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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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43:40

Trade war tensions, Economic trouble in the US, & The...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/09

The ongoing trade war is causing growing tensions at the Canada-US border!It's being reported that there's a lack of containers in the Port of Seattle. Could there be more economic trouble ahead? Finally, the world is reacting to the first ever American Pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:03

Was Alcatraz escape-proof?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/09

Was Alcatraz escape-proof? Guest: Robert Hood, former warden of America’s most secure prison — the United States “Supermax” prison in Florence, Colorado. Known as the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:27

Border-town businesses, No-fault insurance, & Nuclear...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/08

Are businesses in border towns hurting from the ongoing trade war? We bring on the Mayor of Blaine Washington to find out.Plus, is no-fault insurance doing more harm than good for the victims of the Lapu Lapu tragedy? And finally, why doesn't BC have nuclear power? Should we have it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:35

Baldrey's Beat: New pope elected, & Canada/US travel!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/08

A new pope has been selected! Fewer Canadians are travelling south amid the ongoing trade war. Are Americans still travelling north? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:27

BC’s new energy plan, why no nuclear?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/08

BC’s new energy plan, why no nuclear? Guest: Dr. Chris Keefer, Canadians for Nuclear Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:40

Carney vs. Trump, Travelling south, & BC's shaky...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/07

It was the highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Was the groundwork laid for a better relationship between the two countries?Ongoing tensions at the border are causing Canadians to think twice before travelling south. Finally, economist Bryan Yu joins us to break down BC's shaky economy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:14

Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking the Trump/Carney meeting!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/07

Mike and Keith unpack the Trump/Carney meeting. Some of our listeners called in saying they thought Carney was too timid, but Baldrey says he disagrees. Andrew Scheer's been named the interim leader of the official opposition, but he's reassuring everyone that Poilievre will be back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:42

Carney vs. Trump, Alberta separation, & Reopening...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/06

PM Carney meets with Trump in Washington.Could Alberta actually separate from Canada?! Trump says he wants to reopen Alcatraz. Is he serious?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:36

Baldrey's Beat: PM Carney meets with President Trump!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/06

On today's edition of Baldrey's Beat, Mike and Keith unpack PM Carney's highly anticipated meeting with US President Trump. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:45

Trump aims at Hollywood north, High Car costs, and...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/05

On today’s episode: Trump takes aim at Hollywood North—will his latest tariff threat blow a hole in BC’s billion-dollar industry? Is it time to give up your wheels? With sky-high costs and endless fees, car ownership might be hitting a dead end. And Jason Kenney joins the show to break down Carney vs. Trump—and whether unrest in Alberta is about to boil over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:56

Carney-Trump showdown looms. Did the Conservative's...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/02

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11:59

Can the housing market be fixed?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/02

Can the housing market be fixed? Guest: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:20

Carney vs. Trump, Canada's mental health crisis, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/01

Carney vs. Trump! The gloves are really coming off in the Canada/US trade war! Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad west joins us for a riveting conversation around Canada's ever-growing mental health crisis. And finally, mortgage broker Ron Butler comes on to break down some of these really weird trends we're seeing in the real estate sector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:14

Bill's Beat: US trade war, Poilievre's uncertain...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/05/01

The Trump trade war rages on! When will PM Carney meet with the US President? Will Poilievre hang on as leader of the Conservatives? Some critics are putting his future with the party into question. Unpacking the aftermath of the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. Guest: Bill Tielman - Former Vancouver city council candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:45

Carney vs. Trump, Lapu Lapu festival tragedy, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/30

The whole country wants to know: How does Prime Minister Mark Carney plan on dealing with US President Donald Trump?Why do we know so little about the man charged with plowing through the crowd at a Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival? How many overpasses need to get hit before we actually do something about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:00

Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking the aftermath of the...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/30

An important question is arising in the aftermath of the Federal election: How will PM Carney handle US President Donald Trump? Pierre Poilievre lost in his own riding. How will this impact his future as leader of the Conservative Party? Jagmeet Singh announced he's stepping down as leader of the Federal NDP. Who will take over? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:57

Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen |...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/30

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:49

Baldrey's Beat: Lapu Lapu tragedy fallout, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/29

Premier David Eby is launching a public inquiry into the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy. Mike and Keith unpack last night's Federal election results! Pierre Poilievre lost in his own riding, but says he's going to continue to fight as leader of the Conservative party. How would that work? Some Conservative MPs are ripping Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his anti-Poilievre rhetoric. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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36:15

Federal election results, Western separation, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/29

We began today's show by unpacking last night's election results! Were there any surprises at the polls? Some Canadians are calling for Western separation. Is there merit to this? And finally, Mayor Ken Sim joins us in-studio to discuss the fallout from the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy. Is it high time we changed how mental health is treated in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:09

EV purchase intent drops

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/29

EV purchase intent drops Guest: Baris Akyurek, VP of Insights and Intelligence at AutoTrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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