How has the province of Ontario handled the COVID-19 pandemic so far? Mike Gibbs, former member of the Ontario Ministry of Health's media team, joins Craig to examine the latest surrounding Ontario's public health response to COVID-19.

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How does Trudeau's change in redirect impact the two Michael's? Dr. Elliott Tepper, politics professor at Carleton University, joins Craig to discuss how China may react to Trudeau's toughened remarks on the two Michael's detained in China.

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Dr.David Fisman, Epidemiologist from the University of Toronto, joins Craig to examine COVID-19 spread and trends in Ontario and the United States.

The European Union announced it won't allow Americans to enter on July 1st. Anna Triandafyllidou, Ryerson Univeristy professor, explains.

Dr. Douglas Fraser, lead researcher at Lawson, joins the show to discuss a new study out of Lawson, that is the first to identify potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19.

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A joint study out of Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University has identified potential therapeutic targets for COVID-19 after being the first in the world to profile the human body's immune response to the disease.

What has been identified and how will this help inform treatments for those infected with COVID-19?

Dr. Douglas Fraser, lead researcher from Lawson and Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Critical Care Physician at London Health Science Centre, joins Craig Needles to discuss.

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What does Ontario's new math curriculum entail, and how much is it going to cost the province? Education Minister Stephen Lecce, and Craig Smith, President of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, join the show to discuss.

And, Sam Cooper, Global News reporter, joins Craig to discuss why CSIS believes that Canada is a ‘permissive target’ for China’s interference.

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Should mask wearing be mandatory when going out to public settings? Dr. Jennifer Kwan, family physician in Burlington, joins Craig to discuss.

Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal party, joins Craig to talk about changes that need to made to long term care in Ontario.

And, London City Hall is looking at the possibility of adding an active transportation manager.  Ward 12 councillor, Elizabeth Peloza, joins the show to discuss what that means for the city.

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Business and marketing expert Allison Graham, joins Craig to discuss business lessons from the headlines. Today they chat about feelings around wearing full face shields at work and the possibility of a four-day work week.

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Dr. Mario Elia, family physician in London, joins Craig to discuss the possibility of health officials making masks mandatory in public settings.

Stephanie Carvin, assistant professor of international affairs at the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs, joins the show to talk about the latest on the two Michael's detained in China. 

And, concerns are mounting about back to school plans in Ontario for the upcoming fall season. Marit Stiles, NDP education critic, reacts to Education Minister Stephen Lecce's plans.

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The CPC leadership candidates held their final English-Language debate on Thursday night. David Akin, chief political correspondent for Global News, joins Craig to discuss the results.

John Bolton's book shows what's happening behind the scenes of the Trump administration. Dr. Matthew Schmidt, associate professor at the University of New Haven, joins the show to chat on the matter.

And, St. Thomas police chief Chris Herridge, explains the decision to opt into the use of body cams. 

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Leader of the Federal NDP, Jagmeet Singh was ejected from the House of Commons after he called out a member of the Bloc Quebecois member for being racist. Singh joins the show to discuss the matter along with changes he would like to see with policing in Canada.

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