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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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.
Pablo Rodriguez steps down. Plus: How much of your tax dollars should go towards art?
Elias Makos is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor.
Even more bad headlines for Pablo Rodriguez. Plus: Should Canada have its own version of Las Vegas?
On this Tuesday edition of the BIG 5, Elias is joined by Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who wa...
Montreal reacts to the Bondi Beach terror attack. Plus: Canada ditches Canadian English, Montreal ditches bike path snow removal.
Elias Makos starts off the week with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Jonathan...
Everyone’s picking a side on Pablo Rodriguez’ future. Plus: Get ready for French quotas on Netflix!
Elias Makos caps off the week with Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS.
Your family medicine clinic may not be shutting down after all. Plus: Is it game over for Pablo Rodriguez?
Elias Makos welcomes back Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church, and Sue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster.
Mark Carney taps a friend to be Canada’s next ambassador to the U.S. Plus: Banning vapes and social media.
Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Political analyst Karim Boulos.
Foul-mouthed mayor apologizes for naughty language. Plus: Is it game over for Pablo Rodriguez?
Elias Makos is joined by Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil, and Justine McIntyre, Strat...
We celebrate 80 years of CJAD 800. Plus: Trump’s Peace Prize and the $1,500 Quebec flag.
Elias Makos welcomes back Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Raphaël Melançon, p...
Can Carney score with Trump at the FIFA World Cup draw? Plus: The Quebec Liberals’ scandal-a-day advent calendar.
Elias Makos ends the week off with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in...
Your constitutional right to steal from grocery stores. Plus: Should Canada be selling armoured vehicles to ICE?
Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Ma...
Marwah Rizqy gets booted from the Liberals. Plus: There’s not a single problem Quebec can’t fix with a law.
Elias Makos welcomes back Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, and J...
Another day, another bad headline for the Quebec Liberals. Plus: The RCMP grounds its fleet of Chinese drones.
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...
What would it take for Quebec Anglos to shun the Liberals? Plus: Montreal Police are tracking you with A.I.
Joining Elias on The Big 5 were Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante & political analys...
What building will Steven Guilbeault climb this morning? Plus: The NDP’s French n’est pas très bon.
Elias makos ends the week off with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Daniel Tran,...
Mark Carney drops Canada’s ‘feminist foreign policy’ Plus: Loto-Québec partners with Costco, and not everyone is happy about it
Joining Elias on The Big 5 this morning were Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance & Lea Streliski, Best-selling author,...
Quebec’s next target is religious schools. Plus: The Quebec judge protecting a criminal’s right to vacation in Florida
Elias Makos is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and president and foun...
Quebec doubles down on secularism. Plus: Artificial intelligence just stole your job - and maybe that’s a good thing.
Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of...
“Who cares?” - Mark Carney is in no rush to talk to Donald Trump. Plus: The implosion of Quebec’s political parties continues.
Elias Makos kicks the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, former special advisor to the Mayor, and Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Roc...
Turns out it's kinda sorta OK to buy votes in Quebec. Plus: The coolest street in Montreal is… Sherbrooke Street West?
Elias Makos caps off the week with political analyst Karim Boulos, and Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Oppositio...
The Quebec Liberal Party’s drama-filled week continues. Plus: The kids are not alright.
Elias Makos is joined by Graham Singh, Pastor at St-Jax Church, and Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance.