The Bill Kelly Podcast

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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. 2D AGO

    Danielle Smith's Dreams of Alberta Separation Quashed by Courts, But She's Not Done

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has sworn to appeal a recent Alberta courts decision to rule the Alberta Separation referendum unconstitutional due to neglecting the province’s duty to consult Indigenous peoples of Treaties 7 and 8. Almost all of Alberta’s land mass is treaty land and owned by First Nations. Let’s talk about Danielle Smith’s anti-democratic response and sworn oath to waste even more taxpayer money. Tune into Episode 451 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 15, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/KI-eFfi6P7M 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: Does Pierre Poilievre Think Canadians Are As ‘Gullible’ As Americans? https://youtu.be/u5d62j7pZ9I FURTHER READING Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations https://globalnews.ca/news/11848163/alberta-judge-quashes-separation-petition-in-favour-of-first-nations/ Danielle Smith rejects Alberta judge’s ruling against separation petition as ‘anti-democratic’ https://globalnews.ca/news/11848377/alberta-premier-court-ruling-separation-petition-anti-democratic/ 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
  2. LIVE: Let's Talk Danielle Smith Fighting the Courts for Alberta Separatists, Carney's Clean Energy Plan etc.

    4D AGO

    LIVE: Let's Talk Danielle Smith Fighting the Courts for Alberta Separatists, Carney's Clean Energy Plan etc.

    This livecast was recorded on May 14, 2026. Join our livestream on YouTube every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch this livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/a4w7bLfFI-w?feature=share Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU! Become a podcast member to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featured BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.social SubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/ 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

    1h 2m
  3. LIVE: Let's Talk Avi Lewis, Wab Kinew, Jamil Jivani, Sovereign Wealth Fund and Canada Trade

    5D AGO

    LIVE: Let's Talk Avi Lewis, Wab Kinew, Jamil Jivani, Sovereign Wealth Fund and Canada Trade

    This livecast was recorded on May 14, 2026. Join our livestream on YouTube every Thursday at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT! Watch this livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/a4w7bLfFI-w?feature=share Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU! Become a podcast member to hear Bill’s stories and life lessons from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in his members-only series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen to The Bill Kelly Podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featured BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/billkellypodcast.bsky.social SubStack: https://billkelly.substack.com/ 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

    1h 4m

  4. 5D AGO

    Are Canadians as Gullible as Americans?

    Let’s read a Substack article by Bruce Anderson of Abacus Data and Spark Advocacy polls, comparing Prime Minister Mark Carney, Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre and the US President’s communication and leadership styles. Tune into Episode 451 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 14, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/u5d62j7pZ9I?si=jELLa82uW8VkNPw6 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: TRUMP'S TARIFFS BACKFIRE! EU Auto Makers Threaten to Remove Cheap Cars From US Market 🤯 https://youtu.be/v74wY84eIAQ?si=ybjoVrIWNpuOjszo Mark Carney Towers Over Pierre Poilievre in New Polls, the Same Gap He Once Held Over Trudeau https://youtu.be/Om4gGY_upcg?si=x117zH2-LZ-wUVZu PM Mark Carney Keeps K!LL!NG Pierre Poilievre in Canada Politics Polls - New Data Analysis https://youtu.be/Bc23-T9GFhs?si=pDekFgOSHOjUZpy0 FURTHER READING Trump won by treating voters like they’re stupid. It won’t work in Canada. https://bruce728.substack.com/p/trump-won-by-treating-voters-like 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

  5. 6D AGO

    'DEVASTATING!' US Spirits Industry Keeps BEGGING Canadians to Buy American Alcohol

    Canadians are boycotting American alcohol en masse, and most provinces have banned it from their shelves entirely in response to Trump’s tariffs and attacks on Canada’s economy. Instead of publically demanding changes to Washington’s perverse trade policies, leaders across the US spirits industry are begging for Canada to give up our trade talks leverage. Let’s talk about US-Canada trade news today. Tune into Episode 450 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates. This news update was recorded on May 12, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/p_XHvKia9V0?si=cL1ZLw9Ju5zqPRwq 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: TRUMP'S TARIFFS BACKFIRE! EU Auto Makers Threaten to Remove Cheap Cars From US Market 🤯 https://youtu.be/v74wY84eIAQ?si=vpufqEM6yNxH5HPc US Auto Giants CALL OUT Greer, DEMAND Stop to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico https://youtu.be/wHzVSTyC980?si=usxvxkvUHz25LRSA US Launches Trade Investigation into Canada Over Forced Labour As Another TARIFF GRAB https://youtu.be/ibWo59Rt_Ew?si=_r1tKT5ry7AWtmDj FURTHER READING ‘It has been devastating,’ U.S. spirits group says about Canadian alcohol boycotts https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/american-alcohol-boycotts-bans-canada-trade-war-nslc-nova-scotia-9.7194289 Boycott of U.S. spirits saw 63% drop in exports to Canada https://torontosun.com/news/national/boycott-us-spirits-63-percent-drop-exports-canada US court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/12/us-court-pauses-decision-blocking-trumps-10-percent-global-tariff 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

  6. MAY 13

    TRUMP'S TARIFFS BACKFIRE! EU Auto Makers Threaten to Remove Cheap Cars From US Market 🤯

    The European Union has (finally!) decided to stand up to Trump’s tariffs after another insane tariff threat by the US Administration. In response to auto tariffs being raised arbitrarily to 25%, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen  said they are willing to fight for a fair deal, as major EU auto makers are reportedly threatening to pull their cheaper vehicle alternatives from the US market in retaliation. Let’s talk about this breaking news today. Tune into Episode 449 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 12, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/v74wY84eIAQ?si=WJ1Y6J6tpk8v4J5N 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 Auto Giants CALL OUT Greer, DEMAND Stop to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico https://youtu.be/wHzVSTyC980?si=Mard66Jha4jXgDGd Canada Sues Stellantis Over Brampton Auto Plant Betrayal, and They Are Playing DIRTY! | Canada News https://youtu.be/xv3KgButfoI US Trade Report Says It's Okay for the US, But NOT For Canada! Trump's Tariffs News Update https://youtu.be/nHnpqc8Bxo0 FURTHER READING J.D. Tuccille: Trump’s auto tariffs are soaking American buyers, and it is getting worse https://nationalpost.com/opinion/j-d-tuccille-trumps-auto-tariffs-are-soaking-american-buyers-and-it-is-getting-worse When the Wheels Come Off: How Surging Auto Loan Debt Is Hurting Households https://tcf.org/content/report/when-the-wheels-come-off-how-surging-auto-loan-debt-is-hurting-households/ The Average Cost of Auto Payments in 2024: US vs. Canada https://finance.yahoo.com/news/average-cost-auto-payments-2024-190541931.html Tariff Costs: New Car Prices Up 10% Since Last Year https://www.kbb.com/car-news/tariff-costs-new-car-prices-up-10-since-last-year/ 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
  7. Should Canada Privatize Airports? The TRUTH About Prime Minister Mark Carney's Idea

    MAY 12

    Should Canada Privatize Airports? The TRUTH About Prime Minister Mark Carney's Idea

    We had a lot of comments from our community during last week’s livestream about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments regarding the privatization of Canada’s airports. Let’s talk about the pros and cons, the cautionary tale of Australia's airport privatization model, as well as Bill’s personal experience. Tune into Episode 448 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/7wUuJlTYB70?si=S8CFA6lu_6UbzPUD 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: If You Care About Canada, You NEED to Complete Your Census Form! (Even Late...) | Canada News https://youtu.be/az94glQg9k8?si=opdhEyb9L4hQjvsg The TRUTH About PM Mark Carney's Sovereign Wealth Fund 🤯 https://youtu.be/ywpWW24jBVg?si=zQ-u4ArD4XF6RAPn US Auto Giants CALL OUT Greer, DEMAND Stop to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico https://youtu.be/wHzVSTyC980?si=yyswRiDLrFcbulEs FURTHER READING Canada’s government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish? https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/how-will-airport-privatization-impact-travel-9.7189042 Airlines take aim at Australia’s airport privatization model https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/airlines-aim-australias-airport-privatization-model-092424851--sector.html 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 12

    If You Care About Canada, You NEED to Complete Your Census Form! (Even Late...)

    Today May 12, 2026 is the ‘deadline’ to submit your Census form mailed to you by the Government of Canada. Let’s talk about all the reasons it’s important for Canadians to take seriously, why our government wants the information and how it can affect policy decisions. Tune into Episode 447 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily Canadian news updates. This news update was recorded on May 12, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/az94glQg9k8?si=cpy_YbhkLLT-qmWe 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 Auto Giants CALL OUT Greer, DEMAND Stop to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico https://youtu.be/wHzVSTyC980?si=e-cSRXeDruZud1Ie The TRUTH About PM Mark Carney's Sovereign Wealth Fund 🤯 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywpWW24jBVg FURTHER READING The 2026 Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture begin today! https://www.canada.ca/en/statistics-canada/news/2026/05/the-2026-census-of-population-and-the-census-of-agriculture-begin-today.html Canada’s latest census effort begins https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-census-2026-9.7187678 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

    11 min
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Ratings & Reviews

3.7
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About

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
    461
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kelly Media LLC
  • Show Website
    The Bill Kelly Podcast

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