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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

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40:02

Previewing tomorrow's budget

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/16

We bring you a preview of tomorrow's budget. Heads up, it's not gonna be good. What do we know about the guns that were used in last week's horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge? How did someone with known mental health problems get access to these weapons? Should Canada begin processing its own logs instead of exporting them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:35

Baldrey's Beat: Previewing tomorrow's budget

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/16

Mike and Keith preview what we can expect from tomorrow's budget announcement. Spoiler alert: it's not going to be great. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:12

Public safety and mental health: what's not working...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/13

What needs to change to fix B.C.'s mental health crisis? What's going to fill the hole left behind the London Drugs closing down in the DTES? And how summers might be looking different for recreational anglers out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:32

Tumbler Ridge Investigation, and how do we prevent...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/12

On the official day of mourning of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, we talk about where we are in the investigation and looking forward, how we can prevent such tragedies from happening again.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:48

Do we need to regulate headlights?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/12

Do we need to regulate headlights? Guest: Daniel Stern, Chief Editor of Driving Vision News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:36

Shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves 9 dead and dozens...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/11

The province of BC along with the entire nation of Canada is grieving after a horrific mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge. So far, 9 are confirmed to be dead and dozens more have been injured.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:58

Baldrey's Beat: Tumbler Ridge Shooting & Remembering...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/11

Mike and Keith discuss the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We also touch on the death of Canucks legend Jim Robson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:39

Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/11

Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting Guest: Trent Ernst - Publisher of the Tumbler Ridge Lines newspaper TumblerRidgeLines.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:44

Do we need to get rid of sports betting?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/10

A recent survey finds that more than half of British Columbians fear for their safety.Highlighting the impact of toxic drugs on smaller communities. Do we need to get rid of sports betting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:58

Avoiding AI scams on Valentine's Day

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/09

A familiar name is entering the BC Conservative leadership race... MLA Bruce Banman will make his official campaign announcement on Monday February 9 in front of the BC Housing building in Burnaby. How to handle Alberta separatist talks. And finally, we talk about how to avoid AI scams this Valentine's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:20

Jivani in DC - Whitecaps deal - More extortion cases

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/06

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16:07

Friday Faceoff: Conservative leadership race - Doom...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/06

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35:23

Are robots and AI coming to take your job?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/05

Mayor Ken Sim has alloted 2 million dollars for a fireworks event to replace the Celebration of Light. Is this a good use of taxpayer funding? Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new rebates for EV purchases. Will it be enough to convince YOU to buy an electric car? Are robots and AI coming to take your job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

Is the Canadian economy in danger?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/05

Is the Canadian economy in danger? Guest: David Rosenberg - Chief Economist and founder of Rosenberg Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:17

Baldrey's Beat: PM Carney announcing new EV rebates

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/05

Prime Minister Carney is announcing new EV rebates. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says there are some difficult budget choices looming. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says he went to Washington DC to help Canada get a trade deal. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:11

Unpacking the latest Epstein files dump

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/04

The government has already spent SO MUCH MONEY on the Massey Tunnel replacement. Does it make sense to go back to the original bridge plans? It's the story making waves around the world... the Epstein files! We unpack the latest on that. Finally, we bring on the CEO of ICBC to talk about no-fault auto insurance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:30

Baldrey's Beat: Keeping the Whitecaps in BC Place

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/04

The Whitecaps have been offered a seemingly amazing deal in an effort to convince the team to stay in BC Place . Will they take it, or will they come back saying they want more? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:10

Unpacking the latest on the Surrey extortion crisis

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/04

Mike brings on MLA Elenore Sturko to go through and unpack the latest info on the Surrey extortion crisis.Guest: Elenore Sturko - Independent MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:11

Could Vancouver LOSE the Whitecaps?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/03

The Whitecaps stadium negotiations have hit an impasse. Could we possibly lose the caps to another city?The Massey tunnel rebuild continues to be plagued with problems. It's getting so bad that it's re-igniting calls to go back to building a bridge! Dog owners are speaking out against proposed plans to reduce off-leash areas in Pacific Spirit Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:39

Baldrey's Beat: Could we lose the Whitecaps?!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/02/03

Could Vancouver possibly lose the Whitecaps? BC Premier David Eby is tripling down on his comments about Alberta separatists are committing treason. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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