The Mike Smyth Show

The Mike Smyth Show

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If you really want to know what is going on in British Columbia, you better be listening to The Mike Smyth Show (Monday to Friday: 9am – 12pm). As the only daily radio show broadcasting from B.C.’s Legislative Assembly in Victoria, Smyth’s access to our leaders and lawmakers is unparalleled as he fearlessly asks the tough questions and holds them to account. Always a step ahead, Mike Smyth’s two decades as a no-nonsense newspaper columnist gives him a distinct edge that guarantees the show is insightful, informative, and insurgent. From breaking news and developing stories to not letting yeste...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby to meet with OpenAI CEO regarding Tumbler Ridge Shooting 05.03.2026

Premier David Eby will be meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman today regarding the role ChatGPT played in the Tumbler Ridge Shooting. Also, how much did Premier Eby know about the federal government's deal with the Musqueam Nation? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did Premier Eby know about the federal government's deal with the Musqueam Nation? 05.03.2026

Guest: Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the B.C. Conservatives and MLA for Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does America support the war in Iran? 04.03.2026

Does America support the war in Iran? Guest: Keith Martin - Former MP now based in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will a permanent Daylight Savings change affect our health? 04.03.2026

We've talked about how the permanent Daylight Savings time change will impact our schedules, but how will this big change affect our health? We bring on former traffic police officer Grant Gottgetreu to talk about the province's recent crackdown on distracted driving! We're now less than 100 days until the world cup, and the recently announced transit plan is raising eyebrows. Learn more about you...

Baldrey's Beat: Coroner's inquest launched into the Tumbler Ridge shooting 04.03.2026

The recent agreement between the Federal government and Musqueam Nation appears to also include Squamish territory, and the Squamish Nation is pushing back! Mayor Ken Sim is continuing his apology tour in the wake of his false accusations towards Councillor Sean Orr. BC's chief coroner is launching a coroner's inquest into the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Is this enough, or should there be a public inq...

Is switching to permanent Daylight Savings Time a good idea? 03.03.2026

Is the US attack on Iran actually legal? We speak with Dave Levinthal. He's an Investigative reporter in Washington DC. The recent Musqueam agreement with Ottawa is drawing mixed reactions from all sides, so we'll get into that! How did you feel when Premier Eby announced BC is permanently switching to daylight savings time? We take your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Is the US attack on Iran legal? 03.03.2026

Is the US attack on Iran even legal? To find out, we bring on Washington-based investigative reporter Dave Levinthal. Guest: Dave Levinthal - Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran war debate 03.03.2026

Iran war debate GUEST: Negar Mojtahedi , Reporter for Iran International, host of the Eye For Iran Podcast series GUEST: Tamara Lorincz, PHD candidate at the School of International affairs and member of Canadian voice of Women for peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Coroner's inquest launched into Tumbler Ridge shooting 03.03.2026

Breaking news: A coroner's inquest is being launched into the tragic Tumbler Ridge Shooting. David Eby says his government was not briefed on the Musqueam deal with Ottawa, but it turns out he was AT THE SIGNING. BC is now permanently moving to Daylight Savings Time. How will this impact the province? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News legislative bureau chief Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Crossings continue downward into Point Roberts 03.03.2026

Crossings continue downward into Point Roberts Guest: Brian calder, Former Point Roberts chamber of commerce president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada respond to the US attacks on Iran? 02.03.2026

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has apologized to city councillor Sean Orr for falsely accusing him of handing out free drugs. Does Sean Orr accept Ken Sim's apology? The Tumbler Ridge community is still reeling from the horrific shooting that happened a few weeks ago. What did ChatGPT know about the shooter? There are growing calls for a public inquiry. Lastly, we talk about how Canada should respond to...

Latest on the US attacks on Iran 02.03.2026

Latest on the US/Israel attacks on Iran Guest: Siavash Rokni - Researcher and artist, a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University in Montreal who studies Iranian youth culture, pop music and the communication dynamics of social movements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: US/Israel attack on Iran 02.03.2026

Trump along with the Israeli government have launched an attack on Iran. PM Mark Carney says he supports it, but many Canadians are saying different. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a new VPD training academy bring real change to the Downtown Eastside? 27.02.2026

Will a new police academy bring real change to the Downtown Eastside? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre comes out swinging on Canada's trade triangle with the U.S. and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the NDP's new budget squeezing small business? 26.02.2026

Is the NDP’s new budget squeezing small business in B.C.?  Why are so many commercial trucks failing inspections? Vancouver goes ahead with a new VPD training academy in the DTES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kerry-Lynne Findlay's bid for the BC Conservative leadership 26.02.2026

Mike and Keith talk the newest addition to the list of BC Conservative leadership candidates, and more discussion on AI and the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should international students have access to gun licenses? 26.02.2026

Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond city councillor and former B.C. solicitor general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is smart technology making our roads more dangerous 25.02.2026

Trump's ongoing turmoil is causing a dramatic drop in flights from Canada to the US. March is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Is smart technology making our roads more dangerous? If ChatGPT had been more proactive, could we have prevented the Tumbler Ridge shooting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to Trump's State of the Union speech 25.02.2026

Peter Milobar got some big name endorsements amid his run for BC Conservative leadership. Trump gave his much-anticipated State of the Union address last night. How did it go? How did Democrats react to it? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Security costs are KILLING small business 25.02.2026

Security costs are KILLING small business. Guest: Caren McSherry - Owner of The Gourmet Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Are the walls closing in on Trump? 24.02.2026

Why is the BC government employing 152 communication staffers? Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the walls are closing in on Trump. Is he right? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do LTC homes cost $1.8 million PER BED? 24.02.2026

Why do LTC homes cost $1.8 million per bed? You could buy a house for that amount of money! Guest: Mary Polak - CEO BC Care Providers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More on what's in the budget for B.C. seniors 20.02.2026

On today's episode, more analysis on how the B.C. budget will impact seniors. Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been released, but the investigation continues. The end of an era for SFU athletics as the university retires it's lacrosse and hockey programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Face-off: Another Conservative crosses the floor 20.02.2026

Guest: Bill Tieleman, Political Strategist and former Vancouver city council candidate Guest: Rachael Segal, Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast, Beyondaballot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Another name joins the race for B.C. Conservative leadership! 19.02.2026

Who is the latest contender in the B.C. Conservative leadership race? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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