The Craig Needles Podcast

Episode 138: Clean water for Oneida and arthritis research at Western

Oneida Nation First Nation on the Thames has been under a boil water advisory since 2019. But, that may soon change according to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu. She talks to Craig about how the project may unfold and about her government's record on eliminating boil water advisories.

Then, Dr. Matthew Teeter, a professor in medical biophysics, medical imaging and surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, joins the podcast to talk about a grant he received from the Arthritis Society of Canada and how his joint replacement research will be improved by it.

Episode 137: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, John Fyfe-Millar and Steve Holland

On the Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by former London city councillors Cheryl Miller and John Fyfe-Millar, as well as CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland as the three talk about key stories from the week.

They begin with a discussion about the $25-million gift the city received to fight homelessness and how the money could be spent. Then, they wonder if the Ford government will suffer any political blowback for the investigations into their Greenbelt changes.

Episode 136: Josh Morgan and the State of the City

Fresh off his address to more than 1,300 Londoners, Mayor Josh Morgan joins Craig on the podcast to talk about his speech and what's next.

They discuss a $25-million gift from an anonymous family aimed at battling homelessness, policing in the city and transit options.

Episode 135: Friday Round Table with Mariam Hamou, Carol Dyck and Scott Kitching

On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Mariam Hamou, Green party candidate Carol Dyck and Blackburn Media news manager Scott Kitching.

They talk about the provincial healthcare system and whether Doug Ford's government is deliberately damaging Ontario's healthcare system, a letter about homelessness written by London MPPs and the trial of the man accused of killing the Afzaal family being held in Windsor.

Episode 134: Doris Grinspun on Bill 124

Is Doug Ford trying to destabilize Ontario's healthcare system? It sounds outlandish, but as we learn more about Bill 124 and other choices that government has made, those calls from the opposition and unions have increased. Doris Grinspun, the CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, joins Craig to share her thoughts.

Episode 133: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Mojdeh Cox and Cheryl Miller

On this edition of the Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, activist Mojdeh Cox and former city councillor Cheryl Miller.

They discuss whether London can ever land the World Juniors, the bail system in Canada, record levels of immigration, and what happens to encampments when water rises in the Thames River.

Episode 132: Changing the bail system?

From the commissioner of the OPP to the leader of the opposition - there were critics saying Canada's bail system releasing a suspect was responsible for the death of Constable Greg Pierzchala.

However, defense lawyers like Alison Craig disagree. She joins the podcast to explain why and what actually happens when somebody gets bail.

Episode 131: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Jared Zaifman and Carol Dyck

On the last Friday Round Table of 2022, Craig talks about the issues of the week with former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman and Green Party candidate Carol Dyck.

They look at a new survey showing Londoners are becoming more concerned about poverty, whether Pierre Poilievre's popularity may take a hit after a by-election loss and some polling showing Ontarians are losing trust in the Ford government.

Episode 130: The risks of vaping

A new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry says that vaping or e-cigarettes carry health risks that to this point, were unknown. Inhaling e-liquids could negatively affect “pulmonary surfactant” – a critical layer of the lungs that allows breathing to happen with minimal effort. Dr. Ruud Veldhuizen joins the podcast to explain the study and look at what the future of the e-cigarette industry might be.

Episode 129: Friday Round Table with Jen Dunn, Shawn Lewis and Mariam Hamou

The Friday Round Table features London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jen Dunn, London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and former London city councillor Mariam Hamou weighing in on the issues of the week.

First, the examine upcoming budget pressures for the city and residents. Then, they discuss plans to help Londoners dealing with homelessness this winter, and whether Marit Stiles becoming NDP leader without much of a race hurts the party.