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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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44:55

Canadian snowbirds, Medical crisis in Kamloops, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/22

Trump's border policies are now impacting Canadian snowbirds. Plus, crisis in Kamloops! OBGYNs are quitting in droves saying they're burnt out. And finally, the question looming over everyone's heads: Who should be paying for public transit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:11

Baldrey's Beat: Land ruling in Richmond

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/22

A bombshell court ruling has awarded land in Richmond to the Cowichan tribe. Will there be an appeal? Should this go to the Supreme Court of Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:02

Bombshell land claim ruling, Another MLA leaving the...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/21

We begin the show talking about a bombshell ruling awarding pieces of land in Richmond to the Cowichan nation. BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins us in-studio to talk about why another MLA is leaving his party! Plus, traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko comes on to discuss what is quickly growing into a full-blown epidemic: Distracted driving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:48

Baldrey's Beat: Another MLA out of the BC Conservatives!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/21

Another MLA is out of the BC Conservatives! Amelia Boultbee went out in a blaze of glory, saying John Rustad has a problem with women. Are more party resignations on the horizon? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:12

Brodie on Cowichan land decision - Canada's bleak...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/20

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14:33

Bill's Beat: Conservative Caucus Chaos

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/20

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33:25

Cracking down on crime, Auto manufacturing in Canada,...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/17

Big announcement from Ottawa! Prime Minister Carney says he's cracking down on crime.Plus, Auto manufacturer Stellantis is leaving Canada! What does this mean for the future of our auto industry? And finally, we talk about the ongoing extortion crisis in Surrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:33

Booming businesses, BC/Alberta pipeline battle, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/16

The BCGEU strike is causing some local businesses to boom. The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues to escalate. Finally, we talk about why auto manufacturer Stallentis is bailing out of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:09

Saving money in Vancouver, Angry ferry passengers, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/15

We begin with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's promise to save the city money!Fury on BC Ferries! Multiple crew members say they've experienced violent threats from passengers! How's holiday shopping looking like this upcoming season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:09

Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike, & BC's pipeline battle...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/15

David Eby says the government is working on a new offer to present to the BCGEU. Is there an end in sight? The pipeline battle between BC and Alberta continues to heat up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:43

B.C.’s multiplex challenge

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/15

B.C.’s multiplex challenge Guest: Frances Bula, Contributor to BC Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:57

Foreign buyers in BC, Involuntary care, & World Cup...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/14

Is it time to let foreign buyers back into the province? The recent Yaletown stabbings are reigniting the divisive conversation around involuntary care. Finally, we discuss the massive costs of getting BC Place ready for the world cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:06

Baldrey's Beat: SFU medical school, BC pipeline...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/14

BC Premier David Eby has announced a new medical school at SFU's Surrey campus! The Alberta/BC pipeline conversation continues. Finally, it's WEEK 7 of the BCGEU. Are we any closer to seeing an end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:56

Before and after school childcare in British Columbia

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/14

Before and after school childcare in British Columbia GUEST: Eric Swanson, Policy consultant for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:27

Surrey medical clinics, The return of flu season, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/13

One-on-one with Surrey city councillor Linda Annis comes on to discuss all the major happenings in the city! Flu season is back! Is Covid still a thing? All this and more with science guy Jason Tetro! Finally, is automatic tax filing the way to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:24

Dwindling liquor supplies, & Cooking the perfect turkey!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/10

The ongoing BCGEU strike is causing liquor supplies to dwindle, and the restaurant industry is getting nervous!Plus, it's TURKEY TIME! Caren McSherry from the Gourmet Warehouse comes on to teach us how to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:23

Bill's Beat: Ken Sim wants to oust the park board!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/10

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to oust the park board! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:07

Carney vs. Trump, Going after Big Vape, & Addressing...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/09

We begin by unpacking Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump! What exactly is Carney's strategy here? BC is going after vaping companies for their deceptive practices! A petition is going around trying to keep Alberta as a part of Canada! Could the US get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:36

BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/09

BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices Guest: Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:51

Eby vs. Smith, Reviewing decriminalization, & Unsold...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/10/08

David Eby goes toe-to-toe with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a pipeline show-down! Was decriminalization a mistake? Port Coquitlam mayor Brad west weighs in. Finally, what's the deal with the growing number of unsold condos in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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