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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!

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Mennie: The CAQ finally reveals itself as a one trick pony 29.04.2024

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

The CAQ construes statistics to make it appear as if French is in “free fall” 29.04.2024

Jack Jedwab , President of the Association for Canadian Studies, joined Aaron to talk about the continuing language challenges in Quebec.

Live from McGill University: The latest on the pro-Palestinian encampment 29.04.2024

CTV News Montreal's Matt Grillo joined Aaron to provide an update on the protests at McGill University.

Dan Robertson remembers the late great Bob Cole 26.04.2024

Former Habs play by play man and current Winnipeg Jets announcer Dan Robertson joined Aaron to reminisce about the late great Bob Cole.

Expect more unforeseen expenses for the Big O 26.04.2024

Insider David Heurtel joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

A new documentary about the Expos! Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal 26.04.2024

Robbie Hart, Montreal filmmaker, producer and director of “Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal”, joined Aaron to preview his film.

Has the CAQ’s one-man show become its biggest liability? 26.04.2024

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

Parc Safari is going car-free! 26.04.2024

Jean-Pierre Ranger is the Parc Safari owner and president, and he joined Aaron to talk about the latest developments at the zoo.

The 9th floor of the Eaton center makes a comeback! 26.04.2024

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeff Baikowitz joined Aaron to talk about the renovation process for the iconic 9th floor at the Eaton Centre.

The war between Quebec’s mayors and the CAQ over public transit 25.04.2024

Political Insider Tom Mulcair joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

Plante vs Guilbault on public transit (a.k.a when limo users fight) 25.04.2024

The Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

First AI pageant to judge winner on beauty and social media clout 25.04.2024

CTV tech analyst Carmi Levy joined Aaron to talk about the latest tech news. 

The REM lines are - once again - being delayed 25.04.2024

CTV's Kelly Greig joined Aaron to talk about more REM delays - again.

Provincial Liberals :The capital gains tax will lead to decreased productivity 25.04.2024

Frederic Beauchemin, Liberal MNA representing the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys and official opposition critic on finance, joined Aaron to talk about the capital gains increase in last week's federal budget.

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: I have trust issues with them.. 24.04.2024

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

MENNIE: Legault’s CAQ learns that Quebec has no appetite for referendums (or PQ hysteria) 24.04.2024

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

iPhone algorithm blocks potentially upsetting content from phones. Here's why it's worrisome 24.04.2024

Chrys Vilvang, Concordia PHD candidate in Communications Studies

Quebec students are missing school at an alarming rate. Who’s to blame? 24.04.2024

Katherine Korakakis, president of the English Parents Committee Association (EPCA)

'I hope people realize how unique and beautiful the city is': Columnist pens love letter to Montreal 24.04.2024

Carolyn Bennett is a former Montrealer who left the city in the 1980s. She recently penned an op-ed piece in The Gazette after revisiting the city. She joined Montreal Now's Aaron Rand to explain why she left the city and what inspired her to write a love letter to the city.

MULCAIR: What is wrong with saying ‘Bonjour,Hi’? 23.04.2024

Tom Mulcair , CJAD 800 Commentator

MENNIE: With a 10 percent absenteeism rate, Quebec mulls ways to “penalize” students caught speaking English in school. 23.04.2024

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: That’s a very worrisome trend 22.04.2024

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

Will your spring renovations affect your home insurance coverage? 22.04.2024

Adam Strumas, partner at KBD insurance

HEURTEL: Where is this money going to come from? 19.04.2024

David Heurtel, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst

MENNIE: Come come now, you didn’t REALLY think they were going to extend Cavendish, did you? 19.04.2024

JAMES MENNIE. Montreal Gazette

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