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The Big Five Podcast

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The PQ hires a Trump supporter. Plus: Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher warns of “catastrophic” evidence. 02.11.2026 43:37

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Rudy Husny , political analyst and former advisor in the Harper government, and Jimmy Zoubris , Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor t...

PSPP skips out on the biggest party of the year. Plus: Manufacturing Olympics fever. 30.10.2026 44:42

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media strategist, and co-founder of TNKR Media. • European Union...

Canada and the E.U. get closer than ever, with or without Quebec. Plus: The dirtiest political trick of all time 29.10.2026 44:44

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Caroline Codsi, Founder and Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian, and columnist. Premier Paul St-Pierre Pla...

The European Union is nothing but trouble. Plus: The last time change ever. 28.10.2026 43:22

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. A premier-level crisis has erupted between Quebec and Ottawa ahead of the Canada...

Another day, another Quebec-Canada battle. Plus: The deteriorating state of Montreal’s homeless encampments. 27.10.2026 46:01

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism professor at Concordia, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellen...

The City of Montreal wants rent control. Plus: The biggest political blunder in Canadian history. 26.10.2026 46:47

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Mo...

Should every Quebecer get three weeks of vacation? Plus: How much cleaning should you do at an Airbnb? 23.10.2026 43:58

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media strategist, and co-founder of TNKR Media, and Victor Henriquez, public affairs and crisis management specialist at...

The Parti Québecois unveils its cabinet. Plus: Tens of thousands of Quebecers demand Ruba Ghazal’s resignation. 22.10.2026 44:08

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Christopher Skeete, former CAQ minister, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. The Parti Qué...

Does Mark Carney need to stand up to Quebec’s constitutional shenanigans? Plus: McGill grapples with a murderer’s campus ban. 21.10.2026 44:07

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800, and Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster. PQ cabinet unveiling and English-speaking minister question: The P...

Alberta votes for Canada. Plus: How stubborn is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon? 20.10.2026 42:53

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and...

Should a convicted murderer be studying at McGill Law? Plus: A weekend of riots in France. 19.10.2026 43:00

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta, special advisor to the mayor. McGill Univer...

Vive le Québec with a responsible government. Plus: More than just a few bad apples at the SPVM. 16.10.2026 43:45

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Ti...

U.S. Ambassador tells Canada to stay out of American politics. Plus: A Canadiens’ star fights to keep his drivers’ licence. 15.10.2026 43:23

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS. US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra issued a s...

The bell tolls for Santé Québec. Plus: The Metro gets more money for its 60th birthday. 14.10.2026 43:05

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media strategist, and co-founder of TNKR Media, and Lea Streliski, best-selling author, comedian, and columnist. The Mont...

Separatists retake the National Assembly; Alberta is six days away from a referendum. Plus: 60 years of Montreal’s Metro 13.10.2026 43:55

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and political analyst Karim Boulos. Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon meets with outgoing Premier Christine...

Poilievre to visit Michigan. Plus: One week out from the Alberta Referendum vote 12.10.2026 40:25

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos, and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. Host Akil Alleyne, is in for Elias Makos. On today's Big 5: Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Daniel Tran, pol...

Does the CAQ have a reason to exist anymore? Plus: The Big O has a new roof 09.10.2026 42:40

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism...

Ottawa taps the break on medical assistance in dying. Plus: Elon Musk says Quebec would be better off separating from Canada. 08.10.2026 44:36

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Victor Henriquez, public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy...

Should Montreal stay out of a possible referendum? Plus: Is Christine Fréchette a quitter? 07.10.2026 44:01

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS. Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced he is seeking legal avenues...

A PQ victory, but just how strong is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s minority government? Plus: A rejuvenated Liberals, and a conservative breakthrough. 06.10.2026 43:18

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Rudy Husny, political analyst and former...

Election Day in Quebec! Plus: You're going to pay more for appliances. 05.10.2026 43:57

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Anthony Koch, former National Spokesperson for Pierre Poil...

Are Quebecers done with language squabbles? Plus: The cost of hamburger… and high speed rail. 02.10.2026 47:07

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Daniel Tran, political analyst and former municipal economic development advisor, and Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster. With three days left, party le...

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon courts the Anglo vote. Plus: A Quebec candidate bares all. 01.10.2026 44:57

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage and former advisor to Prime Ministe...

Is Christine Frechette leading the CAQ into oblivion? Plus: Your god-given right to watch hockey on TV for free. 01.10.2026 46:16

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Rudy Husny, political analyst and former...

Truth and Reconciliation calls to action stall. Plus: Federal prisons to distribute safe drug snorting kits 30.09.2026 39:34

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform. On today's Big 5: Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media strategist, and co-founder of TNKR Media, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Tas...