The Mike Smyth Show

The province announced earlier this week that it is further postponing changes to the Heritage Conservation Act that could increase Indigenous oversight over development and expand what should be protected. Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He appeared to walk back his threats about taking Greenland by force, but can that be trusted? Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Trump gave his much-anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Guest: Spencer Fernando - Canadian writer and Political Analyst. His work has appeared at the hub dot ca and The Briefing newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What impact will Chinese EVs have on the Canadian auto sector? Guest: Lana Payne - Unifor National President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What impact will Chinese EVs have on the Canadian auto sector? We're hearing mixed opinions from both sides, so we'll be digging into that. Canadian gun owners are fighting back! They're saying the federal gun buy-back program is punishing legal owners instead of going after the real criminals. Why has there been such a massive uptick in assaults and violence on public transit? Learn more about yo...

Mike and Keith discuss some of the key highlights from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Is Trump really going to take Greenland? His threats continue to escalate and no one knows what's going to happen. BC Conservative leadership candidate Caroline says she agrees that Dr. Bonnie Henry needs to be fired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Trump move on Greenland? Should Canada send troops in support of Denmark? A college basketball cheating scandal is sending shockwaves through the NCAA. Finally, we chat with two of the people officially in the running for BC Conservative leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith start by discussing which people are officially in the running for the BC Conservative leadership. Plus, should Canada send troops to Greenland in support of Denmark? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Trump move on Greenland? The situation continues to escalate. Guest: Keith Martin - Former MP now based in Washington DC, Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Carney's latest trade deal with China would see the dropping of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, and it's being met with mixed reactions. We'll dig into that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLA Iain Black and political commentator Caroline Elliot are the latest people to join the BC Conservative leadership race. What do we know about them? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GUEST: Michael Kovrig, Senior Adviser, Asia for International Crisis Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start by talking about property taxes in BC! Which municipality is digging the deepest into your wallet? Do BC's billionaires need to pay more taxes? BC green party leader Emily Lowan says yes! Finally, we talk about the fast-approaching FIFA world Cup. A lot of people are saying ticket prices are too high, and they're also unsure about travelling to the US amid the Trump turmoil. Learn more ab...

Chris Gardner is officially NOT running for BC Conservative leadership due to a health condition. Who are the current front-runners? A restaurant owner is facing backlash for posting a photo of herself with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in her restaurant. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does B.C. need a wealth tax? Guest: Emily Lowan, BC Green Party leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on protests in Iran Guest: Negar Mojtahedi, Reporter for Iran International, host of the Eye For Iran Podcast series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ongoing construction for the Broadway line is wreaking havoc on businesses along the corridor. Should the government step in to help? We talk about how entire towns across the border are feeling the squeeze from Canadians not coming over to do some shopping. Finally, we take a look at the frightening protests going on in Iran. Several thousand deaths have been reported so far. We'll bring you the...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Prince Rupert right now to talk to First Nations. Could a pipeline be part of the conversation? Who else is throwing their hat into the ring for the BC Conservative leadership race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study is shining a light on the growing number of people leaving Canada for surgery abroad. Guest: Nadeem Esmail -Director of Health Policy at the Fraser Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on B.C.'s labour and unemployment Guest: Peter Milobar, BC Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre, official opposition finance critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple provinces are mandating a return-to-office policy for government employees, but BC isn't budging. Could that change? It's Trump vs the world as he continues to escalate his threats about taking Greenland. We also bring you the latest on the ongoing and intensifying protests in Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a dreary site in Nanaimo. Shoplifting and petty crime has become so rampant that grocery store-owners are now locking up their meat. Guest: Kevan Shaw - VP of the Nanaimo area Public Safety Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of the Friday Face-off tries to unpack all the wild things happening in the US right now. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate. Guest: Caroline Elliot - BC political strategist and commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between the horrific ICE shooting in Minneapolis, to the controversial capturing of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, it's been a wild start for the US in 2026. Plus if that wasn't enough, Trump is also now amping up conversations around his idea of taking Greenland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices