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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Episodes

Did the Quebec election debates move the needle? Plus: Canada’s slow march towards the European Union.

No knockout punches in a boisterous debate. Plus: Residents in St. Henri fight over supervised drug use sites.

It’s debate night in Quebec! Plus: Mark Carney’s plan to privatize Canada’s airports.

Quebec Liberal insiders say Charles Milliard’s campaign is a train wreck. Plus: We’re kinda sorta joining the EU!

Betrayal on 9/11 anniversary? Plus: Court blocks city from clearing Plateau homeless camp

Five party leaders clash on television. Plus: Donald Trump's $5000 payout promise

Trump escalates trade war with new bans. Plus: Jean Charest says Trump tariffs could boost Canada

Canada's counter-tariffs officially start. Plus: Fréchette limits construction bids to protect Quebec businesses

Canada's counter-tariffs take effect tomorrow. Plus: PQ demands thirty percent French content on streaming apps

Milliard slams CAQ over English voting rights. Plus: Conservatives pitch home child-care cash

Drainville drops F-bomb on Trump. Plus: Liberals worry CAQ is eating their lunch

Voter documents in French only. Plus: PSPP's federal Liberal donations exposed

Liberal by-election sweep secures majority. Plus: CAQ surges to second place in new polls

By-election judgment day. Plus: Charles Milliard dismisses claims about the decline of the French

The PQ and CAQ are neck and neck. Plus: Canada-U.S.A tensions continue to rise

Quebec election officially kicks off. Plus: Montreal demands shelter funding and infrastructure cash

Canada hits back with massive counter-tariffs. Plus: Auditor General slams Montreal's emergency preparedness

Pablo Rodriguez cleared of wrongdoing. Plus: CAQ surges in new Léger poll

Trade talks collapse into trade war. Plus: Non-francophones rank election priorities

Will U.S. booze return to Canadian shelves? Plus: The SPVM will soon wear body-cams