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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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All Episodes

42:23

Pushing for more pipelines, Shoplifting rings...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/25

The push for pipelines in BC and Canada!Professional shoplifting rings are targeting BC retail stores! How can they be stopped?! Does BC need a moderate political party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:36

Bill's Beat: Richmond's spending habits, World Cup...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/25

Richmond's excessive spending habits continue to be called into question. With the World Cup fast approaching, everyone is asking the same question: Where are all the tourists going to stay?! Does John Rustad still have a future with the BC Conservatives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:09

Addressing threats, Expensive concert tickets, & CEO...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/24

What measures are VPD taking to address threats from US involvement in Iran?Why does the cost of concert tickets seem so high in 2025? Do CEOs deserve a pay raise?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:58

Checking in with John Rustad, New messaging from...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/23

British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad is accusing a group of legislators who split from the party of blackmailing its members and staff in a bid to take over and divide the Opposition. Does Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives need new messaging? Are our public safety issues the result of lack of care for the mentally ill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:03

EV sales mandates, Leaving the DTES, & Diving into...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/20

Does it make sense for BC to keep its EV sales mandates?We talk to a local business owner about leaving the "warzone" that is the Downtown East side! Last but not least, we take a deep dive into the unbelievable Surrey extortion rackets that are plaguing multiple businesses! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:10

Bill's Beat: Retaliatory tariffs, Population control,...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/20

PM Mark Carney says Canada responding to unjust tariffs with counter tariffs, will review response as negotiations progress Mike and Bill react to Pierre Poilievre's comments Trutch Street is being renamed. Is this a positive change, or just another example of virtue signaling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:03

Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Surrey extortion rackets

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/20

Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and Surrey extortion rackets Guest: Doug Spencer, Former gang unit police officer for over 30 years in the VPD. Now works to keep kids out of gangs through Odd Squad productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:53

Freezing property taxes, Banning replacement workers,...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/19

Will Ken Sim ACTUALLY freeze property taxes in Vancouver? He's asking city staff to consider it.Should there be a ban on replacement workers during strikes? The unions have a lot to say on the matter. Lastly, is Airbnb jumping the gun on all their cancellations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:27

Bill's Beat: Blackmail allegations, Losing drug...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/19

Breaking news about the blackmail allegations that have ROCKED the BC legislature. A 9 year old girl is about to lose access to a crucial life-sustaining drug. In a controversial move, PM Carney has invited Indian PM Modi to the G7 summit. 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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45:43

Rustad's bombshell blackmail allegations, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/18

Premier David Eby is now calling for an investigation into BC Conservative leader John Rustad's bombshell blackmail allegations.Vancouver realtor Steve Saretsky on to talk about how the local condo market has grinded to a halt! And speaking of which, should housing be a human right in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:21

Bill's Beat: BC Ferries' contract with China, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/18

David Eby says the B.C. Ferries China contract is not ideal, but he’s not prepared to intervene because the ferries are desperately needed. John Rustad's bombshell blackmail allegations are drawing reactions from all sides of the political spectrum! 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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11:18

Should China be building ferries for BC?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/18

Should China be building ferries for BC? 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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40:30

BC Airbnb cancellations, The G7 summit continues, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/17

Thousands of BC Airbnb reservations are being cancelled. What gives?!The G7 summit continues. Counting down to the FIFA World Cup! Is Vancouver ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:49

Baldrey's Beat: MLAs accused of blackmail, Carney's...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/17

BC Conservative leader John Rustad is accusing some rogue MLAs of blackmail! What's background behind all this? Carney wished Trump a happy birthday. Was this a strategic move? More and more politicians are calling for BC Ferries to cancel their shipbuilding contract with China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:23

BC Ferries contract fallout, This year's G7 summit, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/16

We speak with BC Conservative leader John Rustad on the controversial outsourcing of a BC Ferries shipbuilding contract. Does China deserve our business? Just how much is at stake at this year's highly anticipated G7 summit?! Construction chaos continues to rattle businesses along Broadway. How much longer can they hold out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:04

Hells Angels in Vancouver, & Randy Bachman pays...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/13

Should BC approve an oil pipeline from Alberta? Premier Danielle Smith says yes!Thousands of Hells Angels are descending upon Vancouver to honour the passing of one of their original members. Rock 'n' roll legend Randy Bachman comes on to share stories about the recent passing of his close friend and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:14

Building ferries in China, Overheating in portable...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/12

A massive BC Ferries shipbuilding contract is being awarded to China! Why didn't Canada even place a bid?!School students are literally passing out from heat stroke in portable classrooms! Why isn't more action being taken by the school board? Unpacking the drastic rise in crime in Richmond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:27

Segal's Beat: BC Ferries contract goes to China!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/12

A BC Ferries shipbuilding contract is going to a state-owned Chinese company! Why didn't any Canadian companies even place a bid? Alberta premier Danielle Smith says she can convince David Eby into supporting a pipeline. As of June 1st, many significant cuts were made to the Family Residence program. How is this impacting those who rely on this program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:49

New West logo, BC Ferries shipbuilding contract, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/11

How much did the new New Westminster logo cost?!A new BC Ferries shipbuilding contract is being awarded to China. Could this be a potential problem? Finally, E-scooters on the highway?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:31

Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries contract awarded to China!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/06/11

A large BC Ferries shipbuilding contract is being awarded to China! Chaos in LA! Trump is deploying the National Guard in an attempt to stop the riots. Is this legal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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