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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…
Episodes
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Should Canada expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra?
After a two‑hour meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Minister Dominic LeBlanc said only “our job is…
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The rise of legalized gambling in Canada
Big tech is getting dragged into court for not protecting kids. What do the facts say? Vancouver voters will face a new question this October: a public safety…
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Bill's Beat: Trump's looming tariff deadline...
We're getting down to the wire on Trump's looming tariff deadline. Have we made ANY progress? Shockwaves continue to be felt by Peter Milobar's departure from…
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Should the BC government be helping businesses affected by Broadway construction?
Should the BC government be helping businesses affected by Broadway construction? Damage to Okanagan service industry with wildfires Update on wine industry…
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Baldrey's Beat with Bill Tielman: Premier David Eby visits fire zone in Okanagan and promises review of response to wildfire; says speed of wildfire growth could be the “new normal“
Premier David Eby visits fire zone in Okanagan and promises review of response to wildfire; says speed of wildfire growth could be the “new normal“ Fable…
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Does British Columbia need an “innovation fund” to fight fires?
Does British Columbia need an “innovation fund” to fight fires? Coin collection stolen from her car - one of the only items she took from her home before…
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Does BC need an innovation fund to fight fires?
Does BC need an innovation fund to fight fires? Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director BC affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad…
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Illegal street racing taking over the streets of Nanaimo
Wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Summerland and other parts of BC. We'll bring you the latest on that. Canada-US trade talks continue! Conservatives say…
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Bill's Beat: Single man living in a massive Vancouver SRO
Despite numerous requests, we have been unable to get Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the show. What do the latest opinion polls say about her? There's a single man…
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Are managers SPYING on their employees?
The government wants to buy up all the empty condos in BC and turn them into affordable housing. Where did this idea come from? "Bossware" is software that's…
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Bill's Beat: Wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Summerland
Wildfires continue to rage through parts of BC, and the mayor of Summerland is telling residents to brace themselves for significant losses. Mike and Bill…
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Summerland wildfires prompt massive evacuation effort
Wildfires in Summerland have prompted a massive evacuation effort. We'll bring you the latest on that. More and more people are selling their stuff on Facebook…
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Bill's Beat: Summerland wildfire prompts massive evacuation
A massive wildfire in Summerland has prompted a massive evacuation operation and the declaration of a state of emergency. Donald Trump's looming tariffs…
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Are energy drinks harming your kids?
Are energy drinks harming your kids? Guest: David Clement, North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Is BC right to scrap the second road test - or do new drivers need that extra check?
Is BC right to scrap the second road test - or do new drivers need that extra check? Plus - repeat offenders keep cycling through the justice system. How do we…
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Is it a mistake to drop the second road test for new drivers?
Is it a mistake to drop the second road test for new drivers? The Metro Vancouver mess Report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump Calls Canadians Nasty
U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canadians "nasty." We also bring you Mark Carney's reaction to Gianni Infantino Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative…
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Why hasn’t the province called a state of emergency over wildfires?
Why hasn’t the province called a state of emergency over wildfires? Which province in Canada has the highest average wage? What about the lowest? Tips for…
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Baldrey's Beat: The importance of a grab n' go bag
Wildfires are tearing through multiple BC communities. It's highlighting the importance of having a grab n' go bag. Should the province declare a state of…
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Should BC's wildfires constitute calling a state of emergency?
Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? West Jet has received a tentative deal putting an end to the strike. Why are so…
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Baldrey's Beat: Should Poilievre be replaced as Conservative leader?
Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? During a video update on the wildfire situation, Lorne Doerkson was interupted…
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Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. How do we stop them?
The BC Supreme Court has ruled that provisions allowing blanket power to administer involuntary care violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms…
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Bill's Beat: Retaliating to Trump's tariffs
How should Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff threats? Should we retaliate at all? Interfor is moving out of BC to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Bill Tieleman…
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Bill's Beat: Turmoil within the BC Conservatives
Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should BC end the booze ban?
Should BC end the booze ban? NDP and LNG, And we look at political interference at the municipal level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Do Canadians REALLY hate the USA?
A proposal to build 17 villages within Vancouver was shut down by city council, but some residents are now speaking out saying they think it's a good idea. Do…
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Baldrey's Beat: Shakeup in the BC Conservative party
Big staff shakeup in the BC Conservative party today. Forest company Interfor is moving its head office from Burnaby to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Keith Baldrey…
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Your Phone Is Ringing. It Could Be a Scam.
Your Phone Is Ringing. It Could Be a Scam. Guest: Julie Matthews, Consumer protection expert and fraud prevention educator Learn more about your ad choices…
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Why does nobody want to buy Vancouver's tiny condos?
Vancouver City council is nixing the proposed villages plan. Was this the right move to make? Nobody wants to buy the tiny condos in Vancouver. Our guest Ron…
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby pushing back on American booze
Would Premier Eby fire cabinet minister Kelley Greene over her oppoisition to an LNG project? Should American booze be put back on Canadian liquor store…
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Is the proposed “Villages” plan a good one?
Does Canada need to change its wildfire strategy? The true costs of supply management. Is the proposed “Villages” plan a good one or not? Learn more about your…
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Baldrey's Beat: Unity issues in BC politics
It looks like we're seeing some unity issues in both the NDP and Conservative caucus’. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more…
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Trump "jokes" about a third term + latest in Iran
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC; Senior editor at NOTUS dot org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How wildfire smoke can impact your brain health
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Bhavini Gohel, Clinical Associate professor at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad…
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What is Carney's plan for new tariffs?
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Shuv Majumdar, Conservative MP for Calgary Heritage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BC Place for sale, what’s the price?
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Patrick Johnston, Sport columnist with the Vancouver Sun and Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should council be worried about “foreign interference”?
Plus, are we wasting $5 million on Granville St? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councilor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Workplace safety
Vince Ready/Amanda Rogers mediation report for B.C. Nurses spent lots of focus on workplace safety for nurses Tilbury LNG approval has another regulatory…
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Why does it seem there’s constant job action across Canada?
B.C. nurses close to a deal, why does it seem there’s constant job action across Canada? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Barry Eidlin, Associate sociology…
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How should Carney deal with the latest Trump tariffs?
Guest host Rob Fai talks to Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why is Premier Eby's approval rating dropping?
Premier Eby's approval rating is falling fast. What's causing this drop? The Broadway construction chaos continues! The latest road closures are wreaking havoc…
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Why is it so hard to extinguish Canadian wildfires?
Relations with the US have gotten so bad that Canada is now skipping the Gordie Howe bridge opening. How do we get through this rough patch with our neighbours…
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Baldrey's Beat: David Eby's falling approval rating
David Eby's approval rating has dropped signifigantly in the last month. What's causing this? People are calling for the removal of the American booze ban on…
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Is it time to ditch the American booze ban?
Is it time to lift the ban on American booze? Business owners say all it's doing is hurting their bottom line. People are speaking out on the importance of…
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Baldrey's Beat: How should Canada respond to Trump's tariff threats?
The Trump trade war continues! How should Canada respond to the new tariff threats? Each Premier seems to have a different strategy. Should Canada lift the…
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Are students cheating their way through school with AI?
Are students cheating their way through school with AI? Guest: Iryna Pavlova, Phd student specializing in academic integrity and AI in higher education at the…
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Baldrey's Beat: Kimberley, BC under wildfire evacuation alert
Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on a variety of Canadian products. This in response to the Canadian ban on American booze on our liquor store shelves…
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Are AI speed cameras the future of law enforcement?
Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on a variety of Canadian products. This in response to the Canadian ban on American booze on our liquor store shelves. Canada…
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Builders response to Eric Woodwards comments
Builders response to Eric Woodwards comments. Guest: Thomas Martini - President and CEO of Lorval Capital Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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How many students are cheating with AI?
Would a more centralized political party gain traction in BC? Is graffiti art or vandalism? How many students are cheating with AI? Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Should Canada drop the US booze ban?
Centre BC is a new political party that hopes to become a home for the "politically homeless" in the province. Will they be able to get a foothold in the…
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Is the NDP doing enough on involuntary care?
Do we need changes to the Sea-To-Sky highway? GUEST: Matthew Paugh, Operations manager for Squamish Connector shuttle bus, also manager of Sea to Sky Road…
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Developers looking for refunds on community contributions
Developers looking for refunds on community contributions Guest: Eric Woodward - Mayor of the Township of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Should the Vancouver Park Board stay or go?
Mayor Ken Sim spent years trying to get rid of the Vancouver Park Board, and now he's doing a complete 180. Is it time to lift the ban on US booze on liquor…
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Reviewing the aftermath of the recent pulp mill closure
A recent pulp mill closure has left over 300 people without jobs. Is this a stark sign of the times? Guest: Ward Stamer - Conservative Party of BC MLA for…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pulp mill closure leaves 300 workers without a job
A recent pulp mill closure has left over 300 people without a job. Is this a sign of the times? As talks with the BC nurses union continues, concerns are being…
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The future of the Vancouver Park Board and the ongoing Kits Pool saga
The future of the Vancouver Park Board and the ongoing Kits Pool saga Guest: Tom Digby, Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices…
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Accidents on the Sea to Sky Highway
What can be done to reduce accidents on the Sea to Sky Highway? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic cop, Forensic traffic pro dot com Learn more about…
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Is Prime Minister Carney sucking up to Donald Trump?
ER doctors are seeing a huge rise in e-scooter injuries. Some are even fatal! Is it time to crack down on them before it's too late? Is the Gordie Howe Bridge…
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Baldrey's Beat: What is Polievre's future with the Conservatives?
No picketing from BC nurses today as they enter mediation. What are their demands? Conservative politician Kory Teneyke says that Pierre Poilievre will never…