The Craig Needles Podcast

Episode 73: Sarah Kelly

Women being harassed or treated poorly in the broadcast industry has, sadly, become a significant story in the Canadian media landscape in the last month. Sarah Kelly was a successful radio personality for over a decade, and joins the podcast to talk about the things that were said and done to her during her career, and explain why she's coming forward. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Lexus of London.

Episode 72: Election Predictions, Kelly Elliott on Rural Voting

Craig predicts the local races and explains some thoughts on why this appears to be such an easy victory for Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives. Then (12:30) Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott shares her thoughts on why pinning the results of any Ontario election on rural voters doesn't make sense. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Lexus of London.

Episode 71: Ontario Fails People with Mental Health Struggles

Ontario's mental health care system is in need of a massive overhaul. On this episode, Craig speaks with Kelly Sue McCormick, a foster mom who has had a very hard time finding the right care for her daughter who clearly needs it.

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Episode 70: Friday Round Table with Roger Caranci, Nathan Smith and Selma Tobah

Former City Councillor Roger Caranci, political insider Nathan Smith and activist Selma Tobah join Craig to talk about the issues of the week. They discuss Josh Morgan's candidacy for Mayor, the provincial election's final six days and the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Lexus of London.

Episode 69: Suze Morrison on polls, strategic voting and more

We're a week away from the vote on June 2nd. Suze Morrison, the outgoing New Democrat MPP for Toronto Centre joins us to talk about polls released by candidates, strategic voting calls, why they both like Tim Hudak and more.

Episode 68: Ed Holder Reflects on His Career

London Mayor Ed Holder has decided to leave politics when his term ends in November. Why make the decision now? What will he remember about his time as Mayor? He and Craig look both back and forward on this edition of the podcast. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Lexus of London.

Episode 67: Jonathan Scott on Ontario Politics, Ed Holder is leaving politics

Liberal insider Jonathan Scott joins the podcast to give his take on the election and what happens next. If Doug Ford is re-elected, what does the future look like for Steven Del Duca and Andrea Horwath? Why has this campaign been a 'sleepy' one? Then, Craig's takes on some local polling in London North Centre, (24:07), and LLondon Mayor Ed Holder's retirement from politics (26:12).

Episode 66: Del Duca talks ODSP, Zach Armstrong talks LNC

Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca visited London on Monday. Craig asked him questions about his party's ODSP plan. Then, Zach Armstrong, the campaign manager for Kate Graham in London North Centre, joins the podcast to talk about that race. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Lexus of London.

Episode 65: Mike Moffatt and ODSP

What are the parties in the Ontario election proposing for ODSP rates? Economist Mike Moffatt joins the podcast to talk about the numbers and their impact on the election. Then Craig weighs in on Monday night's debate and why Steven Del Duca and Andrea Horwath aren't "working together" (23:11).

Episode 64: Jennifer Dunn and Jessie Rodger on Gender Based Violence

Jennifer Dunn, the executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, and Jessie Rodger, the executive director of Anova, join Craig to talk about gender based violence and why candidates in the Ontario election should be discussing it. Then (17:55) Craig shares his thoughts on the "bombshell" Ontario Liberal announcement and whether elections can change due to a debate.