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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

Additional checkpoints for Canada-bound cars at one B.C. border baffle U.S. lawyer 08.05.2025

Len Saunders, U.S. Immigration lawyer based in Blaine, Washington

Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV? 08.05.2025

Bry Jensen, host of Pontifacts, a papal history podcast

Quebec has unlocked funds to renovate Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital. Is it enough? 07.05.2025

Dr. Marc Brosseau, critical care specialist and president of the council of physicians, dentists and pharmacists for the CIUSSS de l’Est de l’île de Montréal

Crane: It’s very difficult to make an appearance on the Trump show 07.05.2025

Jennifer Crane is a political strategist and founder of Connexion Québec Public Affairs. She can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Mennie: SAAQclic, a French expression meaning 'it doesn’t work' 07.05.2025

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.

'Off to a good start': Former Quebec premier on Carney's visit to Washington 07.05.2025

Jean Charest, former Quebec premier and partner at Therrien, Couture and Jolicoeur

Divorce rates in Canada have hit a 50 year low. What is behind the drop in numbers? 07.05.2025

Andrew Sofin, psychotherapist focusing on couples and family

New poll finds Republicans less likely to believe Trump's threats to annex Canada 07.05.2025

Scott Clement, polling director for The Washington Post

Quebec housing advocates sound alarm over abusive rent increases ahead of July 1 moving day 06.05.2025

Catherine Lussier, human rights activist and community organiser at FRAPRU

Husny: Pierre Poilievre needs to learn and grow 06.05.2025

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

Mennie: Carney does not get Zelensky'ed, Trump is reminded Canada is not for sale 06.05.2025

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.

Heurtel: Mark Carney will probably not come back from Washington with a win 05.05.2025

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: Carney’s Super Tuesday 05.05.2025

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.

Is Quebec's cell phone ban in schools ignoring larger issues? 05.05.2025

Dr. Sara Grimes, professor at McGill University and expert in children’s digital media culture and children’s rights in the digital environment

How is Montreal's women's soccer team faring so far? 05.05.2025

Isabèle Chevalier, co-founder of the Montreal Roses

Should Pierre Poilievre resign? What you need to know about taking vacation from work, where does the People’s Party of Canada go from here? How to spot and avoid scams, & wrapping up the Montreal Canadiens season. 02.05.2025

Sandy White, former adviser to the Conservative government of Stephen Harper and an entrepreneur and writer based in Montreal,    Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada    Carmi Levy, Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.   Stu Cowan,...

Mulcair: We should get used to Carney’s positive tone 02.05.2025

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.

Mark Carney delivers his first speech as Prime Minister of Canada 02.05.2025
Mennie: Charles III opening the new Parliament would be bloody brilliant. 02.05.2025

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.

Business Brief: What would a meeting between Trump and Carney do to the stocks? 02.05.2025

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

Montreal students react to Quebec's extended cell phone ban in schools 02.05.2025

Breanna Morello and Luca Di Fiore are student council presidents at Lester B. Pearson High School

Could hypnosis replace anesthesia for painful medical procedures? 02.05.2025

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 7:20 a.m.

What do the Habs need to do in the offseason to get better? 01.05.2025

Stu Cowan, Montreal Gazette sports reporter Image: AP Photo/Nick Wass

Reid: Poilievre needs to look in the mirror 01.05.2025

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

Mennie: Is Legault preparing to leave? 01.05.2025

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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