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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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Jewish group reacts to antisemitic vandalism on Montreal businesses 06.03.2026 5:28
Multiple Jewish-owned businesses in Montreal's St. Laurent borough were vandalized with swastikas earlier this week. B'nai Brith Regional Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Paola Samuel joins Trudie Mason (in for Aaron Rand) with her reaction to the incidents. Image: Courtesy Gourmetti
'It's extremely scary': Mayor of Chateauguay reacts after large hole opens up on Sauvagine Bridge 05.03.2026 7:15
Eric Allard, Mayor of Chateauguay spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.
Melançon: Only the people of Iran can choose their next leader 05.03.2026 11:27
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Mennie: Seven months until election day (and it’s already proving to be a very bumpy ride) 05.03.2026 7:28
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: Misinformation, AI images related to Iran conflict spreading online 05.03.2026 10:18
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
What's with all the hype around cottage cheese? 05.03.2026 5:31
Kim Arrey, registered dietitian and nutritionist spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand
Reid: As comfortable as Mark Carney is on the world stage, he still needs to be careful 04.03.2026 9:59
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Montreal woman speaks out after getting assaulted in the metro 04.03.2026 8:53
Fatma Chouikha, a Montreal-based content creator and a driving school manager
Mennie: Another day, another poll suggesting that Quebec sovereignty and reality don’t mix 04.03.2026 10:19
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.
Montreal study suggests young gamers are at higher risk of mental health problems 04.03.2026 8:37
Vincent Paquin, Assistant Professor in McGill’s Department of Psychiatry and psychiatrist at the Jewish General Hospital
Retail Council of Canada reacts to OQLF sending out 'secret shoppers' to verify language compliance 04.03.2026 9:00
Michel Rochette, Quebec president of the Retail Council of Canada
Heurtel: Mark Carney was trying to preserve a very successful trade mission 03.03.2026 10:12
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.
Why are conspiracy theories spreading like wildfire across Canada? 03.03.2026 5:40
Mathieu Lavigne, analytic lead at the Media Ecosystem Observatory and a co-author of the study on misinformation
Mennie: Once again, Quebec declares open season on 'bonjour-hi' 03.03.2026 9:54
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 Aaron Rand.
Everything you need to know about weight loss drugs and their generic counterparts 03.03.2026 9:15
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM Image: AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File
Heurtel: The only person that does know why we’re doing this is Donald Trump 02.03.2026 10:26
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: Did Carney blow it on Iran? 02.03.2026 10:56
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.
Quebecers are spending more time than ever on social media 02.03.2026 9:26
Dr. Sara Grimes, Professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment
MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: Canadian long-track Olympic speed skater is sounding the alarm over lack of funding, an accountant tells you what you need to know for tax season, affordable cars in 2026, & the threat of a referendum has cost us $100 million, accord 27.02.2026 40:23
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater who won bronze in the 500m long track Harvey Bienenstock, CPA Greg Layson, Digital Editor at Automotive News Canada Eric Girard, Quebec Minister of Finance
This family-run Villeray bakery was the latest target of Quebec's French language police 27.02.2026 10:05
Charbel Hannan, son of the owner of Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-run bakery
Mulcair: Pierre Poilievre poured his heart and soul into this one… 27.02.2026 13:26
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: Is Eric Duhaime a bigger worry than the PQ for the Liberals? 27.02.2026 10:45
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: Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, making way for a Paramount takeover 27.02.2026 8:27
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
Meet the Montreal comic behind the first all-Black comedy tour in Canada 27.02.2026 8:20
Rodney Ramsey, comedian behind the Underground Comedy Railroad
Just how much is the threat of a referendum costing the province of Quebec? 26.02.2026 10:55
Eric Girard, Minister of Finance
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