The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Automated Banking Systems: Independent banking executive John Landry examines how Canadian financial institutions deploy artificial intelligence behind the scenes while leaving customer data accountability unclear
In Transit: Father Arkesh Narayanappa discusses his outrage and calls for systemic changes after a school bus driver received a minor one thousand dollar fine for striking and severely injuring his five-year-old son
Micro-Mobility Road Vulnerabilities: Neurotrauma program manager Michel Abouassaly analyzes safety regulations and road vulnerabilities following a recent fatal e-scooter collision in Trois-Rivières

The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAEICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Automated Banking Systems: Independent banking executive John Landry examines how Canadian financial institutions deploy artificial intelligence behind the scenes while leaving customer data accountability unclear</li>
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Tune in to Elias Makos for information you need on stories impacting Montrealers. The Elias Makos Show includes debate, interviews and discussion with listeners. Elias promises to break news, to debunk when needed and to help listeners with everyday pocketbook, commute and even relationship issues.

Part 1: Banking AI Implementation & School Bus Fine Backlash

The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Big 5 Panelist Election Reflections: Former panelist Justine McIntyre discusses her campaign experience running as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques following the provincial vote
Canadian Private Space Milestones: NordSpace CEO Rahul Goel details the successful orbital deployment of the "Terra Nova" satellite, marking a major milestone for private Canadian aerospace hardware
Data Centre Power Demands: McGill engineering professor François Bouffard analyzes Hydro-Québec's proposal to double electricity rates for massive tech data centres to protect residential consumers

The Elias Makos Show: October 8, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Big 5 Panelist Election Reflections: Former panelist Justine McIntyre discusses her campaign experience running as the Quebec Liberal candidate for Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques following the provincial vote</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Canadian Private Space Milestones: NordSpace CEO Rahul Goel details the successful orbital deployment of the "Terra Nova" satellite, marking a major milestone for private Canadian aerospace hardware</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Data Centre Power Demands: McGill engineering professor Fran&ccedil;ois Bouffard analyzes Hydro-Qu&eacute;bec's proposal to double electricity rates for massive tech data centres to protect residential consumers</li>
</ul>

Part 2: Election Campaign Reflections & Data Centre Power Demands

The Elias Makos Show: October 7, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Monthly Pet Care Call-In: Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Skoulikas answers listener questions about pet health and veterinary medicine live from the Liesse animal clinic in Dorval
Federalist Post-Election Strategy: Canadian Party of Quebec leader Joseph Cianflone discusses how his federalist movement plans to regroup and advocate for minority rights following the Parti Québécois' minority victory

 

The Elias Makos Show: October 7, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Monthly Pet Care Call-In: Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Skoulikas answers listener questions about pet health and veterinary medicine live from the Liesse animal clinic in Dorval</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Federalist Post-Election Strategy: Canadian Party of Quebec leader Joseph Cianflone discusses how his federalist movement plans to regroup and advocate for minority rights following the Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois' minority victory</li>
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Part 2: Pet Care Call-In Clinic & Canadian Party of Quebec Strategy

The Elias Makos Show: October 7, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
October 7th Anniversary Commemorations: CIJA Quebec senior vice president Eta Yudin discusses Montreal’s Jewish community gathering to mark three years since the October 7th attacks amid rising local security and safety anxieties
In Transit: Former STM board member Marvin Rotrand addresses platform edge safety gaps and questions why Montreal Metro stations lack screen barriers following a fatal accidental fall at Lionel-Groulx station
Hollywood Production Threats: Quebec Film and Television Council CEO Stéphane Cardin examines how aggressive American tax incentives and protectionist pressures threaten to lure multi-million dollar film shoots away from Montreal

The Elias Makos Show: October 7, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
<ul data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-ved="2ahUKEwj3s772l6iXAxVZkIkEHYt1HO0Q-7AUegYIAAgJEAA" data-hveid="CAAICRAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true">
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">October 7th Anniversary Commemorations: CIJA Quebec senior vice president Eta Yudin discusses Montreal&rsquo;s Jewish community gathering to mark three years since the October 7th attacks amid rising local security and safety anxieties</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">In Transit: Former STM board member Marvin Rotrand addresses platform edge safety gaps and questions why Montreal Metro stations lack screen barriers following a fatal accidental fall at Lionel-Groulx station</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-epip="" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Hollywood Production Threats: Quebec Film and Television Council CEO St&eacute;phane Cardin examines how aggressive American tax incentives and protectionist pressures threaten to lure multi-million dollar film shoots away from Montreal</li>
</ul>

Part 1: Banking AI Implementation & School Bus Fine Backlash

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