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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
Mennie: Whatever’s happening between Carney and Canada, 'honeymoon' doesn’t describe it 09.04.2026 12:41
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.
Tech Corner: Toronto has given AI the green light to tackle its traffic woes 09.04.2026 9:30
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Iran war ceasefire: How will it impact gas prices? 09.04.2026 10:07
Normand Mousseau, physics professor at the Université de Montréal and scientific director of the Institut de l’énergie Trottier
Heurtel: Gladu crossover shows Carney's mainstream appeal 08.04.2026 13:51
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 spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Mennie: The floor crossings seem far from over 08.04.2026 13:17
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.
Bolton: Ambiguity and disagreement in the USA-Iran ceasefire deal 08.04.2026 9:59
John Bolton , former National Security Advisor of the United States, joined Aaron Rand on Montreal Now. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Why are Quebec’s roads in such poor condition? Here’s what engineers have to say 08.04.2026 7:28
Sophie Larivière-Mantha, president of Quebec’s Order of Engineers, joins Aaron Rand on Montreal Now. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Husny: Quebec Liberal Party members would prefer Drainville over Fréchette as premier 07.04.2026 10:06
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: Is the CAQ leadership vote a referendum on Legault’s legacy? 07.04.2026 11:57
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 Right Chemistry: What determines the quality of chocolate? 07.04.2026 8:35
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.
What has Artemis II uncovered from the far side of the moon so far? 07.04.2026 6:30
Dr. Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist, a professor of Earth sciences at Western University and a part of the science team for the first Artemis mission back to the moon
Montreal contractor facing fraud charges over shoddy work, unfinished projects 07.04.2026 9:05
CTV News Montreal's Stéphane Giroux reports on Eric Arella who is now facing several counts of fraud after being accused of shoddy work and unfinished projects.
Quebec to invest in ‘patient navigators’ to improve health care for English speakers 06.04.2026 8:52
Paul Brunet, patient’s right advocate spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Heurtel: Simon Jolin-Barrette does not bring much additional support to Bernard Drainville 06.04.2026 9:47
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 spoke with Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand
Mennie: A united CAQ after the leadership vote? Don’t bet on it 06.04.2026 11:56
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
New user-driven website serves as Hall of Fame for Montreal’s worst potholes 06.04.2026 7:20
Karl St-Arnaud, software developer and creator of moniddepoule.ca joins Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand Image: monniddepoule.ca
Sports betting is causing more personal bankruptcies. What are the warning signs? 06.04.2026 8:55
Charles-Antoine Gobeil, individual licensed insolvency trustee joins Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand. Image: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File
Today is world party day, and local DJ Brendan Kelly has a party for you 03.04.2026 9:26
Brendan Kelly, reporter for the Montreal Gazette and author of the book “Habs Nation", has taken on the world of DJing. He spoke to Sue Smtih, in for Aaron Rand.
Mulcair: Where will Avi Lewis take the NDP? 03.04.2026 7:34
Tom Mulcair, Former leader of the NDP and the official opposition, CJAD 800 Commentator joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
Mennie: The CAQ passes law banning street prayers 03.04.2026 7:54
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 Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
How you can put a fun twist on this year's Passover dinner 03.04.2026 7:15
Kat Romanow, Jewish food historian, The Wandering Chew, joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand, to talk about traditional Jewish recipes, and how you can put your own twist on traditional classics.
The stock market reacts to the on-going conflict in Iran 03.04.2026 8:33
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the ever changing economy
What are the concerns of the next generation of business owners in Montreal? 03.04.2026 8:38
Daniel Tran, spokesperson and ambassador for the Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal (Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal), joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
Pam Bondi is out: What does this mean for the Trump administration? 03.04.2026 8:01
Graham Dodds, Professor & Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science, Concordia University, joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand, to discuss the firing of Pam Bondi,
Will Canadians benefit from the Alto high-speed rail project? 02.04.2026 11:49
Paul Langan, founder of advocacy group High-Speed Rail Canada, joined Aaron Rand to discuss the upcoming Alto project.
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