Best John Millar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 315: Friday Round Table with Frances Moore, Jeff Preston and John Fyfe-Millar 59:35

14d ago59:35

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London Police say they'll be arresting - but not charging - people using drugs in public. Is this the right policy for the city? The Friday Round Table dives into that story with Indigenous activist Frances Moore, disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar. How should London Police approach a situation when som…

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Episode 322: The Truth About Ark Aid 50:20

5h ago50:20

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There's been a lot of conversation - some true, some false - surrounding Ark Aid Street Mission in Old East Village. Why did they make a $4-million funding request to council? What actually happens at Ark Aid? What services do they provide? What about the people who live and work in EV having trouble with Ark Aid clients? Should Ark Aid leave their…

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Episode: 67 - Anthony Tolcher Discusses Oncology, Dual-Payload Technology, and the ADC Field 42:34

3h ago42:34

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November 12, 2024 | In this episode of The Chain, host Rakesh Dixit, PhD, DABT, president and founder of Bionavigen Oncology and Regio Biosciences, speaks with Anthony Tolcher, M.D., FRCPC, cofounder of NEXT Oncology, about antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) including the role of the bystander effect, approaching targets in oncology, dual-payload tech…

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"What Does Energy Look Like Over The Next Four Years?" With Anne Bradbury, Bill Flores and Maria Korsnick 56:18

1h ago56:18

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Happy Veterans Day to all who served and Happy Remembrance Day for our British, Canadian, and Australian friends. Today (and every day), we thank you and your families for your service and sacrifice. With the election behind us and the transition of a new administration on the horizon, we brought together three esteemed friends of the firm and prev…

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Episode 321: Friday Round Table with Steve Lehman, Matthew Newton-Reid and Jeremy McCall 57:19

5h ago57:19

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by city councillor Steve Lehman, former TVDSB trustee Matthew Newton-Reid, and community builder Jeremy McCall. They look at the ongoing battle at city hall over funding ArkAid, new rules for encampments, a plan to build a sports park near the 401/402, another expensive trip for school board execut…

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Episode 320: The Future of the Covent Garden Market 12:45

9h ago12:45

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After celebrating their 25th anniversary in their King Street building, the what's the future look like for the Covent Garden Market? Does the changing downtown landscape (fewer office workers, more people living nearby) mean the market needs to change hours? Or vendors? General manager and CEO Amy Shackleton joined Craig on the podcast to share he…

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#199. Richard Archer on New Music, Hard-Fi's Journey and Whats Next 1:03:19

16h ago1:03:19

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In Episode #199 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Hard-Fi frontman Richard Archer about their forthcoming Don't Go Making Plans EP. Hard-Fi makes a highly anticipated return with their new Don't Go Making Plans EP, marking their first release of new material in a decade. The band will embark on an extensive UK headline tour this …

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Episode 319: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Cheryl Miller and Scott Collyer 57:26

3h ago57:26

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A busy week to breakdown on the Friday Round Table as Craig is joined by a panel of City of London Budget Chair Elizabeth Peloza, former city councillor Cheryl Miller and political insider Scott Collyer. They examine the news that police are investigating "past financial practices" at London Health Sciences Centre, and the community reaction. Then,…

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Halloween Special: Creepshow, or the (Stephen) King of Comedy 1:55:39

2h ago1:55:39

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It's a very special Halloween episode as the gang covers the classic EC-comics inspired 1982 George Romero/Stephen King anthology film Creepshow. Our conversation includes: The strengths of the anthology format, the history of moral panics, how much creatively minded boomers hated their dads, EC comics and the comics code, scary Leslie Neilson, and…

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Episode 318: London Police investigate at LHSC, more tragedy at EMDC 26:59

7h ago26:59

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Two big stories on this episode, as Craig breaks down what we know about the ongoing London Police investigation into "past financial practices" at London Health Sciences Centre. What does this mean for the scandal plagued hospital? Then, (8:36) Craig interviews lawyer Kevin Egan about Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre following another death at the…

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"After This Election We’re Still All Going To Be Texans And Americans" Featuring Senator John Cornyn, R-TX 48:59

3d ago48:59

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Today we had the honor of hosting Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who has served in the US Senate since 2002 and is now in his fourth term. Senator Cornyn has been a steadfast advocate for Texas interests and supports policies that promote responsible domestic traditional energy production while exploring new energy sources to strengthen US energy in…

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#198. Sister Ghost discusses her long-awaited debut album 'Beyond The Water' 48:44

13h ago48:44

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In Episode #198 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish artist Sister Ghost about her long-awaited debut album, Beyond The Water. Recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2022 with producer Brad Wood, Beyond The Water captures years of hard work and resilience honed in the underground music scene. This album is a dynamic portrait…

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Episode 317: Friday Round Table with Ryan Gauss, Carol Dyck and Kelly Ziegner 43:11

7d ago43:11

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by political insider Ryan Gauss, former Green party candidate Carol Dyck and Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner. They chat about the turns in Ottawa as Justin Trudeau pledges to slash immigration levels and fends off challenges to his leadership from within his caucus. Then, a focus on th…

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"None Of It Matters If You Don’t Have Power" Featuring Peter Lake, Former Public Utility Commission of Texas 1:04:55

7d ago1:04:55

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Today we had the privilege of hosting Peter Lake, former Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Peter was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to stabilize and strengthen the Texas electrical grid following Winter Storm Uri in 2021. He concurrently served as a Board Member of ERCOT and concluded his term with the PUCT in June 2023.…

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#197. Wendy James on Her New Album ‘The Shape of History’ 47:35

8d ago47:35

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In Episode #197 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Wendy James about her new album, The Shape Of History. English singer-songwriter Wendy James burst onto the British music scene in 1988 as the bold and dynamic frontwoman of the chart-topping alt-rock band Transvision Vamp. Wendy is set to release her highly anticipated new album,…

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Episode 316: What is the City of London doing about homelessness? 28:08

8d ago28:08

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Homelessness continues to be the key issue in the City of London - so what's happening on that file right now? London Mayor Josh Morgan joined Craig on the podcast to talk about hubs in the city, the province's HART hubs plan, addictions treatment, affordable housing and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent G…

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X-Men: Days of Future Past, or Magneto Bullet Theory 1:55:43

12d ago1:55:43

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X-Men: Days of Future Past is notable for three things. The first is that it splits the timeline continuity between the old X-Men movies directed by (allegedly) sex pests towards underage boys or adult women with the new ones that will eventually bring us to Dark Phoenix and New Mutants taking Fox's outing with Marvel off a cliff, and in doing so i…

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Episode: 66 - John Lambert on Antibody Drug Conjugates Then, Now, & Beyond 39:43

14d ago39:43

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October 15, 2024 | In this month’s episode of The Chain, host Rakesh Dixit, PhD, DABT, president and founder of Bionavigen Oncology and Regio Biosciences, and John Lambert, PhD, consultant, about antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) then, now, and beyond. Lambert shares his experiences from his decades-long career at ImmunoGen, why ADCs are more success…

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"We Aren’t In A Position Where We Can Be Exclusionary" Featuring Dr. Carolyn Kissane, NYU 1:06:43

21d ago1:06:43

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Today we were delighted to welcome Dr. Carolyn Kissane, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Global Affairs at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. Dr. Kissane is a Lifetime Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Senior Fellow at the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations, Co-Host of “The Clean Energy Revolution” Podcast, and Foun…

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#196. Gavin Friday discusses his new solo album "Ecce Homo" 1:04:32

15d ago1:04:32

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In Episode #196 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews Irish renaissance man Gavin Friday about his highly anticipated new solo album Ecce Homo out 25th October. The new album – produced by Soft Cell’s Dave Ball and Michael Heffernan – marks his first since 2011’s Catholic. Gavin Friday, founding frontman of cult Irish post-punk band …

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Episode 314: Peter Fragiskatos talks Liberal caucus turmoil and more 20:40

15d ago20:40

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Is there internal pressure for Justin Trudeau to resign? CTV says some MPs - mostly based in southwestern Ontario and Atlantic Canada - have signed a letter asking for new Liberal leadership. Peter Fragiskatos, the MP for London North-Centre joins Craig to discuss that story, as well as housing, bad Liberal polling, foreign affairs and more. The Cr…

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Episode 313: Friday Round Table With Mojdeh Cox, Jeremy McCall And Scott Kitching 57:25

19d ago57:25

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes organizational consultant and community actvist Mojdeh Cox, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching to the Covent Garden Market studio. They talk about London Police sharing some stats at council and whether London will get bang for their $672-million b…

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TEASER: Diverse Racial Weapons Auction (feat. Ty) 2:47

19d ago2:47

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In one of our many silly tangents about Steel Cole laments that there aren't enough big third act scenes where the climax is a weapons auction to different stereotypical racial ethnicities, seemingly forgetting about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Ty is also here. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive episodes, commenta…

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Episode 312: Will 880,000 people live in London in 2051? 25:17

21d ago25:17

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Projections from the province of Ontario show they believe London's population could be 880,000 by 2051 - while the region could be home to 2.63-million people. Are we ready for it? What do we need to do? Economist Mike Moffatt - a founding director of the Place Centre and co-host of the Missing Middle podcast - joins Craig to share his thoughts. T…

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"We’re All In Bubbles And We Have To Get Out Of Them" Featuring Dr. David Spence, Author of "Climate of Contempt" 59:32

21d ago59:32

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Today we had the opportunity to visit with Dr. David Spence, Chair in Natural Resources Law at the University of Texas and Author of “Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship.” Dr. Spence joined the University of Texas faculty in 1997 and his research focuses on the law and politics of energy regulation.…

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Episode 311: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci 1:11:16

26d ago1:11:16

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A busy week in news! Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, and two former city councillors - Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci. They talk about the latest changes at the executive level at the Thames Valley District School Board, London leading the nation in downtown commercial vacancy rate, the somewhat controversial ArkA…

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"This Was A Preventable Event" Featuring Dr. Salvatore Mercogliano, Campbell University 52:35

26d ago52:35

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We are excited to share this Special Edition COBT focused on the impact of the recent dockworkers’ strike and its implications for the energy sector. As we send this out, you may have heard the strike has been suspended. It was and is a fascinating situation… and wait until you meet who we found to discuss the issues. We were lucky enough to connec…

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Kick Gyatts, or The Reappraisal of Mark Millar By The Coward Java Jigga 1:32:43

26d ago1:32:43

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Finally, our most off topic episode. Like a Millarworld comic we've got dick and fart jokes, imminently dated jokes about what's in the news, and a slight fixation on race in maybe our most off topic episode yet. Maybe in 15 years Netflix will give us like 10 billion dollars to produce a live action version of the podcast that will be canceled afte…

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#195. Inside Crows' New Album 'Reason Enough' with James Cox and Steve Goddard 38:10

30d ago38:10

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In Episode #195 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar interviews James Cox and Steve Goddard from Crows about their third studio album, Reason Enough. On Reason Enough, Crows punk spirit remains intact. Sonically, they are more refined and cohesive than ever; it’s the most mature Crows have ever sounded – and more melodic than what the 4-piece …

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"We Cannot Exist Without Shipping" Featuring Toni Stojcevski and David Millar, Wärtsilä 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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Today we were delighted to host Toni Stojcevski, General Manager of Project Sales & Development at Wärtsilä Marine alongside David Millar, Principal of Markets, Legislative, and Regulatory Policy at Wärtsilä Energy. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Wärtsilä, the company is a famous Finnish provider of marine engines and also a large player…

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Episode 310: More TVDSB "leaves", viral City of London garbage truck video 19:07

1M ago19:07

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The changes at the Thames Valley District School Board continue, as three more high level executives are either on leave or no longer with the board. Craig shares his thoughts. Then, did you see that video of a City of London garbage truck backing into a car? Rebekkah Wilkin, the woman who was driving the car, joins Craig on the podcast to explain …

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Episode 309: Friday Round Table with Jeff Preston, Lesley Bikos and Jared Zaifman 59:51

1M ago59:51

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston, police researcher Dr. Lesley Bikos and London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman. They talk about the latest at London Health Sciences Centre, where the board has been axed an replaced by David Musyj - who is now supervisor. Then, they look at the l…

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"Our Corporations Are The World’s Leaders For A Reason" Featuring Ryan McLeod & Dan Neff, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz 1:14:38

1M ago1:14:38

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Many of you have likely noticed, as we have, some of the news coming out of Delaware about certain rulings, the debate around those rulings, and the subsequent debate around actions taken by the legislature to clarify Delaware law. As we’ve read about these developments, we were intrigued and turned to the team at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (WL…

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Episode 308: The London Children's Museum needs $1,000,000 18:16

1M ago18:16

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The London Children's Museum - a gem in the city - is in the middle of a big move from their Wharncliffe Road location to a new spot at 100 Kellogg Lane. One problem: They're just short of their fundraising goals to get the doors open. They're asking for the community's help to raise $1,000,000 to finalize their move by the end of the year., Execut…

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#194. Fairground Attraction: Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin on the Magic Behind 'Beautiful Happening' After 35 Years 56:55

1M ago56:55

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In Episode #194 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar sits down with Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin of Fairground Attraction to discuss Beautiful Happening, their first album in 35 years. Fairground Attraction is best known for their 1988 Number 1 hit, Perfect, as well as their two BRIT Awards and platinum-selling debut album. However, the band spl…

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Episode 307: Bonnie Crombie and the Ontario Liberals visit London 18:54

1M ago18:54

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The Ontario Liberals are having their AGM in London, so leader Bonnie Crombie stopped by the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about the rebuild of party and some key provincial issues. Craig asked her about education funding in the wake of the ongoing problems at the Thames Valley District School Board, bike lanes, and whether we may seen an ear…

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Avatar, or They Done Screwed Up and Let Coal Upload an Episode (ft. John The DiLillo) 1:44:16

1M ago1:44:16

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Did any of you guys get the pandora mental illness? I didn't for the first one but now I think I'd fuck a blue lady if she looked white enough. Do you guys read these? Anyways stu and nicole are having a JO sesh at the local theater so they let me do this and I had to spend like 45 minutes figuring out the login because nobody knows what the podcas…

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Episode 306: Will more London organizations hire Navigator? 29:45

2M ago29:45

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The London Police Services Board is standing by the decision to spend $104,000 on Navigator - a PR firm who has worked with lots of high profile clients. A member of that board - Mayor Josh Morgan - joins Craig on the podcast to talk about the broader implications of that spending. Will the London Transit Commission feel they have to hire Navigator…

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"If You’re Afraid Of Climate Change AND Nuclear Power, You Have A Math Problem" With Roger Pielke Jr., The Honest Broker 1:07:36

1M ago1:07:36

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Today we were delighted to welcome back our good friend Roger Pielke Jr. for an engaging discussion on the evolving climate policy and energy landscape. Roger is the author of “The Honest Broker” on Substack which reaches 30,000+ subscribers across 153 countries. He is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute where he focuse…

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#193. Mat Peters on IST IST’s New Album ‘Light a Bigger Fire’ 43:11

1M ago43:11

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In Episode #193 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Mat Peters from Manchester four-piece IST IST about their fourth studio album, Light a Bigger Fire. IST IST will release its eagerly anticipated fourth album, Light A Bigger Fire, on Friday, September 20th. It is the follow-up to the Top 50 record Protagonists. IST IST has forged a…

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Episode 305: The $38,444 Question 29:43

1M ago29:43

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So, how did that TVDSB executive trip to Toronto happen, anyway? Beth Mai, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, joins Craig on the podcast to share her side of that story, and talk about the reaction parents and teachers have had to the cost of the jaunt 17 executives took to the SkyDome Hotel being revealed. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by …

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Episode 304: Why Did the London Police Services Board Spend $104,000 on Navigator? 56:41

1M ago56:41

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The London Police Services Board is under fire after, as per a story in the London Free Press, they spent more than $100,000 on Navigator to do communications surrounding their massive $672-million ask during the most recent budget cycle at city hall. Why did they do it? Why choose Navigator, a rather infamous PR provider, of all firms? Board chair…

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Episode 303: Can Bill Tucker repair the TVDSB's reputation? 22:00

2M ago22:00

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We got the receipts for the TVDSB's jaunt to Toronto, and the numbers aren't good. $38,444.22 for 18 executives to meet at the SkyDome hotel and maybe watch a few ballgames - all while the board is facing a multi-million dollar deficit. Not great! Bill Tucker, who retired as Education Director in 2013, is back! He takes over for the embattled Mark …

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Episode 302: Friday Round Table with Hadleigh McAlister, Ryan Gauss and Jennifer Dunn 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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Busy week in the news! Craig is joined by London city councillor Hadleigh McAlister, political insider Ryan Gauss and London Abused Women's Centre executive Director Jennifer Dunn for the Friday Round Table as they break it all down. They start with the mess over at the Thames Valley District School Board, as Mark Fisher is "on leave" and Bill Tuck…

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"We’re An All-Of-The-Above Firm" Featuring Jack Belcher, John Sandell and Sarah Venuto, Cornerstone Government Affairs 1:05:19

2M ago1:05:19

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Today we had the pleasure of hosting the team from Cornerstone Government Affairs for an engaging discussion on energy policy and the upcoming US Presidential Election with Jack Belcher, Principal, John Sandell, Principal, and Sarah Venuto, Principal and Counsel. Cornerstone is an independent bipartisan consulting firm specializing in federal and s…

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#192. Betty Boo on Defying Expectations with new album “Rip Up The Rulebook” 39:50

2M ago39:50

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In Episode #192 of The XS Noize Podcast, host Mark Millar speaks to Betty Boo about her new album Rip Up The Rulebook. Rip Up The Rulebook, Betty Boo's fourth studio album, is a tribute to her formative years as a trailblazer in the UK hip-hop scene of the 1980s. She made a name for herself during that era by writing and self-producing music as par…

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Episode 301: TVDSB Turmoil 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Mark Fisher (apparently) out. Bill Tucker in. Big changes at the Thames Valley District School Board in the wake of the Blue Jays trip spending scandal. What's next for the board? What's happening in the classroom? EFTO Thames Valley President Craig Smith joins Craig on the podcast to discuss. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London…

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Episode 65- Tariq Ghayur on the Renaissance of Bispecifics and ADCs, AI, and More 31:55

2M ago31:55

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September 10, 2024 | In this episode of The Chain, host Nimish Gera speaks with Tariq Ghayur, founder of FairJourney Biologics (and a fellow host of the podcast), about the current renaissance of bispecifics and ADCs, the impact of AI in pharmaceuticals, and what to watch out for in the biopharma space in the next few years. Ghayur also shares his …

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Episode 300: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Shawn Lewis and Carol Dyck 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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300 episodes! Hard to believe, but here we are. Episode 300, nearly three years after the podcast launched. Who else but former city councillor Cheryl Miller could Craig have on for this milestone? They're joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to talk about the week's top stories. They discuss Jagmeet Singh …

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X-Men: First Class, or No Darwin No Peace 1:55:26

2M ago1:55:26

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So here's a movie everyone misremembers as being really good: X-Men: First Class. Not directed by a serial rapist pedophile or rampant sex pest of adult women, but by certified hack slop directed Matthew Vaughn a.k.a. Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond. It's the first of Fox's nu-X-Men movies in a saga that will end in Dark Phoenix (or New Mutants, ho…

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