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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Canada/US trade war, Falling EV sales, & Emma Watson loses her drivers license! 24.07.2025 44:44

We start the podcast by discussing the current state of the Canada/US trade war. EV sales keep falling, so why isn't the government budging on its mandates? Why did Emma Watson lose her drivers license? Could it happen to you too?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Building a pipeline in BC, Ending the trade war, & The rise in celebrity deaths! 24.07.2025 16:58

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now saying that a pipeline to Northern BC needs more consultation. Is she shifting her tone? A senator from Washington State is pleading with Canada and Trump to end the trade war. With Ozzy Osbourne yesterday and Hulk Hogan today, can we expect to see a continual rise in celebrity deaths? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-scooter injuries, Second-hand fentanyl smoke, & 'Mean and nasty' Canadians! 23.07.2025 39:54

Does more need to be done to curb the rise in e-scooter injuries? Plus, we continue the conversation around the dangers of second-hand fentanyl smoke in social housing. And finally, do Americans really think Canadians are being mean and nasty in their handling of Trump's tariff threats? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pipeline projects in BC, & Trade deals with the US! 23.07.2025 16:36

Premier David Eby continues to downplay the possibility of pipeline projects coming to BC. PM Mark Carney says the government is continuing to work out a trade deal with the US. The US ambassador to Canada says we are being "mean & nasty". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extending transit hours, Second-hand fentanyl smoke, & TikTok in Canada! 22.07.2025 36:39

Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours? The dangers associated with second-hand fentanyl smoke. Should TikTok be booted out of Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Canada/US relations, Approving industrial projects, & Canada Post strike?! 22.07.2025 17:53

Trump's Ambassador to Canada says we're being "mean and nasty". Some First Nations leaders say they're being pressured to green-light industrial projects in their territories. Is there a Canada Post strike on the horizon?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pickton killer charged with murder, and solitary-confinement class action 22.07.2025 15:51

Pickton killer charged with murder, and solitary-confinement class action GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours? 22.07.2025 10:28

Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours? GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transit fare hikes and fare evasion 22.07.2025 10:53

Transit fare hikes and fare evasion GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Rustad's leadership position, FIFA exclusionary zones, & Music artists skipping Vancouver! 21.07.2025 39:29

Is John Rustad's position as BC Conservative now in jeopardy? How will FIFA's proposed exclusionary zones affect local businesses when the World Cup arrives? Lastly, why are so many music artists skipping Vancouver on their so-called "world tours?!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: US tariff deadline, John Rustad's leadership, & The Epstein files! 21.07.2025 17:31

The clock is ticking on the US tariff deadline! We unpack our recent conversation with BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Is his leadership position at stake?! The Epstein files continue to rattle Trump's MAGA base. Will the files EVER be released? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extreme road rage 21.07.2025 16:32

Extreme road rage Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert at forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charleigh Pollock decision reversed, & Universal basic income! 18.07.2025 36:21

Eby and Osbourne are reversing course on the funding of a drug treatment for Charleigh Pollock! Charleigh's mother joins us to share her reaction! Will a growing wage gap force us to rethink the possibility of a universal basic income? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Faceoff: Charleigh Pollock decision reversal, Eby's cabinet shuffle, & FIFA contract 18.07.2025 16:32

The BC government is reversing their decision in the heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock case, even going so far as to offer a personal apology to Charleigh's mother. What were some of the stand-out changes made in Premier Eby's big cabinet shuffle? Finally, we unpack some of the details revealed in the long-awaited FIFA contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a growing wage gap force us to rethink UBI? 18.07.2025 16:03

Will a growing wage gap force us to rethink UBI? Guest: Floyd Marinescu, Business man, and founder and primary donor to UBIWorks, advocating for basic income Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky high ticket prices for the World Cup 18.07.2025 12:28

Sky high ticket prices for the World Cup Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prison contraband, FIFA contract finally released, & Terrifying animal encounters! 17.07.2025 37:57

More and more contraband is making its way into BC prisons, and it's leaving staff feeling unsafe! The province's FIFA contract has finally been released! Are "exclusionary zones" fair to local businesses?! Finally, we hear how a man escaped from the BC backwoods after a terrifying animal encounter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael's Roundup: Cabinet shuffle! 17.07.2025 16:19

It's time for a cabinet shuffle! The new cabinet roles are: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens' Services Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Spor...

2025 Fire Smart campaign 17.07.2025 10:58

2025 Fire Smart campaign Guest: Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nanaimo city hall, Grizzly bear shot dead, & Canadian dental plan complications! 16.07.2025 39:19

Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around its city hall! Is this just a band-aid solution to a bigger problem A grizzly bear was shot dead on Texada Island. Does the bear deserve justice? Finally, we discuss the growing number of complications arising from the Canadian dental care plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Intensifying trade talks, & Trump calls Epstein client list a hoax! 16.07.2025 17:03

Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with US are set to intensify ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline! Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around Nanaimo City Hall! The Jeffrey Epstein saga continues! Trump is now saying it's now a hoax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval 16.07.2025 8:49

Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home prices are dropping everywhere except the Lower Mainland! 15.07.2025 16:50

Home prices appear to be dropping everywhere in BC except the Lower Mainland. What gives?! Guest: Adil Dinani - Founder and Principal at Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pipelines in BC, Heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock decision, & Buying a home! 15.07.2025 47:51

Making the case for pipelines in BC! Mayor Brad West reacts to the Charleigh Pollock decision. Home sales in BC are up everywhere except Metro-Vancouver! Why is this region under-performing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Paying for Charleigh Pollock's medicine, Trump's tariff threats, & FIFA ticket prices 15.07.2025 16:53

When did the NDP go from Tommy Douglas to the party of GoFundMe healthcare?! Prime Minister Mark Carney is reacting to the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump. FIFA's ticket prices were recently announced, and they are exorbitant as expected. Will British Columbians get a discount? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices