The Big Five Podcast

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The Big Five Podcast

The Big Five Podcast

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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.

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Over half of Quebecers have at least half of their income already committed to bills

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, Com...

2026-07-13 17:57:12 2606
Was Mark Carney's trip to Saudi Arabia a mistake? Plus: Cheap Chinese EVs are not so cheap.

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 st...

2026-07-10 18:07:30 2570
Should the CEO of Air Canada be Canadian? Plus: The fight against nice things comes to Jarry Park.

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...

2026-07-09 18:13:24 2669
Mark Carney proves once again he’s great at politics. Plus: Is it immoral to try to be immortal?

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 Relatio...

2026-07-08 18:01:05 2554
Should Montreal ditch street corner garbage cans? Plus: Tapping the brakes on making the Old Port a “pedestrian kingdom.”

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 Montreal...

2026-07-07 17:48:57 2697
A Big Five panelist makes a big jump back into politics. Plus: Are politicians biased against renters?

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 Ant...

2026-07-06 18:14:09 2548
The USA is 250 years old. Are you celebrating? Plus: Buying a condo in Montreal is now a worse deal than Toronto.

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...

2026-07-03 18:21:46 2468
Hydro-Québec is coming after you and your big house. Plus: Why one Quebecer is taking Google to court.

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.
...

2026-07-02 17:48:03 2673
A cold hard look at Canada’s future. Plus: Reversing course on a decade of disastrous energy policies.

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 Entrep...

2026-07-01 18:01:34 2343
Should Quebec healthcare be more European? Plus: St-Henri residents plead for the removal of a supervised drug use site.

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 Gazette, a...

2026-06-30 18:13:23 1562
Mark Carney’s condo bailout bondoggle. Plus: Highway speed limits and is your AI chatbot politically biased?

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 And...

2026-06-29 18:00:28 2709
Canada one step closer to the EU. Plus: Politics and sports collide at the World Cup

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 &...

2026-06-26 17:18:17 1508
PolySeSouvient urges a ban on the weapon reportedly used in Monday's attack in Côte-des-Neiges. Plus: Bailing out condo developers.

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 Elia...

2026-06-25 18:11:15 2050
Mayor pushes for tougher gun laws, and there will not be an english provincial debate

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 RD...

2026-06-24 17:52:48 2552
The fallout from yesterday’s fatal shooting and The Parti Qebecois' blue sovereignty book

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 Ripcor...

2026-06-23 17:55:16 2741
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.

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 Elia...

2026-06-22 19:56:45 1514
Montreal will put its homeless encampments on display for an international audience. Plus: Everybody wants body cams on cops.

Montreal will put its homeless encampments on display for an international audience. Plus: Everybody wants body cams on cops.

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...

2026-06-19 17:44:32 2617
Get ready for an election with fresh faces and old names. Plus: You’re still not recycling and composting.

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 col...

2026-06-18 17:58:24 2467
Another Quebec law that makes things worse. Plus: The end of ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ as we know it

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 ana...

2026-06-17 17:25:40 1543
Get ready for the wildest Quebec election ever. Plus: Protesters take to the streets of Montreal-North.

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 Da...

2026-06-16 18:04:32 1477
The Premier gives a on-on-one interview on CJAD, Plus: Montreal Police cracksdown on its own officers in Montreal North.

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...

2026-06-15 18:25:14 1146
'Winds are changing': Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette on relationship with English community

'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...

2026-06-15 17:45:02 933
Christine Fréchette accused of going on a “witch hunt” in order to silence government sources

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 Lionel...

2026-06-12 17:45:00 1509
The OQLF is at it again, this time going after local businesses using the words "nosh" and "nacho".

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, an...

2026-06-11 18:10:45 1419
New polling shows the Quebec Liberal Party falling while the CAQ makes a comeback. Plus: Justin Trudeau's controversial grope

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 advi...

2026-06-10 18:47:59 1381
Canada to table a bill banning social media for kids under 16. Plus: The PQ wants no part of high speed rail

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 o...

2026-06-09 19:10:50 1531
Milliard gives his final remarks ahead of the fall provincial election. Plus: A new governor general gets sworn in today.

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...

2026-06-08 17:44:12 1424
Pick your politics – Heartless or brainless! Plus: The Big O, and ‘Beeshop’ Street.

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...

2026-06-05 18:02:16 1466
Trouble brewing inside Mark Carney’s government. Plus: Would you like a lotto with that self-checkout?

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 a...

2026-06-04 18:15:07 1876
The most popular Prime Minister ever. Plus: Should restaurant meals be tax-free?

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 Montr...

2026-06-03 17:43:41 1492
Premier Frechette promises a softer tone with Anglos. Plus: Would you buy a car that is banned from entering the U.S.?

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...

2026-06-02 17:31:47 1418
20 years of no smoking in bars and restaurants. Plus: The city of Montreal can’t spell.

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 R...

2026-06-01 17:19:47 1459
Turns out Mark Carney’s a MAGA guy. Plus: The CAQ’s point man for Anglos tells Anglos to turn down the volume

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-hos...

2026-05-29 18:39:01 1462
Why is Quebec still talking referendum? Plus: Too much English on Quebec websites?

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 b...

2026-05-28 18:27:55 1487
Steven Guilbeault set to resign. Carney talks Quebec separation. Plus: Hate speech or political statement?

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 80...

2026-05-27 18:13:38 1439
Premier Frechette’s bold strategy? Vote buying! Plus: Mark Carney calls out Alberta’s “bluff.”

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 is a...

2026-05-26 17:44:09 1972
Tim Hortons reverses course on temporary foreign workers. Plus: Is Premier Frechette spending like a drunken sailor?

Tim Hortons reverses course on temporary foreign workers. Plus: Is Premier Frechette spending like a drunken sailor?

Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Graham Si...

2026-05-25 18:00:40 1938
The OQLF's guide on how to cheer on the Montreal Canadiens. Plus: Loto-Québec's legal battle with a $3 million winner

The OQLF's guide on how to cheer on the Montreal Canadiens. Plus: Loto-Québec's legal battle with a $3 million winner

Sue Smith is joined by Bonnie Feigenbaum, Conservative Party of Quebec candidate in last provincial election and a lecturer at Concordia & McGill Univ...

2026-05-22 18:47:07 1868
Who the heck is running Canada’s airports? Plus: The cellphone ban is working, the airbnb ban is not.

Who the heck is running Canada’s airports? Plus: The cellphone ban is working, the airbnb ban is not.

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Political analyst Karim Boulos.

2026-05-21 17:49:32 1462
More Quebeckers are turning to cheap Chinese ecommerce platforms. Plus: Why is Canada such a hotbed for “crime tourism?”

More Quebeckers are turning to cheap Chinese ecommerce platforms. Plus: Why is Canada such a hotbed for “crime tourism?”

Elias Makos is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis...

2026-05-20 17:43:29 1444
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