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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
Are Montreal boroughs doing enough to clear snow? 08.01.2026 8:36
Luis Miranda, Borough mayor for Anjou and the elected official responsible for snow removal operations, and Greg Cerallo, Co-founder of Sidekick Interactive, a custom software development agency based in Montréal who is behind the Info-Neige app, join Aaron Rand to talk about the city's snow removal efforts, and new fees to use the Info-Neige app.
Is the U.S. serious about Greenland? and Canada's new relationship with China 07.01.2026 12:14
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin joins Aaron Rand to discuss the current situation in the U.S. and Canada's up and coming relationship with China.
Mennie: Should a 'profound renewal' of the Quebec Liberal Party be cause for concern? 07.01.2026 10:27
James Mennie, reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette joins Aaron Rand
Is the Canadian oil indsutry strong enough to withstand increased production from Venezuela? 07.01.2026 9:09
Julian Karaguesian, who served in the Canadian Ministry of Finance and the Canadian Embassy in Washington working on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship and now professor of economics at McGill University, joins Aaron Rand to talk about Canada's current oil situation since the U.S. involvement in Venezuela.
Charles Milliard vows to focus on cost of living, health care if elected leader of Quebec Liberals 07.01.2026 12:44
Charles Milliard recently announced he will run for leader of the embattled Quebec Liberals for a second time. He joined Montreal Now's Aaron Rand to discuss his priorities and vision for the future of the party and the province. Among other topics, he addresses health care, cost of living, immigration, identity and sovereignty. Watch the interview here .
Today in Politics: Freeland Intends to Resign, Chaos in Venezuela, and Charles Milliard will Run for Leader of Liberals 06.01.2026 11:10
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin joins Aaron Rand
Mennie: A Quebec Liberal Coronation May Not Be Inevitable 06.01.2026 13:25
James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette, joins Aaron Rand
What Happens Next After Chrystia Freeland States Intent to Step Down? 06.01.2026 8:19
Annie Bergeron-Oliver, CTV News Ottawa Correspondent joins Aaron Rand to discuss Freeland's intention to step down.
How will the Arrest of Nicolás Maduro Change the Dynamic Between the US and Latin America? 06.01.2026 8:44
Jacob Blanc, Associate Professor, Department of History and Classical Studies and Institute for the Study of International Development, joins Aaron Rand to talk about the current situation in Venezuela.
Heurtel: The Freeland resignation was fumbled 05.01.2026 10:56
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.
Montreal-based Columbian shares her concerns after Venezuela attack 05.01.2026 10:19
Daniela Cifuentes Larrota, Columbian-Montrealer is completing a Masters in Public Policy at Concordia University Image: Elizabeth Williams via AP
Mennie: Trump did a smash and grab on Venezuela 05.01.2026 8:30
James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette joined Sue Smith on Montreal Now.
How will the U.S. raid on Venezuela impact talks of peace in the Ukraine? 05.01.2026 11:59
Roger Hilton, former Montrealer working as a non-resident fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute in Vienna. Image: Elizabeth Williams via AP
Is It To Late for the CAQ to Make Changes and Stand a Chance in Quebec's Upcoming Election? 02.01.2026 11:35
Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand.
Mennie: Why All Political Bets are Off for 2026 02.01.2026 12:04
James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand.
How To Approach Paying Off Your Holiday Debt 02.01.2026 8:23
Charles-Antoine Gobeil, Individual Licensed Insolvency Trustee joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand, to discuss how to approach paying off your holiday debt.
Mennie: Will Quebec’s Political Conversation Suddenly Become Far Less Predictable? 01.01.2026 9:34
James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette talks with Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Aaron Rand.
What to Expect When Tech's Biggest Conference Starts on January 4 01.01.2026 8:51
Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst, joins Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Aaron Rand, to discuss the outlook for the world of Technology going into 2026.
A New Children's Book Tells a Deeply Personal Story about the Sixties Scoop 01.01.2026 10:48
Na’kuset, Director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and Co-Founder of Resilience Montreal, tells her story and talks about her new book, I Am My Name. Robyn Flynn sits in for Aaron Rand.
Mennie: Are Quebec's Politicians Addressing the Real Problems? 31.12.2025 11:58
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 Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.
Renters Rights: Eviction Notices Coming Soon for 2026 and What to do Next 31.12.2025 8:00
Shannon Franssen, interim coordinator, RCLALQ (The Coalition of Housing Committees and Tenant Associations of Quebec), talks about renters rights. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand
Canada's Olympic Hockey Roster: Who Made It, and Who Did Not 31.12.2025 5:40
Mitch Gallo from TSN 690 is in studio to talk about Canada's final Olympic Hockey Roster. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand.
François Legault is Sticking Around, and Who Will The Quebec Liberals Pick to Lead the Party? 30.12.2025 11:50
Raphaël Melançon, a Political Analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, Columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and President and Founder of Trafalgar Strategies, is In Studio with Tom Whelan, sitting in for Aaron Rand.
The Science Behind Sleep Disruptions, and How to Sleep Better 30.12.2025 10:03
Thien Thanh Dang Vu is a Professor & Concordia University Research Chair in Sleep, Neuroimaging and Cognitive Health, Centre for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology
Mennie: Canada's New Liberalism 30.12.2025 9:04
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 Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.
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