The Mike Smyth Show

Messi's no-show continues to anger Whitecaps fans. Should ticket-holders be given a refund? Political YouTuber JJ McCullough comes on to shed some light on the ongoing BC United/BC Conservative situation. Last but not least, a discussion on banning cellphones in schools! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative candidate Damon Scrase steps down after some old social media posts have come to light. Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie is pushing back on provincial density! Deliberations are under way in the Donald Trump trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Broadway subway is facing MORE delays, and nearby businesses are suffering as a result. Should cellphones be banned in schools? Finally, should Canada slap tariffs on electric vehicles from China?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative leader John Rustad says that there's simply no time for a merger with BC United. Should Vancouver parks be renamed after companies? Ken Sim thinks there's potential revenue opportunities. Broadway subway construction delays are wreaking havoc on local businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To merge or not to merge? One-on-one with BC United leader Kevin Falcon! Germ expert Jason Tetro comes on to give us the lowdown on Bird Flu and whether we need to be worried about it. Finally, what do we need to know about Lyme disease? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jody checks in with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on the latest updates from Donald Trump's trial. Guest: Reggie Cecchini - Washington Correspondent Global News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

H5N1 - should anyone be worried? Or carry on as usual? Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with specialty in studying emerging pathogens + Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To merge or not to merge? Jody Vance and Keith check in on the ongoing BC United/BC Conservative merger discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Surrey policing issue finally over? Is it time to break up Live Nation? The US Department of Justice is now suing the ticketing giant. The bill for the Sidney Island deer cull has ballooned to a staggering $12 MILLION. How has this happened?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Department of Justice is launching a MASSIVE lawsuit against Live Nation. In a devastating blow to soccer fans, it was announced on Thursday that Lionel Messi will NOT be attending Saturday's match against the White Caps. Things are heating up in Federal politics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To merge or not to merge? A one-on-one conversation with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! Drones, drugs, weapons and cellphones in continue to be found in BC jails. How can this be stopped? Last but not least, we talk dog parks and training tips with professional dog trainer Brad Pattison! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poll after poll shows BC United is tanking in popularity. Conservative leader John Rustad says he's willing to listen if BCU members wanted to merge. In the wake of the tragic overdose death of an 18-year old UVIC student, people are now advocating for mandatory CPR/Naloxone training. Is it time to bring basketball back to Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upcoming BC election - should the BC Conservatives take up with the BC United? GUEST: John Rustad, BC Conservative leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United is WAY down in the latest opinion polls. What will happen in the 2024 provincial election? Defence Lawyer Michael Mulligan reacts to a quadriplegic's ICBC lawsuit. Finally, are people ticked off over over-tipping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are BC United so low in the latest opinion polls? Robert Pickton is in critical condition after being attacked in prison. How did this happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Pickton attacked in prison GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former corrections officer, Kent Institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The problem with no fault insurance. Guest: Tim Schober - Victoria lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pros and cons of grocery co-ops. Are BC's EV mandates the right approach to reducing emissions? Finally, we discuss the best strategies for curbing auto thefts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another opinion poll is out today, and BC United is now extremely low in the polls. How will Kevin Falcon react? The fallout from an 18-year old UVIC student's overdose death. House of Commons speaker Greg Fergus continues to get in trouble! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC Ferries getting better? GUEST: Jim Abram, Advocate for ferry-dependent communities and past president of the UBCM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Loblaw boycott working? Overdose deaths on university campuses. Giving up on the home ownership dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marching bands in Victoria! Keith reacts to Mike's interview with Elenore Sturko regarding overdoses on university campuses. Poilievre continues to go after PM Trudeau about axing the carbon tax. It's game 7 vs. the Edmonton Oilers TONIGHT!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal government wants public sectors workers back to work in their offices 3 days a week. Is density the solution to Vancouver's housing crunch? Last but not least, a conversation on private health care! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Brad West's future in politics? People continue to advocate for a BC United/Conservative merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the BC Conservatives and BC United merge? Do we need a living wage? Is the World Cup really like having 40 Super Bowls in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices