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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
How to live well on a budget, according to one author 05.02.2026 8:24
Steve Burgess, author of “Cheapstake in Lotusland”
Tech Corner: Moltbook is a new social media platform exclusively for AI 05.02.2026 9:11
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
One American living in Montreal talks about what it’s like to see his country in disarray 05.02.2026 8:43
Jacob Wesoky, political science student at McGill University and is the president of Democrats at McGill, the largest College Democrats group outside of the United States
Reid: In Canada we have a rational peaceful transfer of power 04.02.2026 9:16
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Mennie: CAQs Quebec - Where laws are written on cocktail napkins with pencils with large erasers 04.02.2026 13:12
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.
Are you entitled to some of the CRA’s $2 billion in uncashed checks? 04.02.2026 5:50
David Nunes, spokesperson for the CRA
Legal Corner: A long-term employee got fired for showing up to work 45 minutes early every day 04.02.2026 9:37
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.
Will 2026 mark the death of the new condo market? 04.02.2026 7:12
Francis Cortellino, economist with the CMHC responsible for Quebec
This Montreal garage is overwhelmed with damaged cars due to potholes 03.02.2026 8:49
Jennifer Powers, Tire specialist and manager at Gordon’s Tires
Husny: Charles Milliard’s first decision will involve Marwah Rizqy 03.02.2026 9:36
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: Independence, independents and leaders in waiting - Welcome to the strange new session at the National Assembly 03.02.2026 12:24
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.
Have researchers found a cure for pancreatic cancer? 03.02.2026 5:45
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
Montreal without a contract for pothole repair for a month 03.02.2026 8:23
Alan DeSousa, Ensemble Montreal, borough mayor of Montréal's Saint-Laurent and spokesperson for roads and infrastructur
Do Chinese EVs outperform others on price and quality? 03.02.2026 8:44
Lorraine Sommerfeld, reporter for Driving.ca
Heurtel: It’s Pierre Poilievre’s party 02.02.2026 9:53
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: The CAQ leadership campaign is not a political process — it’s a magic act 02.02.2026 12:01
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.
What should you know before you start planning your estate? 02.02.2026 8:52
Tim Cestnick, chartered professional accountant, co-founder and CEO of financial consultant firm “Our Family Office Inc.” in Toronto
One UQAM professor may have to leave the province over the PEQ’s end 02.02.2026 9:55
Alejandro Morales, Professor at UQAM’s Faculty of Math
Is sovereignty is making a comeback? What happens if you get laid off while on maternity leave? MNA Greg Kelley speaks out, & remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara 30.01.2026 34:56
Patrick Déry, freelance columnist and public policy analyst. Annie Boilard, President of “Reseau Annie RH” an HR specialist firm Greg Kelley, MNA from the West Island’s Jacques-Cartier riding Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse
Quebecers less likely to support anglo rights if they fear the decline of French, study shows 30.01.2026 8:32
Raphaël Gani, assistant professor at Université Laval and co-author of this study
Mulcair: I would be worried about Christine Fréchette if I were a Quebec Liberal 30.01.2026 9:58
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.
Heurtel: Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is definitely looking for a nemesis 30.01.2026 14:21
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.
Business Brief: Bank of Canada holds its policy rate steady at 2.25 per cent 30.01.2026 9:29
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
Remembering the life and career of Catherine O'Hara 30.01.2026 4:05
Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse
What happens if you get laid off while on maternity leave? 29.01.2026 7:55
Annie Boilard, President of “Reseau Annie RH” an HR specialist firm
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