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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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'It caught the Liberals off guard': Political commentator on NDP pulling out of supply-and-confidence deal 05.09.2024 12:52

Dimitri Soudas, former Director of Communications for Stephen Harper and political commentator, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Mennie: The political landscape has not changed 05.09.2024 11:04

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Tech Corner: This app may actually be listening to your conversations 05.09.2024 9:30

Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst, joined Aaron Rand to talk about all things technology.

Phase 1 of Montreal's Royalmount luxury mall has opened 05.09.2024 11:07

Andrew Lutfy is the CEO and principal investor behind the Royalmount, Montreal's newest luxury mall. He joined Aaron Rand to talk about Phase 1 of the project being complete.

Lisée: What does Charles Milliard's 'loyalty test' consist of? 04.09.2024 10:38

Insider Jean Francois Lisée joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Mennie: Do not expect a fall election 04.09.2024 10:39

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Mulcair: NDP breaks their supply-and-confidence deal with Liberals 04.09.2024 18:24

Political insider Tom Mulcair joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Passengers stranded after Quebec City Via Rail breakdown: 'It's about the principle' 03.09.2024 13:08

Passengers on a Via Rail train heading from Montreal to Quebec City over the weekend ended up stuck on that train for 10 hours after a breakdown. Rudy El Magarhiki was among the passengers who were stranded on that train. He joined Aaron Rand to discuss the ordeal. Via Rail’s Director of Government and Indigenous Relations, Denis Boucher also joined the conversation to respond.

Quebec 'super minister' Pierre Fitzgibbon will be stepping down. Why now? 03.09.2024 11:25

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Stephen Harper government and political analyst, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

Ottawa, Quebec, Montreal unveil housing fast track program. Here's why housing advocates are concerned 03.09.2024 9:19

Catherine Lussier, housing advocate with FRAPRU, joined Aaron Rand to talk about Canada, Quebec and the City of Montreal's plan for a housing fast track program.

Mennie: Quebec is losing its 'super minister' 03.09.2024 10:25

The Montreal Gazette's James Mennie joined Aaron Rand to talk about the latest political news.

New report suggests some Canadians are reconsidering plans to convert to electricity for their energy needs 03.09.2024 9:48

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Monica Gattinger, founding chair of Positive Energy and Director of the Institute for Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa.

Quebec nurses threaten to refuse working overtime as contracts talks continue 02.09.2024 10:14

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Jennie Rhee, president of the MUHC Nursing and Cardiorespiratory Professionals Union - a FIQ affiliated union.

Are we asking the wrong questions to young Quebecers wanting to leave Quebec? 02.09.2024 7:44

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Colin Standish, founder of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy and co-founder of the Canadian Party of Quebec.

MENNIE: The next eight weeks will see political history written on both sides of the border 02.09.2024 11:04

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by James Mennie, columnist with the Montreal Gazette

McGill Law Professors on the picket lines over pay and the right to unionize 02.09.2024 9:32

Dan Delmar and Robyn Flynn are joined by Kirsten Anker, VP of the Association of McGill Professors of Law - the union which represents law professors at McGill University.

Bishop’s is feeling the effects of Quebec’s tuition hikes, despite being exempt from them 30.08.2024 9:36

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Sebastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal & Vice-Chancellor at Bishop’s University.

MENNIE: The last thing Francois Legault needs this fall is a scrap with Quebec nurses 30.08.2024 12:57

JAMES MENNIE. Montreal Gazette

Which Quebec/Montreal restaurants are worthy of a Michelin star rating? 30.08.2024 12:12

Lesley Chesterman, food writer and former restaurant critic, joins Aaron Rand to discuss.

Business Brief with Amanda Lang: EV prices need to drop by one third to hit sales targets 30.08.2024 8:26

Discussing with Aaron Rand is Amanda Lang, business reporter with BNN Bloomberg and the host of “Taking Stock” which can be heard anywhere on the Iheart network.

Film review with Richard Crouse: check out Reagan now in theatres! 30.08.2024 9:28

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Richard Crouse, Film critic and the host of Last Call with Richard Crouse.

Will the supply-and-confidence deal between NDP and Liberals last until the next election? 29.08.2024 11:52

Speaking with Aaron Rand is Alexandre Boulerice, NDP MP for Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie and deputy leader of the NDP. Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

What's the deal with Flair airlines' $1 base fare? 29.08.2024 5:08

Eric Tanner, VP of Revenue Management & Network Planning at Flair Airlines joins Aaron Rand on Montreal Now to share the details. Photo: Handout: Flair Airlines

Mennie: Did Legault underestimate the FIQ nurses' union? 29.08.2024 12:31

James Mennie, Montreal Gazette

Tech Corner: the world's first document-free airport is taking off in 2025 29.08.2024 8:49

Joining Montreal Now with Aaron Rand is Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst.