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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

Legal Corner: Everything you need to know about common law relationships in Quebec 03.06.2026

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.

New study shows the impact sleeping a lot could have on aging 03.06.2026

Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Professor of Nutritional Medicine at Columbia University and an expert in the field of sleep health. She is also the author of “Eat Better, Sleep Better”

Here’s what you should know about Chinese EVs coming to Canada 02.06.2026

Daniel Breton, President and CEO for Electric Mobility Canada

Husny: Why vote for the Quebec Liberals if the CAQ is delivering? 02.06.2026

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

Mennie: Can the PQ survive a head on collision with $10 billion in federal cash? 02.06.2026

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. Labos: New pancreatic cancer pill being hailed as 'landscape-changing' 02.06.2026

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

How to channel jealousy into a tool that can bring you closer to others 02.06.2026

Meehika Barua, freelance writer for various publications and columnist for TIME magazine who is working on her book on friendships and love

Former PQ leader previews new book on legacies of René Lévesque and Pierre Trudeau 02.06.2026

Jean-François Lisée, former leader of the PQ and author of the new book “Lévesque/Trudeau : Leur Révolution tranquille, notre histoire”

'Thank You, Montreal Canadiens': Habs end-of-season song 01.06.2026

As originally heard on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Heurtel: Pierre Poilievre is starting to sound desperate 01.06.2026

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Mennie: Anglos will play a vital role in the coming Quebec election 01.06.2026

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.

Could mosquitoes outsmart this common insect repellent? 01.06.2026

Claudio Lazzari, professor at France's University of Tours and lead investigator on a new study

Meet the Montreal singer who honed her craft as a street performer 01.06.2026

Katie Clarke, “The Girl who Sings” and live street performer in Downtown Montreal

Quebecer becomes first woman to summit Mount Everest with Stage 4 cancer 01.06.2026

Dr. Shaunna Burke, Pointe-Claire native and Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Leeds

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of May 25, 2026 29.05.2026

Nicholas Epley, Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago and the author of A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society  Dennis Wyche, Former Air Traffic Controller with 35 years of experience E...

Mulcair: Canada is in a recession, period. 29.05.2026

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: Mark Carney was talking to Wall Street and Donald Trump listens to the market sector 29.05.2026

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

CJAD 800 wall of fame traffic reporter Rick Leckner breaks down which streets to avoid for the Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île 29.05.2026

Rick Leckner, CJAD 800 Wall of Fame Traffic Reporter Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Former NHL player Enrico Ciccone pays tribute to Habs legend Claude Lemieux 28.05.2026

Enrico Ciccone, Quebec Liberal MNA for Marquette and former hockey defenceman Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Melançon: Mark Carney basically rebranded MAGA 28.05.2026

Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette

Heurtel: It has not been the best 24 to 36 hours for Christine Fréchette 28.05.2026

Political analyst David Heurtel is an attorney. He is a former Québec liberal cabinet minister and CEO of Montreal’s Olympic Park. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.

Tech Corner: New Canadian streaming rules draw ire of groups on both sides of the border 28.05.2026

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

Report: Mortgage affordability in Montreal worsened in April 2026 28.05.2026

Mark-André Martel, realtor and broker with the Sutton Group

How to find your voice, build confidence, and ​own the stage with singing lessons 28.05.2026

Sheli Stevens, Dedicated Vocal Coach, Singer, Actress, Voice Over, & Jingle Artist

City of Montreal will be creating crisis cell to deal with homelessness 27.05.2026

Benoit Langevin, city councillor responsible for social development and cohabitation on the City of Montreal's executive committee Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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