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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Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to Trump's State of the Union speech 25.02.2026 17:10

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 9:13

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 15:07

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 9:33

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 32:33

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 17:06

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 15:42

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

How does the B.C. budget impact seniors? 19.02.2026 39:47

Projects for long-term care homes are being pushed back in B.C.'s new budget, what else is about to change for B.C. seniors? Is AI advanced enough to replace you at your job? The UK's former Prince Andrew arrested this morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the new budget going to be good or bad for BC? 18.02.2026 36:56

Reactions are pouring on over the release of highly-anticipated budget. Will it good or bad for BC? Is Jamil Jivani a traitor for his secret trip to the US to talk to the Trump government? He says he was only trying to help. We talk about an awful mugging in New Westminster. An 88 year old woman has her jewelry stolen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was the budget good or bad for BC? 18.02.2026 8:27

Was the budget good or bad for BC? Guest: Paul Finch - President of the BCGEU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to the budget! 18.02.2026 16:39

Spending! Spending Spending! Mike and Keith react to the highly-anticipated budget. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DRIPA court challenge 18.02.2026 15:33

DRIPA court challenge Guest: Radha Curpen, Lawyer at McMillan LLP Guest: Sean McAllister, Pender Harbour Residents Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we start charging for drug possession in B.C. again? 17.02.2026 40:32

Should B.C. slam the brakes harder on speeders and jack up traffic fines like Alberta? With drug decriminalization done and dusted, is it time to start charging for drug possession again? More slot machines in Vancouver? Is this and economic boost or are we doubling down on addiction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Budget Day in B.C.! 17.02.2026 16:49

Conservative Finance Critic, Peter Milobar, joins us for some early budget analysis. Guest: Peter Milobar, Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest on Trump vs. Canada 16.02.2026 11:13

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney comes on to discuss the latest news on the Trump/Canada front. Guest: Jason Kenney - Former premier of Alberta, Canada's former defence minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Previewing tomorrow's budget 16.02.2026 40:02

We bring you a preview of tomorrow's budget. Heads up, it's not gonna be good. What do we know about the guns that were used in last week's horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge? How did someone with known mental health problems get access to these weapons? Should Canada begin processing its own logs instead of exporting them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Previewing tomorrow's budget 16.02.2026 17:35

Mike and Keith preview what we can expect from tomorrow's budget announcement. Spoiler alert: it's not going to be great. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public safety and mental health: what's not working and what needs to change? 13.02.2026 39:12

What needs to change to fix B.C.'s mental health crisis? What's going to fill the hole left behind the London Drugs closing down in the DTES? And how summers might be looking different for recreational anglers out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tumbler Ridge Investigation, and how do we prevent another one? 12.02.2026 42:32

On the official day of mourning of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, we talk about where we are in the investigation and looking forward, how we can prevent such tragedies from happening again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need to regulate headlights? 12.02.2026 11:48

Do we need to regulate headlights? Guest: Daniel Stern, Chief Editor of Driving Vision News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves 9 dead and dozens wounded 11.02.2026 34:36

The province of BC along with the entire nation of Canada is grieving after a horrific mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge. So far, 9 are confirmed to be dead and dozens more have been injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Tumbler Ridge Shooting & Remembering Jim Robson 11.02.2026 15:58

Mike and Keith discuss the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We also touch on the death of Canucks legend Jim Robson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting 11.02.2026 10:39

Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting Guest: Trent Ernst - Publisher of the Tumbler Ridge Lines newspaper TumblerRidgeLines.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need to get rid of sports betting? 10.02.2026 30:44

A recent survey finds that more than half of British Columbians fear for their safety. Highlighting the impact of toxic drugs on smaller communities. Do we need to get rid of sports betting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avoiding AI scams on Valentine's Day 09.02.2026 33:58

A familiar name is entering the BC Conservative leadership race... MLA Bruce Banman will make his official campaign announcement on Monday February 9 in front of the BC Housing building in Burnaby. How to handle Alberta separatist talks. And finally, we talk about how to avoid AI scams this Valentine's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices