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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
Checking in with John Rustad, Wayne Gretzky backlash, & Trump's new tariffs!
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…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump's "Liberation Day", & BC's bloated healthcare system!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trump's calling it "Liberation Day" as he announces retaliatory tariffs against Canada! Does BC's healthcare system have too many vice…
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Carbon tax eliminated, Federal housing promises, & Tariff's impact on local restaurants!
The Consumer Carbon Tax has officially been eliminated! Will it make a noticeable difference at the pumps? Both Federal election front-runners are making…
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Baldrey's Beat: Carbon tax eliminated, & The latest opinion polls!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The consumer Carbon Tax has officially been eliminated! Will we see a noticeable difference at the pump? A Conservative strategist is…
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Baldrey's Beat: Ditching the carbon tax!
Will the carbon tax actually be gone tomorrow? It still needs to pass through the legislature! Plus the latest from the campaign trail! Learn more about your…
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Trump tariffs, Tesla owners facing backlash, & Business is booming for local distillaries!
We began today's show discussing the latest on the Trump tariff trade war! Are more tariffs really coming on April 2nd?! Speaking of US politics, is it fair…
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Vancouver's byelection, Canadian products in liquor stores, & Creating a thriving city!
Vancouver's byelection: Is this a referendum on the ABC party? How to get more Canadian products into liquor stores! The importance of providing community and…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Friday Face-off: Federal election coverage, & Premier Eby walks back Bill 7!
Friday Face-off: Federal election coverage, & Premier Eby announced he's walking back Bill 7! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Politics! Politics! Politics!
It's an all-politics edition of Baldrey's Beat! Mike De Jong is now running as an independent. Why?! How is Mark Carney going to juggle being both the PM as…
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Trump's tariffs, Axing GST on homes, & Installing EV charging in new buildings!
The latest on Trump's tariffs, PLUS should Canada cozy up with China? Will axing the GST on homes under $1 mil do anything? Should all new builds have EV…
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Is the latest drug decriminalization and safer supply report fair?
Is the latest drug decriminalization and safer supply report fair? GUEST: Guy Felicella, Harm reduction advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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One-on-one with Gordon Campbell, Helping BC's most vulnerable, & Buying Canadian!
Talking Bill-7 with Former BC Premier Gordon Campbell! Is BC failing its most vulnerable? Everyday we see people living on the street, and addictions expert…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Canada's 45th federal election kicks off
Canada’s 45th general election is officially underway. In five weeks voters will head to the polls to decide who will be the next prime minister. Liberal…
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Baldrey's Beat: Federal election coverage day 4!
It's day 4 of the federal election camapign! What do the latest opinion polls say? Is Mark Carney's lack of French proving to be a hindrance? The jabs continue…
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Baldrey's Beat: Why Won't Poilievre get a security clearance?
Why won't Poilievre get a security clearance? Plus, Danielle Smith is in seriously hot water following the recent comments she made on a Breitbart podcast…
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Five-year-old ODs on fentanyl, Potential transit cuts, & BC's EV mandates!
A five-year-old girl is recovering after it appears she overdosed on fentanyl last week. Mission RCMP said the girl had been having a bath when she reportedly…
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Day 2 of the Federal Election, Replacing the Massey Tunnel, & Fixing the DTES!
It's day 2 of the Federal election campaign! Where were the candidates today? BC has yet to accept an offer from Ottawa for 'hundreds of millions of dollars'…
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Full show: British Columbians are far outpacing Americans in terms of AI adoption
Canadian researchers being asked by the U.S. government whether or not their work deals with DEI, climate, gender GUEST: Robin Whitaker TITLE: Vice-President…
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Friday Faceoff: An early election to be called Sunday
GUEST: Bill Tieleman TITLE: Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate GUEST: Rachael Segal, TITLE: Founder of Beyond A Ballot dot com &…
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Saturn holds 'moon king' title with discovery of 128 new moons
GUEST: Dr. Brett Gladman, Professor, Dept. of Physics and Astronomy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Full Show: Trucks hitting overpasses, Medical success in BC & BC Paramedics safety concerns
Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic officer, now a forensic criminal and traffic consultant at Forensic-traffic-pro.com Guest: Dr. Marco Marra, UBC…
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Amnesty International Canada speaks on Canadians executed in China
Horrifying news that China has executed Canadians since the beginning of the year. Guest: Ketty Nivya-bandi, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada…
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Baldrey's Beat: Calling a Federal Election
Baldrey's Beat: Calling a Federal Election Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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My House Design Build
Guest: Graeme Huguet, Founder and General Manager My House Design-Build Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Full Show: Protecting your data, How to set boundaries & how BC Salmon farmers are affected by tariffs
Full Show: Protecting your data, How to set boundaries & how BC Salmon farmers are affected by tariffs Guest: Andy Brayer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at…
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Baldrey's Beat: Who in Canada can take on Trump & Pierre doesn't want reporters on the plane!
Baldrey's Beat: Who in Canada can take on Trump & Pierre doesn't want reporters on the plane! Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn…
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Guest Host Robin Gill: BC Hydro rates will rise over the next few years
BC Hydro Rates to climb over the next few years GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair of Energy Futures Institute Homelessness up in Surrey GUEST: Jack O’Halloran, CEO of…
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Baldrey's Beat - New polls show the Federal Liberals have overtaken the Conservatives if an election was held tomorrow
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fighter jet deals, Tariffs impacting fire services, & Hudson Bay Company closing!
We begin the show discussing fighter jet deals amid the tariff war. The tariff war will ALSO have a “significant impact” on fire services and make it more…
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Baldreys' Beat - Mark Carney makes first trip as Prime Minister
GUEST: Keith Baldrey TITLE: Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Protecting workers, BOC cutting interest rates, & Colon Cancer Awareness Month!
The Canadian Labour Congress is demanding immediate and decisive action from the federal government to protect workers and defend jobs amid an escalating trade…
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Bill's Beat: Mark Carney officially sworn in as PM!
Mark Carney has officially been sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada. When can we expect him to call an election? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist…
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Premier Ford in Washington, Vancouver housing slows down, & Trump continues to threaten Canada!
Premier Doug Ford is meeting with Trump administration at the white house. Housing activity slowed 9% in February. What does this indicate for the future? The…
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Bill's Beat: Carney's cabinet, Dealing with Trump, & New poll on Canada joining the US!
Mark Carney is getting set to be sworn in as PM on Friday. Which BC ministers will make the cut in his new cabinet? Who is more qualified to deal with Trump…
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Trade war coverage continues, Tariffs on our auto industry, & Getting our kids to be more active!
How the Trade war is affecting American border towns & public opinion on Canada! Trump is continuing to issue threats to finish the Canadian auto industry with…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Doug Ford pushing back, & Carney vs. Poilievre!
Premier Doug Ford is pushing back against Donald Trump's unpredictability! It appears that Carney may be the Prime Minister by Friday. How long before the…
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ALL US booze removed from BC Liquor stores, Mark Carney's transition to power, & Interest rates going down!
BC Premier David Eby says all U.S. liquor products will be removed from BC liquor stores. Previously, it was only booze from red states. Mark Carney becomes…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump increasing Canadian tariffs!
Trump says he's doubling tariffs on Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's implementing an electricity surcharge. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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How a tariff on aluminum is affecting the craft beer industry
How a tariff on aluminum is affecting the craft beer industry Guest: Ken Beattie, Executive Director of the BC Craft Brewers Guild Learn more about your ad…
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Full Show: Mark Carney elected as new Liberal leader. What’s next?
Mar. 10, 2025: Guest host Robin Gill in for Mike Smyth Carney crowned Liberal leader (0:17) Guest: Mackenzie Gray - Global National's Ottawa Correspondent…
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B.C. Film and Tourism partner up for Cineventure
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Marnie Gee - B.C. Film Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How on again - off again tariffs impact the economy
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Jim Stanford - Economist, Centre For Future Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Carney and how the federal race is now a competitive one
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Premier David Eby will be holding a news conference on the tariffs and…
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Liberal Federal Election strategy under Mark Carney leadership
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Mark Marissen - Liberal Political strategist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Conservative Federal Election strategy following Mark Carney Leadership announcement
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Rachael Segal - Vice President for Enterprise Canada and Founder of Beyond a Ballot - a political podcast Learn more about your…
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Carney crowned Liberal leader
Guest host Robin Gill talks to Mackenzie Gray - Global National's Ottawa Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Buying Canadian and International Women's Day
GUEST: Jacqueline Tupper, Owner of Lord’s Shoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Friday Faceoff for Mar 7, 2025
Friday Faceoff for Mar 7, 2025 Guest: Bill Tieleman, Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Guest: Rachael Segal, Vice President for…
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The state of healthcare in BC
The state of healthcare in BC GUEST: Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Continuing the conversation on the BC budget, & Trump's tariff tirade continues!
Was education let down in the recent BC budget? We continue talking about the BC budget, discussing whether this was the right budget for the province…
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Bill's Beat: BC Conservative MLA in hot water, & Day 3 of Trump's tariffs!
BC Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie has doubled down on her comments on Truth & Reconciliation. The real question is: how much longer will John Rustad be willing…
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Breaking down the BC budget, Day 2 of the Trump trade war, & The housing crisis continues!
Were there any standouts or surprises in yesterday's budget announcement? Rob Shaw comes on to help us figure that out! It's day 2 of the Trump tariff war!…
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Baldrey's Beat: Breaking down the budget, & Day 2 of the tariff war!
We start the segment by breaking down the BC budget! Any standouts or surprises? Day 2 of the tariff war! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowListen Next: Global National with Dawna Friesen | Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade war begins
The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough…
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Trump tariffs, Canadian debt report, & Saving Vancouver transit!
Trump has officially implemented 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico. Navigating the Canadian debt report, PLUS What is happening to the stock market!? Will…
- The Mike Smyth Show
All That Jas: Trump's tariffs are now a reality
Welp, it's official. US President Donald Trump has enacted tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. We've been hearing reactions from a number of Canadian…
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What are tariffs doing to the stock market?
What are tariffs doing to the stock market? GUEST: Michael Campbell, Business Analyst for Global News and Host of Michael Campbell's Money Talks Podcast Learn…
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Breaking down the latest on CAN-US tariffs
Breaking down the latest on CAN-US tariffs GUEST: Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Political messes, Measles outbreaks in the US, & Earthquakes in BC!
The one and only David Moscrop joins us to discuss the political messes happening in both the US and Canada! The are a growing number of measles outbreaks in…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump vs. Zelensky, & Previewing tomorrow's BC budget!
Trudeau did not mince words when discussing the tense oval office interaction between Trump and Zelensky. Jody and Keith preview tomorrow's big budget…