The Elias Makos Show: September 17, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Montreal Expos Expansion Hopes: WatchMojo founder Ashkan Karbasfrooshan discusses why stadium site selection and convincing MLB owners—not financing—remain the primary hurdles for a Montreal baseball return
Evolutionary Child Behavior Defense: Psychology professor Vladimir Sloutsky explains new research revealing that children's lack of focus is an evolutionary mechanism wired to maximize environmental learning
City Hall: City councillor Leslie Roberts responds to the removal of an infant from a Hochelaga-Maisonneuve homeless encampment and addresses municipal pushback against airport privatization

The Elias Makos Show: September 17, 2026
In the 11am hour of today's program:
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<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);">Montreal Expos Expansion Hopes: WatchMojo founder Ashkan Karbasfrooshan discusses why stadium site selection and convincing MLB owners&mdash;not financing&mdash;remain the primary hurdles for a Montreal baseball return</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAIChAC" 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);">Evolutionary Child Behavior Defense: Psychology professor Vladimir Sloutsky explains new research revealing that children's lack of focus is an evolutionary mechanism wired to maximize environmental learning</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.

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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 2: Montreal Expos Expansion Hopes & Homeless Encampment Realities

The Elias Makos Show: September 17, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Canada-EU Associate Membership: Former federal Liberal leader Stéphane Dion discusses discussions surrounding Canada potentially becoming an "associate member" of the European Union as the European Parliament opens an Ottawa office
In Transit: Merson Automotive manager Celso Lauro warns local motorists to purchase winter tires early as Middle East geopolitical conflicts and material costs drive projected price hikes up by 10%

The Elias Makos Show: September 17, 2026
In the 10am 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);">Canada-EU Associate Membership: Former federal Liberal leader St&eacute;phane Dion discusses discussions surrounding Canada potentially becoming an "associate member" of the European Union as the European Parliament opens an Ottawa office</li>
<li data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-hveid="CAAICRAE" 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);">In Transit: Merson Automotive manager Celso Lauro warns local motorists to purchase winter tires early as Middle East geopolitical conflicts and material costs drive projected price hikes up by 10%</li>
</ul>

Part 1: Canada-EU Associate Membership & In Transit Winter Tire Hikes

The Elias Makos Show: September 16, 2026

In the 11am hour of today's program:
Harm Reduction Policy Regrets: The Atlantic's Michael Powell discusses his recent feature exploring how progressive drug policies have fueled public disorder and open-air drug markets in cities like Vancouver and Seattle
Senior Discount Realities: Credit Canada CEO Bruce Sellery evaluates whether age-based senior price breaks provide true financial relief or serve primarily as corporate marketing gimmicks
Airport Privatization Debates: Former Montreal city councillor Marvin Rotrand reflects on city hall's historic resistance to airport privatization amid renewed federal pushes to open hubs like Montréal-Trudeau to private capital

The Elias Makos Show: September 16, 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);">Harm Reduction Policy Regrets: The Atlantic's Michael Powell discusses his recent feature exploring how progressive drug policies have fueled public disorder and open-air drug markets in cities like Vancouver and Seattle</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);">Senior Discount Realities: Credit Canada CEO Bruce Sellery evaluates whether age-based senior price breaks provide true financial relief or serve primarily as corporate marketing gimmicks</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);">Airport Privatization Debates: Former Montreal city councillor Marvin Rotrand reflects on city hall's historic resistance to airport privatization amid renewed federal pushes to open hubs like Montr&eacute;al-Trudeau to private capital</li>
</ul>

Part 2: Drug Policy Regrets & Airport Privatization Debates

The Elias Makos Show: September 16, 2026

In the 10am hour of today's program:
Anti-AI Vandalism Targets: Police investigate after vandals target two Montreal buildings tied to the artificial intelligence sector as a major local AI conference begins
English Voter Card Ruling: Former PQ leader Jean-François Lisée weighs in on the Superior Court ordering Élections Québec to restore bilingual voter cards after initial outrage
In Transit: Trajectoire Québec's Brian Nash addresses commuter frustration over a report showing weeknight bus and metro wait times have tripled on some lines over a decade
Pierre Poilievre's Polling Deficit: Consumer Choice Center policy director David Clement discusses how a focus on one key consumer sector could spark a political revival for Pierre Poilievre

 

The Elias Makos Show: September 16, 2026
In the 10am hour of today's program:
<ul data-sfc-cp="" data-sfc-root="ep" data-ved="2ahUKEwjw2vqGpfOWAxUYnSsGHYTgEAkQ-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);">Anti-AI Vandalism Targets: Police investigate after vandals target two Montreal buildings tied to the artificial intelligence sector as a major local AI conference begins</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);">English Voter Card Ruling: Former PQ leader Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Lis&eacute;e weighs in on the Superior Court ordering &Eacute;lections Qu&eacute;bec to restore bilingual voter cards after initial outrage</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);">In Transit: Trajectoire Qu&eacute;bec's Brian Nash addresses commuter frustration over a report showing weeknight bus and metro wait times have tripled on some lines over a decade</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);">Pierre Poilievre's Polling Deficit: Consumer Choice Center policy director David Clement discusses how a focus on one key consumer sector could spark a political revival for Pierre Poilievre</li>
</ul>
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Part 2: Montreal Expos Expansion Hopes & Homeless Encampment Realities

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