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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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Reid: Negotiations between Canada and the U.S. will last longer than Howard Lutnick 22.04.2026 12:02

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Heurtel: You’re seeing a lot of desperation within the Trump administration on several fronts 22.04.2026 12:42

David Heurtel is a political analyst and 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.

'Defies logic': Quebec's digital health record rollout is delayed, overbudget and problematic 22.04.2026 7:33

Aaron Derfel, investigative reporter at the Montreal Gazette Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Legal Corner: Being let go from your job? Here's why it's important to know why 22.04.2026 9:59

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.

'We're stuck': Eric Duhaime wants a more autonomous Quebec to counter toxic federalism 22.04.2026 8:43

Eric Duhaime, Leader of the Conservative Party of Quebec Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Report: 97% of Canadian doctors intervened after patients followed misleading AI info 22.04.2026 9:21

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association

Husny: Now you can really see a change of guard with Christine Fréchette 21.04.2026 9:09

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Heurtel: Christine Fréchette is trying to keep unity within the remainder of the CAQ caucus 21.04.2026 13:49

David Heurtel is a political analyst and 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: Are nicotine pouches safe to use? 21.04.2026 8:47

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.

Quebec bars call on government to support them amid increased extortion crimes 21.04.2026 6:52

Olivier Hamel is with the Corporation des propriétaires de bars, brasseries et tavernes du Québec and also owns Billiard Le Patriote in Saint-Eustache

'Lack of transparency': Parti Quebecois reacts to Liberals flip-flopping on Bill 96 20.04.2026 14:59

Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Quebecois

Mark Carney’s speech on Canada-U.S. ties was a good strategy 20.04.2026 10:24

Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Heurtel: Without the English vote the Liberals aren’t the official opposition 20.04.2026 13:35

David Heurtel is a political analyst and 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.

Montreal making amends with businesses after last year’s terrasse-gate during F1 weekend 20.04.2026 7:54

Fede Sanchez, director of communications and hospitality at Le Pois Penché and a community activist

What are injectable peptides and why is Health Canada warning the public about them? 20.04.2026 10:16

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 Image: AP Photo/Kathleen Batten

Canadian man detained at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida speaks out 20.04.2026 17:24

Douglas Dixon, Canadian grandfather, former Montrealer, detained in Alligator Alcatraz Image: AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of April 13, 2026 17.04.2026 40:15

Alan Carter, Dean of Research and Professor in the department of construction engineering at ETS  Peter Kuitenbrower - journalist, registered professional forester, and author of Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada Sweetest Obsession Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist and forager based in Wisconsin Sylvain Charlebois, ‘The Food Professor’, Senior Director at Agri-Food...

Jet fuel shortages: Should you be booking your summer vacations sooner than later? 17.04.2026 8:34

Barry Choi, Money & Travel Expert spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand

Reid: What makes a good attack in politics? 17.04.2026 6:51

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Heurtel: Charles Milliard is not well surrounded by senior advisors 17.04.2026 11:51

Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand. He spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.

Business Brief: Iran's foreign Minister that the strait of Hormuz has reopened 17.04.2026 7:53

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent. She spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.

Here’s what the city of Montreal wants you to know ahead of potential flooding 16.04.2026 10:22

Jim Beis, Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Montreal’s executive council member for security and prevention Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter McCabe

Melançon: Charles Milliard’s new stance on Bill 96 is a major shift 16.04.2026 13:32

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: Quebec Liberals' decision on notwithstanding clause 'very clumsy' 16.04.2026 14:01

Experts sound alarm on betting market for real-word events and political crises 16.04.2026 6:24

Werner Antweiler, an economics professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business Image: AP Photo/Matt York