Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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Sports betting is causing more personal bankruptcies. What are the warning signs?
Charles-Antoine Gobeil, individual licensed insolvency trustee joins Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand. Image: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File
Today is world party day, and local DJ Brendan Kelly has a party for you
Brendan Kelly, reporter for the Montreal Gazette and author of the book “Habs Nation", has taken on the world of DJing. He spoke to Sue Smtih, in for Aaron Rand.
Mulcair: Where will Avi Lewis take the NDP?
Tom Mulcair, Former leader of the NDP and the official opposition, CJAD 800 Commentator joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
Mennie: The CAQ passes law banning street prayers
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 Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
How you can put a fun twist on this year's Passover dinner
Kat Romanow, Jewish food historian, The Wandering Chew, joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand, to talk about traditional Jewish recipes, and how you can put your own twist on traditional classics.
The stock market reacts to the on-going conflict in Iran
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent, joined Aaron Rand to talk about the ever changing economy
What are the concerns of the next generation of business owners in Montreal?
Daniel Tran, spokesperson and ambassador for the Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montréal (Junior Chamber of Commerce of Montreal), joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand.
Pam Bondi is out: What does this mean for the Trump administration?
Graham Dodds, Professor & Associate Chair in the Department of Political Science, Concordia University, joined Sue Smith, in for Aaron Rand, to discuss the firing of Pam Bondi,
Will Canadians benefit from the Alto high-speed rail project?
Paul Langan, founder of advocacy group High-Speed Rail Canada, joined Aaron Rand to discuss the upcoming Alto project.
Legault's Exit: The state of Quebec today after 8 years of a CAQ Government
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: It is Francois Legault's last day as Premier of Quebec
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.
Levy: The Artemis II launch was a huge technological achievement
CTV Tech Analyst Carmi Levy joined Aaron Rand to discuss the space mission and other happenings in the world of technology
New in theatres this week: The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Richard Crouse, film critic and host of Last Call with Richard Crouse, joins Aaron Rand to talk about new film releases including The Drama and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
New study shows children can lie before even being able to speak
Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler, a Montreal clinical psychologist specializing in child psychology, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy joined Aaron Rand to discuss the findings from this new study
How important is NASA's Artemis II mission?
David Saint-Jacques, Canadian astronaut, astrophysicist, engineer, and physician who travelled to the International Space Station for a six-month mission that lasted from December 2018 to June 2019, joined Aaron Rand
Reid: Complaining about 'buy Canadian' initiatives is like being cross-checked in front of the goal
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin joins Aaron Rand
Mennie: The CAQ continues to move forward with their constitution
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.
Everything you need to know about NASA's Artemis II mission
The Artemis II mission will blast off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET. It will carry four astronauts, including the Canadian Jeremy Hansen. Heather Wright, CTV National News Senior Correspondent, joined Aaron Rand live from Cape Canaveral.
Finland has placed first on the 2026 World Happiness Index. Where does Canada rank?
Every time we have an update to the World Happiness Index, Finland always tops the lists. But why are the Finns so happy? Shehzad Ali, Professor of public health and Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics at Western University joins Aaron Rand
New study suggests Quebec's water infrastructure is deteriorating. Why is the situation so dire?
A new study is painting a really grim portrait of the water infrastructure here in Quebec. It’s from a coalition of real estate developers, urban planners, construction contractors, and engineering consulting firms called the “Tactical Group on Water”. Felix Rheaume, the Director of Government and Public Affairs at the Construction Association of Quebec joined Aaron Rand.
What are the legal consequences of verbally assaulting a Quebec police officer?
Eric Sutton, criminal defence attorney
Husny: Hard to say if the Liberals or PQ would win an election in Quebec today
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: Quebec’s francophone voter gap is narrowing. Can identity hysteria be far behind?
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.
Dr. Labos: What is fatty liver 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
Celine Dion concert ticket scam: Here's how to avoid being frauded
Terry Cutler, Cybersecurity expert at Cyology Labs and ethical hacker
Did LaGuardia air traffic control staff violate procedures the night of Air Canada crash?
Harvey Scolnick, retired U.S. FAA controller
Heurtel: I don’t think it’s attractive to become the leader of the NDP
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: Au revoir, Michael Rousseau…
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.
Thinking of moving to a more affordable part of the country? Be careful what you wish for
Mathieu Laberge, chief economist at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Veteran journalist André Pratte on his new role at the Quebec Liberal Party
André Pratte, veteran journalist, former Canadian senator and now Chairman of the Quebec Liberals' national political commission
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand: Week of March 23, 2026
Helene Campbell, a French Canadian organ and tissue donation advocate Rod Phillips, professor of history at Carleton University in Ottawa who specializes in the history of alcohol, Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst Michael Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines
Mulcair: It’s a bit odd to want to be the leader but not run in the byelection & actually be a member of the House of Commons
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: In CAQ Quebec, everything old is new again — especially CLSC's
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.
Business Brief: Uncertainty is weighing on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
Montreal mayor reacts to deaths in homeless community, address French language promotion
Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montreal
Melançon: The whole Air Canada saga is fueling support for sovereignty in Quebec
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: Rousseau’s timing is as poor as his French
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.
Tech Corner: Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Porter Airlines to expand domestic offer as new Montreal Metropolitan Airport nears opening
Michael Deluce, President and CEO, Porter Airlines
Could Santé Québec learn something from the Jewish General Hospital's digital transformation?
Bram Freedman, president and CEO of the Jewish General Hospital Foundation
Reid: Air Canada CEO's language flub was predictable, avoidable, and therefore inexcusable
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Mennie: 'L’Affaire Rousseau' touched a very raw nerve
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 Legal Corner: How many pothole-related claims are being filed in Montreal? What is the success rate?
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.
Montreal's Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital is sounding the alarm over Quebec's latest budget
Dr. François Marquis, head of intensive care at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital
Air Canada plane crash: What is it like being an air traffic controller?
Harvey Scolnick, retired U.S. FAA controller
Husny: This is very good news for Éric Duhaime and the Quebec Conservatives
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Mennie: New poll suggests Quebecers oppose enforced secularism
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: Why is oil so important?
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.
No-pet clauses violate the Charter rights, says Quebec’s housing tribunal
Martin Messier, Président of APQ (Association des Propriétaires du Québec) & Felix Marois, community organizer with Bureau d’animation et information logement (BAIL) and housing advocate
Montreal woman shares story of her husband suviving Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
Sarah Dorner, wife of Christopher Pal, who was on the Air Canada flight that crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Phyl Durdey, aviation safety expert