The Bill Kelly Podcast

Bill Kelly

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. 7H AGO

    Donald Trump's War Has Nothing to Do with Iranian Nuclear Threat...

    Let’s talk about important politics news and background information related to the the tragic current affairs we are seeing across the Mideast today concerning Trump and the United States, Israel and Iran and how it may affect Canada’s economy. Tune into Episode 388 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 3, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/uOhSvh7R43M?si=5kmX7WfYxdKxnBVx WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: https://youtu.be/NrNwfqahikY?si=f1nTejAWJKdIgtWG Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/23/history-of-us-iran-relations-from-the-1953-regime-change-to-trump-strikes Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in ‘America First’ war https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/trump-admin-offers-scant-evidence-on-iranian-threat-in-america-first-war 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

    20 min
  2. 9H AGO

    Trump's Middle East Madness Has A Method, and It's Not What You Think It Is... w/ Energi Media

    To discuss a breadth of politics news today including US politics, Canada politics and the Middle East, as well as the economic implications of Donald Trump's actions and responses from global leaders like PM Mark Carney, Bill is joined by friend of the podcast Markham Hislop of Energi Media @EnergiMedia. The conversation delves into the role of media in shaping public perception of political realities, the complexities of international relations, and the challenges faced by leaders in a fractured world. Tune into Episode 387 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 3, 2026. CHAPTERS 00:00 Understanding the Current Middle East Crisis 03:10 The Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions 05:59 Analyzing Mark Carney’s Response to Global Events 11:59 The Challenges of U.S. Foreign Policy 18:11 The Future of Canadian Foreign Policy 21:07 The Strategic Plan of Mark Carney’s Leadership 29:50 The Evolution of Media and Political Discourse 46:26 The State of Governance and Civil Service WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/NrNwfqahikY?si=6hH-N1bzLoajJoIY WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: https://youtu.be/ejrUJ_s8jnw Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING Read the Energi Media article referenced: Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Canadian Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground https://open.substack.com/pub/markhamhislop/p/baying-hounds-in-a-fractured-world?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web 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

    55 min
  3. 2D AGO

    Here's Why Pierre Poilievre's Euro-Trip This Week is USELESS to Canadians | Politics News

    In Canadian politics news today, Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre took himself on a little trip to the United Kingdom and Germany this week, supposedly to champion new trade relationships and to meet with unidentified political and business leaders. Considering Poilievre is not a member of Parliament and has absolutely no authority to do so, why? Is it just a sad attempt to stay relevant in Canadian politics, or something else...? Tune into Episode 387 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 2, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/Zmb6tSjhYrs WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: https://youtu.be/nJExi2fcOzI Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING Canada should not have an election before reviewing CUSMA trade deal, says Poilievre https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-election-interview-the-bridge-floor-crosser-washington-trump-usa-9.7110025 Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-europe-travel-9.7108961 Comparing Pierre Poilievre's Speech on US-Canada Trade to PM Mark Carney in Davos...Seriously? News https://youtu.be/6ZBQ1ekIRkI 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
  4. 2D AGO

    PM Carney Returns From India with Billions in New Trade Deals, the Good News Canada Needs

    In breaking news today in Canadian politics, Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning home to Canada with several new Canada-India trade deals, including five memorandums of understanding expanding Canada-India trade partnership across energy and critical minerals, technology and AI, talent, culture and defence worth $5.5 billion in total. Let’s talk about it! Tune into Episode 386 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 2, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/nJExi2fcOzI?si=Tm0Hth82jckBKSkw WATCH A RELATED EPISODE: https://youtu.be/ejrUJ_s8jnw?si=BYGIt7BPz53UCIUL Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India’s Modi https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-modi-canada-india-deal-9.7110805 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
  5. 2D AGO

    PM Carney Walks A Geopolitical Livewire with Trump's Iran Conflict and India Trade News

    In Canadian politics news today, Bill is joined once again by Dr. Lori Turnbull, senior policy advisor at the Institute on Governance for a nuanced discussion about breaking news this week, including Trump’s escalation of conflict in Iran, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission in India, what he and Modi meant by “transnational repression” and reactions to the most important politics news today. Tune into Episode 385 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 2, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/ejrUJ_s8jnw?si=GH7e24J1yKNVA-hz CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Canada 01:50 Prime Minister’s Trip to India and Controversies 05:08 Understanding Foreign Interference and “Transnational Repression” 08:19 Navigating Trade Relationships in a Complex World 10:41 The Nuances of Foreign Policy and Global Dynamics 17:03 Canada’s Position on Iran and International Relations 24:02 The Challenges of Moral Stances in Trade 30:21 The Consequences of Political Decisions Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING Andrew Coyne Tweet Referenced in Episode https://x.com/acoyne/status/2027902587500990946 Carney signs deals worth billions in diplomatic breakthrough with India’s Modi https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-modi-canada-india-deal-9.7110805 ‘We are one family’: PM Carney invites Modi to Canada as Anand pushes back on foreign interference assessment https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/we-are-one-family-pm-carney-invites-modi-to-canada-as-anand-pushes-back-on-foreign-interference-assessment/ 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

    33 min
  6. 2D AGO

    US and Israel Launch Iran Strikes with Regime Leaders Dead, A Prophecy Trump Created

    In breaking news, let’s look at the recent military actions taken by US and Israel against Iran, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response and related politics news background. Tune into Episode 384 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on March 1, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/2oRGmTuawGw?si=6QKb6Ow34hhRfmvq Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/02/28/statement-prime-minister-carney-and-minister-anand-situation-middle-east History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/23/history-of-us-iran-relations-from-the-1953-regime-change-to-trump-strikes The Cuban Crisis https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zygjq6f/revision/2 Netanyahu’s war? Analysts say Trump’s Iran strikes benefit Israel, not US https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/netanyahus-war-analysts-say-trumps-iran-strikes-benefit-israel-not-us 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

    19 min
  7. 5D AGO

    PM Mark Carney's Trade Trip to India Catches Controversy After Leaked Anonymous Comment

    In Canada politics news today, Prime Minister Mark Carney is in India hoping to reset Canada-India trade relations after a rocky relationship with Canada’s past government. This has sparked debate and hesitation among some Canadians after an anonymous ‘Liberal insider’ claimed that India is no longer seen as a “threat” despite recent political interference investigations and valid concerns from Canada’s Sikh community. Let’s talk about this Canada trade news update as we await PM Mark Carney’s response. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre is suspiciously quiet… Tune into Episode 383 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily politics news updates. This politics news update was recorded on February 27, 2026. WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel: https://youtu.be/oqIG5TlhoTM?si=SjHYiD7imFFO1ckG Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe to support Bill’s work. THANK YOU for staying informed! Become a channel member to hear Bill’s stories from 50+ years as a broadcast journalist in our exclusive series, THE WAY I SEE IT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUbzckOLocFzNeY1D72iCA/join Listen 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/ FURTHER READING A new foot forward in India: Carney’s visit aims for a reset after years of mistrust between New Delhi and Ottawa. Here’s what to know first https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-carney-resets-relations-with-india-after-low-point-16-months-ago/ In First Major Test of His Davos Logic, Carney Visits India to Rebuild Trust https://thewalrus.ca/in-first-major-test-of-his-davos-logic-carney-visits-india-to-rebuild-trust/ Trust withers while Canadians push back on the U.S. (Nanos) https://nanos.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-2994-Globe-and-Mail-Jan-Populated-Report.pdf 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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