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The Craig Needles Podcast

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London
Ontario
Housing Crisis
Cost Of Living
Supervised Consumption Sites
Mental Health
Family Medicine
London Police Service
Healthcare System
Systemic Racism
United Way
Canada
Hamilton Road
Covid-19
Interest Rates
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Thames Valley School Board
Education
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Jagmeet Singh

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

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Latest Episodes

It's the first Friday Round Table of 2026!

Craig was joined at the Covent Garden Market Studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, political insider Nathan Caranci and former TVDSB trustee Matthew Newton-Reid.

The panel looks ahead to the big ... more

The Temporary Foreign Worker program has come under criticism both in Canada from the opposition Conservatives and internationally from the United Nations - is it time to get rid of it?

Peter Fragiskatos says no.

The London Centre MP - who also ser... more

Craig welcomes political insider Scott Collyer, advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to the studio for the last Friday Round Table of 2025!

First, they talk about this "good neighbour" clause proposed at London City ... more

We have an addictions crisis and a homelessness one - is it time for the province to step up?

Ontario's big city mayors say so. Will Doug Ford act?

Meantime, there's been some big debates at city hall about the micro-modular housing in south London... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Fleet
Executive Director of Growing Chefs Ontario
Growing Chefs Ontario
Episode: Episode 423: Growing Chefs Ontario Fights Food Insecurity
Robyn Robertson
President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation
Traffic Injury Research Foundation
Episode: Episode 421: Speed cameras aren't a cash grab
Mike Moffatt
Economist and host of the Missing Middle Podcast
Missing Middle Initiative
Episode: Episode 419: Was Carney's budget a 'disaster' for housing?
Dorothy Downs
Executive Director of the Forest City Film Festival
Forest City Film Festival
Episode: Episode 413: Go check out the Forest City Film Festival!
Dr. Brendon Samuels
Environmental expert with prior appearances on the podcast, focusing on animal and bird-related issues
Episode: Episode 411: Environment vs. housing - how does London grow?
Detective Gary Bezaire
Detective in the Human Trafficking Unit of London Police
London Police Service
Episode: Episode 410: Det. Gary Bezaire on what's changed at London Police
Jennifer Dunn
Executive Director of the London Abused Women's Centre
London Abused Women's Centre
Episode: Episode 408: Reform after the Hockey Canada verdict
Rhys Mendes
Deputy Governor at the Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada
Episode: Episode 407: Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Rhys Mendes
Ysni Semsedini
CEO of London Hydro
London Hydro
Episode: Episode 401: London Hydro CEO Ysni Semsedini on the grid and the future

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Craig Needles
Host and longtime media personality discussing local issues and engaging with newsmakers in London, Ontario.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 45 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
    Canada3 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
    Canada9 months 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
    Canada3 years ago

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There is a demand for more frequent episodes due to the insightful nature of the content and the desire for ongoing local news coverage.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions on local issues, valuing the engagement with community leaders and the thoughtful analysis of political events.
Some critics suggest that opinions may sometimes overshadow factual reporting, prompting calls for a more balanced approach.

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Episode 423: Growing Chefs Ontario Fights Food Insecurity
Q: Can you define the term food insecurity for me?
Food insecurity is when people in your community do not have the means to afford food to feed their families, which can affect access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food.
Episode 419: Was Carney's budget a 'disaster' for housing?
Q: If you were housing minister, what would the budget have looked like?
Mike suggests implementing all previous budget items and expanding the GST rebate to all homebuyers who plan to use the home as a primary residence.
Episode 419: Was Carney's budget a 'disaster' for housing?
Q: What do you not like about the budget?
Mike criticizes the budget for not going above and beyond the promises made during the election campaign and highlights the lack of new initiatives to address the housing crisis.
Episode 417: Could a London engineering student change Canada's housing market?
Q: How do you make a wooden car? It just seems like it's a difficult concept for me, so explain it to us.
He describes the process involving careful scaling from the actual dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and utilizing innovative construction methods.
Episode 417: Could a London engineering student change Canada's housing market?
Q: So let's go back to the wooden car first.
Ribal explains how he created a wooden model of a Mercedes G-Wagon SUV, emphasizing the challenges and the creativity involved in building it without blueprints.

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This show centers around current events and pressing issues affecting London, Ontario, featuring commentary from local newsmakers and experts in various fields. Topics discussed often include homelessness, local governance, education, community health, and public safety. The engaging format not only provides insights into the challenges faced by the city but also encourages conversation around innovative solutions and community involvement. With a focus on local perspectives, the content is valuable for listeners interested in the socio-political landscape of London and its implications on residents' lives.

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1. Andrew Fleet
2. Robyn Robertson
3. Mike Moffatt
4. Dorothy Downs
5. Dr. Brendon Samuels
6. Detective Gary Bezaire
7. Jennifer Dunn
8. Rhys Mendes

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