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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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47:11

Cracking down on crime, Lowering the voter age, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/16

Cracking down on crime with the notwithstanding clause. Should the voting age in Canada lower to 16? Do BC MLAs deserve a pay raise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:24

Baldrey's Beat: US/Canada tourism, & French debate...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/16

The debates have arrived! The French language is tonight (now airing 2 hours earlier because of the Habs game), and the English debate will be tomorrow night. Who will come out on top? Are the Federal Greens on their way to becoming a fringe party? Trump says he still wants Canada to become the 51st state. US Governor Gavin Newsome is encouraging Canadians to keep vacationing in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:34

Liberals caught planting buttons, Poilievre's latest...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/15

MAGA-style buttons were planted at a Conservative conference! Are Liberal staffers tanking Carney's chances in the election? PLUS, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is saying he'd use the notwithstanding clause to tackle crime! But what does the law say? And finally - the Vancouver Whitecaps are looking for a new soccer stadium! Where could they go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:27

Baldrey's Beat: Liberal #ButtonGate scandal, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/15

A bunch of MAGA-style buttons were planted at a Conservative conference by an unknown Liberal staffer, and many are calling for them to be fired! Poilievre says he would use the notwithstanding clause to tackle crime in Canada. Does he have actually the right to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:17

Stock market rallying, Tariff impacts on BC car...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/14

Markets saw a a bit of reprieve this morning as US tariffs continue to hammer the world economy. How are tariffs having an impact on BC car dealers? Should Richmond be spending so much on gift cards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:51

Are overdose prevention sites saving lives or fueling...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/11

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:32

Centre BC - BC's newest provincial party

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/11

Centre BC - BC's newest provincial partyGUEST: Karin Kirkpatrick, former BC United MLA and leader of Centre BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:40

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

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/11

The Canadian territories have long been aware of the importance of Canada's Arctic sovereignty and security. Now the rest of the country is starting to pay attention, too. Dawna Friesen reports from Whitehorse on how Russia and China's increased Arctic presence, as well as the unreliability of the U.S., has thrust Canada's North into the geopolitical spotlight. She also speaks with Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai about what he wants Ottawa to do. And Dawna drives across the border to Skagway, Alaska,

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48:28

US/China trade war, Canada's falling math scores, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/10

How is the US/China trade war impacting the rest of the world?(Hint: It's not good) It just doesn't add up! What's causing Canada's falling math scores?! And finally - why is it taking so long for new BC drivers to book a road test with ICBC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:26

Baldrey's Beat: Trump's tariffs, & Metro-Vancouver...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/10

Trump retreated on most of his tariffs yesterday(except for China), and the stock market is fluctuating like crazy as a result. Metro-Van says they're making some big spending cuts. Will this be enough to satisfy taxpayers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:39

New home for the Whitecaps, Taking precautions when...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/09

Will the Whitecaps find a new home in Vancouver? Do Americans think Canada is a bad neighbour? Immigration lawyer Len Saunders is insisting Canadians take great care when visiting the US. Finally, should BC cancel its EV mandates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:31

Baldrey's Beat: The latest from the campaign trail!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/09

Mike and Keith unpack the latest updates from the campaign trail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:36

Tariffs on Canadian lumber, Putting tariffs on Tesla...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/08

President Trump says the US doesn't need Canadian lumber, but the experts are saying otherwise! Is it high time we slapped tariffs on Tesla vehicles? Finally, we talk about the real-life Jurassic Park that's garnering world-wide attention! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:33

Baldrey's Beat: Harper endorses Poilievre, & BC...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/08

Harper endorses Poilievre! Will it make a difference at the polls? Trump says that the US doesn't need Canadian lumber! What do the facts say? BC will no longer be sending cancer patients to Bellingham for treatment. This is due to the improvements in the province's infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:27

Will Trump tariffs cause a recession? Was a message...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/07

Will Trump tariffs cause a recession? John Aravosis, Host of The Aravosis Report joins us from Washington DC with the latest on the markets... Was a message sent to Ken Sim in this weekend's byelection? Newly elected city Councillor with COPE Sean Orr discusses his big win, and what lays ahead Is the "biggest scam" in BC traffic law penalty points? Traffic lawyer Kyla Lee on these permanent blemishes on your driving record! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:01

Is it still safe to travel to the US? BC’s healthcare...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/04

On today’s episode:Is it still safe for Canadians to travel to the U.S., or is the risk just too high? Plus, BC’s healthcare system is drowning in red tape and wait times—why is nothing getting fixed? And are Trump’s tariffs about to torch the global economy and drag Canada into recession? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:15

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

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/04

U.S. President Donald Trump unveils his new, wide-ranging, reciprocal tariffs. Which countries are getting hit the hardest; why Canada is not on the list, and what that might mean; how Canada is reacting; and what the auto sector and beef producers are afraid of losing in this trade war. Plus, from portraying Jim Morrison to Batman and Iceman, we'll reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood's greatest leading men. Listen to more Global National with Dawna Friesen:

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43:43

Stock market chaos, Comparing housing plans, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/03

Trump's Liberation Day tariffs are wreaking havoc on the global stock market! Who has the best housing plan? The latest opinion polls show Pierre Poilievre is losing appeal with women voters. What's causing this dip in support? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:31

Baldrey's Beat: Trump's Liberation Day causes chaos...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/03

It's day 1 of Trump's "Liberation Day", and it's caused economic chaos! Stock markets around the world are crashing with no end in sight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:40

Checking in with John Rustad, Wayne Gretzky backlash,...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2025/04/02

We check in with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! We discuss everything from Trump's newly announced tariffs to the recent elimination of the Consumer Carbon Tax! Wayne Gretzky is facing ongoing backlash for his affiliation with Donald Trump. The owner of North America's only hockey stick manufacturer says it's unjustified hate. And speaking of Trump's tariffs, how SHOULD Canada respond to what Trump is calling "Liberation Day?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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