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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
Legault's Exit: The state of Quebec today after 8 years of a CAQ Government 02.04.2026 13:25
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
Mennie: It is Francois Legault's last day as Premier of Quebec 02.04.2026 12:59
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.
Levy: The Artemis II launch was a huge technological achievement 02.04.2026 9:28
CTV Tech Analyst Carmi Levy joined Aaron Rand to discuss the space mission and other happenings in the world of technology
New in theatres this week: The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 02.04.2026 8:52
Richard Crouse, film critic and host of Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Aaron Rand to talk about new film releases including The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
New study shows children can lie before even being able to speak 02.04.2026 8:08
Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler, a Montreal clinical psychologist specializing in child psychology, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy joined Aaron Rand to discuss the findings from this new study
How important is NASA's Artemis II mission? 01.04.2026 12:12
David Saint-Jacques, Canadian astronaut, astrophysicist, engineer, and physician who travelled to the International Space Station for a six-month mission that lasted from December 2018 to June 2019, joined Aaron Rand
Reid: Complaining about 'buy Canadian' initiatives is like being cross-checked in front of the goal 01.04.2026 11:01
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin joins Aaron Rand
Mennie: The CAQ continues to move forward with their constitution 01.04.2026 11:15
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.
Everything you need to know about NASA's Artemis II mission 01.04.2026 6:02
The Artemis II mission will blast off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET. It will carry four astronauts, including the Canadian Jeremy Hansen. Heather Wright, CTV National News Senior Correspondent, joined Aaron Rand live from Cape Canaveral.
Finland has placed first on the 2026 World Happiness Index. Where does Canada rank? 01.04.2026 7:52
Every time we have an update to the World Happiness Index, Finland always tops the lists. But why are the Finns so happy? Shehzad Ali, Professor of public health and Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics at Western University joins Aaron Rand
New study suggests Quebec's water infrastructure is deteriorating. Why is the situation so dire? 01.04.2026 10:34
A new study is painting a really grim portrait of the water infrastructure here in Quebec. It’s from a coalition of real estate developers, urban planners, construction contractors, and engineering consulting firms called the “Tactical Group on Water”. Felix Rheaume, the Director of Government and Public Affairs at the Construction Association of Quebec joined Aaron Rand.
What are the legal consequences of verbally assaulting a Quebec police officer? 31.03.2026 10:17
Eric Sutton, criminal defence attorney
Husny: Hard to say if the Liberals or PQ would win an election in Quebec today 31.03.2026 7:58
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: Quebec’s francophone voter gap is narrowing. Can identity hysteria be far behind? 31.03.2026 11:39
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.
Dr. Labos: What is fatty liver disease? 31.03.2026 8:28
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
Celine Dion concert ticket scam: Here's how to avoid being frauded 31.03.2026 5:22
Terry Cutler, Cybersecurity expert at Cyology Labs and ethical hacker
Did LaGuardia air traffic control staff violate procedures the night of Air Canada crash? 31.03.2026 10:25
Harvey Scolnick, retired U.S. FAA controller
Heurtel: I don’t think it’s attractive to become the leader of the NDP 30.03.2026 12:39
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.
Mennie: Au revoir, Michael Rousseau… 30.03.2026 9:40
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.
Thinking of moving to a more affordable part of the country? Be careful what you wish for 30.03.2026 8:37
Mathieu Laberge, chief economist at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Veteran journalist André Pratte on his new role at the Quebec Liberal Party 30.03.2026 8:57
André Pratte, veteran journalist, former Canadian senator and now Chairman of the Quebec Liberals' national political commission
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of March 23, 2026 27.03.2026 37:35
Helene Campbell, a French Canadian organ and tissue donation advocate Rod Phillips, professor of history at Carleton University in Ottawa who specializes in the history of alcohol, Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst Michael Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines
Mulcair: It’s a bit odd to want to be the leader but not run in the byelection & actually be a member of the House of Commons 27.03.2026 11:35
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.
Mennie: In CAQ Quebec, everything old is new again — especially CLSC's 27.03.2026 10:25
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: Uncertainty is weighing on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran 27.03.2026 7:54
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
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