Elias was joined on The Big 5 by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia &Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

Among the topics discussed were 
Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his frequent international travel, 
You’re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse
La Presse reports that the city of Montreal balked at spending a relatively small sum to host a national team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Elias was joined on The Big 5 by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia &amp;Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.&nbsp;
Among the topics discussed were&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his frequent international travel,&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ledevoir.com/actualites/societe/920838/rage-volant-intensifie">You&rsquo;re not imagining things - road rage is getting worse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/chroniques/2025-09-29/la-mls-veut-un-meilleur-soutien-de-la-ville-pour-le-cf-montreal.php">La Presse reports that the city of Montreal balked at spending a relatively small sum to host a national team's base camp during the 2026 FIFA World Cup</a></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 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.

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