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The Big Five Podcast
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.
Episodes
- The Big Five Podcast
The new budget reveals more spending, and more immigration. Plus: Loto-Québec will let you gamble in even more places.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should a local men’s club be forced to accept women? Plus: The problem of sports betting apps.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
A “Blue Wave” as voters punish Donald Trump. Plus: Burn those new Habs jerseys!
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Montreal police chief Fady Dagher fires seven police officers. Plus: It’s midterm election day!
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The PQ hires a Trump supporter. Plus: Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher warns of “catastrophic” evidence.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
PSPP skips out on the biggest party of the year. Plus: Manufacturing Olympics fever.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada and the E.U. get closer than ever, with or without Quebec. Plus: The dirtiest political trick of all time
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The European Union is nothing but trouble. Plus: The last time change ever.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Another day, another Quebec-Canada battle. Plus: The deteriorating state of Montreal’s homeless encampments.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The City of Montreal wants rent control. Plus: The biggest political blunder in Canadian history.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should every Quebecer get three weeks of vacation? Plus: How much cleaning should you do at an Airbnb?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The Parti Québecois unveils its cabinet. Plus: Tens of thousands of Quebecers demand Ruba Ghazal’s resignation.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Does Mark Carney need to stand up to Quebec’s constitutional shenanigans? Plus: McGill grapples with a murderer’s campus ban.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Alberta votes for Canada. Plus: How stubborn is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should a convicted murderer be studying at McGill Law? Plus: A weekend of riots in France.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Vive le Québec with a responsible government. Plus: More than just a few bad apples at the SPVM.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
U.S. Ambassador tells Canada to stay out of American politics. Plus: A Canadiens’ star fights to keep his drivers’ licence.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The bell tolls for Santé Québec. Plus: The Metro gets more money for its 60th birthday.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Separatists retake the National Assembly; Alberta is six days away from a referendum. Plus: 60 years of Montreal’s Metro
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Poilievre to visit Michigan. Plus: One week out from the Alberta Referendum vote
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Does the CAQ have a reason to exist anymore? Plus: The Big O has a new roof
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Ottawa taps the break on medical assistance in dying. Plus: Elon Musk says Quebec would be better off separating from Canada.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should Montreal stay out of a possible referendum? Plus: Is Christine Fréchette a quitter?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
A PQ victory, but just how strong is Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s minority government? Plus: A rejuvenated Liberals, and a conservative breakthrough.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Election Day in Quebec! Plus: You're going to pay more for appliances.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Are Quebecers done with language squabbles? Plus: The cost of hamburger… and high speed rail.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon courts the Anglo vote. Plus: A Quebec candidate bares all.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Is Christine Frechette leading the CAQ into oblivion? Plus: Your god-given right to watch hockey on TV for free.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action stall. Plus: Federal prisons to distribute safe drug snorting kits
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The polls say the CAQ vote is in freefall. Plus: Did Christine Frechette lie about U.S. foreign inference claims?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The politics of having babies in Quebec. Plus: AI highlights the good and bad of humanity
Joining Elias on today's Big 5 were Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800 & Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist. Among the topics…
- The Big Five Podcast
Is this a ‘referendum election?’ Plus: Mark Carney prepares for a U.S. invasion.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
The final debate of the election campaign. Plus: Quebec’s political parties want you to have more babies.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Could the PQ win a majority government? Plus: Time’s up on clock changes.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Two weeks from election day in Quebec, everything is up for grabs. Plus: Why has a man who ran over six people with his car been released by police?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
More campaign promises for dogs and cats than Anglos. Plus: Are Quebecers tired of losing?
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Did the Quebec election debates move the needle? Plus: Canada’s slow march towards the European Union.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
No knockout punches in a boisterous debate. Plus: Residents in St. Henri fight over supervised drug use sites.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
It’s debate night in Quebec! Plus: Mark Carney’s plan to privatize Canada’s airports.
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Quebec Liberal insiders say Charles Milliard’s campaign is a train wreck. Plus: We’re kinda sorta joining the EU!
The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos…
- The Big Five Podcast
Betrayal on 9/11 anniversary? Plus: Court blocks city from clearing Plateau homeless camp
Trudie Mason welcomes in Daniel Tran, political analyst and former municipal economic development advisor, and Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media…
- The Big Five Podcast
Five party leaders clash on television. Plus: Donald Trump's $5000 payout promise
Trudie Mason welcomes in Bonnie Feigenbaum, former Conservative Party of Quebec candidate, lecturer at Concordia and McGill, and media consultant, and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Trump escalates trade war with new bans. Plus: Jean Charest says Trump tariffs could boost Canada
Trudie Mason welcomes in Sue Smith, Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Lionel Perez, former Montreal opposition leader and CEO of CorpCentre. Donald…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada's counter-tariffs officially start. Plus: Fréchette limits construction bids to protect Quebec businesses
Trudie Mason welcomes in Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Raphaël Melançon…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada's counter-tariffs take effect tomorrow. Plus: PQ demands thirty percent French content on streaming apps
Akil Alleyne welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Paul Gott, lead singer of…
- The Big Five Podcast
Milliard slams CAQ over English voting rights. Plus: Conservatives pitch home child-care cash
Trudie Mason welcomes in Rudy Husny, political analyst and former advisor in the Harper government, and Victor Henriquez, public affairs and crisis management…
- The Big Five Podcast
Drainville drops F-bomb on Trump. Plus: Liberals worry CAQ is eating their lunch
Trudie Mason welcomes in Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Lea Streliski, best-selling author, comedian, and columnist. Economy Minister…
- The Big Five Podcast
Voter documents in French only. Plus: PSPP's federal Liberal donations exposed
Trudie Mason welcomes in Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, and Dan Delmar, independent…
- The Big Five Podcast
Liberal by-election sweep secures majority. Plus: CAQ surges to second place in new polls
Trudie Mason welcomes in Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Sue Smith…
- The Big Five Podcast
By-election judgment day. Plus: Charles Milliard dismisses claims about the decline of the French
Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Bonnie Feigenbaum, former…
- The Big Five Podcast
The PQ and CAQ are neck and neck. Plus: Canada-U.S.A tensions continue to rise
Robyn Flynn welcomes Rudy Husny, political analyst and former advisor in the Harper government, and Dan Delmar, independent political analyst, media…
- The Big Five Podcast
Quebec election officially kicks off. Plus: Montreal demands shelter funding and infrastructure cash
Robyn Flynn is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos, and Lionel Perez, former Montreal opposition leader and CEO of CorpCentre. Premier Christine…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada hits back with massive counter-tariffs. Plus: Auditor General slams Montreal's emergency preparedness
Akil Alleyne is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Pablo Rodriguez cleared of wrongdoing. Plus: CAQ surges in new Léger poll
Akil Alleyne is joined by Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Trade talks collapse into trade war. Plus: Non-francophones rank election priorities
Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime…
- The Big Five Podcast
Will U.S. booze return to Canadian shelves? Plus: The SPVM will soon wear body-cams
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lea…
- The Big Five Podcast
Provinces hold veto on tariff deal. Plus: CAQ promises family cash boost
Trudie Mason hosts Dan Delmar, media strategist, co-founder of TNKR Media, and independent political analyst, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Tariff deadline delayed by Trump. Plus: PQ vows to smash Santé Québec
Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and political analyst Karim Boulos. Donald Trump delayed the fifty percent tariff…
- The Big Five Podcast
PQ paused by Trump. Plus: Massive seventy billion dollar hydro deal
Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Carney's Quebec support collapses. Plus: High-stakes tariff showdown looms
Trudie Mason is with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta, special advisor…