Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!Social links:
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MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: Canadian long-track Olympic speed skater is sounding the alarm over lack of funding, an accountant tells you what you need to know for tax season, affordable cars in 2026, & the threat of a referendum has cost us $100 million, according to the Quebec Finance Minister
Laurent Dubreuil, Olympic speed skater who won bronze in the 500m long track Harvey Bienenstock, CPA Greg Layson, Digital Editor at Automotive News Canada Eric Girard, Quebec Minister of Finance
40:23
This family-run Villeray bakery was the latest target of Quebec's French language police
Charbel Hannan, son of the owner of Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-run bakery
10:04
Mulcair: Pierre Poilievre poured his heart and soul into this one…
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.
13:26
Mennie: Is Eric Duhaime a bigger worry than the PQ for the 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.
10:44
Business Brief: Netflix abandons Warner Bros bid, making way for a Paramount takeover
Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent
08:27
Meet the Montreal comic behind the first all-Black comedy tour in Canada
Rodney Ramsey, comedian behind the Underground Comedy Railroad
08:19
Just how much is the threat of a referendum costing the province of Quebec?
Eric Girard, Minister of Finance
10:55
Melançon: Sovereignty is becoming more of a burden for the PQ
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
11:18
Mennie: Are we headed for a CAQ coronation?
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.
10:59
What is an affordable car in 2026?
Greg Layson, Digital Editor at Automotive News Canada
10:08