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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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43:56

The true costs of crime, Flight ticket downgrades, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/04

The costs of crime on small businesses. A BC man had to fight for a refund after Air Canada downgraded his tickets. Is this a growing trend? The road to recovery: How a sports gambler beat the odds and overcame his addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:22

Baldrey's Beat: Violent criminals, Poilievre...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/04

BC businesses continue to face the wrath of violent criminals. Could we potentially see a shutdown of our ports?! Poilievre is promising to cut taxes on home sales! Will this be the promise that gets him elected? The US election is TOMORROW! It's Trump vs. Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:14

Counting down to the US Presidential election, Making...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/01

Next week is the US election! What can we expect on the big day?What we need to make transit better in BC. Fixing journalism's reputation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:06

Fixing journalism's reputation

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/01

"FAKE NEWS" is a phrase that's thrown around a lot these days. How can we fix journalism's reputation? Guest: Kirk Lapointe - Columnist for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:03

What we need to make transit better in BC!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/01

What we need to make transit better in BC. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam and Chair of Translinks Mayor’s Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:47

Next week is the US presidential election!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/11/01

Next week is the US presidential election! What can we expect on the big day? Guest: Reggie Cecchini - Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:58

Affording a home, Giving up your drivers license, &...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/31

Will millennials and Gen Z ever afford a home in Metro Vancouver?Elderly people are torn about giving up their drivers licenses! Last but not least, Mike hosts a US election debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:22

Baldrey's Beat: Helping out the new BC MLAs!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/31

Keith had to help many of the new MLAs find their way around the legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:29

US Election Debate

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/31

US Election Debate GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad British Columbia (BC) Mainland GUEST: Georganne Burke, Republicans Overseas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:46

Rustad reacts to the election results, Poilievre...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/30

BC Conservative leader John Rustad comes on to share his reaction to the provincial election results!Poilievre is promising to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million. How would this affect your bottom line? Do vehicle anti-theft features actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:21

Baldrey's Beat: New faces in the BC legislature!

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/30

There are a bunch of new faces in the BC legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:45

Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/30

Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor and founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41:39

BC NDP officially gets majority, & Should we stop...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/29

The BC election results are finally complete, and the NDP has won with a razor-thin majority government. It’s almost time to set those clocks back! But when will the madness end? Finally, we discuss the number of unreported crimes in the Lower Mainland and how crime is affected small businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:44

Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/29

Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do federal MP's want a secret ballot vote on Trudeau? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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43:10

Could BC ban international students at med schools?,...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/28

Should BC ban international students at med schools like Ontario did? Parents and students are expressing frustration and confusion over the new grading system in British Columbia. Was switching from letter grades a bad move? Lastly, we explore the idea of taking mini retirements! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:09

Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/28

Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey riding, & Will Trudeau stay on as leader? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:31

Why is small businesses crime surging in B.C.?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/25

Clint Malhman, London Drugs COO and Co-Founder of Save Our Streets, uptick in retail crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:10

Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/25

Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau slammed for Immigration cuts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:43

Bill's Beat: Will the NDP & Green Party strike a deal?

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/25

Bill's Beat: What will NDP & Green Party agree on? GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Former Vancouver city council candidate. Bill is a veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:29

Police access to surveillance cameras, BC's energy...

The Mike Smyth Show ·

2024/10/24

Vancouver city council is considering giving police access to traffic cameras for investigations.Where will BC energy policy go under minority government? Lastly, more than 3 million Canadians are reportedly on waiting lists for health procedures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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