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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Speeders never learn 17.04.2026 11:08

Speeders never learn Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is a reckoning finally coming for Ticketmaster? 16.04.2026 40:26

On today’s episode: After being ruled a monopoly - is a reckoning finally coming for Ticketmaster? (0:27) Metro Vancouver’s a mess. When does Eby step in? (12:13) The president vs. the pope - could this clash push away his MAGA base? (25:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The president vs the pope 16.04.2026 13:06

Michael Coren - Anglican Priest, Writer, and Columnist, Author of “The Rebel Christ” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EV interest rebounding 16.04.2026 9:34

Baris Akyurek - Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Problems with Invest Vancouver 16.04.2026 15:27

Daniel Fontaine - New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: What does Gordon Campbell bring to the table? 16.04.2026 17:11

Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ticketmaster/Live Nation monopoly 16.04.2026 13:28

Lee Hepner - Senior Legal Counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Liberals trying to take over the B.C. Conservatives? 16.04.2026 10:37

Harman Bhangu - Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are companies using AI to gouge its prices? 15.04.2026 39:51

Should BC get rid of pet bans in rentals? Many pet owners are saying it would make it way easier for them to find a home. Are companies using AI and technology to strategically jack up its prices? With warmer weather on the horizon, what can motorcyclists do to stay safe on the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Could Vancouver be getting an MLB team? 15.04.2026 17:25

BC Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliot received a big endorsement from former Premier Gordon Campbell. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he wants an MLB team in Vancouver. Could that actually happen? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tackling Vancouver's homeless population ahead of FIFA 14.04.2026 34:30

David Eby tried to repeal parts of DRIPA, but he couldn't even get the support from his own MLAs, so he's now backed down. The FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and the city of Vancouver still hasn't addressed how they're going to handle the homeless population. And finally, BC Ferries has put themselves in a pickle... because of a pickle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Baldrey's Beat: Eby backs off from DRIPA confidence vote 14.04.2026 17:26

It was a crazy day at the BC legislature yesterday. At the eleventh hour, Premier David Eby backed off from the DRIPA confidence vote. The Federal Liberals officially have a majority. What's next for Carney? What's next for Poilievre? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did a smear website cost the BC Conservatives the election? 13.04.2026 42:27

Did a smear website cost the B.C. Conservatives power? Former party leader John Rustad joins us. Vigilantes taking matters into their own hands. Helpful citizens or a dangerous distraction for police? The mystery of Bitcoin’s creator - are we finally closing in on the identity behind it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Will the NDP government survive the DRIPA vote? 13.04.2026 16:54

Keith gives us his analysis on how the upcoming DRIPA vote might go for the BC NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is Western Canada being impacted by the Iran war? 10.04.2026 44:46

Online creep catchers: The general public thinks they're doing good work, but police say this is dangerous vigilantism. Western Canada continues to feel the impact of the Iran war. Is there an end in sight? What's the deal with Melania Trump's totally unprompted news conference where she firmly distanced herself from Jeffrey Epstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Carney is looking into cushioning the blow of gas prices 09.04.2026 37:38

A ceasefire in Iran - but will a misunderstanding blow it up before it even begins? Carney promises to cushion the blow of rising gas prices. Will we see relief at the pump? The Vancouver Canucks can't buy a win at home this season. Is this the worst team in franchise history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Does Premier Eby have the support of his Indigenous ministers on DRIPA? 09.04.2026 14:12

Mike and Keith break down last nights BC Conservative leadership debate and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit 09.04.2026 13:17

BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit Guest: Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling? 09.04.2026 10:23

Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US and Iran's shaky peace deal, will it last? 08.04.2026 32:25

The US and Iran come to a ceasefire deal, but are cracks already starting to form? BC Ferries says sorry for another brutal long weekend. Apology accepted… now what’s the fix? And the hits keep coming for B.C.’s credit rating, how much lower can it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Another day, another floor crossing! 08.04.2026 16:56

Mike and Keith discuss the newest floor crossing to the Liberals, and the Conservative leadership debate happening tonight. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is now threatening to blow up Iran. Is he serious? 07.04.2026 37:08

Trump's escalating threats toward Iran are causing world-wide concern. Will he really carry out his threats? AI deepfakes are becoming more and more advanced, and the question on everyone's mind is "how do we stop them?" The Artemis II has successfully circled around the dark side of the moon and is on it's way back to earth. What does this lunar fly-by mean for the future of space exploration? Le...

Baldrey's Beat: Trump escalating his Iran threats 07.04.2026 17:15

Trump's threats towards Iran are escalating, and many people are now questioning the state of his mental health. Chaos at BC Ferries! The Easter long weekend was rife with issues and multiple-sailing waits. How can they improve future operations? Would you be willing to pay more to use the ferry? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers? 07.04.2026 14:24

Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop - Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we be slashing gas taxes? 06.04.2026 28:29

If BC's deficit is giving you cause to worry, there's also the drop in revenue streams like the sale of booze. The federal government’s voluntary gun buyback program will likely miss its mark. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is causing gas prices to steadily rise. Should Canada be slashing gas taxes to give drivers some reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...