The Mike Smyth Show

The government wants to buy up all the empty condos in BC and turn them into affordable housing. Where did this idea come from? "Bossware" is software that's allowing managers to SPY on their employees! Is this level of screen monitoring encroaching on our privacy rights? We're only a few days away from Trump implementing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Is this another TACO tariff? Or does Carney n...

Wildfires continue to rage through parts of BC, and the mayor of Summerland is telling residents to brace themselves for significant losses. Mike and Bill unpack the latest defificit numbers. Should we be happy or concerned? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires in Summerland have prompted a massive evacuation effort. We'll bring you the latest on that. More and more people are selling their stuff on Facebook Marketplace. Is it really all it's cracked up to be? Quebec is banning the sale of energy drinks for kids under the age of 16. Should BC do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive wildfire in Summerland has prompted a massive evacuation operation and the declaration of a state of emergency. Donald Trump's looming tariffs. Poilievre has penned an open letter to Mark Carney over the PM's concessions to Trump. First Nations chiefs are saying they want the pipeline construction to stop. Do they have the power to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Are energy drinks harming your kids? Guest: David Clement, North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC right to scrap the second road test - or do new drivers need that extra check? Plus - repeat offenders keep cycling through the justice system. How do we stop the revolving door? And Crime Stoppers launches a new business partnership campaign - how can local businesses help fight crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a mistake to drop the second road test for new drivers? The Metro Vancouver mess Report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canadians "nasty." We also bring you Mark Carney's reaction to Gianni Infantino Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why hasn’t the province called a state of emergency over wildfires? Which province in Canada has the highest average wage? What about the lowest? Tips for keeping your dogs safe on trails and parks this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires are tearing through multiple BC communities. It's highlighting the importance of having a grab n' go bag. Should the province declare a state of emergency? We also bring you the latest in the ongoing Trump tariff trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? West Jet has received a tentative deal putting an end to the strike. Why are so many airlines going on strike recently? Should the government scrap the sales tax on used cars? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says yes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? During a video update on the wildfire situation, Lorne Doerkson was interupted by a lightning strike! Should Poilievre be replaced as leader of the Federal Conservatives? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that provisions allowing blanket power to administer involuntary care violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. WestJet has stuck a tentative deal. How long till they're up and running again? Tech advancements have allowed scammers to become incredibly sophisticated. How do we stop them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff threats? Should we retaliate at all? Interfor is moving out of BC to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC end the booze ban? NDP and LNG, And we look at political interference at the municipal level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proposal to build 17 villages within Vancouver was shut down by city council, but some residents are now speaking out saying they think it's a good idea. Do Canadians really hate the USA? A CNN data analyst has been crunching the numbers, so we'll get into that. Finally, we'll discuss the ethics of betting on climate disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big staff shakeup in the BC Conservative party today. Forest company Interfor is moving its head office from Burnaby to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Phone Is Ringing. It Could Be a Scam. Guest: Julie Matthews, Consumer protection expert and fraud prevention educator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City council is nixing the proposed villages plan. Was this the right move to make? Nobody wants to buy the tiny condos in Vancouver. Our guest Ron Butler has been saying that for years! And finally, are Alberta drivers worse than BC drivers? (Spoiler: our resident traffic lawyer says YES) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Premier Eby fire cabinet minister Kelley Greene over her oppoisition to an LNG project? Should American booze be put back on Canadian liquor store shelves? Premier Eby is vehemently against the idea. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Canada need to change its wildfire strategy? The true costs of supply management. Is the proposed “Villages” plan a good one or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like we're seeing some unity issues in both the NDP and Conservative caucus’. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC; Senior editor at NOTUS dot org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Bhavini Gohel, Clinical Associate professor at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices