The Big Five Podcast
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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.
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303 episodis
Aliens, referendums, and toonies. Plus: How Canada became poorer than Alabama
Elias is joined on this Friday edition of the BIG 5 by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian...
Swift reaction to the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal’s hair salon decision. Plus: Doug Ford takes on the basket weavers.
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensiv...
Why Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a client. Plus: No more men allowed at Quebec solidaire
Elias Makos is joined by Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
SAAQclic, lies, and videotape. Plus: Why one 22-year-old Quebecer got a vasectomy
Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Jus...
The Charles Milliard era begins for the Quebec Liberal Party. Plus: The U.S. finally responds to Mark Carney.
Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante and Daniel Tran, Director...
Charles Milliard inherits a mess. Plus: How would you fix Tim Hortons?
Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal a...
The Quebec Liberals find nothing wrong inside the Quebec Liberal Party. Plus: Should Montreal host the Winter Olympics?
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Trudie Mason, veteran newscaster at CJAD 800.
Montreal’s Police Chief says you’re safer than ever. Is he right? Plus: Canada’s men’s hockey team ditches the village for a five-star hotel at the Olympics.
Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to “not allow” a new bridge. Plus: Meta and YouTube's ‘Digital Casinos.’
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...
More signs that Mark Carney will call a snap election. Plus: Montreal is nuts over the Super Bowl and the Epstein Files.
Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Political analyst Ka...
With EV rebates back, will your next car be electric? Plus: Crotch-gate takes over the Olympics, and the cost of a Super Bowl ad in Quebec.
Elias Makos caps off the week with Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis managem...
Stealing groceries and TV. Plus: Islamophobia envoy Amira Elghawaby gets the boot.
Elias Makos is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Justine McIntyre,...
Can men refuse service from women at the SAAQ? Plus: The city fills the now-famous Notre-Dame potholes.
Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategi...
Even the mayor can’t avoid Montreal’s potholes. Plus: Should Canada get the bomb?
Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Jus...
Should the SAQ be delivering booze by Uber Eats? Plus: Forget everything you were told about Quebec politics.
Elias Makos starts the week of with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel R...
This time, it’s personal - Trump targets Bombardier. Plus: Bringing back the Nordiques and Expos with other peoples’ money.
Elias Makos caps the week off with Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs...
Making refugees and asylum seekers pay for healthcare. Plus: Would you give the police access to your doorbell cam?
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 Po...
Mark Carney is in majority territory. Plus: François Legault’s bon voyage pay day and the Montreal university taking beef off the menu
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor and Montreal journalist and broadcaster Sue Smith.
Trump calls Carney on his cell phone. Plus: The English school secretary that wants her emails in French.
Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Raphaël Melançon, poli...
Donald Trump attacks “Governor” Carney. Plus: How to avoid jail time in Canada
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Trudie Mason, Veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800 and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and forme...
Carney vs. Trump - It’s not a reality show, it’s a soap opera. Plus: If this deal doesn't get you to Las Vegas, nothing will
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were political analyst Karim Boulos and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom.
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Is it time to take a deep breath when talking about Trump? Plus: The true cost of cheap Chinese EVs.
Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Caroline...
Carney woos the crowd in Davos, Trump barrels through. Plus: Looks like we’ll spare no cost for a fancy fast train.
Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Str...
Canada prepares for invasion, mulls joining the “Board of Peace.” Plus: Should we tax the ultra-rich more?
Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, an...
Should Canada send troops to Greenland? Plus: The generational divide in Canadian politics.
Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Sue Smith...
Mark Carney deals with China, ushers in the New World Order. Plus: Everybody wants to lead the CAQ
Joining Elias on The Big Five were Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vanta...
The rise and fall of François Legault. Plus: The SAQ will deliver booze to your door.
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and col...
Trump dumps on Canadian trade as Carney lands in China. Plus: It’s official, the CAQ is in last place.
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and foun...
Is crime up? It depends on who you ask. Plus: The cost of fast food is too darn high
Joining Elias on The Big Five were Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS & Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church.
Among the subjects dis...
Should Montreal have World Cup regrets? Plus: 50 years of the Big O.
Elias Makos welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Paul Gott, Lead singe...
Montreal’s police chief says things are getting worse. Plus: Your charter-protected right to tall grass and weeds
Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada & L...
Quebec’s public servants warn they could become even less productive. Plus: How much alcohol are you drinking?
Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. & Sue Smith, a Montreal jo...
Maybe we should buy Greenland. Plus: Does Montreal’s airport suck?
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and foun...
Jean Charest’s warning about Donald Trump. Plus: Is photo radar ripping you off?
Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of...
The U.S. seeks to conquer the Western Hemisphere. Plus: Would you live in an office building?
Elias Makos kicks off the new year with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Polit...
More information on the Quebec Liberal leadership race. Plus: The wiat on Info-Santé (811) with an early flu season.
Jay Farrar, in for Elias Makos, is joined by Paul Gott, lead singer and guitarist for Montreal punk rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor...
Mark Carney has named Canada’s new ambassador to the US. Plus: A referendum question will be added to the election ballot this year… in Alberta.
Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Elias Makos, is joined by Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspi...
Pierre Poilievre willing to collaborate in a "no" campaign during a possible referendum. Plus: AI capable of influencing an electoral vote.
Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Elias Makos, is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Pla...
The province is selling less booze, but you’re paying more for it. Plus: “Radar on steroids” comes to Quebec.
Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and...
What’s next for the Quebec Liberal Party? Plus: Santa robs a grocery store in the Plateau.
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.