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The Craig Needles Podcast

Blackburn Media
Homelessness
Thames Valley District School Board
London
Affordable Housing
Ontario
Canada
London, Ontario
Mental Health
Doug Ford
Donald Trump
Housing Crisis
City Of London
Housing
Healthcare
Tariffs
Public Safety
United States
Federal Election
Education
Mark Carney

Longtime London, Ontario media personality Craig Needles talks about the biggest stories in the Forest City with local newsmakers and commentators.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

It's election registration day!

The municipal election is in October, but you can officially become a candidate for mayor, council or school board trustee - yes, even for the currently under supervision Thames Valley District School Board.

Craig wa... more

As the city rips up another major intersection for the southern leg BRT leg - this time Wellington and Commissioners - business owners and managers have concerns.

Ian Sterling Leishman, President of the Old South Business Association, joined Craig o... more

London City Council has asked the province for help - after downtown councillor David Ferreria noted problems popping up due to safe supply pharmacies in the core.

Craig is joined in the studio by a panel of London Abused Women's Centre Executive Di... more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area has received funding from United Way Elgin Middlesex for 50 years.

But, amid economic pressures, the United Way has had to put a stop to the BBBSLA funding - which means the organization needs to chart a n... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Dunn
Executive Director, London Abused Women's Centre
London Abused Women's Centre
Episode: Council asks for help managing drug issues
Ryan Gauss
Political Insider
Episode: Council asks for help managing drug issues
Lisa McIntosh
Interim Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters London and Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters London and Area
Episode: Why United Way cut off Big Brothers Big Sisters
Cheryl Miller
Former city councilor
City of London Council
Episode: "They clearly have some cash, because they're buying planes"
Roger Caranci
Former city councilor
City of London Council
Episode: "They clearly have some cash, because they're buying planes"
Rebecca Avey
President of CUPE Local 7575
CUPE Local 7575
Episode: EAs navigate chaos at TVDSB schools
David Musyj
Supervisor at London Health Sciences Centre
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
Episode: How will nursing cuts impact LHSC care?
Mike Donachie
Writer and city hall observer, London City Hall Notes Substack author
London City Hall Notes (Substack)
Episode: Could the 2026 election be more dramatic than we thought?
Kelly Elliott
Former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor
Local government (Thames Centre)
Episode: "You're going to have more open drug use on the street"

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Craig Needles
Host of The Craig Needles Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • More. More podcasts with local content.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A-God
    Canada7 months ago
  • Drinking game

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrinkeTronTURBO2000
    Canadaa year ago
  • More. More podcasts with local content.

    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A-God
    Canada2 years ago
  • No one listens. That’s why he lost his radio gig. Next!

    Time to get a real job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nick Phil Name
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dives into local issues and the mix of viewpoints.
Some listeners wish for more frequent episodes and more local content coverage.

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Why United Way cut off Big Brothers Big Sisters
Q: How does the organization view the role of mentoring in preventing problems for youth?
Mentoring is described as prevention—helping youth avoid entering the street, institutions, or crisis, and enabling long-term positive outcomes like employment and contribution to society.
Why United Way cut off Big Brothers Big Sisters
Q: What does the organization plan to do to replace the funding and continue programming?
They are diversifying funding strategies, engaging long-time loyal donors, pursuing corporate and individual donors, applying for grants, and leveraging community contacts to spread the word that support is needed.
Why United Way cut off Big Brothers Big Sisters
Q: What was the reaction when you learned United Way would not be funding for at least a couple of years?
The initial reaction was disappointed, surprised, and a little confused about the rationale, but the organization is moving forward with a plan to stabilize and diversify funding while maintaining focus on the youth they serve.
EAs navigate chaos at TVDSB schools
Q: What can be done besides simply increasing headcount to improve the working environment?
The guest emphasizes upfront supports, mental health programming, specialized training for staff, better funding without rigid visit counts, and comprehensive, sustained backing for student services.
EAs navigate chaos at TVDSB schools
Q: All right, let us get right down to what it is like for EAs at Tvdsb right now.
Rebecca describes daily safety concerns, understaffing, and the intense environment EAs face, including verbal and physical incidents, and how these conditions affect learning and support for students.

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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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2. Ryan Gauss
3. Lisa McIntosh
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7. David Musyj
8. Mike Donachie

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