GUEST: ANDREW COHEN, Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University

Do you consider Canada distinct and different from the United States? A poll that was taken years ago asked Canadians if they feel at home when visiting the States. Only 48 percent of Canadians agreed. Four years before, only 44 percent agreed. Canadians were also divided on whether the United States is “a force for good in the world.” While 44 percent agreed, 46 percent disagreed. Looking at where we are now, have things changed?

GUEST: BEN MYERS, President of Bullpen Research & Consulting

Here’s some more unsettling news about the housing market: Listing prices for rental housing saw an annual increase of 15.4 per cent in September 2022, hitting an average of $2,043, a new report has found. It's the highest year-over-year increase in the average rent since April 2019. Can we expect this to continue?

GUEST: DR. SOPHIE BOSTOCK, a behavior psychologist in The U.K.

Have you had trouble sleeping lately? Some studies show that even losing just one hour of zzs could hurt the part of the brain that encourages social behaviour, making us more selfish and irritable. But not to worry - there are ways to help fix this…

GUEST: LIA LOVE AVELLINO, a psychotherapist and the CEO of Spoke, an emotional wellness space in Brooklyn

According to new data, people now more than ever are searching for when they should break up with their partner. And now, there’s a trend starting in relationships, a term we’ve already heard before. So, how can you tell that your partner is “quiet quitting” on you?

GUEST: ANDREW COHEN, Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University
Do you consider Canada distinct and different from the United States? A poll that was taken years ago asked Canadians if they feel at home when visiting the States. Only 48 percent of Canadians agreed. Four years before, only 44 percent agreed. Canadians were also divided on whether the United States is “a force for good in the world.” While 44 percent agreed, 46 percent disagreed. Looking at where we are now, have things changed?
GUEST: BEN MYERS, President of Bullpen Research &amp; Consulting
Here’s some more unsettling news about the housing market: Listing prices for rental housing saw an annual increase of 15.4 per cent in September 2022, hitting an average of $2,043, a new report has found. It's the highest year-over-year increase in the average rent since April 2019. Can we expect this to continue?
GUEST: DR. SOPHIE BOSTOCK, a behavior psychologist in The U.K.
Have you had trouble sleeping lately? Some studies show that even losing just one hour of zzs could hurt the part of the brain that encourages social behaviour, making us more selfish and irritable. But not to worry - there are ways to help fix this…
GUEST: LIA LOVE AVELLINO, a psychotherapist and the CEO of Spoke, an emotional wellness space in Brooklyn
According to new data, people now more than ever are searching for when they should break up with their partner. And now, there’s a trend starting in relationships, a term we’ve already heard before. So, how can you tell that your partner is “quiet quitting” on you?

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!

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!

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!

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!

Are Canadians becoming more like Americans? How to sleep better, rent prices are increasing, & quiet quitting your relationship.