The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

Russ Anber has spent more than 45 years in boxing, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Nathalie Paré is Vice President Corporate Strategy for Groupe Geloso, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Kenny Bodanis is a Montreal-based documentary filmmaker, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the leader of the Parti Québécois

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is the leader of the Parti Québécois and MNA for Camille-Laurin in Montreal. He has led the PQ since 2020 and is a lawyer by training, with degrees from McGill University and Oxford University. Before entering politics, he worked as a lawyer and co-founded the think tank Génération d’idées. He spoke to Andrew Carter and explained why Anglos will vote for him despite wanting a referendum. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Montreal's Russ Anber has spent more than 45 years in the world of boxing — working in the corners of some of the sport's biggest champions and building Rival Boxing Gear into a global brand. This past June, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. And now he's telling the stories behind that incredible career in a new memoir called Unrivaled. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Greg Buie is President of the Pointe-Claire Old Timers Association, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Kenneth Deer Mohawk Journalist Publisher & Indigenous Rights Advocate, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Guy Archambault is a Retired Laval Firefighter, Science Communicator Dan Riskin

Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — a day to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impact of the residential school system on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Kenneth Atsenhaienton Deer is a longtime Mohawk journalist, publisher and political activist from Kahnawà:ke, best known as the former publisher and editor of The Eastern Door. He has represented Indigenous Peoples internationally at the United Nations and has more than 16 years of experience in Indigenous education, including as a school counsellor, principal and education leader. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Amanda Strolovitch is an Advocate for Sarah’s Fund for Cedars and the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, François Gagnon Veteran sports journalist columnist and hockey commentator, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Simon Nderitu lives with his family near the Sunnybrooke REM station, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank

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.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

François Gagnon has spent 40 years in journalism, including more than 30 years covering the Montreal Canadiens. He worked for Le Droit, Le Soleil and La Presse before joining RDS, where he became a familiar face on L’Antichambre and Hockey 360. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025 after receiving the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award. He announced his retirement on September 25. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Scott Phelan treasurer of the Irish Monument Park Foundation, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Steven Laperrière has been the General Manager of RAPLIQ, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Dave Faber Lead Singer of Faber Drive, Alyssa Bauman Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Many women wonder if they’re getting enough protein — especially as they get into their 40s, 50s and beyond. As women age, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important, and protein is one piece of that puzzle. Holistic nutritionist Alyssa Bauman, spoke to Andrew Carter.

Dave Faber is the lead singer of Faber Drive, the JUNO-nominated pop-punk band formed in British Columbia in 2004. The band’s debut album, Seven Second Surgery, has surpassed 90 million streams and produced hits including “Tongue Tied,” “When I’m With You” and “Second Chance.” Faber Drive has toured across Canada and shared stages with acts including Nickelback, Simple Plan, Sum 41 and Billy Talent. Dave Faber spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Dr. Joe Galati is a Houston-based hepatologist and liver disease expert, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Councillor Riley Brockington has represented River Ward on Ottawa City Council since 2014, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Mike Fitz is a naturalist and former National Park Service ranger, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com

It is Fat Bear Week — which is exactly what it sounds like: some of Alaska’s biggest brown bears are competing to be crowned the fattest bear of the year. These bears spend the summer eating as much as they can, especially salmon, because that extra fat is what gets them through the long winter when they hibernate. And people around the world are watching their progress — and voting for their favourite chunky champion. Mike Fitz is a Resident Naturalist with Explore.org and one of the people behind Fat Bear Week, he spoke with Ken Connors. Photo Credit: (E. Johnston/National Park Service via AP, File)

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Those who live on Trump Avenue in Ottawa may soon have a new address. Ottawa City Council has unanimously voted to begin the process of renaming the street and residents will get a say in what the new name should be. The street was originally named for Donald Trump back when he was best known as a New York real estate mogul. But given the current state of Canada-U.S. relations, the name has taken on a very different meaning. Riley Brockington is the Ottawa city councilor leading the renaming process, and he spoke to Ken Connors. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Flory Doucas is a leading Canadian public health advocate, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Francis Dinh Honours in Computer Science and Biology at McGill University, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Nicotine pouches have become increasingly visible in Canada, and now there are reports the federal government could consider changing the rules governing where they can be sold. Currently, newer nicotine replacement products like nicotine pouches are restricted to pharmacy sales, with the products kept behind the counter. Public health advocates, including, Flory Doucas of the Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control, are concerned that loosening those rules could make nicotine more accessible to young people. She spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo: (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Fernando Belton lawyer representing the Rezayi family, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Will Straw is a James McGill Emeritus Professor of Urban Media Studies at McGill University, Science Communicator Dan Riskin

Science communicator and bat expert Dan Riskin talks to Andrew Carter every Wednesday at 8:20.

Montreal has always been known as a city that comes alive after dark — but nightlife is changing. Venues are closing, regulations are evolving, and cities are increasingly looking at nightlife as part of their culture and economy. Will Straw is taking part in Canada After Dark during Capital Music Week in Ottawa, a national conversation about the future of nightlife. To talk about nightlife in Montreal — where we've been, where we are now, and where we're headed, Will Straw, James McGill Emeritus Professor of Urban Media Studies, McGill University, spoke to Andrew Carter.

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Éric Duhaime Leader Parti conservateur du Québec, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Jess Salgueiro & Emily Hampshire of Slo Pitch, Pattie Lovett–Reid is chief financial commentator for Home Equity Bank

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.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

The Quebec election is less than two weeks away, and this morning we're joined by Parti conservateur du Québec leader Éric Duhaime. His party is promising major changes when it comes to taxes, health care, immigration and Quebec's relationship with Ottawa. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Richard Dagenais is a Children’s Book Author, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, James Hughes is the Former President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission and Quebec Liberal Party candidate for Vaudreuil, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Karl Lohnes – Style At Home magazine’s Home Expert, Lianne Phillipson is a registered nutritionist, author and host of Eat This with Lianne

Lianne Phillipson is a registered nutritionist, author and host of Eat This. She spoke to Andrew Carter about the link of cancer with sugary drinks.

Karl Lohnes is Editor-in-Chief of Style at Home magazine. He joined Andrew Carter with how to properly hang artwork in your home.

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Kim Kotar & Marc Chretien, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Pierre Bourbonnais Executive Director SPCA Roussillon, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Han Kim Software engineer and creator of the ER Wait Times Quebec Hospital app, Chris Bumbray from JoBlo.com

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Kimberley Kotar (organizer of the Town of Mount Royal Terry Fox run), and Marc Chrétien (co-organizer of the Pointe-Claire Terry Fox run), spoke to Andrew Carter about their respective events. Photo Credit: Terry Fox is pictured in this still image taken from "Run Terry Run." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-TIFF

Sara Birks is Drama Teacher at John Rennie High School, Trudie’s Takeaways with CJAD Newscaster Trudie Mason, Moshe Lander is senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, Entertainment with John Moore, Political Analyst Tom Mulcair, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Mitch Shulman, Joey Elias and Amanda Murphy, Chatter That Matters host Tony Chapman

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

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.