The Mike Smyth Show

Should Canada join the EU as an associate member? Some are worried that that might worsen our current trade war with the US. Would privatizing airports be a good idea? We're hearing great arguments from both sides, so there's lots to unpack there. BC Premier David Eby seems like he's chomping at the bit to call an early election. Could this backfire if he actually pulls the trigger? Learn more abo...

Is Eby calling a snap election? All signs point to yes. Is Kerry Lynne Findlay ready for it? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global New Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States Should Eby call a snap election? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who should Canada trade with? Should Canada privatize airports? New report more than 50% of parents bankrolling kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC deficit gets bigger Abbotsford-Mission byelection Trump calls AI worries a hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump calls AI worries a hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: Should Canada look to Europe and build closer ties with the EU? (0:26) Plus - can B.C.’s newest party build a big enough tent to take down Eby? (9:09) And AI is moving at warp speed - is it already too late to put the brakes on? (25:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles “Spider” Jones, Journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He is a former three-time Golden Glove Champion and was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Peter Milobar, Interim leader of new centre-right party MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Miller, Canada-U.S. trade expert in Washington DC and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is the ongoing tariff trade war impacting businesses? Falling asleep at the wheel and speeding cab drivers... We take a look at some recent examples of dangerous driving. Mayors and councillors of BC are getting ready for their biggest meeting of the year. What issues are on the table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby recently unveiled new border signs encouraging people to "Buy BC." Was this a good idea? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin the podcast today with a riveting debate on the ongoing Canada-US trade war. The BC Forestry sector is on life support. What can be done to bring it back to life? It's the question on every British Columbian's mind: Is health care in this province getting better or worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump held a convention in an effort to rally support ahead of the midterms. He even offered $5000 to every American if the Republicans win. Is that legal? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is already pushing back against Canada's retaliatory tariffs. How is this trade war hurting small businesses? A Pokémon card store in Richmond is the latest victim in a rash of smash n grabs. How do we stop these criminals? We're seeing a concerning rise... in falling test scores! Why are students doing so poorly in math? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is escalating the trade war by banning multiple Canadian products... Premier Eby is reigniting his "Buy BC" rhetoric... How long will this trade war last? Kerry Lynne Findlay says the reason so many MLAs are leaving the BC Conservatives is becase of how quickly the party was thrown together. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Canada has retaliated against US tariffs with some tariffs of our own. When will we see an end to this trade war? Independent MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the ongoing concerns over crime and leadership in BC. A small town in Alberta has successfully fought back against the construction of a massive AI data centre. Wow long before they try to build again? Learn more about your ad choices....

Canada is responding to the US trade war by implementing retaliatory tariffs on a variety of American goods. As many as 7 MLAs were approached to give up their seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump vs. Carney! Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US are set to kick in tomorrow. Will this trade war ever end? The controversial Alberta referendum vote is fast approaching. Do Albertans actually want to separate from Canada? Five of the MLAs that quit the BC Conservatives have formed an all-new centre-right political party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 MLAs have left the BC Conservative party. Could they form an all new party? United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's comments about a Canadian cadet are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-school season means a whole new wave of gang recruitment attempts. What are the signs you need to look out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five MLAs have left the BC Conservatives to start a new party. How do they plan to distinguish themselves from their former party? Ken Sim is running for re-election. Does he have a shot? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A total of 9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative party. Can Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on as leader for much longer? Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. He even directly contacted Apple to make them change the name of the lake on Apple Maps. We're seeing a massive rise in youth e-scooter injuries. How do we keep kids safe ahead of the back-to-school season?...