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.

Rory O'Neil, Cendrix Bouchard, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Kori Cheverie, Chris Bumbray

The Montréal Victoire's new season opens this weekend. Head coach Kori Cheverie spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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.

A power outage is planned overnight in the West Island from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22. It is expected to impact approximately 64,000 customers. Advisor of Media Relations at Hydro-Québec, Cendrix Bouchard spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Trudie Mason, Danny Smiles, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Trudie Mason, Tony Chapman

Trudie Mason began her career on CJAD 800 when she was first hired by Gord Sinclair. She talks to Andrew Carter about her 40 years in broadcasting.

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.

Actor Jason Isaacs is in Montreal to preview Honeytrap, a play by his daughter Ruby. He and Ruby joined Andrew Carter to look back at his various acting roles and to discuss Ruby's connection to Montreal. Honeytrap will run at Collectif MTL on Dec. 19 and 20. You can find more here.

Jean Bernier, Trudie Mason, Bev Wilks, John Moore, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Lawrence Gowan, Dan Riskin

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

Lawrence Gowan is back on the road celebrating the 40th anniversary of his landmark album "Strange Animal," a record that remains a classic to this day. He’ll be performing at MTELUS on Nov. 25. He spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)

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

Trudie Mason, Charles Tanguay, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Karl Lohnes, Mike Patterson

Three out of five Canadians are cutting back on holiday costs this year due to rising prices. Wondering what to give your loved ones during the holidays? Our home and decor expert Karl Lohnes talks to Andrew Carter with a few dazzling gift ideas, many which can have a special meaning while not spending a lot of money.

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.

A troubling investigation in Friday’s Journal de Montréal exposes a door-to-door scam affecting homeowners across Quebec. The article reveals that a Laval-based company called Protection Isolation used fake photos of mould to scare people into signing expensive decontamination and insulation contracts. The Office de la protection du consommateur received more than 80 complaints, the company was fined nearly $30,000, and its construction licence has been revoked. Charles Tanguay is the spokesperson for Quebec’s Office of Consumer Protection, he spoke to Andrew Carter. Photo Credit: AP Photo/Paul Vernon, file

Trudie Mason, Darlene Demchuk, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Danièle Sauvageau, Chris Bumbray

From Montréal to the world stage, Danièle Sauvageau has been breaking barriers in hockey for decades. She started coaching at just 17, led Team Canada to Olympic medals, and became the first woman to coach in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. She has shaped the next generation of players and paved the way for women in hockey across the country. And now, she’s made history again as the first woman from Montréal inducted as a Builder into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Danièle spoke to Ken Connors. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

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.

Rory O'Neil, Trudie Mason, Glenn Castanheira, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Alan DeSousa, Tony Chapman

The Deux-Montagnes branch of the REM officially opens this weekend, adding 14 new stations and connecting even more parts of Montreal by light rail. Mayor of Montreal's St-Laurent borough, Alan DeSousa spoke to Ken Connors about it. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

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.

Starting November 17, Ste-Catherine Street West will temporarily reopen to traffic between Peel and de la Montagne, and between Mackay and Pierce. Glenn Castanheira is the Executive Director of Montréal Centre-Ville, the downtown business improvement association. He spoke to Ken Connors. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Dr. Kristian Filion, Trudie Mason, Francesco Vignone, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Hellen Christodoulou, Dan Riskin

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

Just six years after its opening, the Champlain Bridge which links Montreal to the South Shore is already showing visible signs of rust. Hellen Christodoulou is a civil engineer with more than 40 years of experience in bridge and large-infrastructure design, rehabilitation and forensic analysis. She spoke to Ken Connors. Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

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.

Barry Christensen, Trudie Mason, Josée St-Onge, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Rick Cartmel, Pattie Lovett-Reid

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.

Cendrix Bouchard of Hydro Quebec joins Ken Connors with an update on the power outages after snowfall on Nov. 10.

Host of The CJAD 800 Car Show and licenced mechanic, Lisa Christensen, talks to Ken Connors about what you should be doing if you do not have winter tires installed. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Rory O'Neil, Trudie Mason, Colin Robinson, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Chris Labos, Jack Molloy Legault & Matilda Legault, Robin Glance

Robin Glance, the non-diet dietician, spoke to Ken Connors about trying to eat healthy on a budget.

Dr. Chris Labos in for Dr. Mitch Shulman who 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.

2025 marks a particularly special milestone for one of Montreal’s most storied military institutions. The Royal Montreal Regiment is celebrating 100 years since the opening of its Ste-Catherine Street armoury in Westmount, a building that was built thanks to the generosity of the community itself. Honorary Colonel Colin Robinson, former Commanding Officer of The Royal Montreal Regiment, spoke to Ken Connors. Image: Courtesy City of Westmount

Trudie Mason, Ajay Pangarkar, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Benjamin Grenier, Chris Bumbray

Benjamin Grenier is a third-year finance student at Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business and the founder of PullinParking Stationnement. The app connects drivers searching for parking with property owners who have unused spots — helping both sides make life in the city a little easier. He spoke to Ken Connors.

Dr. Chris Labos in for Dr. Mitch Shulman who 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.

Employers are grappling with how to manage distraction without overstepping employees’ rights. Ajay Pangarkar is a Workforce Performance Strategist and award-winning author specializing in learning, employee engagement, and performance management. He spoke to Ken Connors.

Rory O'Neil, Tom Whelan, Dr. Trevor Hennessey, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Chris Labos, Dr. David Bird, Tony Chapman

Dr. David Bird is Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology at McGill University and Canada’s most popular ornithologist. He explains if it is okay to feed birds.

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