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Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Trade negotiations collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected late US demands, sparking a full-blown tariff war. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Christine Fréchette united to protect Quebec culture from Washington's trade pressures. A Leger poll revealed cost of living is the top issue for non-francophones, while many youth plan to leave Quebec. Montreal City Hall faces a heated debate over a Projet Montréal motion calling for a boycott of Israel.
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist. Canada and the U.S. appear to be getting closer to a trade agreement, with Canadian Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc saying the two sides are “very close” after another round of negotiations in Washington. Premier Christine Fréchette is facing criticism from the Parti Québécois over her recent decision to make statements in both French and English, particularly when discussing the Canada-U.S. tariff dispute. Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is promising that SPVM officers will be equipped with body cameras within the next year, reviving a project that has been discussed in Montreal for more than a decade.
Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and political analyst Karim Boulos. Donald Trump delayed the fifty percent tariff deadline by three days as a pending Canada-US trade deal takes shape. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to abolish Santé Québec, claiming the agency added massive administrative costs without improving healthcare. OpenAI is launching a specialized version of ChatGPT for teenagers featuring strict content safeguards and parental controls. The growing popularity of Meta smart glasses has sparked fresh privacy concerns over covert public recording. Québon launched a new six percent milk and cream blend designed specifically for desserts, yogurt, and tea.
Trudie Mason hosts Dan Delmar, media strategist, co-founder of TNKR Media, and independent political analyst, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette warns she will block a Canada-US trade deal unless supply management and cultural protections are fully preserved. A fresh poll reveals nearly half of Canadians want an immediate federal election once a final trade agreement with Washington is secured. CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette pledged a new family plan including flexible parental leave and increased back-to-school payments. [1] The PQ and Liberals unveiled competing election slogans as provincial parties position themselves for the upcoming campaign. A troubling new FAE survey shows sixteen percent of Quebec teachers are planning to leave or are questioning their future in the profession.
Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism professor at Concordia. PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to delay any Quebec independence referendum until Donald Trump leaves the White House. Quebec and Newfoundland signed a seventy billion dollar deal reshaping Churchill Falls power rates and funding future hydro projects. The Auditor General warned that Quebec faces massive spending cuts to meet its goal of a balanced budget by 2030. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called for the revival of the REM de l’Est transit line to balance service with the West Island. A media investigation criticized the ongoing RCMP security costs for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his international travels.
Trudie Mason is with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Gabriel Retta, special advisor to the mayor. A new Abacus Data poll shows the Carney government's support in Quebec plummeted by eleven points. Canada and the US remain locked in tense negotiations less than forty-eight hours before a massive tariff deadline. CF Montréal issued indefinite stadium bans to two fans following an MLS investigation into antisemitic slurs. Montreal blue-collar workers are threatening a major strike during September's high-profile world cycling championships. The University of Toronto's law faculty plans to ban laptops from some classrooms this fall.
We play Chris vs the Fans, catch up on the NFL, and Skraby went through The Big 5 which had breaking news.
Trudie Mason welcomes in Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom. The City of Montreal is warning that the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, taking place September 20–27, will bring the most significant traffic disruptions in recent memory. Radio Canada is reporting new details this morning in the new finalized deal between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador regarding Churchill Falls. Montreal Police remove an AI camera after it was spotted by a Radio Canada reporter Saint-Anicet is asking residents to weigh in on the future of its popular beach and surrounding waterfront area, as the municipality works toward securing and improving the site.
Trudie Mason hosts Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Lionel Perez, former Montreal opposition leader and CEO of CorpCentre. [1] Quebec Liberal candidate Farnell Morissett faced heavy criticism for claiming Bill 101 lets the government secretly snoop through phones. Ottawa, Quebec, and Newfoundland are expected to unveil a major new agreement reviving the Churchill Falls hydro project next week. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation exposed a Senate speaker for spending nearly one million dollars on luxury international travel. A constitutional lawsuit is challenging Quebec's law that made the oath of allegiance to the King optional for politicians. A Quebec detention centre will force inmates to wear standardized uniforms to combat rampant gang activity and contraband.
We played Chris vs the Fans and The Big 5 was a meandering adventure of everything we could talk about.
Trudie Mason is with Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and co-host of the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada podcast, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Police Chief Fady Dagher faced community frustration after stating that fixing the culture at Station 39 could take up to ten years. A new Synopsis-Lapresse poll keeps the PQ ahead at thirty percent while the Quebec Conservatives surged up to fifteen percent. Premier Christine Fréchette convened crisis cells to prepare for the potential impact of looming fifty percent US trade tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney faced media backlash for vacationing in Tuscany while critical Canada-US trade negotiations continue.
We played Chris vs the Fans and The Big 5 talked about the Padres stifling Yordan Alvarez and a legendary NBA coach passes away.
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Leslie Roberts sparred in opposing columns over the future of Quebec's English-speaking community. A new Leger poll puts the PQ in the lead at thirty percent, but half of voters say their choice could still change. Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher will address the public tonight regarding serious misconduct and racism allegations at station thirty-nine. Liberal MP Shaun Chen resigned due to health issues from a car crash, becoming the eighth MP to step down since the election. McDonald's launched new Red Bull energy drinks across Canada but excluded Quebec due to the province's strict under-sixteen ban.
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Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS. The CAQ launched economy-focused campaign ads while the PQ hit back with billboards targeting unfulfilled promises. Canada is considering alcohol, dairy, and auto concessions to avoid a fifty percent US tariff deadline on August 19. Hundreds gathered at Jarry Park to protest Tennis Canada's proposed four hundred million dollar stadium expansion. Équiterre urged Quebec to end its political honeymoon with Prime Minister Mark Carney over environmental policies. A rising trend of parents asking party guests to help pay for children's birthdays is sparking fierce debate.
We played a hotly contested game of Chris vs the Fans and The Big 5 had a question about Tarik Skubal's free agency, and the Purdue AD.
Trudie Mason is joined by Lionel Perez, Former city councilor and former leader of the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Montreal's iconic rainbow-coloured balls will return to the Gay Village as part of a $200-million redevelopment of Sainte-Catherine Street East. The PLQ added two big names in former president of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce Michel Leblanc and President of the Old Brewery Mission James Hughes. Prime Minister Mark Carney is not being fazed by the comments of U.S President Donald Trump. New York City has revived its so-called "sticker of shame" campaign, placing large warning stickers on vehicles that commit traffic violations.
We played Chris vs the Fans to start the hour, talked about Chris' lack of technology skills, and The Big 5!
Trudie Mason is with Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer at Women in Governance, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. A new Pallas Data-Qc125 poll reveals the PQ leading with thirty-one percent as the CAQ slips among francophone voters. The Montreal Economic Institute reported that thirty-five percent of Quebec's one hundred and forty-five thousand business regulations are unnecessary red tape. Twenty-eight medical specialists have opted out of RAMQ this year to practice privately, sparking concerns over public healthcare access.
In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines sits down with Stephen Cabral to discuss why lasting health starts with identifying the root cause, not simply managing symptoms.They explore how inflammation, blood sugar, environmental toxins, mold exposure, and nutrient deficiencies can contribute to chronic pain and disease, and why personalized testing is becoming an essential tool for creating effective treatment plans. The conversation also covers detoxification, lifestyle changes, supplements, and the future of integrative and regenerative medicine.In This Episode-- Why inflammation is often the root of chronic health issues-- The value of personalized testing over guesswork-- How mold, heavy metals, and toxins affect health-- The role of blood sugar in healing and recovery-- Why removing health stressors can improve long-term outcomes-- The future of functional and regenerative medicineDERRICKInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrickSTEPHENMian Website: StephenCabral.com Podcast: StephenCabral.com/podcasts Personomics book: StephenCabral.com/personomics Inflammation test: StephenCabral.com/inflammation Big5 labs: StephenCabral.com/Big5
Trudie Mason is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. The Parliamentary Budget Officer will investigate potential cost overruns and revenue-sharing changes in the Gordie Howe Bridge agreement. Montreal unveiled a Chinatown revitalization strategy featuring dedicated cleaning brigades and infrastructure upgrades to boost local investment. Conservative MP Kyle Seeback defended opposition scrutiny, arguing that criticizing the Liberal government should not be labeled "Trumpian." A Canadian Taxpayers Federation report revealed Canadian provincial politicians earn significantly higher average salaries than US state legislators. Jetstar airline announced plans to charge fees for overhead cabin baggage space starting in February 2027.
Chris vs the Fans kicked it off, some more get off my lawn, and The Big 5!
Trudie Mason welcomes in Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. A new Nanos Research poll shows thirty-three percent of Canadians believe no current Conservative politician can defeat Mark Carney. The Department of National Defence removed French-language requirements from roughly one hundred and eighty bilingual military units. The Canadian Press revealed citizens are urging the federal government to mandate British spellings in official communications. A US crowdfunding campaign has reignited privacy debates surrounding automated police license plate recognition technology. A small piece of flood-prone land in Laval listed for fifty thousand dollars has gone viral online.
Trudie Mason is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, and Tasha Kheiriddin, a writer and commentator for the National Post, GZero Media, and Substack. WestJet and the union representing its 4,400 flight attendants have reached a tentative collective agreement, bringing an end to strike action and the operational disruptions that forced hundreds of flight cancellations over the long weekend. With four federal byelections coming up, NDP leader Avi Lewis is sticking to his guns and will not run in any of them until a full general election is called. There have been multiple antisemitic incidents that have occurred in the past seven days and officials are getting worried. Quebecor has installed heat and motion sensors beneath workstations at some of its offices to monitor how often desks are being used, a move the company says is intended to better manage office space.
We had Chris vs the Fans and got into some juicy topics in The Big 5 including Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta as well as the city of Portland and the Trail Blazers.
Trudie Mason is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Governmental Relations at Casacom, and Victor Henriquez, Public Affairs and Crisis Management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. A new Leger survey shows that despite a majority of Canadians believing the U.S tariffs are a threat, whether we should respond with tariffs of our own is splitting the population right down the middle. The amount of time waiting for a doctor on the info santé phone line 811 has increased to an average of 89 minutes this month. A new column in the Journal de Montreal by Josée Legault argues that asking society to simply "coexist" with homelessness risks normalizing a growing humanitarian crisis. How much would you spend on a piece of art? For the city of Saskatoon, the answer is $300 thousand. Despite meeting barely half of their performance targets, government executives received over $200 million in bonuses last year.
The guys played Chris vs the Fans, talked about Ethan Salas, Billy Ray Smith, and Tony Romo in The Big 5.
Trudie Mason is with Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke sparked fierce debate by suggesting retirees and non-taxpayers should lose voting rights. Liberal leader Charles Milliard pledged stronger interprovincial alliances, drawing heavy criticism from Premier Christine Fréchette. Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant faced backlash for comparing unreported youth protection deaths to neonatal tragedies. Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is reportedly being appointed CEO of tourism marketing organization Destination Canada.
The guys played Chris vs the Fans, talked about AI in sports, and The Big 5 talked about why Notre Dame is so popular.
Trudie Mason welcomes in Lea Streliski, best-selling author, comedian, and columnist, and Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette. NDP Leader Avi Lewis is taking intensive French immersion courses to win back declining Quebec support. Chrystia Freeland published a New York Times piece slamming Donald Trump as the bully-in-chief over trade. Retailer Tanguay is challenging Quebec's upcoming legal warranty law for appliances in court over rising costs. A Canadian NATO intern was arrested on espionage charges despite previously passing an Ottawa background check. A national parenting dilemma sparked debate over whether to bring home a struggling, excluded camp counsellor.
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The guys played Chris vs the Fans, discussed the Braves announcers and their comments last week, and The Big 5!
Trudie Mason is with Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and co-host of the Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada podcast. [1, 2] The Saint-Pierre Interchange will be completely rebuilt to include bus and bike lanes, though the final cost remains unknown. Aviation experts are criticizing a one hundred and forty-four day suspension for a helicopter pilot who disrupted a military drill. Former public health director Horacio Arruda defended his pandemic management as he assumed a new regional role. A new poll shows federal Liberals holding a nine-point lead ahead of three upcoming summer by-elections. A new column proposes that alcohol, gambling, and junk food should feature disturbing warning labels like cigarette packs.
Rog, Mulls, Mitch and Creech chat about when Mulls went on an African Safari and ate ass!!
Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Akil Alleyne, reporter, commentator, and manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. Prime Minister Mark Carney set three summer by-elections, including a tight three-way race in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. A bleak new study reveals ten percent of emergency doctors are leaving the field amid severe overcrowding. Quebec finally reached a contract agreement with paramedics after three years of stagnant negotiations. Montreal restaurant Garde Manger defied provincial limits by charging a fifty dollar fee for reservation no-shows. Columnist Richard Martineau sparked debate by listing everyday items he believes should be uninvented.
Chris and Skraby went through the Daily Gambit, talked about the Padres, and Chris was very upset with the Braves announcers in The Big 5.
Trudie Mason welcomes in Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants Canada to leverage our most valuable resources to hit back at the U.S. after the White House announced plans for new tariffs this week. The Globe and Mail is reporting this morning that Prime Minister Mark Carney made significant concessions to the United States to secure the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. It has been a busy 24 hours for the Quebec Liberal Party. They have dropped a candidate for the upcoming election and a former candidate and organizer for party leader Charles Milliard. The STM says it spent more than $100,000 cleaning thousands of union stickers that were plastered throughout Montreal's metro stations and buses during labour disputes last year.
Trudie Mason is joined by Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS, and Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. The premiers of nine provinces announced that they’re removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol. While Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette agreed with the deal, she was not one of the premiers who signed it. A new Leger poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Association says that over 70 percent of Canadians want to end the expense accounts of former governors general. After being pressured for the past few weeks, the federal government has released details of its revised agreement with the United States on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. A new Leger report says 75 per cent of Canadians think AI use should be disclosed for schoolwork and 61 per cent for work. Two columnists with La Presse last week wrote a dialogue piece exploring whether Montreal is becoming harder to love.
Trudie Mason is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom. U.S President Donald Trump has announced new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. Premier Christine Fréchette reacted on social media to the new tariffs, calling them unjustified. A 24-year-old Montreal man who appeared in viral videos verbally insulting and making misogynistic remarks toward a police officer has been charged with three counts of defamatory libel. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has apologized after facing criticism for posing in a photo with Israel's ambassador to Canada at the Calgary Stampede. E-scooters and their popularity has grown exponentially over the last few years. However, according to a new Globe and Mail piece by André Picard, riders need clearer and stricter rules in order to keep them safe.
Trudie Mason starts the week off with Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Catherine Hogan, high school teacher at Westwood Senior High in Hudson. The Quebec government officially announced its plans for the interior renovation of Olympic stadium. It has been Christmas in July for many in Quebec for the past few weeks as Premier Christine Fréchette has been announcing multiple differents investments in the tune of millions of dollars. A new Journal de Montréal report says three major Quebec companies have recently appointed CEOs who do not speak French. The REM suffered a major disruption once again on Friday. A power failure forced one train to stop between stations, prompting passengers to evacuate and walk along the tracks under the supervision of emergency crews.
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The guys talked about some bets in the Daily Gambit, broke down some sports potpourri, and The Big 5!
Trudie Mason is joined by Raphaël Melançon, political analyst for CTV Montreal and CJAD 800, and columnist for the Montreal Gazette, and Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. The Quebec government has given the green light for the interior renovations of the Olympic Stadium U.S President Donald Trump held a national address yesterday and immediately took aim at his loss in the 2020 presidential election The debate over the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement is intensifying after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to release the full details of the deal with the United States The city of Montreal is using its special provincial planning powers to fast-track approval of a 700-unit housing project, bypassing some of the city's usual approval process Four years after being forced to leave China, CBC/Radio-Canada has announced the return of journalists on a permanent basis to Beijing
We played some Chris vs the Fans, talked about The Open Championship weather being extremely weird, and The Big 5 closed out the hour.
The guys played Chris vs the Fans, talked about some of the World Cup news from over the weekend, and The Big 5 closed it out.
The guys played Chris vs the Fans and talked about Justin Verlander retiring in The Big 5. Plus, we checked in MLB stat leaders.
We played Chris vs the Fans and talked about Nick Pivetta and his contract provision in the Big 5.
We played Chris vs the Fans, talked about Dalton Rushing involved in another small dust up, and The Big 5 asked about the Padres and why they haven't developed catchers more.