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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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MENNIE: The premier of Quebec is behaving like a small town political boss (and folks are starting to notice)

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

May 3, 20249 min

Liberal MP won't run again partially due to threats and misogyny

Pam Dmoff, Liberal MP representing the riding of Oakville North-Burlington since 2015

May 2, 20247 min

MULCAIR: I think Francois Legault is entirely right

Tom Mulcair, CJAD 800 Commentator

May 2, 202410 min

MENNIE: It was only a matter of time before Legault piped up about McGill and the rule of law.

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

May 2, 20248 min

The U.S. has documented its first HIV cases following a cosmetic procedure

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology

May 2, 20248 min

Will Montreal's Hippodrome redevelopment project ever see the light of day?

Andrew Lutfy, is a Montreal developer, CEO of Carbonleo, and the driving force behind the Royalmount development project which is set to become the biggest retail project in this city’s history.

May 1, 202412 min

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: You cannot insult a member of Parliament especially a leader

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

May 1, 20248 min

MENNIE: Pup tents do not have an impressive track record as agents of social change.

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

May 1, 202410 min

THE LEGAL CORNER: Why are Quebec’s bailiffs busier than ever?

Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor

May 1, 20247 min

Both sides of McGill encampment protest react after judge dismisses injunction request

Sibel Ataogul, lawyer representing the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) against injunction & Neil Oberman, lawyer representing plaintiffs for injunction

May 1, 202410 min

Everything you need to know about Canada's dental care plan

Dr. Aaron Burry, CEO of the Canadian Dental Association

May 1, 20247 min

MULCAIR: This was the most shameful display I have ever seen in my career

Tom Mulcair, CJAD 800 Commentator

Apr 30, 202412 min

MENNIE: Poilievre and the notwithstanding clause (we warned you, folks)

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Apr 30, 202410 min

The Right Chemistry with Dr. Joe: Are almonds the best nut?

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

Apr 30, 20247 min

New study reveals most expensive cities in Quebec. Here's how Montreal fares

Eve-Lyne Couturier, IRIS researcher (Institut de recherche et d'informations socioéconomiques)

Apr 30, 20247 min

Lisee: 'To reverse the decline of French, you have to push every lever'

Political Insider Jean-François Lise joined Aaron Rand to talk about the CAQ's $603 million proposal to protect French.

Apr 29, 202411 min

Mennie: The CAQ finally reveals itself as a one trick pony

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

Apr 29, 202412 min

The CAQ construes statistics to make it appear as if French is in “free fall”

Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies, joined Aaron to talk about the continuing language challenges in Quebec.

Apr 29, 20247 min

Live from McGill University: The latest on the pro-Palestinian encampment

CTV News Montreal's Matt Grillo joined Aaron to provide an update on the protests at McGill University.

Apr 29, 20242 min

Dan Robertson remembers the late great Bob Cole

Former Habs play by play man and current Winnipeg Jets announcer Dan Robertson joined Aaron to reminisce about the late great Bob Cole.

Apr 26, 20247 min

Expect more unforeseen expenses for the Big O

Insider David Heurtel joined Aaron to talk about the latest political news.

Apr 26, 202412 min

A new documentary about the Expos! Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal

Robbie Hart, Montreal filmmaker, producer and director of “Nos Amours: La Saga des Expos de Montreal”, joined Aaron to preview his film.

Apr 26, 20247 min

Has the CAQ’s one-man show become its biggest liability?

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

Apr 26, 202412 min

Parc Safari is going car-free!

Jean-Pierre Ranger is the Parc Safari owner and president, and he joined Aaron to talk about the latest developments at the zoo.

Apr 26, 20247 min

The 9th floor of the Eaton center makes a comeback!

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeff Baikowitz joined Aaron to talk about the renovation process for the iconic 9th floor at the Eaton Centre.

Apr 26, 202410 min

The war between Quebec’s mayors and the CAQ over public transit

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

Apr 25, 202412 min

Plante vs Guilbault on public transit (a.k.a when limo users fight)

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

Apr 25, 20249 min

First AI pageant to judge winner on beauty and social media clout

CTV tech analyst Carmi Levy joined Aaron to talk about the latest tech news.

Apr 25, 20249 min

The REM lines are - once again - being delayed

CTV's Kelly Greig joined Aaron to talk about more REM delays - again.

Apr 25, 20246 min

Provincial Liberals :The capital gains tax will lead to decreased productivity

Frederic Beauchemin, Liberal MNA representing the riding of Marguerite-Bourgeoys and official opposition critic on finance, joined Aaron to talk about the capital gains increase in last week's federal budget.

Apr 25, 20248 min

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: I have trust issues with them..

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

Apr 24, 202410 min

MENNIE: Legault’s CAQ learns that Quebec has no appetite for referendums (or PQ hysteria)

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Apr 24, 202411 min

iPhone algorithm blocks potentially upsetting content from phones. Here's why it's worrisome

Chrys Vilvang, Concordia PHD candidate in Communications Studies

Apr 24, 20247 min

Quebec students are missing school at an alarming rate. Who’s to blame?

Katherine Korakakis, president of the English Parents Committee Association (EPCA)

Apr 24, 202410 min

'I hope people realize how unique and beautiful the city is': Columnist pens love letter to Montreal

Carolyn Bennett is a former Montrealer who left the city in the 1980s. She recently penned an op-ed piece in The Gazette after revisiting the city. She joined Montreal Now's Aaron Rand to explain why she left the city and what inspired her to write a love letter to the city.

Apr 24, 202412 min

MULCAIR: What is wrong with saying ‘Bonjour,Hi’?

Tom Mulcair, CJAD 800 Commentator

Apr 23, 202411 min

MENNIE: With a 10 percent absenteeism rate, Quebec mulls ways to “penalize” students caught speaking English in school.

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Apr 23, 202410 min

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE: That’s a very worrisome trend

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

Apr 22, 202411 min

Will your spring renovations affect your home insurance coverage?

Adam Strumas, partner at KBD insurance

Apr 22, 20247 min

HEURTEL: Where is this money going to come from?

David Heurtel, Former Quebec liberal cabinet minister, Council at Fasken and political analyst

Apr 19, 202412 min

MENNIE: Come come now, you didn’t REALLY think they were going to extend Cavendish, did you?

JAMES MENNIE. Montreal Gazette

Apr 19, 202411 min

BUSINESS BRIEF: Capital gains tax changes could lead to 'brain drain,' harm productivity

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

Apr 19, 20247 min

Montreal has unveiled plans for the former Hippodrome site. Does it include a Cavendish extension?

Rick Leckner, traffic expert Dida Berku, former lawyer and CSL city councilor Jason Magder, reporter with the Montreal Gazette

Apr 19, 20249 min

MULCAIR: He has his ups and downs BUT Drainville has his heart in the right place

Tom Mulcair, CJAD 800 Commentator

Apr 18, 202410 min

MENNIE: The Bill 96 flip flop seems part of a larger message.

JAMES MENNIE, Montreal Gazette

Apr 18, 202410 min

Quebec judge suspends parts of Bill 96 affecting English schools

Joe Ortona, EMSB chair

Apr 18, 20248 min

TECH CORNER: Should you ‘accept all cookies’ when browsing a website?

Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst

Apr 18, 20249 min

'Construction doesn't get you votes': Montreal mayor Valerie Plante defends infrastructure projects

Valerie Plante, Mayor of Montreal

Apr 18, 202410 min

What is the 'grandparent scam' and how can you avoid becoming a victim?

Sean Chatland, OPP Detective-Inspector

Apr 18, 20247 min

JEAN FRANCOIS LISEE: He cannot be negative all of the time

JEAN-FRANCOIS LISEE, Former PQ leader

Apr 17, 20247 min