The Mike Smyth Show

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?...

9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative Party. Should Kerry Lynne Findlay resign? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Trump in hot water over Lake America? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC and Senior Editor at notus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of a wastewater treatment facility in North Van has now ballooned to an eye-watering $5.5 billion. How does this happen? 3 byelections, 3 wins: a clean sweep for the Federal Liberals. How does the opposition Conservatives feel about this? An 8TH MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. How much longer can their leader Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

BC Conservative turmoil continues after an 8th MLA has left the party. Can Kerry-Lynne Findlay survive this? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we killing too many grizzlies? Guest: Mark Hall, Founder and executive director of Wild Origins Canada and host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government needs to "walk the walk" on buy Canadian Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director B.C. affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Susan Senecal, CEO & President of A&W Canada GUEST: Dr. Pamela Valentine, President and CEO of MS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American government is now claiming Carney started the trade war because of politics. Lots to unpack there. Chinese EVs like BYD continue to grow in popularity. Would you buy one? Australia is banning AI music from their charts. Should Canada follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Great news for Mark Carney. The Liberal party made a clean sweep in 3 BC byelections. A 7th MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. What's going on here? PM Carney says the US needs to stop "doing memes" if they wish to make any progress in the ongoing trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Premier David Eby has set a provincial byelection for Abbotsford–Mission on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Another Vancouver pool is facing controversy as Britannia’s planned renovation has some groups calling for it to be paused. What does the government need to do to help small businesses with the ongoing tariff war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Conservative Party turmoil continues! Now, a 7th MLA is leaving. Who's going to win the 3 Federal by-elections today? Donald Trump‘s renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America“ continues to make waves. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Vancouver afford to lose another pool? Guest: Andrew Grant, Legacy Masters Board Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices