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! This show includes AI-generated content.
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.
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
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
‘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
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
Mennie: I did not have a province wide public transit pass on my electoral bingo card
Stirring Humanity theme that moves forward - Music Bed.
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
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.
Hellish road closures and bringing the Expos back: Montreal Mayor takes CJAD 800 listeners’ questions
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal
Image:THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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.
‘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
Quebec organization to distribute over $2 million worth of free back-to-school supplies
Anne-Marie Ethier, Executive Director of Regroupement Partage
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.
‘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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
‘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
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
Did you know this could void your travel insurance?
Barry Choi, Money & Travel Expert spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
CTV News Chief Anchor Omar Sachedina on Lloyd Robertson’s guidance and mentorship
Omar Sachedina, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor for CTV National News
Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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.
Quebec drivers seem more impatient. How can you avoid road rage?
Dr. Perry Adler, clinical psychologist and director of the Jewish General Hospital’s Teenage Health Unit spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Is your kid going to university? Here’s what you should know about RESP withdrawals
Anita Bruinsma, Certified financial planner and parent based in Toronto spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Film critic Richard Crouse on CTV News anchor Lloyd Robertson’s legacy
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Montreal flag football team wins NFL FLAG Summer Championships in Indianapolis
Jamil Springer, Head Coach of Flight School Elite Flag Football team spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
