Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, former special advisor to the Mayor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seemingly in no hurry to pick up trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S Vice-President JD Vance took to social media Friday to call out Canada’s political leadership and “immigration insanity,” blaming them for the stagnation of Canada’s economy.
Marwah Rizqy gave her first comments since the beginning of the conflict between her and the Quebec Liberal Party. 
Just when you thought Quebec politics couldn't get zanier, Quebec Solidaire decided it wanted to get in on the fun. 

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, former special advisor to the Mayor, and&nbsp;Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia.
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<li>Prime Minister Mark Carney is seemingly in no hurry to pick up trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.</li>
<li>U.S Vice-President JD Vance took to social media Friday to call out Canada&rsquo;s political leadership and &ldquo;immigration insanity,&rdquo; blaming them for the stagnation of Canada&rsquo;s economy.</li>
<li>Marwah Rizqy gave her first comments since the beginning of the conflict between her and the Quebec Liberal Party.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Just when you thought Quebec politics couldn't get zanier, Quebec Solidaire decided it wanted to get in on the fun.&nbsp;</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.