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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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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Mennie: Will a car-free Old Montreal clinch the election for Rabouin? 13.10.2025

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.

MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: Botox and fillers are gaining popularity - but do people know the risks? A Retracted study about apple cider vinegar, working notice in lieu of severance, Apple’s ‘Find My’ leads cops to cache of thousands of smuggled iPhones, & look 10.10.2025

Roni Munk, Cosmetic dermatologist at Dermapure Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society  Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst Valerie Plante, Montreal mayor with Projet Montreal

Ageism in the workplace starts at 45 years old, according to a new study 10.10.2025

Souleima El-Achkar, Senior economist with the Institut du Quebec and co-author of the study

Ensemble Montréal pledges to revive abandoned Empress Theatre if elected 10.10.2025

Stephanie Valenzuela, candidate for mayor of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce with Ensemble Montréal 

Mulcair: This will be great for the average taxpayer 10.10.2025

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.

Mennie: If a Quebec constitution was supposed to be a political distraction for the CAQ, it wasn’t 10.10.2025

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.

Dr. Chris Labos: Do red-light face masks actually make your skin better? 10.10.2025

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

Everything you need to know about Quebec's draft constitution 09.10.2025

Johanne Poirier, McGill law professor, also an expert in federalism and constitutional law

Melançon: It’s not the first time a government has talked about a Quebec constitution 09.10.2025

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: OMG!!! Legault gets caught speaking too much English!!! 09.10.2025

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: Apple’s ‘Find My’ leads cops to cache of thousands of smuggled iPhones 09.10.2025

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

What are the best places to retire abroad? 09.10.2025

William P. Barrett, Senior Contributor with Forbes based in Las Vegas

Teacher laments not being able to better foster slain gang member 'Bobby the Greek' 09.10.2025

James Watts, principal of Education Plus High School in St-Laurent, Charalambos 'Bobby the Greek' Theologou's former teacher Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Reid: Carney is trying establish a better relationship with the United States 08.10.2025

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

Mennie: Looks like the notwithstanding clause (and anyone who feels like using it) will determine what rights Canadians can enjoy 08.10.2025

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: What is the difference between working notice and severance? 08.10.2025

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.

Valérie Plante reflects on two terms as Montreal mayor 08.10.2025

Outgoing mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante joined Montreal Now's Aaron Rand to look back at her two terms in office, discuss a recent poll and to address the yet-to-happen Cavendish Boulevard extension.

What are the risks associated with Botox and fillers ? 07.10.2025

Roni Munk, cosmetic dermatologist at Dermapure 

Husny: It was a cordial meeting but we still have no deal 07.10.2025

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

Mennie: Montreal is in desperate need of people who give a damn. Polls suggest that would not be the electorate 07.10.2025

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.

The Right Chemistry: Retracted study about apple cider vinegar 07.10.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

Las Vegas' Enhanced Games will allow athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs. Is it a good idea? 07.10.2025

Patrice Brunet, lawyer practicing in sports law

Poll: Ensemble Montréal currently in the lead ahead of upcoming Montreal election 06.10.2025

Sebastien Dallaire, executive vice-president of Eastern Canada for Leger 360 Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Heurtel: This municipal election race has not captivated the attention of Montrealers 06.10.2025

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: Do managed expectations of Carney mean no expectations at all? 06.10.2025

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.

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