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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
Canada
United Way
Hamilton Road
Covid-19
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Interest Rates
Education
Thames Valley School Board
Public Education
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

London Police are looking for information, after dozens of overdoses in the city's downtown.

Is somebody giving out "free drugs" with the aim of killing people in the core? Is this a dealer experimenting with a new drug?

Craig is joined by a panel ... more

We got more rats!

Lots of talk about the rat situation in the east end of London at city hall this week, which makes sense. It's a pretty gross problem.

So how did we get here? And what should we do about it? Dr. Brendon Samuels, a member of the en... more

Political insider Nathan Caranci and former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck joined Craig for this week's Friday Round Table.

They debated Fanshawe College shutting down their south London campus as the feds slash international student numbers.

Als... more

As councillors are set to debate a proposed high-rise near the intersection of Ridout and Kent - people who would have to move for the building to be constructed are set to receive a big offer.

York Developments has offered the potentially soon to b... more

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Josh Morgan
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Craig Needles
Host of The Craig Needles Podcast

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 47 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
    Canada5 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

Listeners Say

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A few critiques mention strong opinions; others note engaging conversations and accessible explanations.
Audience members value practical takeaways for local policy and governance.
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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CEO defends controversial St. Joe's dog research
Q: You came out with a statement when the National Post piece came out in August. It said, hey, there are some inaccuracies in this post.
He acknowledges that there were inaccuracies reported, but he aimed to provide clarity in their communications and conducted the third-party review to be transparent.
CEO defends controversial St. Joe's dog research
Q: Was that going on? Because the National Post piece said that was the case.
Butler clarifies that the music played was an environmental stimulus for the animals, not to conceal their presence from others in the hospital.
CEO defends controversial St. Joe's dog research
Q: Can you outline some of those for us?
Roy Butler describes key findings from the third-party report, emphasizing that their animal research complies with standards and was scientifically justified.
"We need real life plans, we don't need paper weights."
Q: What, from a city hall perspective, can be done to navigate the fact that we are seeing some employment numbers that are not good?
David suggests identifying barriers affecting the labor force, such as affordable housing and transit, to attract workers.
Can TVDSB avoid classroom cuts?
Q: Is there going to be any job losses in the EA aspect of this?
Tucker reassures that he does not anticipate educational assistant job losses, citing the necessity to maintain existing expertise.

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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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1. Jared Zaifman
2. Matthew Newton-Reid
3. Chris Moss
4. Brendon Samuels
5. Bill Tucker
6. Roy Butler
7. Dr. Jennifer Guthrie
8. Josh Morgan

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