The Elias Makos Show

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Conservative MP Richard Martel resigns from Conservative caucus and is appointed to the Senate
• Jeff Orenstein, Founder of Consumer Law Group: A Montrealer launches a class action lawsuit against Google
• Nicolas Marcotte, cyclist who first noticed issues with Montreal's bike lane survey: Montreal is asking residents to weigh in on the future of bike lanes in the city through an online survey, b...

On part 2 of the Elias Makos Show: 

• Paul Gott, Lead singer and guitarist for Montreal Punk Rock band the Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia: How much should groceries cost?
• Walter Assi, President at Renovco and host of the Home Improvement show every Saturday at 9am on CJAD 800: After the flash flooding of two weeks ago that has damaged thousands of homes, is it time to rethink the basement?
• Mitch Joel, Tech...

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Justine McIntyre, Quebec Liberal Candidate for the riding of Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques: Justine McIntyre has officially announced that she is seeking election under the Quebec Liberal Party banner in the riding of Sainte-Marie–Saint-Jacques.
• FIFA makes a controversal suspension-reversal on an American striker, and can AI count to 100?
• Anne-Sophie Hamel, Spokesperson for the Aéroports d...

On part 2 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Dean Vuletic, a historian of Contemporary Europe with a speciality in Eurovision: Canada is set to join Eurovision
• Greg Sutton, former goalkeeper for Canada’s men soccer team and TSN690 soccer analyst: A preview of Canada vs Morocco in the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026
• Wendy-Ann Clarke, Reporter at the Investigative Journalism Bureau: A behind the scenes look at the egg freezin...

On part 2 of the Elias Makos Show: 

• Ben Waldman, co-founder and CEO of Gander: There is a homegrown alternative social media platform called Gander that is launching this week.
• Terry Newman, senior opinion editor and columnist for the National Post: The Canadian Museum of Human Rights under fire after inauguring a Palestine exhibit
• Elias revisits an interview from July 1 with Ontario Liberal Candidate, Eric Lombardi, on w...

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show: 

• New research says Canadians who have made the decision to move to the U.S are doing it not only because of job opportunities but for better access to health care.
• Chris Ross, President of the Montreal Firefighters Association: What would happen if a major earthquake hit Montreal?
• Petrina Gentile, Automotive Journalist: Get ready for a new Lamborghini SUV and how is Ford dealing with car...

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Are you proud to be Canadian?
• Eric Lombardi, candidate for the Ontario Liberal party leadership: What does it actually mean to be a Liberal in 2026?
• Sylvain Charlebois,‘The Food Professor’, Senior Director at Agri-Food Analytics Lab: Some drive-throughs may soon be AI
• Craig Baird, historian and host of the Canadian History Ehx podcast: The campaign to restore 24 Sussex is off to a...

On part 2 of the Elias Makos Show: 

• Ian Lafrenière, Quebec’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Domestic Security: The Quebec government adds new money to fight against organized crime
• Tesla engineers test the first production Cybercab in Austin, Texas
• Gary Doireau, Chief Marketing Officer of Incube8 Games: Incube8 Games, based in Quebec, has revived an unreleased Game Boy Color title that had been sitting unfinished fo...

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Derek Finkle, Investigative journalist:Canadians say they approved supervised consumption sites, but are they getting the full picture?
• Deacon Richard Brisebois, Assistant Director of Camp Caritas: A delayed start in organizing this year’s program is leaving the camp with a significant drop in registrations. If they cannot meet their target of 85 registrations by the beginning of their ...

On part 2 of the Elias Makos Show: 

• Chuck Altman, owner of Animalerie Little Bear Pet Supplies: How much should pet food cost?
• Michael Yaroshevsky, Associate Professor in film production at Concordia University: The closure of the photochemical film laboratory at MELS Studios marks the end of an era for filmmakers who continue to shoot on traditional film.
• Robert P. Sanders, Consul General at the US Consulate General in M...

On part 1 of the Elias Makos Show:

• Elias is on baby watch.
• Dr. Karim Elayoubi, Quebec Conservative Party candidate for the riding of Chauveau: Quebec's provincial election campaign heating up, healthcare is once again shaping up to be one of the defining issues for voters. The Conservatives announced their healthcare system plan.
• Joann Muller, Transportation Correspondent with Axios:The U.S. has blocked Polestar, the Swedish e...

In the 10am hour of today's program:

• We are a week away from the CUSMA deadline. Will we see a deal on July 1st?
• Tennis Canada is planning to build a new stadium with a retractable roof in Montreal, as part of a major upgrade to its facilities at Jarry Park. The proposed project plans to increase the stadium's capacity  from just under 12 thousand to about 15 thousand seats and add up to four practice fields and a centre ...

In the 11am hour of today's program:

• French Canadian entrepreneurs: For generations, many Quebecers have grown up with the idea that French Canadians were historically less entrepreneurial than their English-speaking counterparts. Vincent Geloso, assistant professor of economics at George Mason University asked the question: what if that story isn't actually true?
• Better understanding Long Covid: Millions of people around the ...

In the 10am hour of today's program:

• Celebrating Quebec's cuisine: Quebecers across the province are celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a holiday that has evolved from a religious feast day into a celebration of Quebec culture. Chef Ricardo Larivée joined the program
• Regional tourism attractions in the Laurentians: Serge Castellano, responsible for patrol and events with le P’tit Train du Nord, talks about how more and...