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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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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!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.cjad800.com

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Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

‘Disappointing’: Community reacts to Montreal police meeting on racism scandal 12.08.2026

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 11.08.2026

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? 11.08.2026

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 11.08.2026

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? 11.08.2026

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 10.08.2026

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? 10.08.2026

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 10.08.2026

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? 10.08.2026

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 07.08.2026

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 07.08.2026

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? 06.08.2026

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 06.08.2026

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 06.08.2026

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

These events could void your travel insurance 06.08.2026

Barry Choi, money and travel expert spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

'He never forgot who his audience was': Omar Sachedina pays tribute to Lloyd Robertson 05.08.2026

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? 05.08.2026

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.

Why do some drivers become so aggressive behind the wheel? 05.08.2026

Dr. Perry Adler, clinical psychologist and director of the Jewish General Hospital’s Teenage Health Unit spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

RESP withdrawals: Here's what you need to know if your teen is going to university 05.08.2026

Anita Bruinsma, certified financial planner and parent based in Toronto spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Remembering Lloyd Robertson: Film critic Richard Crouse pays tribute 05.08.2026

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 04.08.2026

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 04.08.2026

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? 04.08.2026

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? 04.08.2026

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? 03.08.2026

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

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