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: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS.

• US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra issued a stern warning to Canadian politicians over mid-term interference, directly targeting Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and MP Anthony Housefather.
• Statistics Canada data revealed a nearly seven percent spike in return trips from the United States, raising questions about the strength of Canada's ongoing consumer boycott.
• Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is fighting to keep his probationary driver's license after picking up major speeding tickets in his Audi RS Q8.