The Right Chemistry: Viagra's surprising new health benefit
Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society
Jul 08, 2025•10 min
Montreal Now with Aaron Rand Podcast
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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Episodes
Are the cases of colon cancer in young adults actually on the rise?
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.
Jul 08, 2025•6 min
Quebec English School Boards Association joins calls against provincial education budget cuts
Joe Ortona, Chair of the English Montreal School Board and President of the Quebec English School Boards Association
Jul 08, 2025•11 min
Mennie: Did Quebec taxpayers miss the bus with Lion Electric?
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.
Jul 07, 2025•9 min
What are some of the challenges of being a city councillor in Montreal?
Despina Sourias, Projet Montreal city councillor in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough
Jul 07, 2025•10 min
Montreal driver found guilty of road rage sentenced to 14 month in jail. Is the sentence too harsh?
Avi Levy, co-founder of Ticket911
Jul 07, 2025•9 min
Quebec paramedics have called a general unlimited strike. Here's what they're fighting for
Charles Duff Murdoch, paramedic and union representative at the CSN Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Jul 07, 2025•9 min
Mennie: This year, “American Independence Day “ has a special meaning for Canadians.
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.
Jul 04, 2025•7 min
Mennie: 'Go,' once outlawed, has been partially rehabilitated in Quebec
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.
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
Tech Corner: Half a million Spotify users are unknowingly grooving to an AI-generated band
Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
Everything you need to know about the 39th edition of Festival International Nuits d’Afrique
Suzanne Rousseau, general director of Nuits D’Afrique
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
Microsoft AI model successfully diagnosed 85% of health conditions. How could it change traditional medicine?
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and CJAD 800 contributor
Jul 03, 2025•10 min
Mennie: In a timid, tentative step toward the 21st century, Quebec thinks about possibly extending weekend store hours… maybe
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.
Jul 02, 2025•9 min
Stores in these Quebec towns will be allowed to stay open later on weekends
Michel Rochette, Quebec president of the Canada Retail Council
Jul 02, 2025•8 min
Legal Corner: Courts will sanction bad faith, especially in family matters
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.
Jul 02, 2025•9 min
Is Quebec still Canada's most corrupt province?
Martin Patriquin, Quebec correspondent for The Logic Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Jul 02, 2025•11 min
Mennie: Has Donald Trump defined our identity?
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.
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
The best salads for summer days when you just don't feel like cooking
Kelly Albert, cookbook and lifestyle publicist with Penguin Random House
Jul 01, 2025•8 min
What is the city doing to help people out during Moving Day?
Craig Sauvé, Independent City councillor in Le Sud-Ouest borough
Jul 01, 2025•10 min
Mennie: It may have been a Trudeau-era idea, but Carney takes the blame for the DST climb down.
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.
Jun 30, 2025•11 min
New report shows Montreal women are staying away from the blue collar workforce
Meryem Benslimane, Expert in diversity, equity and inclusion and a member of the Conseil des Montrealaises
Jun 30, 2025•10 min
Renewed calls for water safety as a spike in the number of drownings hits Quebec
Raynald Hawkins, executive director of the Quebec Life Saving Society
Jun 30, 2025•7 min
Nearly 2000 households looking for a unit before Moving Day
Raynald Hawkins, executive director of the Quebec Life Saving Society
Jun 30, 2025•7 min
Negotiations between Canada and the US pick back up after Canada rescinds digital services tax
Julian Karaguesian, has worked with the Canadian Ministry of Finance IN Washington D.C on the Canada – U.S. economic relationship
Jun 30, 2025•11 min
Canadians are boycotting the US and some businesses are feeling the pressure, Is Montreal ready for an NBA or WNBA franchise? How Tomatoes and Watermelon can cheer you up, Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Meet the first woman inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, & William Shatner is coming back to Montreal.
Patrick Woodcock, President and CEO of the Maine Chamber of Commerce Josh Lewenberg, TSN Toronto Raptors NBA Beat Reporter Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 PM on CJAD 800 & director of the McGill Office for Science & Society Carmi Levy Tech analyst and journalist can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News. Daniele Sauvageau, General Manager of the Montreal Victoire, Montreal’s professional women’s hockey team William Shatner, a Mont...
Jun 27, 2025•47 min
Mennie: Donald Trump announces the end of negotiations with Canada
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.
Jun 27, 2025•9 min
Moving on July 1 in Montreal? Here are some tips and things to keep in mind
Philippe Sabourin, City of Montreal spokesperson
Jun 27, 2025•7 min
Mennie: Legault to call Arthabaska byelection (his last as premier?)
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.
Jun 26, 2025•10 min
'A real rush of emotions': Montreal Victoire GM on being inducted as 'builder' to Hockey Hall of Fame
Daniele Sauvageau, General Manager of the Montreal Victoire, Montreal’s professional women’s hockey team
Jun 26, 2025•11 min
Child vaccination rates are down around the world. Here's why it's concerning
Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. He can be heard every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.
Jun 26, 2025•6 min
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