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Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast

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Justin Trudeau
Suicide Prevention Month
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U.S. Presidential Elections
Kamala Harris
Political Predictions
Cancer
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Covid-19
Grief Counseling
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Liberal Party
Polling
Donald Trump
Canada
Quebec Government
City Of Montreal
Montreal Boroughs

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!

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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.

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.

Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent

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

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Isabelle Plante
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Dr. Christopher Labos
Cardiologist and epidemiologist
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Episode: Dr. Labos: Here's why energy drinks can be dangerous
Dr. Linda Pagani
Clinical psychologist and professor of psychoeducation
Université de Montréal
Episode: Study: Young boys benefit greatly from participating in organized sports
Rick Moffat
Former program director and long-time broadcaster at CJAD, also a play-by-play commentator.
CJAD
Episode: 80 Years of CJAD 800: Reminiscing with former program director Rick Moffat
Francois Renaud
Couples therapist and psychotherapist based in Montreal
Episode: What’s the secret to an argument-free marriage?
Olivier Jacques
Professor of Public Health at the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
Episode: Public health experts worried about Bill 7
Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Director of the McGill Office for Science & Society and host of The Dr. Joe Show
McGill University
Episode: The Right Chemistry: The increasing use of treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy have interesting effects on society
Caroline Senneville
President of the CSN Union
CSN Union
Episode: Major Quebec unions are rallying against the CAQ’s union reform
Julian Karaguesian
Professor of economics at McGill University and former advisor to the finance ministry
McGill University
Episode: Algoma Steel lays off a thousand workers over tariffs

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Aaron Rand
Host of the Montreal Now podcast, guiding listeners through current events and news analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Topic-based episodes are helpful

    Newer listener and I’m assuming I’m skewing younger within the typical listener demographics.

    I’m enjoying the podcast so far, especially that each episode is focused on specific topics vs a longer episode covering many things. This does clutter up my podcast feed a bit but I like that I can pick and choose the topics that I’m interested in. I appreciate having an English source of current news within Montreal that I don’t need to use tools to translate.

    I gave 3 stars because the hosts seem... more

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    s4090
    Canada3 years ago

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Some feedback indicates that interactions between hosts and guests can occasionally lead to a chaotic listening experience, which may detract from content quality.
There is a desire for improved audio quality as some episodes have background noise and distractions that affect listenability.
Listeners appreciate the focused topic-based format that allows them to choose episodes of particular interest.

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Marc Miller responds to backlash over comments on French language
Q: How do you plan to follow up on this if you plan to at all?
Miller states that he needs to work with colleagues in Quebec and aims to strengthen French without politicization.
Marc Miller responds to backlash over comments on French language
Q: Did you think when you said this, if I can ask, I'm going to be candid, that you would get exactly the kind of reaction that you got, or was that not something you were thinking at the time?
Miller acknowledges that he did not expect such a heated reaction and believed his comments were relatively innocuous.
'Finding a solution is key': Pierre-Karl Péladeau on potential Air Transat strike
Q: Is there a better solution across the board for the airline industry in this country, in your opinion?
Péladeau argues that despite ongoing labor negotiations, finding a solution is possible and necessary for everyone involved in the company.
'Finding a solution is key': Pierre-Karl Péladeau on potential Air Transat strike
Q: What's your reaction to the claim that pilots have been offered a 59% increase over the next five years?
Péladeau suggests that negotiations often distort facts and expresses concern that passengers are currently caught in the middle of labor disputes.
'Finding a solution is key': Pierre-Karl Péladeau on potential Air Transat strike
Q: Is there a risk, in your opinion, of Air Transat if a deal is not worked out here sooner rather than later, of it not continuing operation?
Péladeau affirms that experts say the company could cease to exist if the current conflict continues and investments are not made.

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The episodes consist of lively conversations focusing on current events, local politics, and social issues relevant to Montreal. Topics often include discussions on Quebec legislation, community stories, public health, economic developments, and significant cultural discussions. Noteworthy guests, such as policymakers, academics, and public officials, frequently lend their insights, making the content both informative and engaging. The dynamic between the hosts and guests often brings a blend of humor and serious dialogue, catering to an audience eager for both entertainment and valuable information about their community.

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Montreal Now launched 4 years ago and published 5480 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Montreal Now include:

1. Isabelle Plante
2. Dr. Christopher Labos
3. Dr. Linda Pagani
4. Rick Moffat
5. Francois Renaud
6. Olivier Jacques
7. Dr. Joe Schwarcz
8. Caroline Senneville

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