Best Under The Main Stand Podcasts (2025)

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MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: The Parti Québécois unveils its plans for a sovereign Quebec, Montreal doctor who spoke to Doug Ford on whether she actually considers leaving, Can courts ban wearing poppies? Who ... 43:55

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Pascal Paradis, PQ MNA for Jean-Talon Dr. Caroline Lacroix, Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill University Dr. Dwight Newman, Professor at University of Saskatchewan and Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst…

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Mennie: Good luck to the REM (it’ll need it). 11:31

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Federal infrastructure minister on developing high-speed rail 8:50

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Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and InfrastructureBy iHeartRadio

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Business Brief: Will nation-building projects actually do anything to boost economic growth? 8:40

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Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial CorrespondentBy iHeartRadio

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Record-breaking year for Aaron’s t-shirt fundraiser for Moisson Montreal! 7:27

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Matias Duque, Director of Philanthropy at Moisson MontrealBy iHeartRadio

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Sir Bruce the Dragon-Slayer: Interview With a Reformed Love Interest 24:41

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Interesting Fact: 40% of dragons are vegetarians, and a further 8% claim to be pescatarians. The Inter-dimensional Society for Dragon Welfare conducted this survey, and no other studies have been concluded. Biologists, archaeologists, and other naysaying elitists refuse to continue research in this area, despite 'strong doubts' about the honesty of…

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Montreal doctor who spoke to Doug Ford on whether she actually considers leaving 8:29

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Dr. Caroline Lacroix, Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology, McGill UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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Melançon: If Jean-François Roberge is going to make public policy about asylum seekers he needs to make sure it’s based on facts 10:47

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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 StrategiesBy iHeartRadio

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Mennie: The surreal world of STM essential services 11:17

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Tech Corner: Did you buy your iPhone pocket yet? 9:42

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Quebec police handed out thousands of fines to truckers without a valid permit 7:15

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Marc Cadieux, President and CEO of the Quebec Trucking AssociationBy iHeartRadio

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Quebec's Bill 109 on French-language content draws concerns from streaming services 8:29

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Graham Davies, CEO of the Digital Media Association (DIMA), which represents music streaming platformsBy iHeartRadio

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Episode 879: It's never been easier to be a conspiracy theorist 49:17

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It's never been easier to be a conspiracy theorist How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories

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'We may need to shutter our doors': Doctors warn of Bill 2 impact on Quebec family clinics 11:38

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Dr. Michael Kalin, family physician and director of Kildare Family MedicineBy iHeartRadio

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Reid: The design of the budget is not connecting with Canadians 9:44

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Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul MartinBy iHeartRadio

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Mennie: Polling news remains bad for Legault (and not exactly great for Quebec Liberals) 11:24

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Legal Corner: Who is liable for damages related to snow and ice? 9:46

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Quebec wants to merge various health organizations under Bill 7. Here's why it is problematic 9:57

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Hal Newman, journalist with The Last Ambulance project, former paramedicBy iHeartRadio

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The Parti Québécois has unveiled its plan for sovereign Quebec. Here's what it would look like 11:38

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Pascal Paradis, PQ MNA for the Jean-Talon riding Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques BoissinotBy iHeartRadio

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Husny: François Legault is losing the communication battle 10:12

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Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analyst Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques BoissinotBy iHeartRadio

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Mennie: STM strike is a very real test for Montreal’s new mayor (and Quebec’s embattled premier) 12:53

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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. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne MuschiBy iHeartRadio

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Canada has lost its measles elimination status. Why is it so significant? 8:59

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Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can catch him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.By iHeartRadio

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Do Canadians take Remembrance Day for granted compared to other countries? 6:36

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Sgt. David Benson, assistant drum major of Les Fusiliers Mont-RoyalBy iHeartRadio

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Why are some Canadian provinces banning poppies in their courts? 8:32

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Dr. Dwight Newman, professor at University of Saskatchewan and Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional LawBy iHeartRadio

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The filthiest STAR SIGNS (and why!) I EP166 Luke & Pete 1:35:49

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On this week episode the boys talk how Petes racist friend got robbed by 4 African prostitutes. They both had interactions with hitchhikers but it turned out very differently. And Luke educates Pete on the dirtiest star signs of the zodiac lol. The tour is ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Tickets are flying, so grab yours before they’re gone! 👉 Head to www.lukeandp…

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Heurtel: The Francois Legault Story – a battle between a man and his ego 10:36

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Mennie: Legault fearlessly bets big on Quebec (using our money of course) 11:47

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Montreal garages overwhelmed by demand ahead of winter tire deadline 4:21

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Jennifer Powers, tire specialist and manager at Gordons Tires Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham HughesBy iHeartRadio

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Quebec AI tool that could predict death rate following sickness put on hold. Here's why 9:57

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Dr. Jean-François Ethier, researcher from the University of Sherbrooke and author of the studyBy iHeartRadio

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Episode 878: Dick Cheney, Shutdown 1:04:59

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2025 General Election: Races to Watch in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and California White House is working on executive order on elections, press secretary says | Reuters Why the Hell Did JD Vance and Erika Kirk Hug Like That? | The New Republic Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in: "If they don't vote, that's their problem…

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MONTREAL NOW PODCAST: What is inside Mark Carney’s new budget? Microsoft tech will allow employers to know employees’ login location, what are ghost-tapping scams and how can you protect yourself? & how ... 37:07

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Julian Karaguesian former advisor in the finance Ministry working on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship, and now a professor of economics at McGill Chris Dimakos, CJAD 800 Legal Contributor Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst Hank Sheinkopf, political consultant based in New York CityBy iHeartRadio

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Mulcair: Minister Roberge is missing a few screws regarding immigration 11:21

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Mennie: What are the odds Legault will continue to stand by Dubé? 11:04

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Business Brief: Prime Minister Mark Carney presented his first budget 8:10

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Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial CorrespondentBy iHeartRadio

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Expo 67 historian makes case for why Montreal should save La Ronde's La Spirale 8:53

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Roger La Roche, historian specializing in Expo 67By iHeartRadio

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Breaking News: Time Hoppers Banned By Inter-Dimensional Travel Bureau 19:34

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Interesting Fact: The inter-dimensional travel bureau has no origin. They have always existed, or possibly never existed at all. Anthropologists theorize the ITDB may have begun as the Mothers Against Time Travel Movement, but historians call that laughable. Anthropologists then called the historians 'cute.' Hostilities escalated when the historian…

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Melançon: The STM strike is affecting the most vulnerable directly 10:07

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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 StrategiesBy iHeartRadio

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Mennie: Is back to work legislation inevitable for Montreal’s transit unions? 10:50

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Tech Corner: What are ghost-tapping scams and how can you protect yourself? 8:27

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Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.By iHeartRadio

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Cuts to immigration in Budget 2025 concerning to Canadian restaurateurs 7:02

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Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants CanadaBy iHeartRadio

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Episode 877: A visit to QED with Malort 51:30

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Wild bear makes 'very polite' surprise visit to California zoo before returning to forest Cops Arrest 61-Year-Old Woman in Penis Costume at No Kings | The New Republic University wrongly accuses students of using artificial intelligence to cheat - ABC News Robin Williams' Daughter Rips Into AI Videos Of Her Dad | HuffPost Latest News San Jose Shark…

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Quebec doctors cite patient care as main concern over Bill 2 9:49

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Lyne Couture, family physician and President of the Association of Family Physicians of the Laurentians-Lanaudiere regionBy iHeartRadio

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Husny: I don’t understand the whole hype over the budget 9:51

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Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analystBy iHeartRadio

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Mennie: You can tell things are getting desperate when the CAQ pays attention to Montreal 11:56

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Legal Corner: Microsoft tech will allow employers to know employees' login location. Can it be challenged? 8:32

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Montreal-based initiative aims to help seniors navigate artificial intelligence 8:19

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Myron Welik, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Groovy AI Wyatt Cole-Pavey, alumnus from McGill University in Commerce and co-founder of The Groovy AIBy iHeartRadio

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'Not a lot of tangible measures': Here's what stands out in Mark Carney's new budget 10:54

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Julian Karaguesian, former Department of Finance advisor working on the Canada-U.S. economic relationship, professor of economics at McGill UniversityBy iHeartRadio

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Heurtel: Canada is open for business once again 12:21

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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.By iHeartRadio

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Mennie: Cracks in the CAQ widen as the caucus realizes they’re headed toward a cliff 12:20

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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.By iHeartRadio

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The Right Chemistry: There’s a plethora of antiscience laws being proposed in the U.S. 10:03

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Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & SocietyBy iHeartRadio