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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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Episodes
How could Quebec legally separate from Canada? 12.10.2026 12:32
Stéphane Dion, Former federal Liberal leader Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Heurtel: Mark Carney is on a roll with his speeches 12.10.2026 10:45
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.
Mennie: Is the U.S. ready for the midterms? Are we? 12.10.2026 10:46
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.
This child psychiatrist says screens aren’t the problem when it comes to children’s mental health 12.10.2026 8:18
Dr. Jonathan Slater, Clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center who specializes in children and adolescents
Is Greater Montreal now a buyer’s market? 12.10.2026 9:43
Marc Lefrançois, Real estate broker with Royal LePage Tendance based in Montreal
Mulcair: What François Legault pulled of is monumental on a political stage 09.10.2026 10:56
CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.
Mennie: When the Governor-General, who is also a former Supreme Court justice, thinks your campaign promise is easier said than done. 09.10.2026 9:40
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.
Melançon: There are some potential loose cannons in Éric Duhaime’s caucus 08.10.2026 12:26
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette
Mennie: Legault, an accountant, rarely did his legislative homework. Will PSPP, a lawyer, follow suit? 08.10.2026 13:24
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.
What should you know before you attempt to rescue injured raccoons? 08.10.2026 7:33
Rob Boisvert, founder of 269 Animal Rescue, an animal rescue organization that operates throughout the greater Montreal area and eastern Ontario
Tech Corner: AI glasses face their first major government crackdown 08.10.2026 10:25
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Official Languages Commissioner urges emergency messages to be issued in both languages 08.10.2026 8:37
Kelly Burke, Commissioner of Official Languages Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Reid: Who cares what Elon Musk thinks about politics? 07.10.2026 11:37
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Mennie: There’s a better chance the Beatles — all four of them — will reunite than that the CAQ return to politics 07.10.2026 10:18
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.
Legal Corner: What are the new consumer protection laws on products in Quebec? 07.10.2026 10:53
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.
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is already outlining how his party plans to navigate the official opposition at the National Assembly 07.10.2026 10:39
Charles Milliard, Quebec Liberal leader and official opposition-elect Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
What will happen legally when Paul St-Pierre Plamondon refuses to take the oath when the becomes premier? 07.10.2026 8:46
Lawrence David, Professor, University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Kheiriddin: Éric Duhaime was the biggest winner of the night 06.10.2026 10:31
Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack
Mennie: Will the PQ woo Quebec Solidaire? Will QS play along? 06.10.2026 12:40
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.
The history of "snake oil" and today's snake oils 06.10.2026 12:10
Dr. Joe Schwarcz is director of the McGill Office for Science & Society. He is also host of The Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800.
James Hughes wins big in Vaudreuil riding 06.10.2026 9:24
James Hughes, new Liberal MNA-elect for Vaudreuil riding Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Heurtel: It is a possibility the CAQ will be wiped out completely tonight 05.10.2026 12:56
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.
Mennie: The CAQ may disappear, but the stain they left on Quebec will endure for years to come… 05.10.2026 11:02
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.
What Quebec’s new law on appliance repairability mean for your wallet? 05.10.2026 11:14
Michel Rochette, Quebec president of the Retail Council of Canada
Mulcair: The wheels completely fell off the CAQ bus 02.10.2026 10:57
CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.
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