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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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17:32

Baldrey's Beat: DRIPA DRAMA!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/21

It was a dramatic day in the BC legislature yesterday as Premier Eby flip flops on DRIPA. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:05

Reducing traffic congestion in Metro Vancouver

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/20

The drama between the US and Iran continues to rattle global stock markets. What is Trump's end game here? PLUS, the data is in, and the most congested part of Vancouver is the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge! Is more transit the solution to reducing traffic in the city? And finally, the recent BC Ferries pickle debacle raises an important question: Is the customer always right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:51

Short-term rental rules are being eased in Kelowna

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/20

BC's short-term rental rules are being eased in Kelowna ahead of the summer tourist season. Guest: Gavin Dew - Conservative MLA for Kelowna-Mission, Critic for Jobs, Economic Development Innovation and AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:51

Baldrey's Beat: Eby flip-flopping on DRIPA

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/20

Premier David Eby now appears to be flip-flopping on DRIPA. What's going on here? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:16

Should BC allow more Temporary Foreign Workers?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/17

Should BC allow more Temporary Foreign Workers? It's a question that's causing major division in the province. Should Vancouver get an MLB team? Do we even have SPACE for an MLB team? A Vancouver man was clocked going 111km/h OVER the speed limit! Why don't speeders ever learn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:08

Speeders never learn

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/17

Speeders never learn Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:26

Is a reckoning finally coming for Ticketmaster?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

On today’s episode:After being ruled a monopoly - is a reckoning finally coming for Ticketmaster? (0:27) Metro Vancouver’s a mess. When does Eby step in? (12:13) The president vs. the pope - could this clash push away his MAGA base? (25:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:06

The president vs the pope

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

Michael Coren - Anglican Priest, Writer, and Columnist, Author of “The Rebel Christ” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:34

EV interest rebounding

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

Baris Akyurek - Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:27

Problems with Invest Vancouver

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

Daniel Fontaine - New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:11

Baldrey's Beat: What does Gordon Campbell bring to...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

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

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13:28

Ticketmaster/Live Nation monopoly

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

Lee Hepner - Senior Legal Counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:37

Are Liberals trying to take over the B.C. Conservatives?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/16

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

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39:51

Are companies using AI to gouge its prices?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/15

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

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17:25

Baldrey's Beat: Could Vancouver be getting an MLB team?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/15

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

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34:30

Tackling Vancouver's homeless population ahead of FIFA

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/14

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/adchoices

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17:26

Baldrey's Beat: Eby backs off from DRIPA confidence vote

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/14

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

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42:27

Did a smear website cost the BC Conservatives the...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/13

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

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16:54

Baldrey's Beat: Will the NDP government survive the...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/13

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

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44:46

How is Western Canada being impacted by the Iran war?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/10

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

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