Best Max Rail Podcasts (2026)

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Is It To Late for the CAQ to Make Changes and Stand a Chance in Quebec's Upcoming Election? 11:35

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Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: Why All Political Bets are Off for 2026 12:04

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James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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How To Approach Paying Off Your Holiday Debt 8:23

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Charles-Antoine Gobeil, Individual Licensed Insolvency Trustee joins Robyn Flynn, in for Aaron Rand, to discuss how to approach paying off your holiday debt.By CJAD 800

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REWIND 2025! Chatting with AI 59:52

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Rewinds from Jun 2025's - Talking Bubbles and WAFT Hosts: Max, Issy, and some LLM Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Intro to Know Idea 02:28 - REWIND: Talking Bubbles w/ Peta 10:58 - REWIND: Super Worms w/ Gabe 19:31 - REWIND: BTWs w/ Max 25:00 - REWIND: Deep Dark(er) Depths w/ Peta 32:32 - MotoBot w/ Max, Issy, and Copilot 38:53 - REWIND: Plastics Foo…

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Mennie: Will Quebec’s Political Conversation Suddenly Become Far Less Predictable? 9:34

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James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal Gazette talks with Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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What to Expect When Tech's Biggest Conference Starts on January 4 8:51

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Carmi Levy, CTV’s Tech analyst, joins Robyn Flynn, sitting in for Aaron Rand, to discuss the outlook for the world of Technology going into 2026.By CJAD 800

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A New Children's Book Tells a Deeply Personal Story about the Sixties Scoop 10:48

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Na’kuset, Director of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal and Co-Founder of Resilience Montreal, tells her story and talks about her new book, I Am My Name. Robyn Flynn sits in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: Are Quebec's Politicians Addressing the Real Problems? 11:58

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Renters Rights: Eviction Notices Coming Soon for 2026 and What to do Next 8:00

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Shannon Franssen, interim coordinator, RCLALQ (The Coalition of Housing Committees and Tenant Associations of Quebec), talks about renters rights. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron RandBy CJAD 800

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Canada's Olympic Hockey Roster: Who Made It, and Who Did Not 5:40

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Mitch Gallo from TSN 690 is in studio to talk about Canada's final Olympic Hockey Roster. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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EP 127 Summer Series: lessons from those living as digital nomads 52:30

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Many people dream of being a digital nomad. Is 2026 your year to do it? This week, we’re giving you an insight into what life is really like living on the road, starting with authors, digital creators and husbands Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen, who have lived in more than 30 countries and travelled to more than 60. The long-time digital nomads…

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François Legault is Sticking Around, and Who Will The Quebec Liberals Pick to Lead the Party? 11:50

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Raphaël Melançon, a Political Analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, Columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and President and Founder of Trafalgar Strategies, is In Studio with Tom Whelan, sitting in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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The Science Behind Sleep Disruptions, and How to Sleep Better 10:03

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Thien Thanh Dang Vu is a Professor & Concordia University Research Chair in Sleep, Neuroimaging and Cognitive Health, Centre for Studies in Behavioral NeurobiologyBy CJAD 800

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Mennie: Canada's New Liberalism 9:04

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Montreal Emergency Rooms and Hospitals are Operating Over Max Capacity 8:23

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Dr. Chris Labos, Cardiologist with a Degree in Epidemiology. Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Heurtel: The End of the Year... And Beginning. A Political View for Canada going into 2026 12:21

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Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: Bad News in This Year’s Political Hit Parade 11:49

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James Mennie, Reporter, Columnist and Editor at the Montreal GazetteBy CJAD 800

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A Nurse Who Works With the Homeless has Released a Book About Her Experiences 8:10

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Vassiliki Stathopoulos, a Nurse, and Author of Beyond The Streets.Tom Whelan sits in for Aaron RandBy CJAD 800

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EP 126 Summer Series: The Tropics Episode from finding your Zen in Tahiti to PNG with musician David Bridie 59:54

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Merry Christmas to you all and welcome back to our Summer Series! This week, we're talking tropics, taking you to Tahiti and Papua New Guinea. Co-host Kirstie Bedford talks about attending Tahiti's first annual yoga festival – a chance to find her Zen and connect with culture in this tropical paradise. Listen to festival founder Rani Chaves talk ab…

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Seasonal Science Greetings 1:17:29

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Hosts: Max, Peta, and Gabe Timestamps and Links: 00:00:00 - Intro to Know Idea 00:01:57 - The Science of Santa w/ Gabe 00:05:55 - Predicting PFAS w/ Peta 00:14:25 - The Power of Swearing w/ Gabe 00:21:48 - AI Science Productivity w/ Max - ABC Article 00:30:34 - Puma-Penguin Predation w/ Peta 00:39:22 - MotoRap w/ The Max’s 00:53:17 - Shark’s Season…

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Heurtel: The Liberals really moved quickly sending a clear message that they are open to a race 10:20

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Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: The political hurricane of 2025 will seem a summer breeze compared with 2026 11:01

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Can you stay healthy on a Dollarama diet? 6:17

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Robin Glance, Montreal Nutritionist and DietitianBy CJAD 800

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Dynamite's CEO Has Choice Words for Premier Legault on Immigration 10:57

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Andrew Lutfy, President of Groupe DynamiteBy CJAD 800

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Starlight Children's Foundation Canada Grand Prize draw. 4:14

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Brian Bringolf, CEO of the Starlight Children’s Foundation CanadaBy CJAD 800

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Heurtel: The new Canadian ambassador to the U.S has been announced 8:59

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Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: The political carnage of 2025 13:23

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Dozens of schools were issued guidelines regarding playing on snow mounds, including the use of a helmet. 9:02

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André Bernier, President of Association québécoise du personnel de direction des écolesBy CJAD 800

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What were the biggest news stories of the year? 18:29

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Martine St-Victor, General Manager at Edelman Montréal & Communications strategist & Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and founder of Trafalgar StrategiesBy CJAD 800

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Heurtel: The key for the Quebec Liberal Party is a fresh face. 12:27

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Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Mennie: As the CAQ burns down, will defections begin? 14:09

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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What changes to your taxes can you expect in 2026? 8:41

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Harvey Bienenstock, CPABy CJAD 800

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Family doctors vote 97% in favour of agreement with the government 9:14

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Dr. Michael Kalin, family physician and director of the Kildare family medicine groupBy CJAD 800

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Chinook Salmon 1:09:42

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Hosts: Max, Peta, and Gabe Timestamps and Links: 00:00:00 - Intro to Know Idea 00:01:48 - XXX: 678 Nuns w/ Gabe 00:04:44 - Urchin Pandemic w/ Peta 00:13:15 - Marine Questions: White Spot, Boom or Bust 00:15:16 - Bears Play Nice For Survival w/ Gabe 00:23:34 - Garlic Mouthwash w/ Max 00:28:57 - Sharing Salmon w/ Peta 00:40:24 - REWIND: Miami MotoRap…

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Melançon: Christian Dubé has lost faith in the CAQ 9:52

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Raphaël Melançon, a political analyst for CJAD 800 and CTV Montreal and a columnist for the Montreal Gazette. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar StrategiesBy CJAD 800

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Mennie: Pablo says goodbye... and Christian Dubé resigns 12:00

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Tech Corner: Age verification errors see some retain access to banned social media platforms 7:40

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Tech analyst and journalist Carmi Levy can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand as well as CTV News.By CJAD 800

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Mélanie Joly addresses plans to revitalize east end, CUSMA, Pablo Rodriguez resigning 19:42

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Melanie Joly, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Liberal MP for Ahuntsic-CartiervilleBy CJAD 800

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Mulcair: Pablo Rodriguez stayed around too long 10:37

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CJAD 800 political commentator Tom Mulcair can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand in addition to The Andrew Carter Morning Show, every weekday at 7:40 a.m.By CJAD 800

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Reid: Pierre Poilievre needs to put some W’s on the board 11:44

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Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to Prime Minister Paul MartinBy CJAD 800

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Mennie: Rodriguez leaves. But can the damage be repaired? 11:36

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Legal Corner: Thinking of quitting your job this January? Here's why you should reconsider 8:27

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CJAD 800 legal contributor Chris Dimakos is a lawyer and managing partner at Dimakos Law Group. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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Ontario wants to turn Niagara Falls into Canada's Las Vegas. Here's what we know so far 7:59

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Stan Cho, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and GamingBy CJAD 800

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Ep 125 Summer Series: The Africa Episode from museums in Cairo to seeking out the Big Five 53:24

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Welcome to the first of our Summer Series! This week, we’re taking you to Africa, a bucket list destination for those who want to see the Big Five or wander the pyramids of Giza. First up, co-host Belle Jackson, a frequent visitor and former resident of Egypt in northeast Africa, takes you to the many museums, explains the best way to see the pyram…

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How Quebec's Bill 1 could impact the rights of English school boards in the province 9:09

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Joe Ortona, chair of the English Montreal School Board and president of the Quebec English School Board AssociationBy CJAD 800

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Husny: François Legault wants to stay on despite significant criticism 8:57

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Rudy Husny, former advisor in the Harper government and political analystBy CJAD 800

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Mennie: The downward Quebec Liberal spiral has assumed a life of its own 11:41

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Political commentator James Mennie is a reporter, columnist and editor at the Montreal Gazette. He can be heard weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800

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New report raises concerns with lack of English on Quebec health care sites 7:26

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Aaron Derfel, investigative reporter at the Montreal GazetteBy CJAD 800

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Former MNA reacts to Legault and St-Pierre Plamondon's divisive politics in Quebec 9:13

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Robert Libman, former MNA and leader of the Equality Party in the National Assembly and Montreal Gazette political columnistBy CJAD 800

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Heurtel: There has to be more than just symbolism and statements 11:22

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Political analyst David Heurtel is a counsel at Fasken with experience in Government and Public Relations, Environment, Climate Change and Immigration. He can be heard regularly on Montreal Now with Aaron Rand.By CJAD 800