The Mike Smyth Show

The Mike Smyth Show

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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Bill's Beat: Continued election coverage 16.10.2026

With the municipal and provincial election both just days away, how are things looking for all the parties? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More attention and funding for healthcare needed in the South Fraser 16.10.2026

More attention and funding for healthcare needed in the South Fraser Guest: Peter Fassbender, Chair of the South Fraser Healthcare Alliance and Former B.C. MLA and three-term Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do kids need a house and a yard to thrive? 15.10.2026

Unpacking last night's televised debate. Was there a clear winner? Pete Fry from the Green Party of Vancouver comes on to discuss what he would do differently if he got elected mayor. Do kids need a house and a yard to thrive? What does the research say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Unpacking last night's TV debate 15.10.2026

Last night was the highly anticipated TV debate between three of our BC election candidates. How did it go? Was there a clear winner? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if BC scrapped public auto insurance? 14.10.2026

Checking in on Trump amid the run-up to the midterms. What can TEAM offer Vancouver if Colleen Hardwick gets elected mayor? What would happen if BC scrapped public auto insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Looking ahead to tonight's TV debate 14.10.2026

Tonight is the highly anticipated televised debate featuring the BC election candidates. What does each leader need to do? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Counting down the days till the provincial and municipal elections 13.10.2026

Checking in with Centre BC Leader Elenore Sturko. How is she feeling leading up to the provincial election? We're less than a week out from the municipal election. What does Vancouver actually need from its leader? Has housing become the top policy in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Counting down to the provincial and municipal elections 13.10.2026

We're down to the final 11 days before the provincial election, and both major parties firing off policies and attacks on each othe. The Vancouver civic election is coming up this Saturday. Could we see a possible upset victory? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does failing transit hit harder than a tax hike? 12.10.2026

Should the ultra rich welcome new taxes? What plans do the BC Conservatives have for seniors? Does failing transit hit harder than a tax hike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Lacklustre provincial election campaigns 12.10.2026

Will provincial election campaigns ramp up after the municipal election wraps up? Are people tired of provincial politics? Could this impact voter turnout? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having the best Thanksgiving dinner ever 09.10.2026

Do people really believe all the promises candidates make before an election? Premier Eby is defending his plan to lower gas and grocery prices, but what do the numbers say? To get you ready for Thanksgiving dinner, we get some turkey tips from Caren McSherry of the Gourmet warehouse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Faceoff: Unpacking the Municipal and Provincial elections 09.10.2026

Unpacking the Municipal and Provincial election. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Former director in the Stephen Harper government, former senior director of BC Liberals and long time political strategist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pros and cons of no-fault auto insurance 08.10.2026

What’s wrong with no fault insurance? BC's transportation minister Mike Farnworth says insurance rates could double if we went private. With the municipal election and provincial election fast approaching, are British Columbians experiencing election fatigue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Promises promises promises 08.10.2026

Premier David Eby says he will freeze ICBC rates for 3 years if re-elected. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC seniors are having a hard time finding LTC beds 07.10.2026

Are the BC Conservatives trying to switch the province to private auto insurance? What would happen if we actually did? We also talk about the state of long-term care homes in BC, and why it's becoming harder and harder for seniors to find a bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: What would happen if ICBC went private? 07.10.2026

What would happen if ICBC went private? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: October 6, 2026 06.10.2026

Quebec Election Results BC Election latest Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mike Smyth Show: October 6, 2026 06.10.2026

Three parties, three plans to tax wealth - who do you trust with your money? Are American officials entrenched in Alberta’s separation movement? BC election polling - who's in the lead, and who's in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: October 5, 2026 05.10.2026

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

The Mike Smyth Show: October 5, 2026 05.10.2026

Today on The Mike Smyth Show: Eby’s price controls Eby goes after Jimmy Pattison Death of former AG Colin Gabelmann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mike Smyth Show, October 2, 2026 02.10.2026

The Mike Smyth Show, October 2, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat, October 1, 2026 01.10.2026

Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mike Smyth Show, October 1, 2026 01.10.2026

The latest updates on the provincial election Election promises for public safety Journalists created by AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: September 30, 2026 30.09.2026

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

The Mike Smyth Show: September 30, 2026 30.09.2026

Today on The Mike Smyth Show: Removing PST of booze Trade war latest DULF court ruling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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