The Mike Smyth Show

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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Jul 10, 2026

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US Election Debate 31.10.2024

US Election Debate GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad British Columbia (BC) Mainland GUEST: Georganne Burke, Republicans Overseas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rustad reacts to the election results, Poilievre promises to eliminate GST on homes, & Testing vehicle anti-theft features! 30.10.2024

BC Conservative leader John Rustad comes on to share his reaction to the provincial election results! Poilievre is promising to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million. How would this affect your bottom line? Do vehicle anti-theft features actually work?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: New faces in the BC legislature! 30.10.2024

There are a bunch of new faces in the BC legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million 30.10.2024

Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor and founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC NDP officially gets majority, & Should we stop turning the clock back? 29.10.2024

The BC election results are finally complete, and the NDP has won with a razor-thin majority government. It’s almost time to set those clocks back! But when will the madness end? Finally, we discuss the number of unreported crimes in the Lower Mainland and how crime is affected small businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do federal MP's want a secret ballot vote on Trudeau? 29.10.2024

Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do federal MP's want a secret ballot vote on Trudeau? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could BC ban international students at med schools?, Switching from letter grades in schools & Taking mini retirements 28.10.2024

Should BC ban international students at med schools like Ontario did? Parents and students are expressing frustration and confusion over the new grading system in British Columbia. Was switching from letter grades a bad move? Lastly, we explore the idea of taking mini retirements! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey riding, & Will Trudeau stay on as leader? 28.10.2024

Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey riding, & Will Trudeau stay on as leader? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is small businesses crime surging in B.C.? 25.10.2024

Clint Malhman, London Drugs COO and Co-Founder of Save Our Streets, uptick in retail crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau slammed for Immigration cuts! 25.10.2024

Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau slammed for Immigration cuts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Will the NDP & Green Party strike a deal? 25.10.2024

Bill's Beat: What will NDP & Green Party agree on? GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Former Vancouver city council candidate. Bill is a veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police access to surveillance cameras, BC's energy policy & The excruciatingly long health wait numbers 24.10.2024

Vancouver city council is considering giving police access to traffic cameras for investigations. Where will BC energy policy go under minority government? Lastly, more than 3 million Canadians are reportedly on waiting lists for health procedures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the latest rate cut make a big difference for the housing market? 24.10.2024

Will the latest rate cut make a big difference for the housing market? GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: What's the starting place for negotiations with the NDP? & Immigration cuts in Canada 24.10.2024

Baldrey's Beat: What's the starting place for negotiations with the NDP? & Immigration cuts in Canada GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motorcyclists tilting their licence plates 24.10.2024

Motorcyclists tilting their licence plates GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will Greens want in deal with NDP 23.10.2024

What will Greens want in deal with NDP GUEST: Andrew Weaver, former BC Green Party leader Parking lot punch-up at Costco GUEST: Dr. Steve Albrecht, Road rage expert, a threat assessment expert and former San-Diego police officer, Drstevealbrecht dot com MY HOUSE WEEKLY SEGMENT: Atmospheric River Effects: Drainage, Roofing & House Envelope. Inspections, Repairs and Replacement GUEST: Graeme Huguet,...

Baldrey's Beat: What's next in the BC election? 23.10.2024

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parking lot punch-up at Costco 23.10.2024

Parking lot punch-up at Costco GUEST: Dr. Steve Albrecht, Threat assessment expert and former San-Diego police officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More BC election aftermath, Was density an election issue?, & Why people are less switching jobs more frequently 22.10.2024

With the NDP likely getting a narrow minority government, what kind of deals will they need to make with the Green Party to maintain power? And what are they willing to bargain? There are concerns around the current BC housing density plans. Did the NDP's position on the issue lose them votes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Could former BC Premier Christy Clark actually run for Prime Minister? 22.10.2024

Baldrey's Beat: Could former BC Premier Christy Clark become the Federal Liberal leader? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's next as we watch the fallout of the BC Election?, & Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring! 21.10.2024

John Rustad joins the show to take your calls and discuss what's next for the province following Saturday's election. B.C. election recounts will delay result for about a week, so what's next for BC? Lastly, a Canadian Olympic snowboarder has become one of the most wanted criminals in North America for their involvement in a large-scale cocaine ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring 21.10.2024

Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring GUEST: Douglas Century, Organized Crime Investigative Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Will the NDP strike a deal with the Green Party?, & could the BC Liberals come back next election 21.10.2024

Baldrey's Beat: Reaction to election results, will the NDP strike a deal with the Green Party?, & could the BC Liberals come back next election? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad talks about what's next for the province 21.10.2024

John Rustad joins the show to take your calls and discuss what's next for the province following Saturday's election. GUEST: John Rustad, BC Conservative leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are ONE DAY AWAY from the 2024 BC election! 18.10.2024

We hold one last election debate before the big day! (Featuring BC NDP candidate Ravi Kahlon and BC Conservative candidate Trevor Halford) Checking in with BC Green leader Sonia Furstenau before the election tomorrow! What do the latest opinion polls show? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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