The Elias Makos Show: October 9, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
City Hall: City councillor Leslie Roberts discusses Montreal preparing 3,000 emergency winter warming shelters, navigating downtown commercial tax hikes, and collaborating with Quebec's newly elected premier
Traffic Court: Montrealers share their unjust traffic violations! Have you recently been pulled over? Received a parking ticket? Feel it was unjustly handed out? Elias Makos considers CJAD 800 listeners' cases.

The Elias Makos Show: October 9, 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="CAAICRAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">City Hall: City councillor Leslie Roberts discusses Montreal preparing 3,000 emergency winter warming shelters, navigating downtown commercial tax hikes, and collaborating with Quebec's newly elected premier</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.

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.

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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: City Hall Winter Shelter Strategy & Traffic Court

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry: Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard joins the show to discuss the Official Opposition's strategy for holding the newly formed minority Parti Québécois government accountable, as Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon attempts to balance a sovereignist vision with minority governance.
How did AI find one of the biggest cybersecurity threats the world has ever seen: The Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan details an explosive exclusive revealing how AI tools unearthed a critical vulnerability in PHP, the foundational programming language powering nearly 70 percent of global websites.
Saint-Laurent restricts the access of e-scooters in its boroughs: Saint-Laurent Borough Mayor Alan De Sousa discusses a strict new bylaw banning e-scooters and motorized mobility devices from parks, trails, and sidewalks following a staggering spike in youth injuries reported by the Montreal Children's Hospital.

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry: Quebec Liberal Party Leader Charles Milliard joins the show to discuss the Official Opposition's strategy for holding the newly formed minority Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois government accountable, as Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon attempts to balance a sovereignist vision with minority governance.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How did AI find one of the biggest cybersecurity threats the world has ever seen: The Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan details an explosive exclusive revealing how AI tools unearthed a critical vulnerability in PHP, the foundational programming language powering nearly 70 percent of global websites.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAEICBAH" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Saint-Laurent restricts the access of e-scooters in its boroughs: Saint-Laurent Borough Mayor Alan De Sousa discusses a strict new bylaw banning e-scooters and motorized mobility devices from parks, trails, and sidewalks following a staggering spike in youth injuries reported by the Montreal Children's Hospital.</li>
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Part 2: How does the Quebec Liberal Party view the new cabinet ministry

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
A petition calling for the resignation of Québec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal: Over 50,000 signatures have been collected in a single day following a controversial swearing-in ceremony where Ghazal triumphantly waved a keffiyeh, sparking an intense provincewide debate over political symbolism and the party's advocacy.
How could the PQ reset relations with Anglos: Former MNA and Gazette political columnist Robert Libman joins the show to discuss the newly unveiled Parti Québécois cabinet, examining Justice Minister Marie-Claude Sarrazin's appointment to the English-speaking Quebecers portfolio and five doable suggestions for PSPP's first 100 days.
In Transit: More than half of Montrealers ride a bike but the city is still shutting down bike lanes: Vélo-Québec CEO Jean-François Rheault breaks down a major new report showing 1.185 million cyclists on the island, while addressing the local friction surrounding seasonal logistics and the winter dismantling of bike paths like the one on de Terrebonne Street.
The Alberta referendum may be done…but the drama is far from over: National Post writer and commentator Tasha Kheiriddin analyzes the aftermath of Alberta's historic vote to remain in Canada, warning that constitutional fireworks and political tensions are far from over.

The Elias Makos Show: October 22, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">A petition calling for the resignation of Qu&eacute;bec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal: Over 50,000 signatures have been collected in a single day following a controversial swearing-in ceremony where Ghazal triumphantly waved a keffiyeh, sparking an intense provincewide debate over political symbolism and the party's advocacy.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">How could the PQ reset relations with Anglos: Former MNA and Gazette political columnist Robert Libman joins the show to discuss the newly unveiled Parti Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois cabinet, examining Justice Minister Marie-Claude Sarrazin's appointment to the English-speaking Quebecers portfolio and five doable suggestions for PSPP's first 100 days.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">In Transit: More than half of Montrealers ride a bike but the city is still shutting down bike lanes: V&eacute;lo-Qu&eacute;bec CEO Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Rheault breaks down a major new report showing 1.185 million cyclists on the island, while addressing the local friction surrounding seasonal logistics and the winter dismantling of bike paths like the one on de Terrebonne Street.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAE" data-complete="true" data-sae="">The Alberta referendum may be done&hellip;but the drama is far from over: National Post writer and commentator Tasha Kheiriddin analyzes the aftermath of Alberta's historic vote to remain in Canada, warning that constitutional fireworks and political tensions are far from over.</li>
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Part 1: A petition calling for the resignation of Québec solidaire parliamentary leader Ruba Ghazal

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Levi’s jeans and Reebok sneakers coming to a Maxi or Provigo near you: Retail analyst Carl Boutet joins the show to discuss how Loblaw is aggressively reshaping its in-store retail footprint by bringing heavy-hitting fashion brands like Levi's and Reebok directly onto Joe Fresh shelves inside local supermarkets like the Provigo in Montreal's Angus district.
Another day, another Canadian setting up shop in the U.S: Famed Quebec Olympian and entrepreneur Louis Garneau discusses his decision to purchase a warehouse in Newport, Vermont to sell bicycles under his latest venture, acknowledging the strength of the American market and the influence of Donald Trump's economic policies on cross-border business.
Good news…babies are active. Bad news…they are spending a long time on screens: ParticipACTION Scientific Director Leigh Vanderloo breaks down a sobering new report card showing that toddlers and babies aged zero to four are failing to meet basic physical activity guidelines due to creeping screen time and structured environments that restrict free play.

The Elias Makos Show: October 21, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAB" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Levi&rsquo;s jeans and Reebok sneakers coming to a Maxi or Provigo near you: Retail analyst Carl Boutet joins the show to discuss how Loblaw is aggressively reshaping its in-store retail footprint by bringing heavy-hitting fashion brands like Levi's and Reebok directly onto Joe Fresh shelves inside local supermarkets like the Provigo in Montreal's Angus district.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAC" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Another day, another Canadian setting up shop in the U.S: Famed Quebec Olympian and entrepreneur Louis Garneau discusses his decision to purchase a warehouse in Newport, Vermont to sell bicycles under his latest venture, acknowledging the strength of the American market and the influence of Donald Trump's economic policies on cross-border business.</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="c" data-hveid="CAAICBAD" data-complete="true" data-sae="">Good news&hellip;babies are active. Bad news&hellip;they are spending a long time on screens: ParticipACTION Scientific Director Leigh Vanderloo breaks down a sobering new report card showing that toddlers and babies aged zero to four are failing to meet basic physical activity guidelines due to creeping screen time and structured environments that restrict free play.</li>
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