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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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CJAD 800

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News

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www.cjad800.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Montreal Emergency Rooms and Hospitals are Operating Over Max Capacity 30.12.2025

Dr. Chris Labos, Cardiologist with a Degree in Epidemiology. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand.

Heurtel: The End of the Year... And Beginning. A Political View for Canada going into 2026 29.12.2025

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: Bad News in This Year’s Political Hit Parade 29.12.2025

James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette

A Nurse Who Works With the Homeless has Released a Book About Her Experiences 29.12.2025

Vassiliki Stathopoulos, a Nurse, and Author of Beyond The Streets. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand

Heurtel: The Liberals really moved quickly sending a clear message that they are open to a race 23.12.2025

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 political hurricane of 2025 will seem a summer breeze compared with 2026 23.12.2025

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.

Can you stay healthy on a Dollarama diet? 23.12.2025

Robin Glance, Montreal Nutritionist and Dietitian

Dynamite's CEO Has Choice Words for Premier Legault on Immigration 22.12.2025

Andrew Lutfy, President of Groupe Dynamite

Starlight Children's Foundation Canada Grand Prize draw. 22.12.2025

Brian Bringolf, CEO of the Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada

Heurtel: The new Canadian ambassador to the U.S has been announced 22.12.2025

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 political carnage of 2025 22.12.2025

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.

Dozens of schools were issued guidelines regarding playing on snow mounds, including the use of a helmet. 22.12.2025

André Bernier, President of Association québécoise du personnel de direction des écoles

What were the biggest news stories of the year? 22.12.2025

Martine St-Victor, General Manager at Edelman Montréal & Communications strategist & Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies

Heurtel: The key for the Quebec Liberal Party is a fresh face. 19.12.2025

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: As the CAQ burns down, will defections begin? 19.12.2025

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 changes to your taxes can you expect in 2026? 19.12.2025

Harvey Bienenstock, CPA

Family doctors vote 97% in favour of agreement with the government 19.12.2025

Dr. Michael Kalin, family physician and director of the Kildare family medicine group

Melançon: Christian Dubé has lost faith in the CAQ 18.12.2025

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: Pablo says goodbye... and Christian Dubé resigns 18.12.2025

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.

Tech Corner: Age verification errors see some retain access to banned social media platforms 18.12.2025

Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.

Mélanie Joly addresses plans to revitalize east end, CUSMA, Pablo Rodriguez resigning 18.12.2025

Melanie Joly, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Liberal MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Mulcair: Pablo Rodriguez stayed around too long 17.12.2025

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.

Reid: Pierre Poilievre needs to put some W’s on the board 17.12.2025

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Mennie: Rodriguez leaves. But can the damage be repaired? 17.12.2025

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.

Legal Corner: Thinking of quitting your job this January? Here's why you should reconsider 17.12.2025

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.

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