Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Aaron Rand gets Montrealers through the end their work day with the latest news and compelling conversation. The show includes analysis from former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and The Montreal Gazette’s James Mennie. Also expect a laugh or a challenge with the Empire Gold News Quiz!
Language:
English
Episodes
CAQ government tables draft Quebec Constitution, called “law of all laws”
10/9/2025
Johanne Poirier, McGill law professor, also an expert in federalism and constitutional law
Duration:00:09:18
Melançon: It’s not the first time a government has talked about a Quebec constitution.
10/9/2025
Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies
Duration:00:09:25
Mennie: OMG!!! Legault gets caught speaking too much English!!!
10/9/2025
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:12:31
Tech Corner: Apple’s ‘Find My’ leads cops to cache of thousands of smuggled iPhones
10/9/2025
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Duration:00:09:30
What are the best places to retire abroad?
10/9/2025
William P. Barrett, Senior Contributor with Forbes based in Las Vegas
Duration:00:08:24
Who was the man shot in a Laval Starbucks before becoming Bobby the Greek?
10/9/2025
James Watts, principal of Education Plus High School in St-Laurent
Duration:00:09:23
Reid: Carney is trying establish a better relationship with the United States
10/8/2025
Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin
Duration:00:08:29
Mennie: Looks like the notwithstanding clause (and anyone who feels like using it) will determine what rights Canadians can enjoy.
10/8/2025
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:12:25
Legal Corner: Working notice in lieu of severance.
10/8/2025
CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:08:37
Looking back on Valerie Plante’s eight years as mayor
10/8/2025
Valerie Plante, Montreal mayor with Projet Montreal
Duration:00:10:14
Botox and fillers are gaining popularity - but do people know the risks?
10/7/2025
Roni Munk, Cosmetic dermatologist at Dermapure
Duration:00:08:37
Husny: It was a cordial meeting but we still have no deal
10/7/2025
Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst
Duration:00:07:25
Mennie: Montreal is in desperate need of people who give a damn. Polls suggest that would not be the electorate.
10/7/2025
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:12:28
The Right Chemistry: Retracted study about apple cider vinegar
10/7/2025
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society
Duration:00:08:55
Enhanced Games aim to become a “Doping Olympics”
10/7/2025
Patrice Brunet, Lawyer practicing in sports law
Duration:00:07:08
Montrealers still undecided, Ensemble Montreal gaining ground in upcoming municipal elections
10/6/2025
Sebastien Dallaire, executive vice-president of Eastern Canada for Leger 360, joined Aaron on CJAD 800.
Duration:00:10:24
Heurtel: Mr. Carney goes to Washington
10/6/2025
Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:10:31
Mennie: Do managed expectations of Carney mean no expectations at all?
10/6/2025
Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.
Duration:00:11:37
Mulcair: Will we see a deal next week with Carney & Trump?
10/3/2025
CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.
Duration:00:09:08
Hamas partially agrees to Trump’s peace deal in Gaza
10/3/2025
Rex Brynen is a professor of political science at McGill University. He specializes in both complex humanitarian emergencies and Middle East politics.
Duration:00:06:23