Tasha Kheiriddin is a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

Tasha Kheiriddin is a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack

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The latest audio and podcasts from CJAD 800 Montreal.

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On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

On Oct. 30, 1995, Quebecers went to the polls for a second time to cast their vote on whether the province should separate from the rest of Canada. 30 years later, CJAD 800 looks back at what could have been a pivotal point for Quebec and the country.

Referendum Week

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.

How cautious should Carney be when dealing with China? Plus: Remembering the 1995 referendum

The Elias Makos Show: September 14, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Mattress Cost Advice: GoodMorning.com marketing director Jamie Bliss breaks down mattress materials and options to help consumers navigate what they should actually spend on a bed
Automated Age Verification: Age Gardien owner Philippe Gélinas-Bernier introduces a new counter-top technological innovation designed to handle retail age checks seamlessly
National AI Competition: Next Era Institute's Mitch Joel discusses the tension between tech leaders calling for developmental safety brakes and Donald Trump's demand to accelerate due to Chinese competition

The Elias Makos Show: September 14, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Mattress Cost Advice: GoodMorning.com marketing director Jamie Bliss breaks down mattress materials and options to help consumers navigate what they should actually spend on a bed</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Automated Age Verification: Age Gardien owner Philippe G&eacute;linas-Bernier introduces a new counter-top technological innovation designed to handle retail age checks seamlessly</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">National AI Competition: Next Era Institute's Mitch Joel discusses the tension between tech leaders calling for developmental safety brakes and Donald Trump's demand to accelerate due to Chinese competition</li>
</ul>

Part 2: Mattress Cost Advice & Trump’s Dangerous AI Tech Race

The Elias Makos Show: September 14, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Canadiens Contract Updates: TSN690 host Shaun Starr breaks down Martin St-Louis's contract extension and the mixed fan reaction to signing veteran forward Chris Kreider
Federalist Platform Launch: Canadian Party of Quebec leader Joseph Cianflone outlines his party's strategy to court the traditional Liberal base by focusing on minority rights and bilingualism
Cycling Championship Traffic Debates: Soft mobility activist Mathieu Murphy-Perron reviews the economic and cultural benefits of the upcoming UCI road cycling championships despite major city disruptions
Early Childhood Economic Impact: Université de Sherbrooke professor Sophie Mathieu examines an Observatory report showing how investing in early childhood development yields massive long-term fiscal returns

 

The Elias Makos Show: September 14, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
<ul data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-ved="2ahUKEwi_nYiopu6WAxUANoYAHQ-lK74Q-7AUegYIAAgKEAA" data-hveid="CAAIChAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIChAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Canadiens Contract Updates: TSN690 host Shaun Starr breaks down Martin St-Louis's contract extension and the mixed fan reaction to signing veteran forward Chris Kreider</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIChAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Federalist Platform Launch: Canadian Party of Quebec leader Joseph Cianflone outlines his party's strategy to court the traditional Liberal base by focusing on minority rights and bilingualism</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIChAH" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Cycling Championship Traffic Debates: Soft mobility activist Mathieu Murphy-Perron reviews the economic and cultural benefits of the upcoming UCI road cycling championships despite major city disruptions</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIChAK" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);">Early Childhood Economic Impact: Universit&eacute; de Sherbrooke professor Sophie Mathieu examines an Observatory report showing how investing in early childhood development yields massive long-term fiscal returns</li>
</ul>
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Part 1: Montreal Canadiens Controversial Signing & Minority Rights Campaign

The Elias Makos Show: September 11, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
9/11 25th Anniversary Commemorations: CTV National News senior correspondent Adrian Ghobrial reports from New York on the 25-year ceremonies honoring the victims and first responders of September 11th
AI Superintelligence Warnings: Cybersecurity expert Steve Waterhouse discusses the global fallout after a whistleblower quit OpenAI over existential risks, and assesses Ottawa's new "AI Essentials" program
Trump Midterm Voter Incentives: Concordia University political science professor Graham Dodds analyzes Donald Trump's controversial cash-payout campaign promise ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections

 

The Elias Makos Show: September 11, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
<ul data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-ved="2ahUKEwihm8CA3uaWAxWfNIYAHWNAE2cQ-7AUegYIAAgJEAA" data-hveid="CAAICRAA" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);">
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);">9/11 25th Anniversary Commemorations: CTV National News senior correspondent Adrian Ghobrial reports from New York on the 25-year ceremonies honoring the victims and first responders of September 11th</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);">AI Superintelligence Warnings: Cybersecurity expert Steve Waterhouse discusses the global fallout after a whistleblower quit OpenAI over existential risks, and assesses Ottawa's new "AI Essentials" program</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);">Trump Midterm Voter Incentives: Concordia University political science professor Graham Dodds analyzes Donald Trump's controversial cash-payout campaign promise ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections</li>
</ul>
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How cautious should Carney be when dealing with China? Plus: Remembering the 1995 referendum

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