as the former publisher and editor of The Eastern Door. He has represented Indigenous Peoples internationally at the United Nations and has more than 16 years of experience in Indigenous education, including as a school counsellor, principal and education leader. He spoke to A...
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday September 29, 2026)
Amanda Strolovitch is an Advocate for Sarah’s Fund for Cedars and the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, François Gagnon Veteran sports journalist columnist and hockey commentator, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Simon Nderitu lives with his family near the Sunnybrooke REM station, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank
Toonie Tuesday: Maybe Canada’s biggest untapped productivity investment is us
Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Dr. Mitch: Aging muscles may be losing strength for a reason scientists missed
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: French columnists ganging up on Frechette and CAQ
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Veteran sports journalist François Gagnon retires after 40 years
François Gagnon has spent 40 years in journalism, including more than 30 years covering the Montreal Canadiens. He worked for Le Droit, Le Soleil and La Presse before joining RDS, where he became a familiar face on L’Antichambre and Hockey 360. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025 after receiving the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award. He announced his retirement on September 25. He spoke to Andrew Carter.
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The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Monday September 28, 2026)
Scott Phelan treasurer of the Irish Monument Park Foundation, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Steven Laperrière has been the General Manager of RAPLIQ, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Dave Faber Lead Singer of Faber Drive, Alyssa Bauman Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Nutrition: The importance for woman to eat enough protein
Many women wonder if they’re getting enough protein — especially as they get into their 40s, 50s and beyond. As women age, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important, and protein is one piece of that puzzle. Holistic nutritionist Alyssa Bauman, spoke to Andrew Carter.
Dave Faber on being the lead singer of Faber Drive for over 20 years
Dave Faber is the lead singer of Faber Drive, the JUNO-nominated pop-punk band formed in British Columbia in 2004. The band’s debut album, Seven Second Surgery, has surpassed 90 million streams and produced hits including “Tongue Tied,” “When I’m With You” and “Second Chance.” Faber Drive has toured across Canada and shared stages with acts including Nickelback, Simple Plan, Sum 41 and Billy Talent. Dave Faber spoke to Andrew Carter.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Dr. Mitch: Woman’s Tylenol overdose death prompts calls for smaller packaging
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Polls are indicating a PQ majority
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show with Ken Connors (Friday September 25, 2026)
Dr. Joe Galati is a Houston-based hepatologist and liver disease expert, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Councillor Riley Brockington has represented River Ward on Ottawa City Council since 2014, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Mike Fitz is a naturalist and former National Park Service ranger, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com
How you can vote for Fat Bear Week
It is Fat Bear Week — which is exactly what it sounds like: some of Alaska’s biggest brown bears are competing to be crowned the fattest bear of the year. These bears spend the summer eating as much as they can, especially salmon, because that extra fat is what gets them through the long winter when they hibernate. And people around the world are watching their progress — and voting for their favourite chunky champion. Mike Fitz is a Resident Naturalist with Explore.org and one of the people behind Fat Bear Week, he spoke with Ken Connors.
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Dr. Mitch: Deepfake doctors peddling bogus cures are becoming more convincing
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Mark Carney prepared for a US military intervention
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Trump Avenue in Ottawa wants to change its name
Those who live on Trump Avenue in Ottawa may soon have a new address. Ottawa City Council has unanimously voted to begin the process of renaming the street and residents will get a say in what the new name should be. The street was originally named for Donald Trump back when he was best known as a New York real estate mogul. But given the current state of Canada-U.S. relations, the name has taken on a very different meaning. Riley Brockington is the Ottawa city councilor leading the renaming process, and he spoke to Ken Connors.
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The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Thursday September 24, 2026)
Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Flory Doucas is a leading Canadian public health advocate, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Francis Dinh Honours in Computer Science and Biology at McGill University, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman
Dr. Mitch: The dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Election workers not speaking English to Anglos is illegal
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Nicotine pouches have become more popular. What are the dangers?
Nicotine pouches have become increasingly visible in Canada, and now there are reports the federal government could consider changing the rules governing where they can be sold. Currently, newer nicotine replacement products like nicotine pouches are restricted to pharmacy sales, with the products kept behind the counter. Public health advocates, including, Flory Doucas of the Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control, are concerned that loosening those rules could make nicotine more accessible to young people. She spoke to Andrew Carter.
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The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Wednesday September 23, 2026)
Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Fernando Belton lawyer representing the Rezayi family, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Will Straw is a James McGill Emeritus Professor of Urban Media Studies at McGill University, Science Communicator Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin: Should PDAs remain private?
Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.
Montreal's evolving nightlife
Montreal has always been known as a city that comes alive after dark — but nightlife is changing. Venues are closing, regulations are evolving, and cities are increasingly looking at nightlife as part of their culture and economy. Will Straw is taking part in Canada After Dark during Capital Music Week in Ottawa, a national conversation about the future of nightlife. To talk about nightlife in Montreal — where we've been, where we are now, and where we're headed, Will Straw, James McGill Emeritus Professor of Urban Media Studies, McGill University, spoke to Andrew Carter.
Dr. Mitch: More teenage boys are using creatine. Here’s what pediatricians tell their patients
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Fractured race reflects a divided Quebec
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Tuesday September 22, 2026)
Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Éric Duhaime Leader Parti conservateur du Québec, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jess Salgueiro & Emily Hampshire of Slo Pitch, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank
Toonie Tuesday: The financial future you want won’t build itself
Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Dr. Mitch: Too much light at night may quietly reshape your heart
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Many Quebecers are strategic voters
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Éric Duhaime: The Quebec Conservative Party leader spoke to Andrew Carter
The Quebec election is less than two weeks away, and this morning we're joined by Parti conservateur du Québec leader Éric Duhaime. His party is promising major changes when it comes to taxes, health care, immigration and Quebec's relationship with Ottawa. He spoke to Andrew Carter.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Monday September 21, 2026)
Richard Dagenais is a Children’s Book Author, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, James Hughes is the Former President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission and Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Vaudreuil, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Karl Lohnes – Style At Home magazine’s Home Expert, Lianne Phillipson is a registered nutritionist, author and host of Eat This with Lianne
Nutrition: A new study has linked daily sugary drinks to a higher risk of stomach cancer
Lianne Phillipson is a registered nutritionist, author and host of Eat This. She spoke to Andrew Carter about the link of cancer with sugary drinks.
Karl Lohnes: How to properly hang artwork in your home
Karl Lohnes is Editor-in-Chief of Style at Home magazine. He joined Andrew Carter with how to properly hang artwork in your home.
Dr. Mitch: Study says diverting intoxicated people from ER to recovery program ‘transformative’
Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
Mulcair: Parliament returns with a big agenda and a fight brewing between Carney and labour unions
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show (Friday September 18, 2026)
Kim Kotar & Marc Chretien, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Pierre Bourbonnais Executive Director SPCA Roussillon, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Han Kim Software engineer and creator of the ER Wait Times Quebec Hospital app, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com