Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.

Among the topics discussed were
A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec Liberal Party
Thank god foreign media exists, otherwise how would we ever find out what Prime Minister Mark Carney thinks about major issues. The PM took to CNN to tell Kaitlan Collins the conflict is “worth it” if it means Iran does not have a nuclear weapon
After 75 years of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC every Saturday night, the program will not return next season

 

Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Among the topics discussed were
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<li><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur">A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur">A new Leger poll this morning sees the Parti Quebecois slightly increase its lead over the Quebec Liberal Party</a><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/06/17/la-campagne-electorale-ou-tout-peut-arriver-ca-va-jouer-dur"></a></li>
<li>Thank god foreign media exists, otherwise how would we ever find out what Prime Minister Mark Carney thinks about major issues. <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/pm-carney-says-hes-seen-tentative-us-iran-peace-deal-calls-conflict-worth-it/">The PM took to CNN to tell Kaitlan Collins the conflict is &ldquo;worth it&rdquo; if it means Iran does not have a nuclear weapon</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/hockey-night-in-canada-wont-return-to-cbc-this-fall/">After 75 years of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC every Saturday night, the program will not return next season</a></li>
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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.

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.

The Big Five Podcast

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.