The Andrew Carter Podcast

Marie G. Pilon is Vice President of Québec Réunifié, an organization that advocates for the reunification of Quebec families, primarily in cases involving the sponsorship of spouses, common-law partners, and children. She joined Ken Connors (in for Andrew Carter).

Ken Connors hosted today's CJAD Morning Show. Joining Ken this morning were entertainment reporter John Moore, ScotiaMcLeod senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig, University of Toronto Professor Daniel Wigdor, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup and Marie G. Pilon, the Vice President of Québec Réunifié.

Professor Daniel Wigdor is a professor and associate chair, partnerships and innovation, of computer science at the University of Toronto, and the director, research science of Meta’s Reality Labs Research Toronto. He joined Ken Connors (in for Andrew Carter).

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Tom Whelan, Genevieve Borne, John Moore, Jacques Rougeau, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Chuck Comeau, Chris Bumbray

Sylvain Lefebvre is a former NHL defenceman and current assistant coach with the Stanley Cup–winning Florida Panthers. He’s bringing the Cup home to Sherbrooke this weekend. He spoke with Ken Connors. Photo Credit: AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau talks to Ken Connors about the band's emotional Prime Video documentary, Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Former professional wrestler, Jacques Rougeau talks to Ken Connors about the challenges he has had to face the past few years. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Allen McInnis

Rory O'Neil, Tom Whelan, Laurraine Leblanc, John Moore, André Bélanger, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Katherine Korakakis, Tony Chapman

There's growing concern across Quebec’s public school system as the province slashes $570 million from their budget. Katherine Korakakis, President of the English Parents’ Committee Association of Quebec, spoke to Ken Connors about how this will affect students.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

A recent study suggests that 43.1% of Montreal's shoreline is considered not safe for swimming, mainly due to high levels of bacteria. André Bélanger, Executive Director and spokesperson for Fondation Rivières, the organization behind the detailed shoreline testing, spoke to Ken Connors.

Second Breakfast on the Andrew Carter Morning Show with Ken Connors, Elias Makos and Mike Cohen.

Trudie Mason, Joanna Duy, John Moore, Jacques Cohen, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Damiâo Santos, Dr. Joe Schwarcz

According to new Canadian research, even small amounts of processed meats can raise your risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show on CJAD 800 and Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, spoke to Ken Connors.

Starting July 17, Quebec restaurants can charge a $10 fee per person if a reserved party doesn’t show up. Will it actually curve the number of no-shows? Damiâo Santos is the director of Ferreira Café, a popular Portuguese restaurant on Peel Street in downtown Montreal. He spoke to Ken Connors.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Jacques Cohen is a borough councillor for Saint‑Laurent. He joined Ken Connors to discuss the possibility of moving to garbage collection every 2nd week.

Rory O'Neil, Trudie Mason, Jean Krashevski, John Moore, Suzanne Rousseau, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jon Montgomery, Pattie Lovett-Reid

Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Jean Krashevski suffers from advanced prostate cancer and has been petitioning the Quebec government to cover Pluvicto, a potentially life-saving treatment. He has since succeeded and spoke to Ken Connors.

Trudie Mason, Anik Vigneault, Bill Brownstein, Charles Bernard, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Liane Fransblow, Olivia Carone

Olivia Carone is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, she spoke to Ken Connors about ultra-processed foods.

The Montreal Children’s Hospital Trauma Centre, along with Urgences-santé, has issued an important reminder for parents about preventable summer-related injuries. Liane Fransblow, Trauma Coordinator at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, spoke to Ken Connors.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

The federal EV mandate is facing growing backlash. The mandate wants all new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada to be zero‑emission by 2035. Charles Bernard, chief economist for the Canadian Auto Dealers’ Association, talks to Ken Connors.

Jim Hindley, Treena Orchard, John Moore, Gregory Bedik, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Céline Peterson, Chris Bumbray

The Montreal Jazz Fest will be celebrating local jazz legend Oscar Peterson's body of work ahead of what would have been his 100th birthday in August. His daughter, Céline Peterson, spoke to Andrew Carter about July 4th's tribute concert at Maison Symphonique. Photo Credit: Oscar Peterson plays piano, Feb 12, 1986.The Canadian Press/Bill Becker

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Gregory Bedik represents the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (Quebec) which is actively supporting Ukrainian refugees and their families who have fled war, violence, and genocide. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dating apps appear to be in crisis mode – so much so that Bumble is laying off 30% of its workforce in what it calls a strategic reset. Treena Orchard is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, and author of “Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture & The Darker Side of Dating Apps.” She spoke to Andrew Carter.

Carmi Levy, Devon Watt, John Moore, Nicolas Malguy, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jason Rockman, Tony Chapman

The 15th edition of Montreal Comiccon will happen July 4-6 at Palais des congrès. Fans can expect celebrity panels, cosplay contests, Artist Alley, gaming zones, and more. This year’s headliners include Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Andy Serkis from The Lord of the Rings, plus sci-fi legends like William Shatner and Brent Spiner. Spokesperson Jason Rockman spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

On July 1, 1985, Toronto’s mayor Art Eggleton used a 10‑pound car‑phone to make history and place Canada's first wireless call. Since then, mobile devices have evolved from bulky car-mounted systems to today’s pocket-sized “mini-computers.” To unpack that journey and what lies ahead, tech expert Carmi Levy spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dr. Alec Cooper, John Moore, Dr. Shannon Salvador, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Gail Mendelman, Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Recent Canadian research has suggested that eating dairy products might be linked to more nightmares and poor sleep quality. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, host of the Dr. Joe Show, Sundays at 3 p.m. on CJAD 800 and director of the McGill Office for Science & Society, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Cervical cancer is on the rise in Canada—it’s now the fastest-growing cancer among women, according to the latest national data. The Pap smear has been the standard screening method, but many women find it uncomfortable, and not everyone keeps up with regular testing. Quebec is rolling out HPV testing as a replacement. Dr. Shannon Salvador, Gynecological Oncologist Physician at the Jewish General Hospital and president at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada spoke with Andrew Carter.

ALS is a devastating disease that slowly robs people of their ability to move, speak, and eventually breathe. Quebec doctor Alec Cooper is fighting back with technology. He’s working with artificial intelligence to clone his voice before ALS takes it away. Dr. Cooper spoke to Andrew Carter.

Ken Connors hosted the Canada Day edition of the CJAD 800 Morning Show. Ken was joined by Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis, ScotiaMcLeod senior wealth advisor Arnie Zwaig, the Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein, the owner of BE WTR Mike Hecker, Dr. Mitch Shulman with his two minute checkup, Stéphanie Barabé, the Founder of StéZen and Pattie Lovett Reid, the chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank and former chief finance correspondent at CTV.

Pattie Lovett-Reid and Toonie Tuesday can be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:20 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Mike Hecker, owner of BE WTR, a new sustainable water filtration company in Montreal, joined Ken Connors on CJAD 800.

Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis joined Ken Connors to talk about what's happening on Canada Day!

Ian Gabriel, Nicole Gosling, John Moore, Margaret Van Nooten, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Francois Vincent, Robin Glance

With grocery prices still climbing, more Quebecers are cutting back on meat to save money. But is eating less meat actually a smart move for your health and your wallet? Nutritionist Robin Glance spoke to Ken Connors.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Margaret Van Nooten is a social rights worker with Project Genesis. She talks to Ken Connors about the rising cost of housing in Montreal.