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.

On today's Big 5: Daniel Tran, political analyst and former municipal economic development advisor, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy.
Quebec's party leaders head to Radio-Canada tonight for the final debate of the campaign with the PQ stuck just under thirty percent in the polls.
Liberal Leader Charles Milliard continues a frantic campaign push across the province despite struggling to gain traction with voters.
Éric Duhaime's Conservative Party unveiled nationalist policies including a Quebec constitution and a provincial sovereignty shield law.
A fierce debate has erupted on the campaign trail over birth rates, baby bonuses, and the long-term impact of provincial population declines.
BC Premier David Eby triggered a snap election citing Donald Trump as an existential threat, mirroring tactics used by Quebec and federal leaders.

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.
On today's Big 5: Daniel Tran, political analyst and former municipal economic development advisor, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy.
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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.