



Melançon: There are some potential loose cannons in Éric Duhaime’s caucus
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette

Mennie: Legault, an accountant, rarely did his legislative homework. Will PSPP, a lawyer, follow suit?
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.

Part 2: Election Campaign Reflections & Data Centre Power Demands
The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026 In the 11am hour of today's program: Big 5 Panelist Election Reflections: Former panelist Justine McIntyre discusses her campaign experience running as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques following the provincial vote Canadian Private S…

Part 1: Banking AI Implementation & School Bus Fine Backlash
The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026 In the 10am hour of today's program: Automated Banking Systems: Independent banking executive John Landry examines how Canadian financial institutions deploy artificial intelligence behind the scenes while leaving customer data accountability unclear In Transi…

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

Mulcair: Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he’s ready to work with English speakers
Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Reid: Who cares what Elon Musk thinks about politics?
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin

Mennie: There’s a better chance the Beatles — all four of them — will reunite than that the CAQ return to 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.

Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is already outlining how his party plans to navigate the official opposition at the National Assembly
Charles Milliard, Quebec Liberal leader and official opposition-elect Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

What will happen legally when Paul St-Pierre Plamondon refuses to take the oath when the becomes premier?
Lawrence David, Professor, University of Ottawa - Faculty of Law Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes