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

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

CJAD 800 - The Latest Audio and Podcasts

The 22nd edition of the Caring for Kids Radiothon will be held on August 21, 2025!

The Caring for Kids Radiothon gives you a glimpse of life at the Children’s, as young patients and their families share personal stories of how their lives have been touched by the exceptional care of the hospital’s dedicated staff.

Broadcast live on Bell Media’s CJAD 800, 95.9 Virgin Radio and CHOM 97.7, since 2004, the Caring for Kids Radiothon has raised over $29 million to meet the Hospital’s most urgent needs.

The 22nd edition of the Caring for Kids Radiothon will be held on August 21, 2025!
The Caring for Kids Radiothon gives you a glimpse of life at the Children&rsquo;s, as young patients and their families share personal stories of how their lives have been touched by the exceptional care of the hospital&rsquo;s dedicated staff.
Broadcast live on Bell Media&rsquo;s CJAD 800, 95.9 Virgin Radio and CHOM 97.7, since 2004, the&nbsp;Caring for Kids&nbsp;Radiothon has raised over $29 million to meet the Hospital&rsquo;s most urgent needs.

Caring for Kids Radiothon 2025

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!

Caring For Kids Radiothon: Zackary's story

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst

Husny: It’s going to be difficult for Pierre Poilievre to attack Mark Carney’s speech

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.

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.

Mennie: Carney’s WEF speech is the bruising Trump’s been cruising for

Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Quebecois

Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon, leader of the Parti Quebecois

Caring For Kids Radiothon: Zackary's story

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