Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
Donald Trump continued his attacks against Canada on Tuesday and his administration continued to repeat that the country would be better off as the 51st state. And now, The White House is even using Quebec’s tax rate to make the case
A new poll shows a surge in Canadian national pride, with 86% of Canadians expressing pride in their country, up from 80% in November 2024
Montreal’s executive committee is set to greenlight a $12.8 million planning contract today, kicking off Projet Montréal’s divisive $89-million overhaul of the road splitting Mount Royal
Provigo and Maxi stores in Quebec will soon introduce signage marked with a “T” for tariffs, explaining price hikes on US products

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor.
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<li>Donald Trump continued his attacks against Canada on Tuesday and his administration continued to repeat that the country would be better off as the 51st state. And now, The White House is even using Quebec&rsquo;s tax rate to make the case</li>
<li>A new poll shows a surge in Canadian national pride, with 86% of Canadians expressing pride in their country, up from 80% in November 2024</li>
<li>Montreal&rsquo;s executive committee is set to greenlight a $12.8 million planning contract today, kicking off Projet Montr&eacute;al&rsquo;s divisive $89-million overhaul of the road splitting Mount Royal</li>
<li>Provigo and Maxi stores in Quebec will soon introduce signage marked with a &ldquo;T&rdquo; for tariffs, explaining price hikes on US products</li>
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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.