
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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Quebec medical clinics are sounding the alarm over new AI triage tool
Dr. Michael Kalin, family physician and director of the Kildare family medicine group

Reid: François Legault didn’t change the dynamic, the dynamic changed him
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Here is everything you need to know about Quebec's latest budget
Matt Grillo, CTV News Montreal reporter

Mennie: Carney really does owe it all to Donald Trump
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.

Legal Corner: How employers could use e-mail communication against you
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.

New study looks into how much farting is normal
Dr. Brantley Hall, Assistant Professor in the University of Maryland’s department of cell biology and molecular genetics department

New York Times dubs Montreal 'rotisserie chicken heaven'
Brett Anderson, food reporter for the New York Times based in New Orleans Marc-Olivier Frappier, Owner of Rôtisserie La Lune and chef at Mon Lapin

Old Montreal building owner facing ciminal charges over deadly Airbnb fire
Eric Sutton, criminal defense attorney

Montreal launches 'unprecedented' spring cleaning operation. Here's what the city is doing
Claude Pinard, chair of Montreal’s Executive Committee

Heurtel: The good old UPAC is leaking again
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: Hydro’s delicate power grid vs. Quebec’s brutal climate
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.

Does taking a baby aspirin daily prevent heart disease?
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800 - you can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20AM

Quebec landlords are handing out rent renewal notices. Here's what tenants need to know
Margaret van Noten, social rights worker with Project Genesis

Trump demands allies help in the Strait of Hormuz. Should Canada step up?
David Fraser, retired Major-General in Canada

Heurtel: The markets are showing signs that maybe the uncertainty is calming down
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: Quebec’s next premier will be determined by fewer people than the crowd for a local Habs game
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.

Bus driver in Laval daycare crash was named a high-risk offender. Here's what it means
Eric Sutton, criminal defence attorney

One Montreal woman had her licence plate swapped out for another. What happened?
Doug Hurley, ex-commander of the Montreal police auto theft unit and professor in police technology at John Abbott College

Are Ottawa’s new measures enough to help temporary foreign workers in Quebec?
Yves Martineau, immigration lawyer

Mulcair: Canadians are not willing to take Pierre Poilievre seriously as the Prime Minister of Canada
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.

How the ice storm impacted the West-Island?
Brenda O’Farrell, Media mogul, career journalist and editor, founder of The 1019 Report, which covers the other side of the Ile aux Tourtes Bridge, and The 1510 West spoke with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Business Brief: Statistics Canada were left surprised after the unemployment rate rose during the month of February
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent spoke with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Why one Quebec company thinks having spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages in grocery stores is a bad idea
Aldo Geloso, President of Groupe Geloso, the Quebec company behind Poppers, Pepito Sangria, and Bulles de Nuits spoke with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Melançon: We should not be tarnishing the Order of Canada with people who are divisive
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies

Mennie: Has Poilievre run out of slogans?
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.

Tech Corner: Meta rolls out new features for scam protection
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Former Liberal MNA Marwah Rizqy on being kept out of caucus, lack of funding for fertility treatment
Marwah Rizqy, former Liberal MNA, current independent MNA for Saint-Laurent joins Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Is Quebec prepared for a freezing rain emergency? Here's what experts say
Michel Doré, Associate Professor at UQAM and a former Associate Deputy Minister at the ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Reid: It's the extra seat that Mark Carney really needs to feel comfortable
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Mennie: Another day, another defection to the Carney Liberals
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

How has longterm care changed six years after COVID?
Anthony Pizzino, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Great Big Sea singer Alan Doyle gushes over Montreal's nightlife, love for Habs ahead of solo concert
Alan Doyle, Canadian musician, also founding member of the band Great Big Sea spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Husny: The Prime Minister needs to address the House of Commons on important issues
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

U.S. border agents have searched a record number of phones. What are they looking for?
Patrice Brunet, Immigration Lawyer

Mennie: Once again, Quebec taxpayers are being bribed with their own money…
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: The dangers of TikTok challenges
Dr. Joe Schwarcz is director of the McGill Office for Science & Society. He is also host of The Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800.

Here's why younger drivers are ditching car ownership
George Iny, Head of the Automobile Protection Association, speaks with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Hampstead adopts resolution to repave pothole-ridden Ellerdale Road
Jeremy Levi, mayor of Hampstead joins Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.

Montreal forecast calling for 'critical freezing rain.' Here's what you need to know
David Philips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada joins Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Heurtel: Feds are correct in taxing Laval on recovered funds from corrupt mayor
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 and spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.

Mennie: Like it or not, Trump has changed the fundamentals of Quebec politics
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Here are some scams to be aware of leading into tax season
Tony Anscombe, Cybersecurity Expert and Chief Security Evangelist at ESET

'Just like the old boss': Former U.S. National Security Advisor on possibility of regime change in Iran
John Bolton, former National Security Advisor of the United States spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Mulcair: Christine Fréchette took a massive tumble when she went down that path
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: Will female asylum seekers become CAQ Quebec’s latest existential threat?
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 & he spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

One Quebecer stranded in Dubai shares his story while war rages on in the Middle East
Simon Marcotte, Specialist in influencer marketing currently stuck in Dubai. He is originally from Quebec City & spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Jewish group reacts to antisemitic vandalism on Montreal businesses
Multiple Jewish-owned businesses in Montreal's St. Laurent borough were vandalized with swastikas earlier this week. B'nai Brith Regional Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Paola Samuel joins Trudie Mason (in for Aaron Rand) with her reaction to the incidents. Image: Courtesy Gourmetti

'It's extremely scary': Mayor of Chateauguay reacts after large hole opens up on Sauvagine Bridge
Eric Allard, Mayor of Chateauguay spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand.

Melançon: Only the people of Iran can choose their next leader
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand

Mennie: Seven months until election day (and it’s already proving to be a very bumpy ride)
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 spoke with Trudie Mason, in for Aaron Rand