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: Local Mayor's massive salary sparks outrage, & The ongoing search for the next Liberal leader! 15.01.2025 18:04

Should municipal Mayors be making $400k a year?! Who will take Trudeau's place as Liberal leader? The search continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Responding to Trump's threats, Scrapping capital gains, & the future of EV rebates! 15.01.2025 34:57

How should Canada respond to Trumps tariff threats? Some are even suggesting we cut off our mineral exports to the US With Parliament prorogued, is it time to axe the capital gains tax Finally, a conversation with BC conservative leader John Rustad on EV rebates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does Trump want Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal? 15.01.2025 12:10

Why does Trump want Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal? GUEST: Leo Lindermans, News analyst and commentator on TikTok. LeoTalks on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great Debate: Is hunting cruel? 15.01.2025 16:39

Great Debate: Is hunting cruel? Guest: Ben Hudson, Operates an animal rescue sanctuary, critic of hunting. “Ben the Vegan Farmer” on TikTok Guest: Mark Hall, Host of the Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the blinding LED headlights we see around BC legal? 15.01.2025 11:22

Are the blinding LED headlights we see around BC legal? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreau, Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians divided over Trump, Clarifying distracted driving laws, & Canada's affordability crisis! 14.01.2025 41:16

Canada's politicians are completely divided on how to navigate Trump’s tariff threats. They're disagreeing, while we're suffering. Plus, should gig workers be allowed to use their phones while driving? Legal clarification is desperately needed! Finally, we’ll talk about a shocking reality—Canadians are now less than $200 away from not being to pay their bills! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Baldrey's Beat: Liberal leadership race coverage! 14.01.2025 17:31

Christy Clark is officially OUT of the Liberal leadership race. Who Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unstaffed ambulances, Responding to Trump's threats, & Major fossil discovery in BC! 13.01.2025 36:34

Unstaffed ambulances are the latest symptom of our ongoing healthcare crisis. How do we get the paramedics we so desperately need? Trump is doubling down on his tariff threats and the Canadian government is struggling to find the right response. Finally, a major fossil discovery high up in the BC mountains has Paleontologists everywhere geeking out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Rustad cries foul on election irregularities, LA Wildfire coverage, & Vancouver's viaduct replacement holdups! 10.01.2025 41:35

Discussing alleged election irregularities with Conservative MLA Peter Milbar. Continuing coverage on the LA wildfires! What’s the holdup on the viaducts replacement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Trudeau's resignation, & Rustad calls for an independent review! 10.01.2025 17:39

Mike and Bill continue to dissect the aftermath of Trudeau's resignation. BC Conservative leader John Rustad is calling for an independent review of the recent provincial election, citing "irregularities". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump vs. Canada, Involuntary care in BC, & Richmond Olympic Oval CEO controversy! 09.01.2025 39:31

Jokes aside, people need to start taking Trump's threats towards Canada seriously. David Eby claims BC is "full speed ahead" on involuntary care, but many are saying that much more needs to be done. The CEO of the Richmond Olympic Oval reportedly mde over $400k in 2023! Why is a gym manager getting that kind of salary?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Premiers standing up to Trump, & Deciding the next Liberal leader! 09.01.2025 17:13

Canada's premiers appear to be banding together in an effort to stand up to Trump! Who's going to be the next Liberal leader? Does Christy Clark have a chance should she throw her hat into the ring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Liberal leadership race, & Tackling affordability in 2025! 09.01.2025 41:13

What's next for Trudeau after he announced his resignation? Better yet, who's the best contender to take over as Liberal Leader? Plus, mounting credit card debt is leaving Canadians worried about affordability in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trump continues to make harrowing threats towards Canada 08.01.2025 17:13

On this all-Trump edition of Baldrey's Beat, we talk about the number of threats the president-elect continues to make towards Canada. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau's resignation, Violent crime in Vancouver, & Trump's plans for Canada! 07.01.2025 41:05

As the fallout continues from Prime Minister Trudeau's resignation, We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from his time as Liberal leader. Violent crime is quickly becoming commonplace in Vancouver. What's the solution to getting it under control? And finally, we break down Trump's latest comments on his plans for Canada once he's inaugurated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Bill's Beat: Continued fallout from Trudeau's resignation 07.01.2025 16:56

Bill's Beat: Continued fallout from Trudeau's resignation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as Liberal leader! 06.01.2025 31:10

It's official! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will resign as Federal leader. What's the next step for the Liberals? Featured guests include: Ken Hardie - Liberal MP Jennifer Laewetz - Member of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan Melissa Lantsman - Deputy Leader of The federal Conservative Party, MP for Thornhill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau officially announces his resignation 06.01.2025 17:40

It's official! PM Trudeau officially announces he will step down as Liberal leader. Mike and Keith break down the bombshell announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin O'Leary pitches a Canada/US union, First-time homeowners, & Increasing costs in 2025! 03.01.2025 31:15

Should Canada negotiate an “economic union” with the USA? What will cost more in 2025? Are first time homeowners returning to the market in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Violent crime in Vancouver, & Will Trudeau resign? 03.01.2025 16:58

2025 is already proving to be a terrible year for PM Trudeau. Is this the beginning of the end for him? Crime is running amuck in Vancouver. There was even an armed robbery at Holt Renfrew! Why didn't we see any local NYE fireworks celebrations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saving money in 2025, Flipping tax skepticism, & One-on-one with Kevin O'Leary! 02.01.2025 44:47

Should Canada form an “economic union” with the USA? We check in with the one and only Kevin O'Leary to find out! Saving and managing your finances in 2025! Will an anti-flipping tax make any difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Liberals want Trudeau out, Kevin O'Leary wants an economic union, & Updates on the New Orleans attack! 02.01.2025 17:07

The majority of Liberal MPs now say they want Trudeau OUT! Is it time for him to take the proverbial walk in the snow? Kevin O'Leary came on the show earlier to elaborate on the concept of an "economic union" between Canada and the US. Is there any connection between the New Orleans attack and the exploding Cybertruck in Las Vegas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau's future as PM, Making better New Years resolutions, & Should Canada MERGE with the US?! 01.01.2025 40:54

There are many lingering questions regarding Trudeau's future as Prime Minister. Will he resign or prorogue? Is there a secret to making New Years resolutions that actually work?! According to Kevin O'Leary, Canada should negotiate an “economic union” with the USA! Is there any legitimacy in this idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Trudeau's downfall, Premier Eby's plan for 2025, & Vancouver's lackluster NYE celebrations! 01.01.2025 16:33

Things are looking bleak for PM Justin Trudeau. What can we expect from BC Premier David Eby in 2025? Vancouver didn't seem to have many NYE events last night. What happened to Ken Sim's promise to bring the city's swagger back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Internet dangers, Sports moments from 2024, & Caring less about global warming! 31.12.2024 44:09

Are children are being politically radicalized on the internet?! Looking back at the biggest sports moments from 2024! Lastly, do BC Residents care less about global warming than they used to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices