The Big Five Podcast

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top st

Episodes

Total: 293

‘Chiang the Bounty Hunter’ gets cancelled : Plus: We drive to Hawkesbury for much cheaper gas!
2025/4/1

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affa

Liberal candidate encourages kidnapping of political opponents, is somehow still a candidate. Plus: Strife within the Poilievre campaign.
2025/3/31

Elias Makos begins the week with Christina Chough, Spanish teacher and Chair of the modern languages

Mark Carney says our old relationship with the U.S. is toast. Plus: Quebec lets the dogs out.
2025/3/28

Elias Makos caps off the week that was with Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Raphaël Me

Once again, Donald Trump has made himself a key part of Canada’s federal election campaign
2025/3/27

Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring

Mark Carney hounded by gaffes and tax evasion. Plus: Donald Trump is having at least one positive effect on Canada.
2025/3/26

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcor

Mark Carney bails on the TVA debate. Plus: Pierre Poilievre’s security clearance under the spotlight.
2025/3/25

Elias Makos is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and

It’s a special election kickoff edition of The Big Five!
2025/3/24

Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affa

Is Tim Hortons Canadian? Plus: Canada’s tumble down the happiness rankings.
2025/3/21

Elias Makos caps the week off with Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a pol

We’re going to the polls Plus: The push to get you on Ozempic.
2025/3/20

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcor

Trump says he wants the Liberals to win the next election. Plus: The price of gas in Quebec will seem even more outrageous on April 1st.
2025/3/19

Elias Makos is joined by Political analyst Karim Boulos, and Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist a

Prime Minister Mark Carney doesn’t like your questions. Plus: Airbnb fights back.
2025/3/18

Elias Makos is joined by Christina Chough, spanish teacher and chair of the modern languages departm

Welcome to the Mark Carney Era! Plus: Is it time you joined the Canadian military?
2025/3/17

Elias Makos welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, and Trudie Mason, veteran

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his “war cabinet.” Plus: Is the solution to Quebec’s budget crunch more taxes?
2025/3/14

Elias Makos caps off the week with Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media a

Canada’s border crackdown on your Trader Joe’s purchases. Plus: An American family seeks asylum in Canada
2025/3/13

Elias Makos joins Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal,

Uh-oh! The White House knows about Quebec’s tax rate. Plus: One more step towards the end of cars on Mount Royal
2025/3/12

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcor

Quebec considers electricity surcharges on exports to the U.S. Plus: Do Canadians have a case of collective amnesia?
2025/3/11

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Trudie Mason, veteran Newscaster here at CJAD 800, and Justine M

The Carney coronation is complete. Plus: Government launches “30 days or it’s free!” guarantee.
2025/3/10

Elias Makos welcomes in first time panelist Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management s

The end of the Justin Trudeau era. Plus: Montreal’s continuing war on fun.
2025/3/7

Elias Makos caps off the week with Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS , and Andrew C

The feisty Trump-Trudeau phone call. Plus: Should we charge for no-shows at the doctor’s office?
2025/3/6

Elias Makos welcomes back Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political

Trudeau’s talks tough as Canada fights back Plus: Donald Trump addressed a joint session of the US Congress last night
2025/3/5

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, and&nbsp