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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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Business Brief: Statistics Canada were left surprised after the unemployment rate rose during the month of February 13.03.2026 8:14

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent spoke with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Why one Quebec company thinks having spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages in grocery stores is a bad idea 13.03.2026 9:20

Aldo Geloso, President of Groupe Geloso, the Quebec company behind Poppers, Pepito Sangria, and Bulles de Nuits spoke with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Melançon: We should not be tarnishing the Order of Canada with people who are divisive 12.03.2026 8:31

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: Has Poilievre run out of slogans? 12.03.2026 8:26

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 Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.

Tech Corner: Meta rolls out new features for scam protection 12.03.2026 9:32

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Former Liberal MNA Marwah Rizqy on being kept out of caucus, lack of funding for fertility treatment 12.03.2026 8:57

Marwah Rizqy, former Liberal MNA, current independent MNA for Saint-Laurent joins Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Is Quebec prepared for a freezing rain emergency? Here's what experts say 11.03.2026 8:18

Michel Doré, Associate Professor at UQAM and a former Associate Deputy Minister at the ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Reid: It's the extra seat that Mark Carney really needs to feel comfortable 11.03.2026 9:03

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Mennie: Another day, another defection to the Carney Liberals 11.03.2026 8:06

How has longterm care changed six years after COVID? 11.03.2026 7:20

Anthony Pizzino, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Great Big Sea singer Alan Doyle gushes over Montreal's nightlife, love for Habs ahead of solo concert 11.03.2026 8:57

Alan Doyle, Canadian musician, also founding member of the band Great Big Sea spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Husny: The Prime Minister needs to address the House of Commons on important issues 10.03.2026 7:27

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

U.S. border agents have searched a record number of phones. What are they looking for? 10.03.2026 9:19

Patrice Brunet, Immigration Lawyer

Mennie: Once again, Quebec taxpayers are being bribed with their own money… 10.03.2026 8:24

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: The dangers of TikTok challenges 10.03.2026 10:37

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.

Here's why younger drivers are ditching car ownership 10.03.2026 8:08

George Iny, Head of the Automobile Protection Association, speaks with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Hampstead adopts resolution to repave pothole-ridden Ellerdale Road 10.03.2026 7:10

Jeremy Levi, mayor of Hampstead joins Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Montreal forecast calling for 'critical freezing rain.' Here's what you need to know 10.03.2026 5:14

David Philips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada joins Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Heurtel: Feds are correct in taxing Laval on recovered funds from corrupt mayor 09.03.2026 10:38

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 and spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.

Mennie: Like it or not, Trump has changed the fundamentals of Quebec politics 09.03.2026 7:18

Here are some scams to be aware of leading into tax season 09.03.2026 8:09

Tony Anscombe, Cybersecurity Expert and Chief Security Evangelist at ESET

'Just like the old boss': Former U.S. National Security Advisor on possibility of regime change in Iran 09.03.2026 8:50

John Bolton, former National Security Advisor of the United States spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Mulcair: Christine Fréchette took a massive tumble when she went down that path 06.03.2026 9:25

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: Will female asylum seekers become CAQ Quebec’s latest existential threat? 06.03.2026 8:20

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 & he spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

One Quebecer stranded in Dubai shares his story while war rages on in the Middle East 06.03.2026 6:40

Simon Marcotte, Specialist in influencer marketing currently stuck in Dubai. He is originally from Quebec City & spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand