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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
Baldrey's Beat: Carney's newly sworn-in cabinet!
Mike and Keith react to Carney's newly sworn-in cabinet! Were there any surprises? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about…
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Trade war tensions, Economic trouble in the US, & The first American Pope!
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…
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Was Alcatraz escape-proof?
Was Alcatraz escape-proof? Guest: Robert Hood, former warden of America’s most secure prison — the United States “Supermax” prison in Florence, Colorado. Known…
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Border-town businesses, No-fault insurance, & Nuclear power in BC!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: New pope elected, & Canada/US travel!
A new pope has been selected! Fewer Canadians are travelling south amid the ongoing trade war. Are Americans still travelling north? Guest: Keith Baldrey -…
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BC’s new energy plan, why no nuclear?
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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Carney vs. Trump, Travelling south, & BC's shaky economy!
It was the highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Was the groundwork laid for a better relationship…
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Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking the Trump/Carney meeting!
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…
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Carney vs. Trump, Alberta separation, & Reopening Alcatraz?!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: PM Carney meets with President Trump!
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…
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Trump aims at Hollywood north, High Car costs, and Carney vs Trump
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…
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Carney-Trump showdown looms. Did the Conservative's blow it? Biking across Canada for a great cause.
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Can the housing market be fixed?
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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Carney vs. Trump, Canada's mental health crisis, & Weird real estate trends!
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…
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Bill's Beat: US trade war, Poilievre's uncertain future, & Lapu Lapu tragedy aftermath
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…
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Carney vs. Trump, Lapu Lapu festival tragedy, & Another overpass strike!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking the aftermath of the Federal Election!
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…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Liberals win another minority government; Poilievre loses seat; NDP's big losses
The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after…
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Baldrey's Beat: Lapu Lapu tragedy fallout, & Unpacking the Federal election results!
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…
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Federal election results, Western separation, & Fallout from the Lapu Lapu tragedy
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…
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EV purchase intent drops
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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Covering the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy
11 people are dead and many more are injured after an SUV plowed through a section of a Lapu Lapu Festival in South Vancouver. How did this happen? And what…
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Baldrey's Beat: Tragic Events and Election Day
Baldrey's Beat: Tragic Events and Election Day Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill's Beat: Who are you voting for in the federal election?
GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Former Vancouver city council candidate. Bill is a veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The push to the finish line in the Federal election & Trump threatens more tariffs on Canadian auto industry
The Push to the Finish line in the Federal Election GUEST: Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute Trump threatens more tariffs on Canadian auto industry…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trump's threats against Canada re-emerge days before federal election
Liberal Leader Mark Carney confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump brought up the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state during the pair's only phone call…
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Poilievre lagging behind, Violent stranger attacks, & Rental scams on the rise!
Can Poilievre defy the pollsters and pundits? A violent stranger attack along the Vancouver Seawall is proving to be the cause of great concern among locals…
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Baldrey's Beat: Less than 100 hours to go before the election!
There's less than 100 hours to go before the election! Where are the leaders today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Comparing tax cuts, Canucks raising ticket prices, & Repealing the single-use plastic ban!
Which party is offering the biggest tax cuts to Canadians? The Canucks are raising ticket prices after a losing season. WHY?! Pierre Poilievre is promising to…
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Baldrey's Beat: Where are the Federal leaders today?
We're 5 days away from the election! Where are the Federal leaders today? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
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Is the proposed licensing change a good one?
Is the proposed licensing change a good one? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic consultant Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Counting down the days to the election!
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is denying that he'd make cuts to pharma and dental care. Is it too late for political parties to release their platforms?…
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Stock market chaos, Airbnb crackdown concerns, & Federal election coverage!
Trump's unpredictability is causing chaos on the stock market. Is there a recession on the horizon?! With warm weather just around the corner, could the Airbnb…
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Will Airbnb crackdown hurt the tourism sector this summer?
Will Airbnb crackdown hurt the tourism sector this summer? GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Counting down the days till the election!
It's getting down to the wire in the Federal Election campaign! Why are so many candidates visiting BC? Is the NDP finished? What do the latest polls say?…
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BC election issues, Canada's booming tourism, & Pope Francis dies at 88
What are the big election issues for BC? Could BC experience a boom in tourism this summer? Is this something we could see nation-wide? Finally, we discuss the…
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Unpacking last night's debate, & Canada/US travel conditions!
We begin the show by unpacking last night's English language debate. With ongoing trade-war tensions, what are things looking like at the Canada/US border…
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Are star ratings misleading?
Are star ratings misleading? Guest: Deepak Sirwani, Assistant Professor, of Marketing and Behavioural Science Division at UBC and co-author of the study Learn…
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US travel campaigns, Previewing tonight's English debate, & Road test changes!
US politicians continue to campaign to try to keep us travelling down south, but Canadians aren't buying it! Tonight is the long-awaited English language…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Unpacking last night's French language debate!
Mike De Jong is running as an independent. Why isn't he running as a Conservative? Mike and Keith break down last night's French debate. Who came out on top…
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BC's housing market is slowing down. What gives?!
BC's housing market is slowing down. What gives?! Guest: Adil Dinani - Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Cracking down on crime, Lowering the voter age, & Increased pay for BC MLAs?!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: US/Canada tourism, & French debate tonight!
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…
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Liberals caught planting buttons, Poilievre's latest promises, & New home for the Whitecaps!
MAGA-style buttons were planted at a Conservative conference! Are Liberal staffers tanking Carney's chances in the election? PLUS, Conservative leader Pierre…
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Baldrey's Beat: Liberal #ButtonGate scandal, & Poilievre promising to tackle crime!
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…
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Stock market rallying, Tariff impacts on BC car dealers, & Richmond in trouble over gift cards?!
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…
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Are overdose prevention sites saving lives or fueling the crisis? Could “Centre BC” shake up the next election? And with scientists bringing back the dire wolf—should we really be messing with extinction?
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Centre BC - BC's newest provincial party
Centre BC - BC's newest provincial party GUEST: Karin Kirkpatrick, former BC United MLA and leader of Centre BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Arctic sovereignty and security under threat; Like a good neighbour, Yukon is there
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…
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US/China trade war, Canada's falling math scores, & ICBC road test delays!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump's tariffs, & Metro-Vancouver spending cuts!
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…
- The Mike Smyth Show
New home for the Whitecaps, Taking precautions when travelling, & Cancelling BC's EV mandates!
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…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: The latest from the campaign trail!
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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Tariffs on Canadian lumber, Putting tariffs on Tesla vehicles, & A real-life Jurassic Park?!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: Harper endorses Poilievre, & BC ending Bellingham cancer treatments!
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…
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Will Trump tariffs cause a recession? Was a message sent to Ken Sim in this weekend's byelection? Is the "biggest scam" in BC traffic law penalty points?
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…
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Is it still safe to travel to the US? BC’s healthcare system is drowning in red tape and wait times, and sounds like a recession is on the way!
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…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Canada exempt from U.S. ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs; Remembering Val Kilmer
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…
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Stock market chaos, Comparing housing plans, & Poilievre losing women voters!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump's Liberation Day causes chaos on the stock market
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…