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The Matt Brown Podcast: Saturday, October 17, 2026
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The Matt Brown Podcast: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Special Guest: London Free Press Journalist Jack Moulton | Ward 1, Ward 4, Ward 7 | Race for mayor tightens up | 9 Days to election day

Hello London — I’m Matt Brown and this is The Matt Brown Podcast. It’s the show about all things local, and maybe some other stuff too.

We have a good show for you today. London Free Press City Hall Reporter Jack Moulton is joining us to talk about all things municipal election.

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Jack has been covering London City Hall over at The London Free Press for the past three years, and you can bet he’s been following the municipal election very closely.

The election, of course, is right around the corner and Jack’s going to spend the next 30 minutes or so helping us get a better sense of what’s happening with the Ward Races. We’re going to take a close look at the mayoral race too.

There’s lots of material to cover and Jack’s here with me in the studio, right now.

So, let’s go.


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Rogers tv Mayoral Debate

Moderator Christine Taleski masterfully moderated this 90 minute debate and The Loon developed and asked the questions. you can catch the entire 90 minute debate regularly on Rogers tv or watch it on Rogers tv’s YouTube Channel here.

Rogers 2026 Mayoral Debate, photo courtesy of Rogers tv

Mike Donachie published a comprehensive list of all moral debates in his most recent “Buckle Up”. You can catch it here.


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