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The London Free Press Podcast

Hosted by The London Free Press Newsroom · news · EN · 240 episodes

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London Free Press reporters talk with host Rachel Gilbert about their stories and important issues impacting London, the region and the world.

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What is The London Free Press Podcast about?

London Free Press reporters talk with host Rachel Gilbert about their stories and important issues impacting London, the region and the world.

Who hosts The London Free Press Podcast?

The London Free Press Podcast is hosted by The London Free Press Newsroom. The show has published 240 episodes to date.

What has The London Free Press Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The 'moon joy' of astronaut Jeremy Hansen's London homecoming" (17 October 2026, 9 minutes), "Are the London Knights once again Memorial Cup contenders?" (24 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "London's municipal election campaigns are heating up. Here's what to know." (11 September 2026, 22 minutes).

How often does The London Free Press Podcast publish?

The London Free Press Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 240 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The London Free Press Podcast?

Booking probability for The London Free Press Podcast is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The London Free Press Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The London Free Press Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

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The London Free Press Newsroom hosts The London Free Press Podcast, a news show with 240 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #239

    The 'moon joy' of astronaut Jeremy Hansen's London homecoming

    Oct 17, 20269 minS1

    Ep. 239: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with reporter Brian Williams about the homecoming of London-born astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who reflected on his mission around the moon during a St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation...

  • Episode #238

    Are the London Knights once again Memorial Cup contenders?

    Sep 24, 202616 minS1

    Ep. 238: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette about the London Knights, who appear to once again be back among the contenders for the Ontario Hockey League title — and maybe more beyond that.

  • Episode #237

    London's municipal election campaigns are heating up. Here's what to know.

    Sep 11, 202622 minS1

    Ep. 237: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton, who discussed the state of the races to be elected London mayor or to a city council seat in the Oct. 26 civic election.

  • Episode #236

    Checking in on the London Majors and the Canadian Baseball League season so far

    Jun 26, 202617 minS1

    Ep. 236: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette about the championship hopes of the London Majors, who sit in first place as they near the halfway point of the Canadian Baseball League season.

  • Episode #234

    Londoners, debt and worries it's going to get worse

    May 28, 202614 minS1

    <p>Ep. 234: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha, who's examining a large year-over year jump in the number of Londoners filing for insolvency, and the macro-economic factors creating local...

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  • Episode #233

    An early look at London's civic election races

    May 14, 202620 minS1

    <p>Ep. 233: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton, who is closely watching the just-started races for London mayor and city council leading up to the Oct. 26 election.</p>

  • Episode #232

    Marking 75 years of high school football excellence at Catholic Central

    Apr 30, 202619 minS1

    <p>Ep. 232: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP sports reporter Ryan Pyette about his feature on the milestone celebration for the CCH Crusaders football program in London.</p>

  • Episode #231

    What to know about nursing changes at London Health Sciences Centre

    Apr 18, 20268 minS1

    <p>Ep. 231: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Brian Williams about his story on changes that will see roughly 290 nurses leave their positions at London Health Sciences Centre over the next three-plus...

  • Episode #230

    The London Food Bank's clear warning for the community

    Apr 2, 202617 minS1

    <p>Ep. 230: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha about the warning from Glen Pearson and Jane Roy of the London Food Bank that governments are retreating — and the burden to help even more may fall...

  • Episode #229

    A $300M defence deal in a London-area town facing economic woes

    Mar 19, 202611 minS1

    <p>Ep. 229: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Norman De Bono, who is covering a $300-million federal government deal with an Ingersoll firm that will make artillery shells — and create at least 300 jobs.</p>

  • Episode #228

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 228: What to know about London's slumping real estate market

    Mar 6, 202613 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha about his story detailing a precipitous drop in London home sales and what it suggests may be ahead for buyers and sellers.</p>

  • Episode #227

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 227: London's amazing Olympic hockey roll call

    Feb 19, 202623 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette about the fact London has 1% of Canada's population and has produced or developed more than 10% of Canada's Olympic hockey players at the Milan Games.</p>

  • Episode #226

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 226: A full analysis of Mayor Josh Morgan's 2026 State of the City speech

    Jan 29, 202617 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton, who offers his analysis of the 2026 State of the City address delivered by Mayor Josh Morgan — the final one of his four-year term.</p>

  • Episode #225

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 225: What fans should expect for the rest of the London Knights' season

    Jan 15, 202621 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette about what lies ahead for the London Knights after they dealt away captain Sam O'Reilly and other key players at the OHL trade deadline.</p>

  • Episode #224

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 224: Looking back on our best-read stories of 2025

    Dec 31, 202518 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP digital editor Patrick Maloney about the 50 best-read stories produced by the newsroom in 2025.</p>

  • Episode #223

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 223: The major shifts in London's housing market

    Dec 4, 202525 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha about the big recent shifts in London's housing market that have affected renters, homeowners, would-be buyers and property owners.</p>

  • Episode #222

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 222: What to know about London's 3.4% tax hike for 2026

    Nov 21, 202518 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton, who broke down the details of London's 2026 municipal budget as city council puts the final touches on an expected 3.4% property tax increase.</p>

  • Episode #221

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 221: How artificial intelligence is changing education in London-area classrooms

    Nov 5, 20259 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with reporter Ryan Goodison about how the growing use of AI is expanding into classrooms — creating challenges and opportunities for teachers and students.</p>

  • Episode #220

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 220: Another body blow for Southwestern Ontario's auto sector

    Oct 23, 202513 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha about the General Motors decision to stop making the BrightDrop electric van, the clouded future of their Cami plant in Ingersoll and the broader concerns for...

  • Episode #219

    The LFP Podcast, ep. 219: Shelter is needed for London's homeless. But where?

    Oct 8, 202514 minS1

    <p>Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton as officials consider building so-called micro-shelters in a spot that's far from typical.</p>

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