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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
Heurtel: Toronto is playing dirty with facts to delegitimize Montreal’s candidacy to host Canada’s future defence bank 07.05.2026 13:32
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.
Tech Corner: OpenAI didn't respect Canadian privacy law when it trained ChatGPT 07.05.2026 9:47
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Imagew: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Airbus just got its biggest order ever for A220 planes. How will it pull it off? 07.05.2026 7:40
Guillaume Chevasson, CEO of Airbus Canada Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Restaurant critic Lesley Chesterman weighs in on the Montreal spots who were given Michelin stars 07.05.2026 10:13
Lesley Chesterman, Writer, Restaurant critic, Cookbook author
Reid: What Claude Morin did to his team was disgraceful & unforgivable 06.05.2026 10:47
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Heurtel: Christine Fréchette has 5 weeks to try to put money back in the pocket of Quebecers 06.05.2026 10:29
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.
“He invented the 24-hour news cycle”: Ted Turner, founder of CNN, passes away at 87 06.05.2026 8:33
Chris Bumbray, Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com, and Film Critic with CTV News Channel Image: Nancy Mangiafico/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File
Alberta separatists say they have enough support to launch a referendum. Here’s what comes next. 06.05.2026 8:33
Lori Williams, expert in Canadian politics from Mount Royal University in Calgary spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Premier wants a law akin Clare’s Law. How could it help prevent domestic violence in Quebec? 06.05.2026 8:41
Dr. Crystal Giesbrecht (GEESE-BREKT), Director of Research at the Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan, the member association for domestic violence shelters and counselling centres spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Husny: Christine Fréchette is trying to keep the CAQ happy 05.05.2026 8:44
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Heurtel: Christine Fréchette’s aim to renew the notwithstanding clause is her first mistake since becoming Premier 05.05.2026 13:36
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.
The Right Chemistry: U.S wanting to do more research into psychedelic drugs 05.05.2026 8:50
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.
Here’s why this parent thinks an Australia-style social media ban wouldn’t be enough 05.05.2026 9:51
Carol Todd, Founder or the Amanda Todd Legacy, an organization that promotes education and awareness regarding bullying, cyber abuse, internet safety, and mental health
Was the level of violence during the May Day parade a performance or genuine cause for worry? 04.05.2026 9:58
Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Heurtel: Mark Carney is sending a clear message to the Americans that Canada will not be bullied 04.05.2026 12:42
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.
How would Ontario’s law banning reselling tickets for higher than face value work, exactly? 04.05.2026 9:51
Pascal Courty, Professor in Economics at the University of Victoria Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Paul Sakuma
How much money do you need to make in Montreal to live in dignity? 04.05.2026 7:39
Eve-Lyne Couturier, Researcher at the progressive think tank IRIS Image: CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 27, 2026 01.05.2026 35:58
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent Bernard Leblanc, President and Chief Executive Officer at La Maison Simons Sara Eve Levac, lawyer and analyst at Option Consommateurs, consumer protection group & Natalie Preddie, Travel journalist and author Candi Staton, 5x Grammy nominated American gospel singer
Mulcair: Bring back proper rent control in the province of Quebec 01.05.2026 10:15
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.
Heurtel: There is no strategy with the English speaking community and Éric Duhaime anymore 01.05.2026 11:41
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.
Business Brief: Montreal is a step closer to hosting a new multinational defence bank 01.05.2026 8:12
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
Melançon: Defending Quebec’s interests and jurisdictions is a normal thing to hear from Fréchette 30.04.2026 11:45
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Heurtel: Canada is becoming more a partner of Europe than the U.S. 30.04.2026 11:52
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.
Tech Corner: Study identifies major downside of wearing a fitness tracker 30.04.2026 10:23
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Olympic medalist says new government investment in sports a win for Canada 30.04.2026 8:42
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater and bronze medalist at the Milano Cortina Games Image: AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
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