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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Rustad's leadership review, Involuntary care, & Eating less at restaurants! 23.09.2025 44:52

BC Conservative leader John Rustad gets 70.66% support in BC Conservative leadership review. Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog is calling for mandatory secure care for people suffering from mental illness and drug addiction on the street. 75% of Canadians say they are eating less at restaurants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Three strikes” law, Do Canadians trust Americans anymore? & Ferry breakdowns 22.09.2025 35:02

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Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up 20.09.2025 9:28

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Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up, Car market update: would you buy an EV right now? ⁠Questions surround why a 400-year-old Douglas Fir in Stanley Park was cut down⁠ 20.09.2025 27:58

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Political pay transparency, Unsold condos, & The Broadway construction plan! 18.09.2025 33:20

We begin the show talking about the need for more pay transparency from our politicians. Are there more unsold condos in Metro Vancouver than we think? Speaking of condos, multiple city residents are speaking out against the Broadway construction plan that's going ahead WITHOUT public input! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby meets with PM Carney, & Jimmy Kimmel cancelled! 18.09.2025 17:30

David Eby met with PM Carney. What was the goal of this trip? After making comments about MAGA and Charlie Kirk's killing, ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blocking mining projects, Increasing housing density, & Investing in real estate! 17.09.2025 35:12

The BCGEU says it will block natural resource projects as the strike escalates! BC is continuing the fight to increase housing density in the province. Should MPs be banned from investing in real estate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Rustad's leadership, Striking workers, & Eby hires comedian! 17.09.2025 17:17

Can John Rustad hold on to his position as leader of the BC Conservatives? Or should he step down? Striking workers are upping the ante! Melissa Moroz of the Professional Employees Association says the strike will delay mining permits. Premier David Eby is in the spotlight for hiring a comedian to write jokes for his speeches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Malcolm Brodie not seeking re-election, & Chrystia Freeland stepping down! 16.09.2025 16:43

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he will NOT be seeking re-election. Cracking down on Surrey extortion cases. Breaking news: Chrystia Freeland announces she is stepping down from cabinet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's record-high deficit, Returning to the office, & E-scooter insurance?! 16.09.2025 36:33

We begin the show by unpacking the record-high BC budget deficit! More and more businesses are forcing employees back to the office. How are workers feeling about this? Should e-scooters and electric skateboards require insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LNG Canada debate, BCGEU strike updates, & The right-to-repair movement! 15.09.2025 39:19

We begin the podcast with a riveting debate on LNG Canada! Plus, we continue the conversation on the BCGEU strike as it enters its 3rd week. You ever notice how when some products break, they simply can't be fixed? We talk to an expert on the growing "right to repair" movement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Government spending, & Poilievre vs. Carney! 15.09.2025 16:08

PM Carney says he wants to cut government spending and make investments at the same time. Poilievre is set to square off with PM Carney as the house is back in session. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant/veteran campaigner/served as communications director to a bc premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big changes coming to Stanley Park? Are non-profits being pushed to the brink? Will Shaughnessy restaurant be sent packing in favour of a new operator? 12.09.2025 29:58

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Too many refugees, the temporary foreign workers program and the manhunt for the Charlie Kirk assassin 11.09.2025 35:13

Are refugees taking up too many beds in shelters? GUEST: Carol Day, Richmond City Councilor Temporary foreign workers GUEST: Brad McLeod, Owner of C-Lovers Fish and Chips Manhunt for the Charlie Kirk assassin GUEST: Robert Caltabiano, Former Secret Service agent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting 11.09.2025 6:30

Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest on BCGEU strike, EV mandates, & Retirement benefits 10.09.2025 48:06

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Robby Alkhalil escape 10.09.2025 15:58

Robby Alkhalil escape GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need a change in old age security benefits? 10.09.2025 15:41

Do we need a change in old age security benefits? GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor, Founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens if the BCGEU pickets liquor distribution? Do we need expanded agricultural use? & Can the CRA be fixed? 09.09.2025 39:00

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Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR 09.09.2025 15:09

Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR GUEST: Grant Gottegetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada flight attendants say no to latest offer, Need to expand STR for World Cup? & New globe commissioned 08.09.2025 40:01

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Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup? 08.09.2025 12:14

Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup? GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing crisis, death threats against his family, NDP “cis males” rule, Impacts of removing temporary foreign workers, & Crime Time - How gangs recruit from schools, and what to do about preventing and reporting it 05.09.2025 31:36

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Pay hikes vs. fiscal reality, Federal NDP limits cis-male signatures and the latest of the Epstein Files! 04.09.2025 39:11

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The latest in the Epstein files! 04.09.2025 11:56

The latest in the Epstein files! Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices