Elias kicks off the week Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
With one Bitcoin worth an astounding $160,000, and the ability to irreversibly transfer millions of dollars with a few taps, Bitcoin has become a prime target for violent crime.
Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation’s latest contract offer.
A new in-depth report from the Montreal Gazette this morning shows that more doctors than ever have opted out of the public sector to join the private sector even after Quebec adopted a law to reverse the exodus three months ago.
A battle is ongoing between the borough of Lasalle and one of its residents because of a mini pig.

Elias kicks off the week Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and&nbsp;Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
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<li>With one Bitcoin worth an astounding $160,000, and the ability to irreversibly transfer millions of dollars with a few taps, Bitcoin has become a prime target for violent crime.</li>
<li>Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation&rsquo;s latest contract offer.</li>
<li>A new in-depth report from the Montreal Gazette this morning shows that more doctors than ever have opted out of the public sector to join the private sector even after Quebec adopted a law to reverse the exodus three months ago.</li>
<li>A battle is ongoing between the borough of Lasalle and one of its residents because of a mini pig.</li>
</ul>

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 latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

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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

More Quebec doctors are leaving the public system. Plus: Is it time to privatize Canada Post.

Elias Makos ends the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies.
Big weekend for the Federal Liberals as they’ve assembled in Montreal. The party is in a celebratory mood, welcoming another floor crosser with rumours of more to come.
Big weekend for the CAQ as they will select their new leader - but not before they play a 45-minute video montage honouring François Legault. Up for the top job, Bernard Drainville and Christine Frechette. Who should the party pick and why?
The new leader of the NDP wants to cut grocery prices by anywhere between 30 and 40 percent at a cost to the federal government.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave an interview to Rebel News. The Quebec media class is not happy about it.
A self-driving car in Austin, Texas has hit and killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage.

Elias Makos ends the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and&nbsp;Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies.
<ul>
<li>Big weekend for the Federal Liberals as they&rsquo;ve assembled in Montreal. The party is in a celebratory mood, welcoming another floor crosser with rumours of more to come.</li>
<li>Big weekend for the CAQ as they will select their new leader - but not before they play a 45-minute video montage honouring Fran&ccedil;ois Legault. Up for the top job, Bernard Drainville and Christine Frechette. Who should the party pick and why?</li>
<li>The new leader of the NDP wants to cut grocery prices by anywhere between 30 and 40 percent at a cost to the federal government.</li>
<li>Paul St-Pierre Plamondon gave an interview to Rebel News. The Quebec media class is not happy about it.</li>
<li>A self-driving car in Austin, Texas has hit and killed a mother duck, sparking neighborhood outrage.</li>
</ul>

Mark Carney and his Liberals celebrate, the CAQ deliberates, and the push for government-run grocery stores.

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of  Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Marilyn Gladu is the latest MP to jump to Mark Carney’s squad. 
MNAs won’t return to the National Assembly until May, giving the CAQ’s new leadership time to get organized.
It is official, renters will not be able to lend their units on Airbnb in Montreal during the Formula 1 weekend, at the end of May. 
About 20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennial Canadians spank their kids.
Canada’s Wonderland is tired of teenagers causing havoc inside their amusement park. 
With Quebec struggling to keep up with the maintenance of its road, one town in the Laurentians is arguing for a return of gravel roads instead of asphalt.

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of &nbsp;Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
<ul>
<li>Marilyn Gladu is the latest MP to jump to Mark Carney&rsquo;s squad.&nbsp;</li>
<li>MNAs won&rsquo;t return to the National Assembly until May, giving the CAQ&rsquo;s new leadership time to get organized.</li>
<li>It is official, renters will not be able to lend their units on Airbnb in Montreal during the Formula 1 weekend, at the end of May.&nbsp;</li>
<li>About 20 per cent of Gen Z and Millennial Canadians spank their kids.</li>
<li>Canada&rsquo;s Wonderland is tired of teenagers causing havoc inside their amusement park.&nbsp; With Quebec struggling to keep up with the maintenance of its road, one town in the Laurentians is arguing for a return of gravel roads instead of asphalt.</li>
</ul>

Another floor-crossing, but this one’s different. Plus: Is it time to ban spanking in Canada?

Elias Makos welcomes in Kyle Matthews co-founder and Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Global Security, Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analyzing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an eleventh-hour deal that gave U.S. President Donald Trump room to step back from threats of a sweeping bombing campaign against Iran. 
Francois Legault says he was not lying when he said he wanted to try and run again before ultimately resigning as Premier of Quebec.
Québec Solidaire MNA Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois says the province’s three-tier school system is partly responsible for the difficulties encountered by boys.
One of the leading A.I. companies right now, Anthropic, says it has built a model so powerful it won’t release it to the public.

Elias Makos welcomes in Kyle Matthews co-founder and Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Global Security, Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analyzing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program.
<ul>
<li>Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an eleventh-hour deal that gave U.S. President Donald Trump room to step back from threats of a sweeping bombing campaign against Iran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Francois Legault says he was not lying when he said he wanted to try and run again before ultimately resigning as Premier of Quebec.</li>
<li>Qu&eacute;bec Solidaire MNA Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois says the province&rsquo;s three-tier school system is partly responsible for the difficulties encountered by boys.</li>
<li>One of the leading A.I. companies right now, Anthropic, says it has built a model so powerful it won&rsquo;t release it to the public.</li>
</ul>

More Quebec doctors are leaving the public system. Plus: Is it time to privatize Canada Post.

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