Brian Lilley Podcast

A devastating fire, 80,000 people evacuated, thousands of homes and buildings destroyed. On a special edition of Beyond the News, Brian Lilley brings you the latest political reaction to the fires plus brings you the stories of those evacuated, stories of journalists on the scene and the fundraising push to help those in need. Interviews with Ezra Levant, Sheila Gunn Reid, MP Chris Warkentin, Lorne Gunter, CTV's Bill Fortier, evacuees Glen Stromquist and Odette Legault plus Brian Jones an all around good samaritan.

The first B, a court frees our beer. The second B, a major restaurant chain continues to denigrate Canadian beef. And the third B, the Liberals and their BS - they won't admit that there is a surplus even as official government documents spell it out in detail. Listen as Brian dissects the stories of the day on radio and takes your calls.

There is a theme going on as we look at a car free Byward Market, redeveloping Lebreton Flats and Kathleen Wynne's plans for fundamentally changing Ontario and that theme is give everything over to a central planner. Is this a good idea? Brian speaks with councilors Allan Hubley and Tim Tierney about Lebreton, with Glen McGregor about Trudeau's media bias and Aaron Wudrick about Bombardier's great deal and new push for a subsidy.

Ontario's Political Police, the OPP, now have company in the politicized prosecutors office that decided to stay charges against a man heard offering a job to a politician if he would step aside. What has Ontario come to? Plus pushing back against leftist myths with Stephen Taylor, elites laughing at Canadians with Anthony Furey, the plight of small business owners with Dave Howard. Then Brian goes off on an "expert" calling for a ban on cars.

Brian asks why oil is a dirty word across the country now, calls for a strike back from Canada against the jihadis that killed John Ridsdel and explains who actually pays the tax bill. Interviews with Joe Warmington, Matthew Fisher and Rick Smith. Plus Brian tries to get the left to answer the question of what really is a fair share of taxes to take. Make sure to hit the subscribe button.

Another Canadian killed by Islamist terrorists. This time in the Philippines. Forget the nice words to be said, Brian says it is time for a real response, let's send in JTF2 and hunt these bastards down. Also on the show, Dan McTeague on the political response, the need to elect judges or reign in their power, Trump fights against the Cruz-Kasich alliance and plenty of calls on Ottawa's push for heroin shooting galleries - AKA "safe injection sites."

It is the holiest day of the year for the globalist green movement, Earth Day. Brian details what they said on the first Earth Day - the ice age is coming - and how they are still wrong today. Also Todd Brown on the bad gun control on S-223, the insanity of traffic and planning in Ottawa and lots of calls including your thoughts on politics and the power of music.

Mike Duffy acquitted on all 31 charges. Brian was at the courthouse to see Duffy, get reaction and see Duff walk free. Thoughts on the verdict from David Akin, Dan Donovan and defence lawyer Solomon Friedman. Plus Ontario PC MPP Lisa Thompson on the insanity of Kathleen Wynne's cap and trade plan and reaction to Prince and his untimely passing.

Wednesday was 4/20 day around the world and Brian walked through a haze of smoke as he tried to cover the event. He also exposes Liberal lies and Conservative incompetence in calling out those lies. Brian also calls out CBC for killing off private broadcasters with their billion dollar subsidy. Warren Kinsella drops by plus Ben Shapiro reacts to the NY primaries and Anthony Furey on EMP attacks. Then, your calls.

John McCallum lies to Parliament about refugees. How would you feel about Karla Homolka living in your neighbourhood? Brian also talks US politics ahead of the New York Primary, watches the Manitoba PC crush in the election there, questions spending on refugees and more. Plus your calls.

The media in this country are a little too chummy with Trudeau and crew, which may explain why they do so many stories on his socks or quantum computing but won't ask about big union money backing his election. Brian speaks to JJ McCollough about #quantumgate and then reveals the big donation the fire fighters union made to help put Trudeau in office. Oh, and yes, Trudeau was speaking to that union today. Also spanking, street hockey and saying farewell to Spirit of the West.

Brian exposes how soft the courts truly are when it comes to drug dealers. You won't believe the very light mandatory minimum they just struck down or their reasoning. Also on the program, time to stop using families dealing with Autism as a political football. Brian chats with Elias Elzein from the podcast Three in the Key about Kobe Bryant retiring and while taking your calls, Brian asks for cigar advice.

The assisted suicide legislation is out and neither side is happy, this my friends is not the end but the beginning of many court battles. What about conscience rights? And why are activists upset? Where do they want to take this next. Warren Kinsella joins Brian with a political round-up. Faith Goldy has details of her trip to Halifax to investigate the refugee bullying story and do cabbies need to be compensated for Uber? All that plus your phone calls.

Champagne socialists denounce the wealthy while protecting their money and that is what Justin Trudeau is doing. Did you know about his numbered companies, his tax saving schemes? Hear from Tom Mulcair and Gerard Deltell on what Trudeau is up to. Also on the show, Solomon Friedman on justice delayed and Quebec crazy gun claims. John Robson on real rights vs fake rights and CPC MP Cheryl Gallant on bailing out banks with your money. Oh, don't forget Elections Ontario trying to intimidate The Rebel and Ezra's response.

Is internet access a basic human right? Is it up there with freedom of speech or association, freedom of religion? Of course not but that won't stop some. Brian explains his position and speaks to Matt Bufton of the Institute for Liberal Studies. Also on the show, Brian chats with Rick Smith of the Broadbent Institute about what is happening on the left, Anthony Furey on Liberals backing Leap, Gary Dimmock on crime, justice and death and the jail. Finally Brian check in with Tony Bernardo of the Canadian Shooting Sports Associations on crazy gun plans by some police. That and your calls and emails.

The NDP tossed Tom Mulcair because they "lost" the last elections? Really? He is one of the only reasons they came close to winning. Brian explains why Mulcair is getting a raw deal. Darrell Bricker from Ipsos Public Affairs join Brian to explain the reality of the NDP based on polling. David Akin joins the show to explain why Bill Morneau's numbers don't add up. Ezra Levant on the Halifax school story and the media freak-out. Plus Brian on Liberal shenanigans with fundraising, tax shelters and why Avi Lewis is wrong on socialism.

We all know the NDP has a looney left but did you realize how closely that mirrors the thinking of the current government? Plus Brian talks to Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown about political fundraising and Liberal dirty deeds, the push for windmills in farm communities against the wishes of residents and the problem with heroin injection sites. And Brad Wall the great conservative hope keeps one province strongly on the free market side.

As Ottawa city hall recommends allowing Uber to thrive, Brian explains why the embrace of free enterprise by millennial is heartening. Now if only they would stop voting for socialists. Brian talks details of the Uber proposal, chats with Conservative MP Lisa Raitt about Liberal lies on spending, explains Trudeau and Trump on abortion and takes your calls on your favourite restaurant.

Stephane Dion says the Liberals can't be bought but hey, wasn't he in a government that gave us AdScam? And what about current shady Liberal fundraising. Brian goes over the latest revelations, talks to Lowell Green and takes your calls on Uber, jails and more.

Brian share his personal memories of Jean Lapierre and how the man could speak to anyone. We need more of that. Also, Anthony Furey on the new effort to counter radicalization. The retired Senator Marjory Lebreton on the fake new system appoint to the Red Chamber joins Brian for a frank talk. Warren Kinsella on Ontario's new fundraising rules and Brian's head explodes that's to Stephane Dion's revisionist history and lies.