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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Continuing the conversation on the BC budget, & Trump's tariff tirade continues! 06.03.2025 47:48

Was education let down in the recent BC budget? We continue talking about the BC budget, discussing whether this was the right budget for the province. Finally, are tariffs and trade wars hurting the Conservatives in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: BC Conservative MLA in hot water, & Day 3 of Trump's tariffs! 06.03.2025 17:34

BC Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie has doubled down on her comments on Truth & Reconciliation. The real question is: how much longer will John Rustad be willing to accept this? It's Day 3 of the Trump trade war! The President has now paused tariffs on most Mexican goods, which will last until April 2nd. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is responding to Trump's tariffs by implementing an energy surcharge!...

Breaking down the BC budget, Day 2 of the Trump trade war, & The housing crisis continues! 05.03.2025 49:17

Were there any standouts or surprises in yesterday's budget announcement? Rob Shaw comes on to help us figure that out! It's day 2 of the Trump tariff war! What's the latest?! Is BC's housing crisis actually a policy problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Breaking down the budget, & Day 2 of the tariff war! 05.03.2025 17:23

We start the segment by breaking down the BC budget! Any standouts or surprises? Day 2 of the tariff war! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins 05.03.2025 23:02

The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to salvage his relationship with Trump after that infamous Ov...

Trump tariffs, Canadian debt report, & Saving Vancouver transit! 04.03.2025 43:52

Trump has officially implemented 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico. Navigating the Canadian debt report, PLUS What is happening to the stock market!? Will Vancouver transit be saved with the new budget? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All That Jas: Trump's tariffs are now a reality 04.03.2025 17:03

Welp, it's official. US President Donald Trump has enacted tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. We've been hearing reactions from a number of Canadian Politicians, and so we have Jas Johal on to help us make sense of it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are tariffs doing to the stock market? 04.03.2025 8:15

What are tariffs doing to the stock market? GUEST: Michael Campbell, Business Analyst for Global News and Host of Michael Campbell's Money Talks Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the latest on CAN-US tariffs 04.03.2025 12:31

Breaking down the latest on CAN-US tariffs GUEST: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political messes, Measles outbreaks in the US, & Earthquakes in BC! 03.03.2025 46:04

The one and only David Moscrop joins us to discuss the political messes happening in both the US and Canada! The are a growing number of measles outbreaks in the US. What's to blame for this?! ANOTHER earthquake has hit BC. Is this a sign of what's to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trump vs. Zelensky, & Previewing tomorrow's BC budget! 03.03.2025 17:27

Trudeau did not mince words when discussing the tense oval office interaction between Trump and Zelensky. Jody and Keith preview tomorrow's big budget announcement. John Rustad came out on top in his first AGM over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How important is supportive housing in Vancouver? 03.03.2025 17:02

How important is supportive housing in Vancouver? GUEST: Amanda Burrows, Executive Director of First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's looming tariffs, & Distracted driving! 28.02.2025 24:35

Trump is supposedly implementing tariffs on Canadian goods next week. Is he really going to go through with it this time? Is distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Trump/Zelensky shouting match, Tariff threats, & Excessive spending in Metro Vancouver! 28.02.2025 15:01

Trump and Zelenksy had a full-blown shouting match in the oval office earlier today. Will Trump really implement his threatened tariffs this go around? How is it that the Mayor of Burnaby is making for than the Prime Minister?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's tariffs are back on, & Metro Vancouver spending is out of control! 27.02.2025 39:39

Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods are back on, and he says this time he's serious! The reviews are in: Metro Vancouver has a serious spending problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trump bringing in tariffs next week! 27.02.2025 17:33

Trump says he'll be implementing tariffs on Canadian goods next week, and a number of people are speaking out! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal leadership debate, Can the US boot Canada from Five Eyes, and more on Trump's tariffs 26.02.2025 38:11

Did the Liberal leadership debate shake things up, or is Mark Carney still the front runner? Does the US want to boot Canada from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance? How real is the threat? Trump’s tariff hammer is swinging—will he really slap Canada with a crippling 25% hit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ER closures in Delta, Wayne Gretzky's friendsip with Trump, & John Rustad talks Canada/US relations, 25.02.2025 46:03

We kick off the show by speaking with BC Conservative leader John Rustad about the future of Canada/US relations! Are the ER closures in Delta a stark sign of what's to come for other parts of BC? Does Wayne Gretzky really owe Canada an explanation for being buddies with Donald Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking Mike's interview with John Rustad! 25.02.2025 17:37

We spend today's edition of Baldrey's Beat dissecting Mike's earlier interview with BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Sounds like he's in some hot water! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out-of-control spending, Universal basic income, & Gretzky in hot water! 24.02.2025 44:04

What can be done to reel in Metro Vancouver's excessive spending?! Wayne Gretzky is facing mounting backlash over his affiliations with Donald Trump. There's even a petition making the rounds in Edmonton calling for The Great One to publicly denounce the US President. Is it time for Canada to implement a universal basic income? Business giants like Richard Branson say it's inevitable, but what do...

Baldrey's Beat: Liberal leadership debates, Emergency room closures, & Wayne Gretzky in hot water! 24.02.2025 17:54

Tonight is the first of two Federal Liberal leadership debates. Is it a slam dunk for Mark Carney? A Delta hospital emergency room has closed for two nights in a row because of doctor shortages. Edmontonians are petitioning for Wayne Gretzky to denounce Donald Trump's comments on making Canada the 51st state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for Canada to implement a universal basic income? 24.02.2025 14:40

Is it time for Canada to implement a universal basic income? Business giants like Richard Branson say it's inevitable, but what do the numbers say? Guest: Floyd Marinescu - Founder of UBI Works Guest: Kris Sims - Alberta Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Face Off: Carney is closing in on Poilievre! 21.02.2025 14:59

Opinion polls are in: Carney is closing in on Poilievre! What are the key takeaways from the throne speech? Overhauling BC's safe supply program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overhauling BC's safe supply, Dreaming of home-ownership, & Threats facing our farmers! 21.02.2025 42:17

Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the NDP's safe supply overhaul. What's the solution to actually putting an end to overdose deaths? It's the debut of our 'Gimme Shelter' series! Will home-ownership in this province ever become a reality? BC farmers are always dealing with a number of threats, which begs the question: Would an agricultural task force make a difference? Learn more...

Culling urban deer to try and stop CWD 21.02.2025 9:52

Culling urban deer to try and stop CWD GUEST: Mark Hall, Host of the Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices