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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
New Churchill Falls deal announced. Plus: Charging people to use the beach?
Trudie Mason welcomes in Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom. The City of…
- The Big Five Podcast
Liberal candidate slammed over phone-snooping scare. Plus: Massive hydro deal looming
Trudie Mason hosts Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Lionel Perez, former Montreal opposition leader and CEO of…
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Ten years to fix police racism? Plus: Voters snub party leaders in new poll
Trudie Mason is with Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and co-host of the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada podcast, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator…
- The Big Five Podcast
The PQ's appeal to Anglophones. Plus: New Leger polling numbers
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Catherine…
- The Big Five Podcast
CAQ's economic ads. Plus: Canada-US tariff concessions
Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier…
- The Big Five Podcast
The PLQ adds two big names. Plus: Is NYC's "sticker of shame" campaign useful?
Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist…
- The Big Five Podcast
PQ leads in latest poll. Plus: Quebec business red tape alarm
Trudie Mason is with Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV…
- The Big Five Podcast
Gordie Howe Bridge deal investigation. Plus: Montreal's Chinatown revitalization plan
Trudie Mason is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship…
- The Big Five Podcast
Conservatives struggle in Carney polls. Plus: Military bilingual units cut
Trudie Mason welcomes in Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal…
- The Big Five Podcast
The WestJet strike has ended. Plus: Quebecor to install heat sensors under workstations
Trudie Mason is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Tasha…
- The Big Five Podcast
Do Canadians want retaliatory tariffs? Plus: How much should public art cost?
Trudie Mason is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Governmental Relations at Casacom, and Victor Henriquez, Public Affairs and Crisis…
- The Big Five Podcast
Shopify CEO's voting ideas. Plus: Charles Milliard's economic vision
Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Catherine Hogan, high school…
- The Big Five Podcast
NDP leader's French training. Plus: Chrystia Freeland targets Donald Trump
Trudie Mason welcomes in Lea Streliski, best-selling author, comedian, and columnist, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Saint-Pierre Interchange rebuild. Plus: Helicopter pilot suspended
Trudie Mason is with Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and co-host of the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada…
- The Big Five Podcast
By-election battles. Plus: Emergency rooms in crisis
Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Akil Alleyne, reporter…
- The Big Five Podcast
Will Carney strike back right away? and grading Frechette's first 100 days
Joining Trudie Mason The Big Five this morning were Lionel Perez, former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Tough talk from Doug Ford. Plus: The Quebec Liberal Party's hard line in the sand
Trudie Mason welcomes in Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Victor…
- The Big Five Podcast
Fréchette agrees with Premier's deal, but doesn't sign it. Plus: 70% of Canadians want to end the Governor Generals' expense accounts
Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on…
- The Big Five Podcast
New 50% tariffs on Canada. Plus: Man who insulted police officer gets charged
Trudie Mason is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to…
- The Big Five Podcast
Fréchette's multiple investments. Plus: Quebec CEOs who don't speak French
Trudie Mason starts the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Catherine Hogan…
- The Big Five Podcast
More Big O renovations. Plus: Will Canada keep all the revenue from the Gordie Howe bridge?
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Akil…
- The Big Five Podcast
A report shows that Canadians trust China more than the U.S. Plus: Bonuses for Canada Post execs
Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist…
- The Big Five Podcast
Fréchette's summit on homelessness Plus: A new name for the CAQ
Trudie Mason is joined by Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public…
- The Big Five Podcast
Notre-Dame Street East has been named the worst street in Montreal
Trudie Mason is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Political…
- The Big Five Podcast
Over half of Quebecers have at least half of their income already committed to bills
Trudie Mason welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator…
- The Big Five Podcast
Was Mark Carney's trip to Saudi Arabia a mistake? Plus: Cheap Chinese EVs are not so cheap.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should the CEO of Air Canada be Canadian? Plus: The fight against nice things comes to Jarry Park.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Dan Delmar, political analyst and co-founder of TNKR Media, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis…
- The Big Five Podcast
Mark Carney proves once again he’s great at politics. Plus: Is it immoral to try to be immortal?
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should Montreal ditch street corner garbage cans? Plus: Tapping the brakes on making the Old Port a “pedestrian kingdom.”
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV…
- The Big Five Podcast
A Big Five panelist makes a big jump back into politics. Plus: Are politicians biased against renters?
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Anthony…
- The Big Five Podcast
The USA is 250 years old. Are you celebrating? Plus: Buying a condo in Montreal is now a worse deal than Toronto.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at…
- The Big Five Podcast
Hydro-Québec is coming after you and your big house. Plus: Why one Quebecer is taking Google to court.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Graham Singh, CEO of Releven. Among the…
- The Big Five Podcast
A cold hard look at Canada’s future. Plus: Reversing course on a decade of disastrous energy policies.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were: Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs…
- The Big Five Podcast
Should Quebec healthcare be more European? Plus: St-Henri residents plead for the removal of a supervised drug use site.
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal…
- The Big Five Podcast
Mark Carney’s condo bailout bondoggle. Plus: Highway speed limits and is your AI chatbot politically biased?
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Andrew…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada one step closer to the EU. Plus: Politics and sports collide at the World Cup
Joining Elias on this morning's show were Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette…
- The Big Five Podcast
PolySeSouvient urges a ban on the weapon reportedly used in Monday's attack in Côte-des-Neiges. Plus: Bailing out condo developers.
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
Mayor pushes for tougher gun laws, and there will not be an english provincial debate
Dan Delmar is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. The…
- The Big Five Podcast
The fallout from yesterday’s fatal shooting and The Parti Qebecois' blue sovereignty book
Robyn Flynn is joined by Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a…
- The Big Five Podcast
Hundreds and hundreds of homes in the greater Montreal area were flooded on Saturday. Who’s to blame? Plus: The province has appointed an independent observer to oversee the investigation into racism allegations at a Montreal North police station.
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 to showcase homeless encampments internationally and body cam demands grow
Elias Makos caps the week off with Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800 Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of…
- The Big Five Podcast
Get ready for an election with fresh faces and old names. Plus: You’re still not recycling and composting.
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist…
- The Big Five Podcast
Another Quebec law that makes things worse. Plus: The end of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ as we know it
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing…
- The Big Five Podcast
Get ready for the wildest Quebec election ever. Plus: Protesters take to the streets of Montreal-North.
Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Daniel…
- The Big Five Podcast
The Premier gives a on-on-one interview on CJAD, Plus: Montreal Police cracksdown on its own officers in Montreal North.
On this Monday edition of the BIG 5, Elias was joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante…
The Big Five Podcast'Winds are changing': Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette on relationship with English community
In an exclusive English language interview, CJAD 800's Elias Makos is joined by Quebec Premier, Christine Fréchette. The Premier discusses a potential…
- The Big Five Podcast
Christine Fréchette accused of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources
Trudie Mason ends the week with Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and…
- The Big Five Podcast
The OQLF is at it again, this time going after local businesses using the words "nosh" and "nacho".
Trudie Mason welcomes in Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and…
- The Big Five Podcast
New polling shows the Quebec Liberal Party falling while the CAQ makes a comeback. Plus: Justin Trudeau's controversial grope
Trudie Mason is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm, and former advisor to…
- The Big Five Podcast
Canada to table a bill banning social media for kids under 16. Plus: The PQ wants no part of high speed rail
Trudie Mason is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Milliard gives his final remarks ahead of the fall provincial election. Plus: A new governor general gets sworn in today.
Trudie Mason starts the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Andrew Caddell…
- The Big Five Podcast
Pick your politics – Heartless or brainless! Plus: The Big O, and ‘Beeshop’ Street.
Elias Makos caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Trouble brewing inside Mark Carney’s government. Plus: Would you like a lotto with that self-checkout?
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former…
- The Big Five Podcast
The most popular Prime Minister ever. Plus: Should restaurant meals be tax-free?
Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Premier Frechette promises a softer tone with Anglos. Plus: Would you buy a car that is banned from entering the U.S.?
Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil…
- The Big Five Podcast
20 years of no smoking in bars and restaurants. Plus: The city of Montreal can’t spell.
Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta…
- The Big Five Podcast
Turns out Mark Carney’s a MAGA guy. Plus: The CAQ’s point man for Anglos tells Anglos to turn down the volume
Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Why is Quebec still talking referendum? Plus: Too much English on Quebec websites?
Elias Makos is joined by Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the…
- The Big Five Podcast
Steven Guilbeault set to resign. Carney talks Quebec separation. Plus: Hate speech or political statement?
Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Co-Founder of Civica Strategies and former city councillor, and Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800. The…
- The Big Five Podcast
Premier Frechette’s bold strategy? Vote buying! Plus: Mark Carney calls out Alberta’s “bluff.”
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Sue Smith…