Elias Makos kicks off the new year with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Political analyst Karim Boulos.
Was Trump right or wrong to capture Maduro? Is the United States a force for good?
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s reaction on social media to the capture of de facto leader Nicolás Maduro left many unhappy over the weekend
A post on social media by the wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller over the weekend has angered the president of Greenland. 
Former federal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is stepping into a new international role — appointed Monday as an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
The Mach group is embarking on the conversion of its unoccupied offices into apartments

Elias Makos kicks off the new year with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Political analyst Karim Boulos.
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<li>Was Trump right or wrong to capture Maduro? Is the United States a force for good?</li>
<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney&rsquo;s reaction on social media to the capture of de facto leader Nicol&aacute;s Maduro left many unhappy over the weekend</li>
<li>A post on social media by the wife of Trump&rsquo;s deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller over the weekend has angered the president of Greenland.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Former federal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is stepping into a new international role &mdash; appointed Monday as an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</li>
<li>The Mach group is embarking on the conversion of its unoccupied offices into apartments</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

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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

The U.S. seeks to conquer the Western Hemisphere. Plus: Would you live in an office building?

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. & Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster. 

Among the topics discussed were
After facing pressure from the opposition, Chrystia Freeland has announced that she will be resigning as MP on Friday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to China for four days starting Tuesday next week to meet with President Xi Jinping.
Quebec public servants do not want to go back to the office three days a week
The Trump administration has rewritten the rules on alcohol — without saying how much is too much.

Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. &amp;&nbsp;Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.&nbsp;
Among the topics discussed were
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/chrystia-freeland-to-resign-as-mp-friday-amid-opposition-pressure/">After facing pressure from the opposition, Chrystia Freeland has announced that she will be resigning as MP on Friday.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-to-visit-china-next-week/">Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to China for four days starting Tuesday next week to meet with President Xi Jinping.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/01/08/moins-de-teletravail--les-fonctionnaires-anticipent-une-baisse-de-productivite-et-des-demissions">Quebec public servants do not want to go back to the office three days a week</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">The Trump administration has rewritten the rules on alcohol &mdash; without saying how much is too much.</li>
</ul>

Quebec’s public servants warn they could become even less productive. Plus: How much alcohol are you drinking?

Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies & Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor

Among the topics discussed were
If you were in Greenland, how much would the U.S. have to pay you to become an American? What about if he wanted to buy Quebec?
Charles Milliard officially launched his leadership campaign yesterday and the youth are already supporting him.
Is Trudeau a good airport or a bad airport?

Elias Makos is joined by Rapha&euml;l Melan&ccedil;on, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies &amp; Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor
Among the topics discussed were
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">If you were in Greenland, how much would the U.S. have to pay you to become an American? What about if he wanted to buy Quebec?</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2026-01-07/course-a-la-direction-du-plq/200-jeunes-liberaux-se-rangent-derriere-charles-milliard.php?sharing=true">Charles Milliard officially launched his leadership campaign yesterday and the youth are already supporting him.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Is Trudeau a good airport or a bad airport?</li>
</ul>

Maybe we should buy Greenland. Plus: Does Montreal’s airport suck?

Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil.
Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest says Canada needs to be vigilant and that Canada could be U.S President Donald Trump’s next target
The Quebec Liberal Party has unveiled the rules for their upcoming leadership race.
Charles Milliard launches his leadership campaign today.
Fast-food chain McDonald’s is facing a class-action lawsuit south of the border.

Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and&nbsp;Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil.
<ul>
<li>Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest says Canada needs to be vigilant and that Canada could be U.S President Donald Trump&rsquo;s next target</li>
<li>The Quebec Liberal Party has unveiled the rules for their upcoming leadership race.</li>
<li>Charles Milliard launches his leadership campaign today.</li>
<li>Fast-food chain McDonald&rsquo;s is facing a class-action lawsuit south of the border.</li>
</ul>

The U.S. seeks to conquer the Western Hemisphere. Plus: Would you live in an office building?

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