x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Big Five Podcast

The Big Five is the quintessential Montreal podcast, and the best way to get caught up on the top stories impacting the city. Every weekday, host Elias Makos and a roster of Montreal thought leaders debate and inform.

news politics

All Episodes

23:27

Banning teens from social media. Plus: Go Habs Go...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Elias Makos ends the week with Neil Drabkin, a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Dan Delmar, co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada. A Quebec cross-party committee is recommending that children under 14 be banned from using social media without parental consent Do we need more communal child discipline? In a surprising political move, former

en-US

26:09

Sending multiculturalism to the dustbin of history....

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/29

Elias Makos is joined by political analyst Karim Boulos and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. Immigration Minister Jean-Francois Roberge has passed a new law The CAQ is opposing a court ruling that would recognize more than two parents for a child. Groupe Jaspe has lost a constitutional challenge In a few weeks, wines, spirits, and even champagne normally sold in branches of the SAQ will find their way to the shelves of six depanneurs and grocery stores in the Montreal area.

en-US

25:27

The King’s Speech. Plus: Quebec’s battle with family...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Elias Makos is joined by Antonine Yaccarini, Political Analysts, PR Expert and former PQ and CAQ staffer, andAnthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies. In King Charles III’s speech from the throne, he delivered a series of subtle but pointed messages that many say were aimed at Donald Trump Hours after that speech seeped with declarations of sovereignty, Donald Trump took to social media yesterday to

en-US

25:08

Get ready for the most badass throne speech of your...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/27

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, andPaul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia. King Charles and Queen Camilla conclude their brief Canadian visit today with a ceremonial parade through downtown Ottawa and a historic throne speech in Parliament Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend his first question period on Wednesday but will not continue Justin

en-US

25:38

The King comes to Canada. Plus: The Laval pharmacist...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor, andAkil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. King Charles and Queen Camilla are arriving in Ottawa today for their first Canadian visit since the King’s coronation The RCMP has warned of a sharp rise in terrorism activity in Canada, reporting a 488% increase in

en-US

22:59

The insane billing practices behind the SAAQclic...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Elias caps off the week with Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, andMeeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. A public inquiry into Quebec’s SAAQclic digital platform has revealed that external IT contractors saw their hourly rates soar from $82 to $350 without proper justification The National Post this morning writes about just how different things are under Carney, saying

en-US

23:16

Anti-woke job postings and the latest Quebec...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Elias Makos welcomes back Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, andRaphaël Melançon, a political analyst for Noovo and CTV Montreal News at 5. He is also the president and founder of Trafalgar Strategies. A Quebec City bar sparked outrage after posting a job ad on Facebook seeking a barmaid who was not “woke,” pro-Liberal, pro-CAQ, or supportive of COVID-19 health measures A new

en-US

24:05

Golden Domes, Superblocks, and the Quebecifying the...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Elias Makos is joined by Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, andPolitical analyst Karim Boulos. Canada is in discussions to join the U.S. “Golden Dome” missile defence program, according to the Prime Minister’s Office The Plante administration will be testing an urban innovation in the neighbourhood east of the Jacques-Cartier bridge that turns residential areas into giant cul-de-sacs Quebec’s culture minister Mathieu Lacombe is set to table a

en-US

24:19

Is it time to ditch daily mail delivery? Plus: Should...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, andAndrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Canada Post has received a strike notice from the union representing 55,000 postal workers, who plan to walk off the job starting Friday, amid ongoing collective agreement talks New polling from Leger reveals that a majority of Quebecers want

en-US

35:25

Confirmation of a federal budget this fall. Plus:...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Dan Delmar, in for Elias Makos is joined by Akil Alleyne, reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor on The Big 5. Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that his government will present a full federal budget this fall. Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre criticized the Quebec Liberal Party's leadership race Will apps like TikTok

en-US

24:16

Should there be a revote in Terrebonne? Plus: Should...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Elias Makos caps the week off with Justine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor, andAndrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Elections Canada confirmed that five ballots arrived late in Quebec’s Terrebonne riding due to an envelope with an incorrect postal code Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s open to new pipeline projects in light of Donald Trump’s tariff threats Despite saying

en-US

23:52

The Mark Carney train gets derailed - by his own...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Elias Makos is joined by Anthony Koch, Former National Spokesperson for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and current managing principal at AK Strategies, andJonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage, a national public affairs firm, and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Does the Prime Minister need to reign in his troops? Most Quebecers believe the province should reduce its record $14 billion deficit by taxing the wealthy, not by cutting public services Anthony's piece

en-US

33:11

Carney’s cabinet: Fresh faces or the old guard? Plus:...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Elias Makos welcomes back Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, andSue Smith is a Montreal journalist and broadcaster. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his cabinet yesterday. And the names and roles announced have turned quite a few heads. Bloc Québécois candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné is weighing her options after a judicial recount saw her lose the Terrebonne riding by just one vote

en-US

24:20

Prime Minister Carney looks to set the tone. Plus:...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, andAkil Alleyne, reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program. When Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his cabinet this morning, more than half of its members will be fresh faces, CTV News has confirmed Add another layer to the Terrebonne

en-US

24:47

It’s a make or break year for Montreal’s Formula 1...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Gabriel Retta, is a Montrealer active in politics and government service at all three levels for the last 20 years and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition at Montreal City Hall, andJimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. The future of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montreal is uncertain as negotiations between the promoter (Octane, owned by Bell) and funding partners have stalled Montreal mayoral candidate Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who

en-US

25:03

The most expensive seniors’ homes ever. Plus: Student...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Elias Makos ends the week with Sue Smith, a Montreal journalist and broadcaster, andAndrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy. Yesterday in a historic and some say unexpected move, an American cardinal named Robert Francis Prevost, originally from Chicago has been elected pope A report in La Press this week that some new seniors’ homes were costing the Quebec government as much as $1.8 million dollars a unit, the Minister for Health

en-US

32:56

The kids are not alright. Plus: Selling sex to teens.

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, andMeeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. A viral TikTok video is urging Quebec high school students to skip class this Friday in protest of a new government directive banning cellphones The Legault government is set to introduce a controversial bill aimed at making Quebec doctors more accountable for improving access to medical services Do we need to do more to restrict porn access, like the

en-US

23:40

Carney & Trump, bestest of friends. Plus: The ‘tax...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Elias Makos is joined by Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia, andNeil Drabkin is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government. So Donald Trump did find out what Mark Carney wanted to talk about, after all. Both leaders met at the white house yesterday for the first time since the trade war began between Canada and the US. Conservative Leader

en-US

23:29

Will Mark Carney get ‘Zelinsky’d’ at the White House?...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Elias Makos is joined by Dan Delmar, Co-founder of the content marketing firm TNKR Media and co-host of the podcast Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada, andJustine McIntyre, Strategic consultant and former city councillor. Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Washington for a meeting with Donald Trump who’s “not sure what he wants to talk about” but guesses it’s about “making a deal” he uttered to reporters in the Oval office Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is

en-US

23:42

The King comes to Canada, Carney heads to D.C., and...

The Big Five Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Elias Makos kicks off the week with Akil Alleyne, Reporter and commentator with extensive experience analysing legal, political, and social issues and Manager of the GemStar Circle of Excellence Scholarship Program, andJimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor. Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first press conference since winning the election on Friday afternoon, and it was filled with interesting moments. In his weekend interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, the President said it’s

en-US

441 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci