Best Andrea Mai Podcasts (2024)

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Translating Yourself | Calm the Chaos with Breath Harmony 5:49

4h ago5:49

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Send us a Text Message. Discover a breath practice that can transform the chaos of your daily life into a harmonious melody of inner peace. Join Andrea on this episode of the Pure Light Project podcast as she guides you through a transformative breath exercise from day 10 of her book, The Calm Way. As you follow along with Andrea’s calming guidance…

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Episode 285: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Kelly Ziegner and Steve Cordes 43:48

23h ago43:48

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Craig welcomes former city councillor Cheryl Miller, Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner and Youth Opportunities Unlimited CEO Steve Cordes to the Covent Garden Market studio talk about London's top stories of the week. The tackle the Ontario Civilian Police Commission report on Councillor Susan Stevenson, calling her social media posts "c…

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Episode 284: Matthew Wilson and David Musyj talk LHSC's future 35:30

3d ago35:30

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It's been a time of transition at the London Health Sciences Centre. Will a change in management help get he hospital's finances in order? Board Chair Matthew Wilson and acting-CEO David Musyj join Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to discuss what's next. How can the budget deficit be fixed? What can the board do differently to avoid problem…

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Lighten Up | Day 9 of The Calm Way 5:37

4d ago5:37

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Send us a Text Message. Andrea shares an excerpt from "The Calm Way," a daybook or daily devotional designed to help you live with freedom and serenity. Have a brilliant and peaceful day ahead! If this resonates with you, be sure to explore more resources at Pure Light Bookshoppe and Andrea’s Substack Find more of Andrea Mai's writing, videos, and …

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Riotous Percolator - A.M. Note 2:10

5d ago2:10

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Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to rekindle the wild joy of your craft? Join us as we unravel this exhilarating question with our guest, a writer who has journeyed through the various stages of life with an ever-evolving relationship to their passion. From the tender moments of adolescent discovery to the seasoned experiences of their 30s…

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Episode 283: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Jared Zaifman and Mariam Hamou 47:55

8d ago47:55

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On this week's round table, Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman and former London city councillor Mariam Hamou to discuss the week's top stories. They look at the LCBO strike and the impact it may have on the Ford government, the battle over money between the province and the Thames…

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Episode 282: Beth Mai on TVDSB the deficit, future of school boards 54:29

11d ago54:29

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The Thames Valley District School Board is facing a funding shortfall and problems are showing up in the classroom because of it. How did we get here? Beth Mai, the chair of the board, joined Craig in the studio for a wide ranging conversation on education, the provincial government and the future of school boards. The Craig Needles Podcast is powe…

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Episode 281: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, A.J Wray and Jeremy McCall 50:18

15d ago50:18

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, PhD candidate A.J. Wray and former council candidate Jeremy McCall to the studio to talk about the week's top issues. They dive into the efforts of some London city councillors to save some money on your tax bill - with some controversial ideas to som…

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Episode 280: LHSC projects a deficit of $150-million, how did it happen? 21:45

17d ago21:45

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At a meeting on Wednesday, members of the London Health Sciences Centre board of directors were told that after running a $78-million deficit in the last year, they project to run one of $150-million in the upcoming fiscal. How did this happen? How can it be fixed? Acting President and CEO David Musyj spoke with Craig at the hospital to share what …

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Episode 279: Mike Moffatt talks housing polling, Trudeau's future 27:44

18d ago27:44

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Economist Mike Moffatt, a founding director of the PLACE Centre, joins Craig on the podcast to talk about how the housing shortage is shaping Canadian politics in the wake of the Liberal by-election loss in Toronto-St. Paul's. How does a generation being frozen out of home ownership impact voting? Will Justin Trudeau soon exit political life? Will …

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Episode 278: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Cheryl Miller and Scott Collyer 53:44

22d ago53:44

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by City of London Budget Chair Elizabeth Peloza, former city councillor Cheryl Miller and political insider Scott Collyer. They talk about Shmuel Farhi's interesting (but perhaps unwanted) proposal for a new London city hall, changing ward boundaries in London, gr…

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Episode 277: Dr. Andrea Sereda shares her side of safe supply debate 1:14:34

25d ago1:14:34

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Why are advocates of Safe Supply so passionate about the positives of the program? Dr. Andrea Sereda of London Intercommunity Health Centre, one of the leading safe supply advocates in the country, joins the podcast to explain her side of the debate. She and Craig discuss the program's history, it's effectiveness, and the criticisms - both the legi…

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Quick Reading Habit to Develop Insight | Lectio Divina For Everyone | Day 7 14:47

28d ago14:47

14:47

Send us a Text Message. Can an ancient practice help you uncover new depths of inner peace and freedom? On today’s Pure Light Project Podcast, Andrea Mai guides you through the super-simple contemplative reading - and listening practice of Lectio Divina, using a specially selected passage from my book, "The Calm Way: 365-day Journey Out of the Weed…

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Tranquility with the Trees | The Presence Sessions 14:53

29d ago14:53

14:53

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Pure Light Project Podcast, we discover tranquility as we sit with the trees in a beautiful park for our Presence Session. Join me as I take you to a tranquil park and share insights from my book, "The Calm Way: A 365-Day Journey Out of the Weeds and Into the Wilds of True Inner Freedom." Whether you’r…

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Episode 276: Friday Round Table with Mojdeh Cox, Jeff Preston and Ryan Gauss 1:07:29

29d ago1:07:29

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by activist Mojdeh Cox, disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and political insider Ryan Gauss. The panel discusses the ongoing London Police investigation into what they're calling a potentially hate-motivated arson, more changes at the London Health Sciences Cent…

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Reconnecting with your Breathing for Relaxation | Day 5 | The Presence Sessions 19:16

1M ago19:16

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Send us a Text Message. Can your breath truly transform your meditation experience? Today, we explore the underrated yet profound art of breathing well. Often neglected, our breath holds the key to deepening our meditation and enhancing our overall well-being. Andrea Mai guides you through subtle but significant techniques to notice and improve you…

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Sound or Silence for Meditation? Day 4 | The Presence Sessions 17:58

1M ago17:58

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to find inner peace amidst the chaos? Join me, Andrea Mai, as I share personal insights from my journey with meditation groups and how adapting to various environments can enhance your mindfulness practice. From the tranquility of silent indoor spaces to the unpredictability of the great outdoors, explore w…

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Finding Stillness Under The Juniper Trees - Back to Basics | Day 3 17:16

1M ago17:16

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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt the exhaustion of life's complexities? Imagine stripping all that away and rediscovering a grounded, serene existence. Join me, Andrea Mai, as I invite you to a tranquil session under the juniper trees, where we connect with the pure, unadulterated essence of nature. In today's presence session, I'll guide you thro…

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Exploring Relaxed Inner & Outer Postures for Living | Day 2 20:34

1M ago20:34

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Send us a Text Message. Can you really find relaxation amidst life's chaos? Join Andrea Mai in this episode as she guides you through achieving a state of peaceful presence. Learn how to use external and internal postures to access a deeper level of awareness and relaxation. Includes 5 minutes of meditation amidst the ambient sounds of nature, bird…

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Episode 275: Dr. Sharon Koivu's concerns about safe supply drugs 29:39

1M ago29:39

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London has become one of the centre of the safe supply debate in the medical community. The pro-side says that providing drugs that aren't from dealers will be safer and lead to fewer overdose deaths. The con-side believes that safe supply is only a temporary measure, with more harms than benefits. Dr. Sharon Koivu, who has been practicing medicine…

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Peaceful Presence Practice #1 | Hangout with Andrea, Birds, and Nature 14:38

1M ago14:38

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Send us a Text Message. The Presence Sessions are here! Can you imagine a life where your mind and body are peaceful no matter what? Join Andrea as we hang out with the birds and explore peaceful abiding, today's practice. She guides you step-by-step in establishing the ideal seated posture, what to do with your eyes, working with your breath, and …

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Episode 274: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Roger Caranci and Cheryl Miller 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

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Craig welcomes London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, as well as former city councillors Roger Caranci and Cheryl Miller to talk about the issues of the week. They talk about the state of long-term care in Ontario and Cheryl's husband being in the system, then they talk about the provincial cabinet shuffle, housing being put over top of farmland, renovic…

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Episode 273: Andrew Lawton talks 'Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life' 41:07

1M ago41:07

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If you look at the polls, it shows the chances are high that Pierre Poilievre is going to be the next Prime Minister of Canada. How did he get to this point? Craig's former colleague Andrew Lawton has written a book about it. 'Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life' is available now, and Andrew stopped by the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about t…

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Episode 272: Ford spends big on big box beer 20:12

2M ago20:12

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The good news: If you like to buy a beer, soon there will be more places to do it. The bad news: It's going to be expensive. Premier Doug Ford says alcohol sales will be expanded, with the rollout beginning this summer. The cost a $225-million payout to the Beer Store, plus hundreds of millions more in other costs, according to the opposition. Ben …

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Episode 271: Friday Round Table with Skylar Franke, AJ Wray and Carol Dyck 58:04

2M ago58:04

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by Ward 11 councillor Skylar Franke, PhD candidate AJ Wray and former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck. Among the topics is the city hall conversation surrounding gas powered lawn mower use after 6 p.m., office to housing conversions, the troubles with transit as …

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Episode 270: New LHSC boss talks vision, hospital reputation 18:31

2M ago18:31

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The London Health Sciences Centre has a new acting President and CEO. David Musyj, who had been President and CEO at Windsor Regional Hospital, is temporarily taking over the top job at LHSC in the midst of ongoing questions about the LHSC's travel scandal and the absence of CEO Jackie Schleifer Taylor. What are Musyj's priorities? Why did the take…

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Episode 269: How is vaccine misinformation impacting our health? 16:03

2M ago16:03

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During the pandemic, the term vaccination became a lightning rod for controversy and misinformation. Now, illnesses like measles and whooping cough that were once thought to be a thing of the past are making a return. Dr. Jia Hu, a physician and public health advocate, joined Craig to examine the issue and discuss possible solutions. The Craig Need…

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Episode 268: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Steve Cordes and Steve Holland 55:49

2M ago55:49

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, YOU Executive Director Steve Cordes and CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland. They breakdown the latest issues at London Police Service where three senior officers are off on leave. Then, they look at a similar story at London Health Sciences…

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Episode 267: Jessie Rodger on frontline social services 28:39

2M ago28:39

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Jessie Rodger, the Executive Director of Anova, joins Craig to talk about social service agencies that have been highly scrutinized in London over the last month. They discuss sex work laws, addictions challenges and other issues facing these organizations in the community. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Gard…

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Episode 266: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Kelly Ziegner and Sarah Browning 53:52

2M ago53:52

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For this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner, and political insider Sarah Browning to the studio to talk about the week's top stories. They discuss proposed changes to the council code of conduct, the ongoing feud between councillor Susan Stevenson and social servic…

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Episode 265: Susan Stevenson and Steve Cordes on non-profits, hubs 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

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After a social media challenge to come on the podcast and discuss their differences, Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes and councillor Susan Stevenson join Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to have a discussion about key issues. They talk about homeless hubs, the non-profit sector in London, poverty, drug use in London and more. The Crai…

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Episode 264: Friday Round Table with Shawna Lewkowitz, Jeremy McCall and Scott Kitching 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Craig is joined at the Covent Garden Market studio by former NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching. They talked about the ongoing debate about health and homelessness in London, the Ontario crackdown on cellphones in class, a PC win in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Pierre Po…

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Episode 263: Susan Stevenson talks social media controversies 55:52

2M ago55:52

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Ward Four councillor Susan Stevenson joined Craig in the studio to talk about some of her posts on Twitter which have drawn harsh criticism. They go over tweets about the London Abused Women's Centre, Safe Space, ANOVA and others. They also debate sex work, homelessness plans, encampments, her integrity commissioner reports and more. The Craig Need…

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Episode 262: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, Mojdeh Cox and Ryan Gauss 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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Craig is back from vacation! He welcomed London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn, political insider Ryan Gauss and activist Mojdeh Cox to the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about the issues of the week. They discussed Pierre Poilievre's bizarre stop at an extremist protest in Atlantic Canada, a local Conservative MP being…

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Episode 261: Transit vs. Housing 23:06

3M ago23:06

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With some big planning applications in front of London city council in the next few weeks, there's questions about how people in the city will get around. Do we have the transit infrastructure in west London to build large residential complexes on Wonderland Road? Councillor Sam Trosow joins Craig to share his thoughts. The Craig Needles Podcast is…

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Episode 260: Setting the record straight on the London Public Library 32:41

3M ago32:41

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Amid some media sniping between London City Hall and the London Public Library, Craig chats with chief librarian Michael Ciccone about the issues between the two sides. What's going on with Sunday hours? Will library branches have to close? Is there enough cash to fix leaking ceilings and other issues? They tackle all those questions and more. The …

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Episode 259: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Scott Collyer and John Fyfe-Millar 53:17

3M ago53:17

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It's the first ever Friday Round Table from the Covent Garden Market studio! Craig welcomes London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, political insider Scott Collyer and former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar to the new recording space to talk about the issues of the week including questions about transit in west London, exactly how high London buildi…

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Episode 258: London's music scene with Mario Circelli 21:50

3M ago21:50

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Ahead of The Forest City London Music Awards, founder and chair Mario Circelli joins Craig on the podcast. They talk about the awards, London's music culture and what we as a city could be doing better to grow that culture. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.…

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Episode 257: Friday Round Table with Steve Lehman, Jeff Preston and Carol Dyck 36:00

3M ago36:00

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes London city councillor Steve Lehman, disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to the studio to breakdown the issues of the week. The panel discusses a potential homeless hub location on Wellington Road, the London Public Library's funding, Doug Ford's desire t…

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Episode 256: Why did the carbon tax go up? 19:50

3M ago19:50

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London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos chats with Craig in the studio about the increase in carbon pricing on April 1st. Was this the right time to increase a tax as Canadians are dealing with an affordability crisis? They also discuss the federal government's $1-billion announcement on funding school lunches and whether that should be pr…

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Episode 255: What will the London Transit audit find? 50:22

4M ago50:22

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London city councillors are about to order a performance audit of the London Transit Commission. Routes, systems, executive performance and more will all be under the microscope. How's that going over at the commission? Commission chair Stephanie Marentette joins Craig for an honest discussion about whether the system is good enough (it isn't), wha…

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Episode 254: Bonnie Crombie on Ford, housing, ODSP and more 21:39

4M ago21:39

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On a special Saturday edition of the podcast, Ontario Liberal Party leader bonnie Crombie joins Craig in the studio. They discuss the upcoming Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by-election, Doug Ford's anti-fourplex takes, the housing crisis, Ontario Works and ODSP rates and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by the Covent Garden Market and Downtown L…

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Episode 253: Friday Round Table with Steve Cordes, Sarah Browning and A.J. Wray 53:19

4M ago53:19

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes, political insider Sarah Browning and PhD candidate A.J. Wray to breakdown the biggest stories of the week. They start with Doug Ford's comments on fourplexes in Ontario and how it may run counter to federal Conservative messaging. Then, they …

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Episode 252: Time to ban TikTok? 22:43

4M ago22:43

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The US is a step closer to banning TikTok. What will that mean in Canada? And for people who make their living on that site? And is TikTok really any worse than apps like Facebook, Instagram or YouTube? Craig welcomes Dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, from the Faculty of Media and Information Studies at Western, to the podcast to breakdown those questions and…

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Episode 251: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Kelly Ziegner and Jared Zaifman 47:29

4M ago47:29

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On this week's Friday Round Table, the Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman to tackle the top stories of the week. The discuss whether building is happening fast enough in London, the province not giving the city housing funding, the …

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Episode 250: Mike Moffatt and the Blueprint for Better and More Housing 35:25

4M ago35:25

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Economist Mike Moffatt joins Craig to talk about the new report from the Task Force for Housing and Climate, called the Blueprint for Better and More Housing. Canada needs homes. And we need them fast. How do we get them? Mike goes over recommendations for federal, provincial, and municipal governments. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downt…

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Episode 249: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, Jessie Rodger and Ryan Gauss 36:36

4M ago36:36

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn, ANOVA Executive Director Jessie Rodger and political insider Ryan Gauss. They talk about whether encampments are part of the "fabric" of London - as a city staffer said this week. Also, increased CCTV in the downtown core and whether…

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Episode 248: New Covent Garden Market studio, male breast cancer awareness 29:09

4M ago29:09

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The Craig Needles Podcast and Classic Rock 98.1 have a new home! The new, extra studio is at the Covent Garden Market, in the heart of London's entertainment district. Market GM Amy Shackleton and John Fyfe-Millar, the market's board chair, joined Craig on the podcast to discuss the new partnership and the exciting days ahead. Then, Brian Lynch, a …

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Episode 247: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Mojdeh Cox and Carol Dyck 56:51

5M ago56:51

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The hot debate surrounding the city's budget is the big topic on this week's Friday Round Table. Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, activist Mojdeh Cox and former Green party candidate Carol Dyck to break it all down. The group also discusses budget problems at the Thames Valley District School Board and Brian Mulrone…

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Episode 246: Chief Thai Truong and Board Chair Ali Chahbar on policing in London 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

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As debate over London's policing budget intensifies and council gets set to make a decision, London Police Chief Thai Truong and London Police Services Board chair Ali Chahbar join Craig in the studio to discuss the sticker shock felt by some in the community over the $672-million price tag. What will be the markers to show this sort of expenditure…

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