The Bill Kelly Podcast

The attack on Israel grows worse each day.  When will the United States intercede? The Hamas invasion has led to widespread support for Israel, however, the recent bombing and missile attack on a hospital in Gaza has sparked concerns about the public's reaction to Israel.  This has raised questions about the effectiveness of U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts in the region. Arab leaders have also...

While war wages on in both Israel and Ukraine, the battle for public opinion hovers over Parliament Hill. Recent polling shows the popularity of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declined, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is also not well-liked by the Canadian public.  In spite of his negative reputation, however, Poilievre has campaigned against the Prime Minister and the Liberal Govern...

With both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests happening in the US, there is concern among the American public about getting involved in another war in the Middle East. Some speculate Hamas’ attack was a coordinated effort by agencies with similar goals of destroying Israel. However, the US government says it will continue to support Israel. But at what capacity? Will political disarray in Con...

Hamas and Islamic Jihad have launched a coordinated attack on Israel, resulting in a large number of casualties, mostly civilians. The timing of the attack coincided with the momentum of the Abraham Accords, which threatened Iran's interests in the region. There are concerns of a larger regional conflict involving Hezbollah and Russia. Iran has denied involvement in the attack. Israeli intelligenc...

Should Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been ARRESTED for mishandling India intelligence?  The Indian government has given Ottawa until October 10th to reduce Canadian diplomatic staff in the country to match the number of Indian diplomats.  This is in response to accusations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about India's alleged involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh com...

Is Canada an international doormat? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed he had credible intelligence suggesting the Indian government's involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh community leader in British Columbia. This has led to escalating tensions between the two countries, with India accusing Canada of harbouring terrorists.  The situation is significant for international r...

Episode 7 of The Bill Kelly Podcast is LIVE! The Ontario PCs are on shaky ground, particular Premier Doug Ford.  The Premier has once again shuffled his cabinet after the loss of two key ministers. Former Housing Minister Steve Clark, and now, former Labour Minister Monty McNaughton both resigned this past month. Some are suggesting a lack of confidence in Ford's leadership, and the Premier’s apol...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited the United Nations to meet with United States President Joe Biden, and most recently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in an effort to seek support for Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. Is global support for Ukraine waning? China, Russia, and the United States are all players trying to win influence and change the geopolitical order. The situa...

How bad is the state of affordable housing in the City of Hamilton? A new report from the Hamilton Community Foundation underscores the depth of the affordable housing crisis in Hamilton, and the need for a community-wide response. The report, entitled ‘Vital Signs: Affordable Housing’, brings together a range of data into a single report, providing a snapshot of the state of affordable housing in...

Has the Ford Government kept a lid on a climate change report that warned of rapidly growing environmental risks? The provincial climate assessment, which was completed in January, includes some gruesome climate projections and severe impacts you have to hear. In episode 4 of the Bill Kelly Podcast, we take a deep dive into a shocking report with investigative journalist Jonathan Sher. #onpoli #fo...

In Episode 3 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, we take a deep dive into the current federal and provincial policy landscape in Canada and Ontario with one of the country's most respected voices in politics and journalism, former Toronto Star journalist Richard Brennan, who covered both Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park for decades. We also discuss Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s several scandals, including po...

Amy, a long-time listener, sent Bill an email wondering if there will be an election in 2024? The public opinion polls show a preference for the conservative party and Pierre Poilievre, especially among millennial voters. Despite speculation, Trudeau is unlikely to step down as leader. Bill also discusses the challenges facing both parties and the importance of representation in politics. Thank yo...

Premier Doug Ford's handprints are all over the Greenbelt Scandal, yet, he remains unscathed. Evidence has mounted showing corruption in favour of developers that are in line to make billions of dollars. Yet, the Premier has not been held to task. How? Through a refined political strategy. In Episode 2 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, we take a deep dive into Premier Ford's history of political...

I'm thrilled to introduce you to "The Bill Kelly Podcast: Conversations in Critical Times," where we delve into the heart of critical issues, unearthing perspectives that matter in today's ever-changing landscape. In our first episode, I dive headfirst into the whirlwind of emotions, experiences, and insights surrounding my departure from terrestrial radio. We'll discuss the...