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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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Reid: Danielle Smith has a talent for seeming thoughtful when she says outrageous things 27.05.2026 9:34

Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Heurtel: There are a lot of contradictions with Steven Guilbeault 27.05.2026 14:17

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.

Legal Corner: Do you actually need to pay a parking ticket issued by a private company? 27.05.2026 10:00

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.

Canada has a shortage of air traffic controllers. What does it take to become one? 27.05.2026 8:44

Dennis Wyche, former air traffic controller with 35 years of experience

Here are some tips and tricks to lower your electricity bill this summer 27.05.2026 7:29

Cendrix Bouchard, spokesperson for Hydro-Quebec Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Here’s why this expert says you should be talking to strangers 26.05.2026 10:30

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

Mulcair: Danielle Smith understands nothing about a referendum 26.05.2026 11:41

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: Steven Guilbeault leaving the Liberal caucus is not that big of a deal 26.05.2026 11:17

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.

The Right Chemistry: Everything you need to know about pesticides in fuits and vegetables 26.05.2026 10:49

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

Could Canada turn to India as a trade partner over the U.S. or China? 26.05.2026 7:13

Julian Karaguesian served in the Canadian Ministry of Finance and the Canadian Embassy in Washington and is now a professor of Economics at McGill University

New U.S. policy could force green card seekers to apply out of the country 26.05.2026 10:51

Patrice Brunet, immigration lawyer Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Fréchette announced three new measures to help Quebecers with the cost of living 25.05.2026 10:52

Justine McIntyre, co-founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Karoline Boucherv

Heurtel: Fréchette's new cost of living measures are taking a page from the Carney playbook 25.05.2026 14:37

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.

National Wine Day: Here are some lesser known picks from the SAQ 25.05.2026 7:19

Mandi Robertson, host of CJAD 800’s Unwined, Saturday’s from 11am-12pm

Here are the five questions you should ask to make meaningful connections and friendships 25.05.2026 9:11

Anna Goldfarb, journalist, author, and friendship expert

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of May 18, 2026 22.05.2026 34:57

Benoît Lamarche, Scientific Director at Univ. of Laval’s NUTRISS Centre (The Research Centre on Nutrition, health and society) Katherine Martinko, Author of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance Kim Arrey, Registered dietitian and nutritionist Gad Saad, Scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, Universi...

Mulcair: Danielle Smith is playing with match sticks in a room full of dynamite 22.05.2026 8:36

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: This is a massive ploy to get as much as possible from the Federal Government 22.05.2026 11:02

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.

Business Brief: Mark Carney says new Quebec graphite mine ‘will make us stronger’ 22.05.2026 8:23

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

LBPSB Chairperson on the impact of a potential Bill 101 expansion on vocational training programs 22.05.2026 9:59

Judy Kelley, chairperson of the Lester B. Pearson School Board

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin reflects on Walter Cup win 21.05.2026 5:12

We have a Cup in Montreal! The Montreal Victoire clinched the Walter Cup after a commanding 4-0 win against the Ottawa Charge. Captain of the Montreal Victoire, Marie-Philip Poulin joins Aaron Rand to discuss the win.

Montreal restaurateur takes matters into his own hands following pro-Palestinian protest 21.05.2026 9:59

Costa Dimitriou, owner of Zante Restaurant Leslie Roberts, city councilor for the downtown Peter McGill district Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Reid: What Danielle Smith is doing is similar to Brexit 21.05.2026 11:27

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

Heurtel: What Mark Carney has been doing in Alberta is working 21.05.2026 10:35

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.

New study on food trends in Quebec paints worrying picture. Here's why 21.05.2026 9:33

Benoît Lamarche, Scientific Director at Univ. of Laval’s NUTRISS Centre (The Research Centre on Nutrition, health and society)