
Longtime London, Ontario media personality Craig Needles talks about the biggest stories in the Forest City with local newsmakers and commentators.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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A busy week in London!
Craig was joined by advocate Frances Moore and former Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes to breakdown whether more Londoners will vote in this fall's election than did in the one we had four years ago.
Also, a report head... more
When this election campaign started almost three weeks ago, we thought 13 of 15 members of council were going to run for their old jobs - then we got a surprise.
Susan Stevenson running for Mayor means the race in ward four is wide open. Tom Cull, w... more
It's official - Susan Stevenson is running for mayor.
The often controversial Ward 4 councillor filed her papers this week - can she win?
Craig is joined by former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, political insider Scott Collyer and former... more
It's election season, so let's break it down on the Friday Round Table.
London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and former city councillor Cheryl Miller joined Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to look at whether homelessness will be the top issue, t... more
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This is a good podcast. Good guests and information. My only complaint is that two a week isn’t enough. There’s a shortage of local news and information in this city.
Every time John Fyfe-Millar says “at the end of the day” take a shot - you will be seeing double at the end of the day.
This is a good podcast. Good guests, good information. My only complaint is that two a week isn’t enough. There’s an information vacuum in this city. I can’t be the only person who thinks this?
Time to get a real job.
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This show centers on Hot local stories in London, Ontario, with a focus on housing, public policy, urban development, transit, education, and health. Episodes blend perspectives from business leaders, politicians, nonprofits, and public institutions to dissect causes, policy responses, and community impact, often centering on homelessness, funding, and governance. A notable pattern is roundtable discussions that marry on-the-ground experiences with policy analysis, plus interviews with city and regional leaders. The format and guest mix suggest a pragmatic, civically engaged audience that wants tangible takeaways for understanding local decision-making and its effects on daily life.
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Recent guests on The Craig Needles Podcast include:
1. Brett Broadfoot
2. Jennifer Dunn
3. Roger Caranci
4. Ian Sterling Leishman
5. Ryan Gauss
6. Matthew Newton-Reid
7. Cheryl Miller
8. Rebecca Avey
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