
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!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 6104 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNews CommentaryNews | |||

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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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The show covers timely political, policy, and current affairs in Montreal and Canada, often featuring guests who provide expert analysis on housing, transportation, energy, immigration, and public policy. Episodes tend to dissect complex issues with a pragmatic, issue-minded lens, balancing partisan context with practical implications for businesses and residents. A notable strength is its ability to bring in policymakers, legal experts, and academics to translate news into actionable takeaways for listeners, making it useful for professionals navigating regulatory and civic landscapes. A few recurring strengths include strong local relevance, clear topic focus, and guests who help illuminate how policy choices affect everyday life, though ... more
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