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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: In a Quebec where infrastructure fiascos are part of the local joie de vivre, the REM is in a class by itself 18.02.2025

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.

Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities shares his priorities for Quebec 18.02.2025

Nate Erskine-Smith, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

EMSB responds to criticism for opting to open schools days after massive storm 18.02.2025

English Montreal School Board spokesperson Mike Cohen joined Montreal Now's Aaron Rand to respond to criticism over a decision to open schools following this weekend's blizzard.

The Right Chemistry: Wellness influencers 18.02.2025

Dr. Joe Schwarz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800, director of the McGill Office for Science & Society

Heurtel: The Conservatives can’t find a new gameplan 17.02.2025

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: A spring election seems inevitable. But can the same be said about Mark Carney? 17.02.2025

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.

How important is rest for overall health and well-being? 17.02.2025

Catherine Roscoe Barr is a lifestyle journalist and the author of a new book, Feel Better Now

Mulcair: If push comes to shove with Donald Trump, things could get complicated 14.02.2025

Tom Mulcair, 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: Pipeline fever is sweeping the nation!!! (It never really stopped) 14.02.2025

James Mennie, 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: Did the two-month GST holiday make a difference for Canadian businesses? 14.02.2025

Paul Bagnell, business anchor and reporter with BNN Bloomberg

Why have Amazon delivery times in Quebec doubled for some orders? 14.02.2025

Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent for The Logic covering the province’s innovation economy

When did we start playing the national anthems before every game? How to dress for really cold weather, Why Gen Z is choosing to live with their parents into their 30s, & What happens if you receive a parking ticket in a private parking lot? 13.02.2025

Michael Naraine, an associate professor of sports management at Brock University Dr. Joe Schwarz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society Claire Gagne, Toronto based writer and editor with a focus on health, parenting and education Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor

Reid: Donald Trump thinks Canadians genuinely would love to be the 51st state 13.02.2025

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

Mennie: Apparently, somebody should have told Legault to shut up 13.02.2025

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: AI can now watch YouTube videos for you, and this changes everything 13.02.2025

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

Montreal mayoral candidate Soraya Martinez-Ferrada on housing, public consultations, why she's running 12.02.2025

Former tourism minister of Canada, Soraya Martinez-Ferrada will not seek re-election for her current post and has announced that she will be running for leadership of Ensemble Montreal in the hopes of becoming mayor.

Crane: The Poilievre strategy of slogans and name calling is making him look petty 12.02.2025

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

Mennie: Coderre leaves the Liberal leadership race 12.02.2025

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 Legal Corner: What happens if you receive a parking ticket in a private parking lot? 12.02.2025

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.

Quebec is experiencing one of its worst flu seasons in a decade. How can you protect yourself? 12.02.2025

Dr. Jesse Papenburg, an infectious diseases specialist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital

Why Gen Z is choosing to live with their parents into their 30s 12.02.2025

Claire Gagne, Toronto-based writer and editor with a focus on health, parenting and education

'His background is playing a key role': Poll suggests Carney could tighten gap between Liberals and Conservatives 12.02.2025

Sebastien Dallaire, Executive Vice-President of the Eastern Canada team at Leger Marketing

Husny: People are now paying a lot of attention to the Liberal Party 11.02.2025

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

Mennie: Trump’s tariffs always seem to contain a 30 day blink clause 11.02.2025

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: How to dress for really cold weather 11.02.2025

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

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