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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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37:38

PM Carney is looking into cushioning the blow of gas...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/09

A ceasefire in Iran - but will a misunderstanding blow it up before it even begins? Carney promises to cushion the blow of rising gas prices. Will we see relief at the pump? The Vancouver Canucks can't buy a win at home this season. Is this the worst team in franchise history?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:12

Baldrey's Beat: Does Premier Eby have the support of...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/09

Mike and Keith break down last nights BC Conservative leadership debate and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:17

BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/09

BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit Guest: Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:23

Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/09

Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:25

US and Iran's shaky peace deal, will it last?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/08

The US and Iran come to a ceasefire deal, but are cracks already starting to form?BC Ferries says sorry for another brutal long weekend. Apology accepted… now what’s the fix? And the hits keep coming for B.C.’s credit rating, how much lower can it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:56

Baldrey's Beat: Another day, another floor crossing!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/08

Mike and Keith discuss the newest floor crossing to the Liberals, and the Conservative leadership debate happening tonight. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:08

Trump is now threatening to blow up Iran. Is he serious?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/07

Trump's escalating threats toward Iran are causing world-wide concern. Will he really carry out his threats?AI deepfakes are becoming more and more advanced, and the question on everyone's mind is "how do we stop them?" The Artemis II has successfully circled around the dark side of the moon and is on it's way back to earth. What does this lunar fly-by mean for the future of space exploration? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:15

Baldrey's Beat: Trump escalating his Iran threats

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/07

Trump's threats towards Iran are escalating, and many people are now questioning the state of his mental health. Chaos at BC Ferries! The Easter long weekend was rife with issues and multiple-sailing waits. How can they improve future operations? Would you be willing to pay more to use the ferry? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:24

Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/07

Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop - Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:29

Should we be slashing gas taxes?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/06

If BC's deficit is giving you cause to worry, there's also the drop in revenue streams like the sale of booze. The federal government’s voluntary gun buyback program will likely miss its mark. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is causing gas prices to steadily rise. Should Canada be slashing gas taxes to give drivers some reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:02

Baldrey's Beat: What is going on with BC Ferries?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/06

A slew of issues has plagued BC Ferries during the Easter long weekend, and it's been nearly impossible to get ahold of them. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:19

Trump's rambling TV address on Iran war

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/06

Trump's rambling TV address on Iran war GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:20

Another long weekend, another crisis at BC Ferries

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/03

Cancelled sailings on yet another long weekend - is BC Ferries a sinking ship?Poilievre pushes to slash gas taxes. Real relief, or politics at the pump? Premier Eby hits pause on DRIPA for three years. Big shift or kicking the can? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:37

Taking Iran "back to the stone age"? Trump's fiery...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/02

Trump takes to national TV on the Iran war - big promises, bold claims… but no answersPipelines are back in the spotlight. Will Canada finally build one, or are just going in circles? Back to the moon - the Artemis II mission sends humans around it for the first time in decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:37

Would a federally run grocery store work?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/01

Would a federally run grocery store actually work?Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:09

Could a social media ban for kids under 16 work in...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/01

Are your bad driving habits causing you to waste gas? With fuel prices being as high they are it's a good question so we'll get into that. Vancouver Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam joins us to talk about the city's eroding parks infrastructure. Should we ban social media for kids under 16? They're doing it in Australia, could it work in Canada too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:26

Baldrey's Beat: Where is public money going in the DTES?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/01

A BC ferry that had just returned to service after breaking down broke down AGAIN. Downtown Eastside advisor Larry Campbell says he has no idea where any of the public money is going to in the neighborhood. Trump has a big announcement coming tonight. Could it be a timeline for finally ending the conflict in Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:30

Cancelled long-term care in Delta

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/04/01

Cancelled long-term care in DeltaGuest: Lisa Hoglund, CEO at Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:28

Hotel bookings slow in Vancouver ahead of the World Cup

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/03/31

A midwife is facing deportation over the fact that her paperwork doesn't adequately prove she can speak english. The problem? She's SCOTTISH! FIFA has released thousands of hotel rooms ahead of the world cup, and the tourism industry says bookings are way slower than expected. We bring you the details on a cancelled long-term care facility in Delta. We're already short on beds, and now this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:37

Bill's Beat: Should Canada have government-run...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2026/03/31

New NDP leader Avi Lewis is facing backlash for some of his policies. He says he would even open a new government run chain of grocery stores. Is this a good idea? Richmond MLA Hon Chan says he was unaware of the criminal investigation against him prior to the last election. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer is working with Dallad Brodie in a "Unite the Right" movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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