Elias Makos

Program note, er, baby announcement! Here’s the bundle of joy that has me taking some time off air. Say hello to Wolfgang Theodore Makos, born healthy and handsome a week ago.

Mama Olivia and I are so happy to be starting our family. Wolfgang seems pretty content about the whole situation as well, I gotta tell you.

To all my listeners who already heard the good news on air and reached out, thank you! I’ll be back in February after enjoying as much time as possible at home with our baby boy.

I interviewed the dog running for Mayor of Toronto today.

My first question was “Who’s a good girl?”

By the end of the interview I was teary-eyed 😢

Meet the dog running for mayor of Toronto Molly the dog is running for mayor of Toronto. She and her owner Toby Heaps joined Elias Makos.

I received a text message from a listener today that brought me great joy. Mohammed wrote in to tell me about their experience voting: “Voted this morning in D’Arcy McGee. Super smooth, took literally 30 seconds, my first vote as a Canadian!!! I feel super proud.“ His message reiterated to me how precious our democracy is, and how special it is to those who’ve never been able to experience it. If you can, go out and vote! I will be live on CJAD 800 from 7-8pm tonight with a special Election Night edition of The Big Five!

Thank you Yasmine Mohammed for fighting the good fight.

How are western liberals empowering radical Islam? Yasmine Mohammed, Human rights campaigner, author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam

CJAD 800 Montreal on Twitter “"For a variety of reasons he didn't become the legend until the helmet came off." joined to pay tribute to Guy Lafleur. Listen: https://t.co/A2M3Qf8m07”

This is the best I’ve looked all year - Thanks for the cut , thanks for the moral support

ICYMI: My interview with Marlene Jennings from Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) on Bill 96. Marlene does a great job of criticizing without resorting to fear or hysteria. And listen to the end for her take on the Premier. https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/audio/francois-legault-needs-to-scrap-bill-96-and-go-back-to-the-drawing-board-1.16356815?mode=Article

Francois Legault needs to scrap Bill 96 and go back to the drawing board Marlene Jennings, President of the Quebec Community Groups Network

This was a great discussion and great radio, if I do say so myself. Mitch Garber on how to tax wealth, building wealth in Quebec, and its connection to language in this province. Listen on the CJAD 800 Montreal website: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/audio/should-the-wealthy-be-taxed-more-plus-do-we-drop-the-hi-in-bonjour-hi-1.14838359?mode=Article

Should the wealthy be taxed more? Plus: Do we drop the “Hi” in “Bonjour-Hi?” Mitch Garber, Montreal businessman 

Tremendously honoured that Mia Kouppa has chosen to highlight my mother and her battle against ALS in their annual Nativity Fast Meal Plan. Click/tap to read the story, get the planner and recipes, and if you can, contribute to Société de la SLA du Québec - ALS Society of Quebec.

The Orthodox Nativity Fast begins on November 15, and we have a gift for you! A FREE downloadable Meal Plan, plus a collection of NEW recipes meant to make your fasting journey simpler. And, a special invitation to join us in supporting a Greek mom and the ALS Society of Quebec.

FInd the link here: https://miakouppa.com/2020/11/14/mia-kouppa-nativity-fast-meal-plan-2020/

Cancer doesn't stop for a pandemic. I’m proud to announce that I’m one of 25 ambassadors supporting the 2020 campaign. By coming together, we can help advance research and raise prostate cancer awareness in Quebec. Join me in this movement by wearing the bow tie for the cause: www.bowvember.ca



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As you may have heard on CJAD this morning, my mom was diagnosed with ALS earlier this summer. She's fighting it with her positivity and hope, and with the help of the ALS Society of Quebec. Listen to my story here https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/audio/what-is-it-like-to-watch-someone-fight-the-battle-against-als-1.13317303?mode=Article and if you can, donate to the fight against ALS! https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/slaquebec/campaign/macollectedefonds/defi/d4bd03ab-bea9-4be3-9b68-74e258123e9a

Toyota Yaris: Dead 💀
Nissan Micra: Dead 💀
Smart Car: Dead 💀
Why have automakers given up on the small car in Canada? Here’s my interview with Petrina Gentile on CJAD 800 Montreal https://t.co/Wp8LyWyEmy

IN TRANSIT: Are compact cars becoming a thing of the past? Petrina Gentile, automotive journalist

The Big Five is now a podcast, and today’s is a real barn burner. Topics include Jagmeet Singh calling a Bloc MP racist, Canada losing its UN’s security council bid, and Canada's wealthiest one percent holding 25.6 per cent of riches. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! https://omny.fm/shows/the-big-five/was-jagmeet-singh-right-to-call-bloc-mp-racist

Was Jagmeet Singh Right to call Bloc MP Racist? - The Big Five - Omny.fm Host Elias Makos is joined by CJAD 800 Newscaster Trudie Mason to talk about Jagmeet Sing getting kicked out of the chamber, Canada losing to Norway and Ireland for UN seat and Canada's wealthiest one percent holding 25.6 per cent of riches.

With Mits on CTV Montreal today - Apple set to make big changes

Apple set to make big changes Apple is set to showcase its new software and tech and will unveil changes to their apps. Tech analyst Elias Makos has more.

From today’s show: The Big Five talks about grocery stores rolling back bonus wages, Dr. Arruda’s vacation, the RCMP Commissioner's statements on systemic racism, & more. Now available as a podcast wherever you listen. https://t.co/t2KqSiBnNf

‎The Big Five Podcast on Apple Podcasts ‎Politics · 2020

‪What does it take to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home? Listen to my interview with “Dr. Coffee” to find out two core principles and why caffeine is a double-edged sword

Can you really brew better coffee at home? Dr. Coffee himself says you can! Christopher Hendon, AKA Dr. Coffee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon

‪From my show this morning, Dominique Anglade on winning the Quebec Liberal Party leadership race and why she’s well-positioned to take on the CAQ.

Dominique Anglade on her new role as leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec Dominique Anglade, new leader of Liberal Party of Quebec

‪Here’s my interview with Valérie Plante on CJAD 800 Montreal. It came just moments after the federal government announced its assault-style weapons ban. ‬

VALERIE PLANTE: Her emotional reaction to the ban on military style guns and her plan for reopening the city Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante

‪Too much COVID-19 coverage is focused on numbers or statistics. My thanks to Anne Kettenbeil for telling me the story of losing her partner Solange. CJAD 800 Montreal

What’s life like for those who have lost their partner to this deadly virus? Anne Kettenbeil, Montrealer who lost her partner to COVID-19

Do you listen to the government’s daily COVID-19 press briefing in English? I spoke to the interpreter that translates Premier Legault and asked her about the job.

You've been hearing her voice everday during Legault's conferences, what's it like to do her job? Carmen Figueroa Sotelo, interpreter for the Quebec Government daily Press Conferences

Desperate times calls for desperate measures. Here's CTV Montreal's exposé on my haircut https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/with-salons-closed-montrealers-get-creative-to-get-out-of-hairy-situations-1.4885802

With salons closed, Montrealers get creative to get out of hairy situations With salons among the businesses forced to stay closed until May, Montrealers are finding other ways to get themselves out of hairy situations.

‪I had the pleasure of interviewing Hydro-Québec’s new CEO, Sophie Brochu, on my CJAD 800 Montreal show today. We talked about her vision for the utility, future growth, and how the company is dealing with COVID-19

New Hydro-Québec CEO Sophie Brochu shares vision, changes ahead Sophie Brochu, CEO Hydro-Quebec

THE BIG FIVE: Do we deserve a modelling behaviour target? Would we be better off with projections? PLUS: Crackdowns on scofflaws, Airbnb wants handouts, credit card interest rates - and of course my SHOUT OUTS.

THE BIG FIVE: Do we deserve a modelling behaviour target? Would we be better off with projections? The Big Five! - CJAD 800 News Anchor Trudie Mason and editor of Montreal Community Contact Egbert Gaye

Researchers across the globe are trying to find treatments for COVID-19. This was an enlightening interview with Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif about how he’s doing it, and how dangerous it is to take a drug because you heard a world leader call it a cure on TV.

Local researchers are testing a new drug that may prevent serious complications from COVID-19 Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, Director of the Research Centre at the Montréal Heart Institute and Professor of Medicine at the University of Montréal

Today on LIVE at noon:

COVID-19: Facts & Fiction. I will be joined by Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Dr. Christopher Labos, and Dr. Don Vihn. We will take your calls and texts and answer your questions. At 1pm, we will take the
Quebec Government press conference live.

‪Kicked off FRAUD WEEK on my CJAD 800 Montreal show today. It’s like SHARK WEEK 🦈 minus any possible legal action from Discovery Channel. Today’s topic: Seafood fraud. What type of fish should you never order from a restaurant? Find out here: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/audio/something-s-fishy-the-mislabelling-of-seafood-is-a-real-problem-and-has-been-for-some-time-1.10647593?mode=Article ‬

Something’s fishy: The mislabelling of seafood is a real problem and has been for some time Sayara Thurston, Seafood Fraud Campaigner at Oceana Canada

Wonderful chat with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau about mental health and more on Day. Have a listen: https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/audio/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-talks-about-the-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-issues-on-bell-let-s-talk-day-1.10512940?mode=Article

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau talks about the stigma surrounding mental health issues on Bell Let’s Talk Day Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

‪On my one-year anniversary I want to thank everyone for tuning in and streaming. Your support and real-time contributions have been astounding and I’m still pinching myself. Here’s to a wonderful 2020 behind the mic keeping you informed and entertained!‬