The Mike Smyth Show

Harman Bhangu - Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC get rid of pet bans in rentals? Many pet owners are saying it would make it way easier for them to find a home. Are companies using AI and technology to strategically jack up its prices? With warmer weather on the horizon, what can motorcyclists do to stay safe on the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliot received a big endorsement from former Premier Gordon Campbell. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he wants an MLB team in Vancouver. Could that actually happen? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Eby tried to repeal parts of DRIPA, but he couldn't even get the support from his own MLAs, so he's now backed down. The FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and the city of Vancouver still hasn't addressed how they're going to handle the homeless population. And finally, BC Ferries has put themselves in a pickle... because of a pickle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

It was a crazy day at the BC legislature yesterday. At the eleventh hour, Premier David Eby backed off from the DRIPA confidence vote. The Federal Liberals officially have a majority. What's next for Carney? What's next for Poilievre? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did a smear website cost the B.C. Conservatives power? Former party leader John Rustad joins us. Vigilantes taking matters into their own hands. Helpful citizens or a dangerous distraction for police? The mystery of Bitcoin’s creator - are we finally closing in on the identity behind it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith gives us his analysis on how the upcoming DRIPA vote might go for the BC NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online creep catchers: The general public thinks they're doing good work, but police say this is dangerous vigilantism. Western Canada continues to feel the impact of the Iran war. Is there an end in sight? What's the deal with Melania Trump's totally unprompted news conference where she firmly distanced herself from Jeffrey Epstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A ceasefire in Iran - but will a misunderstanding blow it up before it even begins? Carney promises to cushion the blow of rising gas prices. Will we see relief at the pump? The Vancouver Canucks can't buy a win at home this season. Is this the worst team in franchise history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith break down last nights BC Conservative leadership debate and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit Guest: Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US and Iran come to a ceasefire deal, but are cracks already starting to form? BC Ferries says sorry for another brutal long weekend. Apology accepted… now what’s the fix? And the hits keep coming for B.C.’s credit rating, how much lower can it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Keith discuss the newest floor crossing to the Liberals, and the Conservative leadership debate happening tonight. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's escalating threats toward Iran are causing world-wide concern. Will he really carry out his threats? AI deepfakes are becoming more and more advanced, and the question on everyone's mind is "how do we stop them?" The Artemis II has successfully circled around the dark side of the moon and is on it's way back to earth. What does this lunar fly-by mean for the future of space exploration? Le...

Trump's threats towards Iran are escalating, and many people are now questioning the state of his mental health. Chaos at BC Ferries! The Easter long weekend was rife with issues and multiple-sailing waits. How can they improve future operations? Would you be willing to pay more to use the ferry? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop - Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If BC's deficit is giving you cause to worry, there's also the drop in revenue streams like the sale of booze. The federal government’s voluntary gun buyback program will likely miss its mark. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is causing gas prices to steadily rise. Should Canada be slashing gas taxes to give drivers some reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

A slew of issues has plagued BC Ferries during the Easter long weekend, and it's been nearly impossible to get ahold of them. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump's rambling TV address on Iran war GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancelled sailings on yet another long weekend - is BC Ferries a sinking ship? Poilievre pushes to slash gas taxes. Real relief, or politics at the pump? Premier Eby hits pause on DRIPA for three years. Big shift or kicking the can? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump takes to national TV on the Iran war - big promises, bold claims… but no answers Pipelines are back in the spotlight. Will Canada finally build one, or are just going in circles? Back to the moon - the Artemis II mission sends humans around it for the first time in decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would a federally run grocery store actually work? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your bad driving habits causing you to waste gas? With fuel prices being as high they are it's a good question so we'll get into that. Vancouver Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam joins us to talk about the city's eroding parks infrastructure. Should we ban social media for kids under 16? They're doing it in Australia, could it work in Canada too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

A BC ferry that had just returned to service after breaking down broke down AGAIN. Downtown Eastside advisor Larry Campbell says he has no idea where any of the public money is going to in the neighborhood. Trump has a big announcement coming tonight. Could it be a timeline for finally ending the conflict in Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices