Best Scott Millar Podcasts (2024)

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

6d 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 261: Transit vs. Housing 23:06

2d 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

9d 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 258: London's music scene with Mario Circelli 21:50

9d 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

20d 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

21d 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

27d 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

27d 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

1M 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

29d ago22:43

22:43

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

1M 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

1M ago35:25

35:25

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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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The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine with P.D. Newman 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

Welcome to Occult of Personality: esoteric podcast extraordinaire. I’m Greg Kaminsky. Now, in episode number 225, author P.D. Newman returns to the show after an eight year hiatus to discuss his recent book Theurgy: Theory & Practice—The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, Homeric Epics, the Chaldean Oracles, and Neoplatonic Ritual - https://www…

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

2M 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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Episode 245: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Jeremy McCall and Scott Kitching 42:49

2M ago42:49

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching. They discuss the man who killed four members of Our London Family being found to be a terrorist, the final week of a tumultuous London budget process, and h…

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Episode 244: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci 57:00

2M ago57:00

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined on the panel by former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, and political insiders Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci. They discuss the city's budget Hunger Games (Craig's words) and whether having agencies openly lobby council is a good thing. Then they look at the upcoming by-election in Lambton-…

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Episode 243: J Stevens on the state of radio and a new show 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

J Stevens is the new morning show host on Classic Rock 98.1! J and Rubino launches this week, and J sat down with Craig to talk about his new role, the state of the radio industry and how local radio still matters. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.By Blackburn Media

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Episode 242: Friday Round Table with A.J. Wray, Scott Collyer and Shawna Lewkowitz 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

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Craig is joined by a panel of PhD candidate A.J. Wray, political insider Scott Collyer and former federal NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz. They talked about London's budget priorities - from police, to transit, to libraries - as well as the future of media after the news of another round of massive layoffs at Bell. The Craig Needles Podcast is power…

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Episode 241: Do London Police need $672-million? 35:45

3M ago35:45

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The London Police budget ask is a massive $672-million dollars. Do they need all of that money to keep the city safe, as their chief and board have said? Where could they find cuts? Former London Police officer and current professor at King's University College Dr. Lesley Bikos joins the podcast to share her thoughts. The Craig Needles Podcast is p…

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Episode 240: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Steve Cordes and Jared Zaifman 38:21

3M ago38:21

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes and London Home Builder's Association C.E.O. Jared Zaifman. They discuss the $672-million police budget ask and the London Police Association statement blasting "defund the police zealots", as well as Mayor Josh Morgan'…

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Episode 239: What's next in Hockey Canada case? 22:25

3M ago22:25

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Former Knight Alex Formenton, along with four current NHL players, have turned themselves in to London Police amid the 2018 Hockey Canada sex assault case. What's next? How long will it take until we get some answers? How does the civil settlement impact the criminal case? Defense lawyer Alison Craig discusses on this edition of the podcast.…

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Episode 238: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Jennifer Dunn and Mojdeh Cox 42:43

3M ago42:43

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City of London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn and activist Mojdeh Cox join Craig for this week's Friday Round Table. They discuss the Mayor's State of the City address, the police budget, the reported plan by London Police to arrest five members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team and…

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Episode 237: Can development be green? 28:57

3M ago28:57

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In the middle of a housing crisis, London needs development. But can that development be environmentally friendly? On the heels of a conversation at city hall, councillor Skylar Franke and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman join Craig to breakdown what the city wants to do and how it could work for developers.…

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Episode 236: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Roger Caranci and A.J. Wray 55:16

3M ago55:16

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, former city councillor Roger Caranci and PhD candidate A.J. Wray. They breakdown compensation for London City Councillors and what the future should look like, as well as an open meetings violation found by the Ontario Ombudsman and Doug Ford's plan…

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Episode 235: Hidden costs of Service Ontario's Staples move 24:06

3M ago24:06

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Doug Ford's government has announced a pilot project that will see Service Ontario kiosks be located within Staples and Wal-Mart stores. Critics have said the plan would end good jobs and send provincial tax dollars to major US corporations. But, some advocates are worried about legal outcomes for low income Ontarians. Jamie Hildebrand, Executive D…

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Episode 234: Friday Round Table with Jeff Preston, Carol Dyck and Scott Kitching 39:07

3M ago39:07

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston, former Green party candidate Carol Dyck and Blackburn Media news manager Scott Kitching. They discuss raises at city hall during a time of budget pressures, a positive report about homelessness in the London and whether a new series of complain…

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Episode 233: Battling renovictions 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Does London have a renoviction problem? What rights to landlords have and when do those rights get blurred by taking advantage of loopholes in the system? Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joins the podcast to talk about his plan to reduce the number of tenants getting kicked out of their homes while landlords renovate.…

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Episode 232: Indwell and the homelessness crisis 32:45

4M ago32:45

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Indwell is a name we hear a lot in the news, as they're building housing for people with mental health challenges in London and other cities. How does the charity work? What are their housing goals? Indwell Regional manager Natasha Thuemler and homelessness advocate Dr. Abe Oudshoorn join Craig to discuss Indwell, the state of the housing crisis an…

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Episode 231: Friday Round Table with Kelly Ziegner, Ryan Gauss and John Fyfe-Millar 45:10

4M ago45:10

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It's the final podcast of 2023! Craig is joined in the studio by United Way Elgin-Middlesex CEO Kelly Ziegner, political insider Ryan Gauss and former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar for the Friday Round Table. The discuss council reprimanding Susan Stevenson following a report from the Integrity Commissioner, the cyberattack on the London Public …

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Episode 230: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Jennifer Dunn and Jared Zaifman 40:40

4M ago40:40

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman. They talked about the Integrity Commissioner recommending a reprimand for Susan Stevenson, the challenges in the city's upcoming multi-year budg…

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Episode 229: Integrity Commissioner recommends reprimand for Susan Stevenson 27:15

4M ago27:15

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London's Integrity Commissioner says that councillor Susan Stevenson has broken the city's council code of conduct. What does that mean at 300 Dufferin? What will the result of the December 19th vote be Craig shares his thoughts on this solo episode of the podcast.By Blackburn Media

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Episode 228: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Steve Holland and Scott Kitching 36:20

4M ago36:20

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching. They tackle the city's key priorities at budget time, the debate over whether planning staff should be working from home and the impact that has on building…

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Episode 227: Breaking down Pierre Poilievre’s ”Housing Hell” 30:19

5M ago30:19

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Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre - with his party already surging in the the polls - has released a documentary about housing prices in Canada. The 15 minute video was posted to his X account and it has already been viewed millions of times. What did he get right? Which parts are misleading? Mike Moffatt, an economist and the founding dir…

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Episode 226: Friday Round Table with Jessie Rodger, Kelly Elliott and Scott Collyer 42:13

5M ago42:13

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig and the panel breakdown the stories about a fire at a a homeless encampment in south London and what raises for London Police officers could mean for the city's budget. Then, they share some quick takes about federal (the Trudeau Liberals and the NDP are neck and neck in the latest polls) and provincial poli…

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Episode 225: Treating opioid addiction 43:21

5M ago43:21

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Opioid addiction, often impacting people who are homeless, is a massive issue in London and many other communities. There's significant disagreement in the medical community on how best to treat it. Dr. Joseph Mai and RPN Shelley West, who work at Central Community Health Centre in St. Thomas, join Craig on the podcast to discuss the way they treat…

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Episode 224: Friday Round Table with Mojdeh Cox, Jeremy McCall and Nathan Caranci 1:08:49

5M ago1:08:49

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On this week's Friday Round Table, activist Mojdeh Cox, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and political insider Nathan Caranci join Craig to breakdown the top stories in the city. They discuss the LHSC travel scandal, hospital boards, the city's winter homeless response, and whether the latest fiscal update can do anything to help the Trudeau …

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Episode 223: Justin Bourassa’s family is suing London Police 29:15

5M ago29:15

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The mother of a man killed in a Richmond Row alley during an interaction with two London Police officers has filed a notice of action. Lorraine Bourassa, who's son Justin died on October 27th, 2021, and Bourassa's family, are seeking $3.9-million in damages from London Police Services Board, former police Chief Steve Williams, current police chief …

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Episode 222: Friday Round Table with Steve Cordes, Kelly Ziegner and Ryan Gauss 37:59

5M ago37:59

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Asylum seekers, LHSC executives taking expensive trips and pedestrian safety in London are this week's topics on the Friday Round Table. Craig is joined by YOU Executive Director Steve Cordes, United Way Elgin-Middlesex CEO Kelly Ziegner and political insider Ryan Guass join Craig to talk about the big stories. They begin with concerns about a lack…

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Episode 221: Why do we need bird-friendly windows? 28:09

5M ago28:09

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What are bird friendly windows? Why should the province mandate them for certain buildings? Brendon Samuels, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biology at Western University, joins Craig on the podcast to discuss his advocacy on the issue and why it's important.By Blackburn Media

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Episode 220: Too mean to the NIMBYs? 32:34

5M ago32:34

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In an episode of the podcast last week, Craig used some colourful language to describe the events surrounding a hub in northwest London being cancelled. The hubs was cancelled because the CMHA didn't want to make people living at the Lighthouse Inn homeless, and while ignoring the residents was a massive mistake by the city decision makers, Craig s…

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Episode 219: Friday Round Table with Jeff Preston, Ali Chahbar and Cheryl Miller 48:03

5M ago48:03

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston, lawyer Ali Chahbar and former city councillor Cheryl Miller to breakdown the issues of the week. They talk about the plug being pulled on the homeless hub that was set to go on Fanshawe Park Road, Shmuel Farhi's rant at the Downtown London BIA meeting and mo…

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Episode 218: Fanshawe Park Road Homeless Hub - What Happened and What’s Next? 26:30

5M ago26:30

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The homeless hub that was going to be at a motel on Fanshawe Park Road has been cancelled by the Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley. They say it's because people who are long-term tenants of the motel would become homeless if the project goes ahead. What's changed in the last month? Pam Hill of CMHA joins Craig to discuss and then Cra…

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Episode 217: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Ryan Gauss and Cheryl Miller 50:43

6M ago50:43

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Craig is joined in the studio by City of London Budget Chair Elizabeth Peloza, political insider Ryan Gauss and former London city councillor Cheryl Miller for this week's Friday Round Table. They talk about who is to blame for London failing to meet provincial housing targets, city hall offering to help out some businesses dealing with issues surr…

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Episode 216: What is ’Greenwashing’? 22:10

6M ago22:10

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Some people buy products because they're environmentally friendly. However, in some cases, they're just marketed that way. Dr. Wren Montgomery, an Associate Professor of Sustainability at Ivey Business School, joins Craig to talk about 'greenwashing'. What is it? How do you spot it? Why to companies do it? The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to yo…

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Episode 215: Friday Round Table with Sam Trosow, Carol Dyck and Scott Kitching 35:51

6M ago35:51

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by London City Councillor Sam Trosow, Green Party candidate Carol Dyck and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching to talk about this week's top stories. They dive into the City of London's winter homelessness response, why it took the city so long to finally send out green bins a…

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Episode 214: Ontario NDP in disarray 42:17

6M ago42:17

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Sarah Jama has been booted from the Ontario NDP caucus. The recently elected Hamilton MPP was removed following her controversial statements on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and issuing a letter indicating she may sue Doug Ford. Some Ontario NDP members are furious and the party is in disarray. Journalist Erica Ifill joins Craig to share her tho…

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