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Southern Ontario’s leading news commentator and political talk show host, Hamilton’s very own Bill Kelly, has a lot to say. After five decades in the broadcasting industry, a nine-year stint on City Council and more than 10,000 live radio and television shows under his belt, he’s earned the right to opine. Uncensored. billkelly.substack.com

  1. 17 HRS AGO

    US Auto Giants CALL OUT Greer, DEMAND Stop to Trump's Tariffs on Canada, Mexico

    The largest automakers and auto trade groups in the United States have urged U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in an open letter to extend a free trade deal ​with Mexico and Canada, calling it crucial for U.S. vehicle production as ‌North America faces competition from Asia and Europe. Let’s talk about this US-Canada trade news update. Tune into Episode 447 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 8, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/wHzVSTyC980?si=Z5W1WzZ627PgTyne Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: US Industry Giants BEG Trump to SCRAP All Tariffs and Renew CUSMA | Ep. 288 Trade News Today https://youtu.be/pYjCn2qWevQ US Trade Report Says It's Okay for the US, But NOT For Canada! Trump's Tariffs News Update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHnpqc8Bxo0 Canada Sues Stellantis Over Brampton Auto Plant Betrayal, and They Are Playing DIRTY! | Canada News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv3KgButfoI FURTHER READING Auto groups urge Trump to extend trade deal with Mexico, Canada https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/auto-groups-urges-trump-extend-trade-deal-with-mexico-canada-2026-05-07/ Toyota expects $4.3 billion hit from effects of Iran war https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toyota-sees-20-drop-annual-profit-iran-war-weighs-2026-05-08/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    12 min

  2. 19 HRS AGO

    Operation Epic Fury is OVER?

    An in-depth analysis of the Iran conflict, its implications on global markets, and how it affects everyday life, including gas prices and food costs. Tune into Episode 446 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 6, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/jYoJuovd4cs?si=lnlRn3Fj6Mx5T3am Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Who Is He Working For? How Russia Benefits From the War in Iran | News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsymPMOZrXM "NOWHERE I'd Rather Be!" Canada’s Economic Outlook Isn’t As BLEAK As Some Want Us To Believe... https://youtu.be/hK5f70F03Ss?si=wHErqAzWLrzKUWy9 ‘Biggest Energy DISASTER Ever!' Experts Warn of Dire Consequences Already Underway from Iran War https://youtu.be/hK5f70F03Ss?si=wHErqAzWLrzKUWy9 FURTHER READING White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/us/politics/trump-iran-war-political-crisis-rhetoric.html Oil CEOs Raked in Money From Trump’s Iran War https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/oil-ceos-raked-in-money-from-trumps-iran-war-74486920 Poll: Trump’s Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/01/poll-trump-iran-war-iraq/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    16 min

  3. 3D AGO

    This is the REAL REASON Conservatives Are Criticizing PM Carney's Pick for Canada's Next Governor General

    In Canada news today, Bill calls out the sexist undertones of right-wing and Conservative attacks on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pick for Canada’s next Governor General Louise Arbour. Let’s talk about Louise Arbour’s visionary professional reputation and legacy of legal decisions to understand why she is such an incredible and worthy choice for Canada’s next Governor General, including her defense of human rights, cannabis decriminalization and women’s safety in Canada’s military. Tune into Episode 445 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 6, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/aYQxXqrSKlo Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Pierre Poilievre Is Either Very Dumb, Or Purposely Sabotaging PM Mark Carney's Canada US Trade Talks https://youtu.be/37gHHAaggrE The TRUTH About PM Mark Carney’s Sovereign Wealth Fund | Canada News Analysis https://youtu.be/ywpWW24jBVg FURTHER READING What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada’s next governor general https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4wpj17v5o Prime Minister Carney announces The King’s approval of Canada’s next Governor General https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/05/05/prime-minister-carney-announces-kings-approval-canadas-next-governor Canada’s incoming GG Louise Arbour brings rich palette of experience to Rideau Hall https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/the-long-history-of-louise-arbour-9.7188457 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    13 min

  4. 3D AGO

    The TRUTH About PM Carney's Sovereign Wealth Fund, with Dr. Lori Turnbull

    Bill welcomes back Canadian policy expert Dr. Lori Turnbull to analyze Canada’s ‘Sovereign Wealth Fund’ initiative recently announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as the direction of the NDP under Avi Lewis’ leadership so far. How is the Sovereign Wealth Fund a Liberal branding exercise, and what is surveillance pricing? Let’s talk about it on today’s Canada news update! Tune into Episode 444 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 5, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/ywpWW24jBVg Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Poilievre Refuses the Bait, and NDP Voters Don't Know Who's Running for the Leadership Race | News https://youtu.be/zJ-OH1ASc74 Pierre Poilievre Is Either Very Dumb, Or Purposely Sabotaging PM Mark Carney’s Canada US Trade Talks https://youtu.be/37gHHAaggrE How Canada's Commitment to NATO, Military and Defense Deals Are TRANSFORMING Our Economy https://youtu.be/4wekWQVHdw0 FURTHER READING The 15-Month Itch: Can Carney Crack the Canadian Honeymoon Curse? https://www.policymagazine.ca/the-15-month-itch-can-carney-crack-the-canadian-honeymoon-curse/ Your browsing history could soon set your grocery bill — and Canada isn’t ready for it https://theconversation.com/your-browsing-history-could-soon-set-your-grocery-bill-and-canada-isnt-ready-for-it-281618 Canada Setting Up Investment Fund to Distance Economy From U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/world/canada/canada-sovereign-wealth-fund.html Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bakx-heritage-trust-sovereign-wealth-carney-9.7184255 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Pierre Poilievre Is Either Very Dumb, Or Purposely Sabotaging Carney's Canada US Trade Talks

    The title says it all. Let's break down some comments that made headlines in Canadian news last week, from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. Tune into Episode 443 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 5, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/37gHHAaggrE?si=SOkVLUx1HN9e1ZAG Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Canada Sues Stellantis Over Brampton Auto Plant Betrayal, and They Are Playing DIRTY! | Canada News https://youtu.be/xv3KgButfoI Maple-MAGA MP Jamil Jivani Goes to Washington to Undermine PM Carney’s Canada-US Trade Talks | News https://youtu.be/N3ardv4Myjc PM Mark Carney is FED UP with Trump’s Tariffs, Calls Out Fake Canada-US Trade News Talking Points https://youtu.be/uefrq9y0oAY Let’s Correct Pierre Poilievre’s TSUNAMI of BULL$H!T About PM Mark Carney | Canada News Today https://youtu.be/36HIiKtPdps FURTHER READING 16 days from momentum to meltdown in Canada-US trade talks https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/05/inside-collapse-canada-us-trade-deal-00905837 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    15 min

  6. 5D AGO

    SHOCKING! Trump Signs Alberta Pipeline MOU, PM Carney's Epic Response and Alberta Elections Data Breach

    Bill is joined by Markham Hislop of Energi Media to discuss the unexpected MOU between the US President and Alberta for an oil pipeline that would ‘revive’ parts of the failed Keystone XL, Prime Minister Mark Carney's hilarious response and the insane Alberta Elections data breach by alleged Alberta Separatists. Let’s analyze this whirlwind week in Canadian news together! Tune into Episode 442 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on May 4, 2026 with Markham Hislop of @EnergiMedia: Thoughtful Journalism. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/uYKHoO_MuPw?si=MNK6gn2vCGalet-N Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: BREAKING: Canada Announces $1.5 Billion Business Support Programs for Tariff Affected Industries https://youtu.be/hBNeL5-jVvI Trump's New National Security Strategy Sees Canada As Its Own Feudal State to Exploit | Ep. 296 News https://youtu.be/taPL3-7bnFY FURTHER READING Canada won’t ‘leverage’ energy, critical minerals in trade talks: PM https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/canada-wont-leverage-energy-critical-minerals-in-trade-talks-pm/ Alberta voter list leak is a potential public safety disaster: Enforcement experts https://globalnews.ca/news/11828244/alberta-voter-list-leak-public-safety-disaster/ Integrity of Alberta's Democracy at Heart of Voter Data Scandal (Energi Media) https://youtu.be/HO5V0ckTDFo?si=v1w4aGC_3rh3YS1K This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    47 min

  7. 6D AGO

    BREAKING: Canada Announces $1.5 Billion Business Support Programs for Trump Tariffs Affected Industries

    In breaking news today, Canadian businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries will have access to over $1 billion in funding through a new loan program announced just moments ago by Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is proactively helping businesses, and the Canadians who operate them, as they struggle under the weight of the US President’s tariffs across sectors. Let’s talk about the details we know in this breaking news story so far. Tune into Episode 441 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on May 4, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/hBNeL5-jVvI?si=kTIgaclnP7zNiuIr Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: Maple-MAGA MP Jamil Jivani Goes to Washington to Undermine PM Carney's Canada-US Trade Talks | News https://youtu.be/N3ardv4Myjc How Canada's Commitment to NATO, Military and Defense Deals Are TRANSFORMING Our Economy https://youtu.be/4wekWQVHdw0 FURTHER READING Federal government announces new $1B loan program for steel, aluminum businesses hit by Trump tariffs https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/federal-government-announces-new-1b-loan-program-for-steel-aluminum-businesses-hit-by-trump-tariffs/ Ministers Mélanie Joly and Evan Solomon announce support for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvHEdocjQ6c This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    14 min

  8. MAY 2

    Maple-MAGA MP Jamil Jivani Goes to Washington to Undermine PM Carney's Canada-US Trade Talks

    Despite having nothing to do with the Canadian Government (Opposition Members of Parliament do not form the Government of Canada), with zero authority to negotiate anything on behalf of Canada, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s statement that they will ‘not learn anything we don’t already know’, a trio of Maple-MAGA Canadian MPs took themselves on a “trade trip” to Washington, DC. Let’s talk about why this is major red flag in Canadian news this week. Tune into Episode 440 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on May 1, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/N3ardv4Myjc Join Bill’s LIVESTREAM every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch last week’s Livecast here: https://youtube.com/live/CjSRCr00waA?feature=share WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: US Launches Trade Investigation into Canada Over Forced Labour As Another TARIFF GRAB https://youtu.be/ibWo59Rt_Ew PM Mark Carney is FED UP with Trump's Tariffs, Calls Out Fake Canada-US Trade News Talking Points https://youtu.be/uefrq9y0oAY FACE REALITY, Poilievre! US-Canada Relations Will NEVER Be The Same. Mark Carney Is DOING IT RIGHT! https://youtu.be/6uVABzJ32J0 FURTHER READING Carney says there’s only ‘one negotiator’ with the U.S. after Conservative MP’s latest trip to Washington https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jamil-jivani-mark-carney-washington-agin-9.7183120 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani meets U.S. trade rep Greer in return trip to Washington https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-jamil-jivani-trade-greer-washington/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

    14 min
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Southern Ontario’s leading news commentator and political talk show host, Hamilton’s very own Bill Kelly, has a lot to say. After five decades in the broadcasting industry, a nine-year stint on City Council and more than 10,000 live radio and television shows under his belt, he’s earned the right to opine. Uncensored. billkelly.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Bill Kelly
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    453
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kelly Media LLC
  • Show Website
    The Bill Kelly Podcast

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