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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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17:19

Rachael's Roundup: Cabinet shuffle!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/17

It's time for a cabinet shuffle! The new cabinet roles are: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens' Services Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Spencer Chandra-Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and

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10:58

2025 Fire Smart campaign

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/17

2025 Fire Smart campaign Guest: Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:19

Nanaimo city hall, Grizzly bear shot dead, & Canadian...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/16

Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around its city hall! Is this just a band-aid solution to a bigger problemA grizzly bear was shot dead on Texada Island. Does the bear deserve justice? Finally, we discuss the growing number of complications arising from the Canadian dental care plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:03

Baldrey's Beat: Intensifying trade talks, & Trump...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/16

Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with US are set to intensify ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline! Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around Nanaimo City Hall! The Jeffrey Epstein saga continues! Trump is now saying it's now a hoax! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:49

Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/16

Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:50

Home prices are dropping everywhere except the Lower...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/15

Home prices appear to be dropping everywhere in BC except the Lower Mainland. What gives?!Guest: Adil Dinani - Founder and Principal at Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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49:51

Pipelines in BC, Heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/15

Making the case for pipelines in BC! Mayor Brad West reacts to the Charleigh Pollock decision. Home sales in BC are up everywhere except Metro-Vancouver! Why is this region under-performing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:53

Baldrey's Beat: Paying for Charleigh Pollock's...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/15

When did the NDP go from Tommy Douglas to the party of GoFundMe healthcare?! Prime Minister Mark Carney is reacting to the latest tariff threats from Donald Trump. FIFA's ticket prices were recently announced, and they are exorbitant as expected. Will British Columbians get a discount? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:26

Is there a case for pipelines in BC?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/15

Is there a case for pipelines in BC? Guest: Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and energy transition expert at Energi Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:13

New Trump tariffs, Hospital safety, & City-wide speed...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/14

Here we go again! Trump is threatening Canada with NEW TARIFFS! When is this going to end? We also unpack the ongoing safety concerns in our hospitals. Finally, should BC lower the speed limit on ALL of its streets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:50

Baldrey's Beat: Chinese shipbuilders, & Backlash from...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/14

Chinese shipbuilders are mopping the floor with the competition! Finally, we discuss the latest updates on the heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock story. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:04

Pipeline debate, Getting youth into trades, & Quebec...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/11

We kick off today's episode with "The Great Pipeline Debate!"What can be done to get more young people interested in the trades? Finally, we learn more about how the RCMP uncovered an alleged anti-government militia plot in Quebec! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:57

Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/11

Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades Guest: Dani Ferenc, President of TPMA Consulting, and Instructor at BCIT School of Construction and the Environment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:31

Slowing down traffic, Ruining BC's gig economy, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/10

Traffic-slowing measures were approved by Vancouver City Council. How will this affect you next time you're on the road?Plus! Could government over-regulation ruin BC's gig economy?! Finally, we tell a tale of how a local fisherman caught an absolutely MASSIVE sturgeon on the Fraser river! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:29

Baldrey's Beat: Speed bumps in Vancouver, & Unpacking...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/10

Pierre Poilievre was on the Jas Johal show yesterday to discuss a myriad of topics! Does Vancouver need more speed bumps? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:30

New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/10

New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail Guest: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC, and Pickton’s prison guard for ten years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:18

Chinese shipbuilders, Youth unemployment, & Robert...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/09

Why is a Chinese shipbuilder being awarded the new BC Ferries contract instead of a Canadian one?Youth unemployment Is at an all time high! What's causing this? Finally, the new report on Serial killer Robert Pickton's death has left us with more questions than answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:20

Baldrey's Beat: Unrealistic EV mandates, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/09

What should be done about BC's unrealistic EV mandates? Some recent polling shows the Conservatives continue to trail behind the Liberals. Could Pierre Poilievre's leadership be put into question? Should the province foot the bill for a 10-year old girl's life-saving medication? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:04

Chinese ferries committee probe

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/09

Chinese ferries committee probe Guest: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:32

Building pipelines, Lowering residential speed...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/07/08

Prime Minister Carney says an oil pipeline from Alberta to BC is absolutely on the table! What would that look like?Traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko comes on to unpack the push to lower residential speed limits. Finally, if you’re in the market for a car, brace yourself, because prices are going up up up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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