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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
Latest on the US attacks on Iran
Latest on the US/Israel attacks on Iran Guest: Siavash Rokni - Researcher and artist, a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University in Montreal who studies…
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Baldrey's Beat: US/Israel attack on Iran
Trump along with the Israeli government have launched an attack on Iran. PM Mark Carney says he supports it, but many Canadians are saying different. Guest…
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Will a new VPD training academy bring real change to the Downtown Eastside?
Will a new police academy bring real change to the Downtown Eastside? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre comes out swinging on Canada's trade triangle with…
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Is the NDP's new budget squeezing small business?
Is the NDP’s new budget squeezing small business in B.C.? Why are so many commercial trucks failing inspections? Vancouver goes ahead with a new VPD training…
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Baldrey's Beat: Kerry-Lynne Findlay's bid for the BC Conservative leadership
Mike and Keith talk the newest addition to the list of BC Conservative leadership candidates, and more discussion on AI and the Tumbler Ridge shooting. Guest…
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Should international students have access to gun licenses?
Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond city councillor and former B.C. solicitor general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is smart technology making our roads more dangerous
Trump's ongoing turmoil is causing a dramatic drop in flights from Canada to the US. March is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Is smart technology making…
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Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to Trump's State of the Union speech
Peter Milobar got some big name endorsements amid his run for BC Conservative leadership. Trump gave his much-anticipated State of the Union address last…
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Security costs are KILLING small business
Security costs are KILLING small business. Guest: Caren McSherry - Owner of The Gourmet Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Are the walls closing in on Trump?
Why is the BC government employing 152 communication staffers? Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the walls are closing in on Trump. Is he right? Guest: Keith…
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Why do LTC homes cost $1.8 million PER BED?
Why do LTC homes cost $1.8 million per bed? You could buy a house for that amount of money! Guest: Mary Polak - CEO BC Care Providers Association Learn more…
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More on what's in the budget for B.C. seniors
On today's episode, more analysis on how the B.C. budget will impact seniors. Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been released, but the…
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Friday Face-off: Another Conservative crosses the floor
Guest: Bill Tieleman, Political Strategist and former Vancouver city council candidate Guest: Rachael Segal, Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot…
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Baldrey's Beat: Another name joins the race for B.C. Conservative leadership!
Who is the latest contender in the B.C. Conservative leadership race? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
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How does the B.C. budget impact seniors?
Projects for long-term care homes are being pushed back in B.C.'s new budget, what else is about to change for B.C. seniors? Is AI advanced enough to replace…
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Is the new budget going to be good or bad for BC?
Reactions are pouring on over the release of highly-anticipated budget. Will it good or bad for BC? Is Jamil Jivani a traitor for his secret trip to the US to…
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Was the budget good or bad for BC?
Was the budget good or bad for BC? Guest: Paul Finch - President of the BCGEU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to the budget!
Spending! Spending Spending! Mike and Keith react to the highly-anticipated budget. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more…
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DRIPA court challenge
DRIPA court challenge Guest: Radha Curpen, Lawyer at McMillan LLP Guest: Sean McAllister, Pender Harbour Residents Association Learn more about your ad…
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Should we start charging for drug possession in B.C. again?
Should B.C. slam the brakes harder on speeders and jack up traffic fines like Alberta? With drug decriminalization done and dusted, is it time to start…
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It's Budget Day in B.C.!
Conservative Finance Critic, Peter Milobar, joins us for some early budget analysis. Guest: Peter Milobar, Conservative MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more…
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The latest on Trump vs. Canada
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney comes on to discuss the latest news on the Trump/Canada front. Guest: Jason Kenney - Former premier of Alberta, Canada's…
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Previewing tomorrow's budget
We bring you a preview of tomorrow's budget. Heads up, it's not gonna be good. What do we know about the guns that were used in last week's horrific shooting…
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Baldrey's Beat: Previewing tomorrow's budget
Mike and Keith preview what we can expect from tomorrow's budget announcement. Spoiler alert: it's not going to be great. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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Public safety and mental health: what's not working and what needs to change?
What needs to change to fix B.C.'s mental health crisis? What's going to fill the hole left behind the London Drugs closing down in the DTES? And how summers…
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Tumbler Ridge Investigation, and how do we prevent another one?
On the official day of mourning of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, we talk about where we are in the investigation and looking forward, how we can prevent…
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Do we need to regulate headlights?
Do we need to regulate headlights? Guest: Daniel Stern, Chief Editor of Driving Vision News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves 9 dead and dozens wounded
The province of BC along with the entire nation of Canada is grieving after a horrific mass shooting in the community of Tumbler Ridge. So far, 9 are confirmed…
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Baldrey's Beat: Tumbler Ridge Shooting & Remembering Jim Robson
Mike and Keith discuss the horrific shooting in Tumbler Ridge. We also touch on the death of Canucks legend Jim Robson. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting
Breaking down the timeline of the Tumbler Ridge shooting Guest: Trent Ernst - Publisher of the Tumbler Ridge Lines newspaper TumblerRidgeLines.com Learn more…
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Do we need to get rid of sports betting?
A recent survey finds that more than half of British Columbians fear for their safety. Highlighting the impact of toxic drugs on smaller communities. Do we…
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Avoiding AI scams on Valentine's Day
A familiar name is entering the BC Conservative leadership race... MLA Bruce Banman will make his official campaign announcement on Monday February 9 in front…
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Jivani in DC - Whitecaps deal - More extortion cases
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Friday Faceoff: Conservative leadership race - Doom and gloom BC budget
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Are robots and AI coming to take your job?
Mayor Ken Sim has alloted 2 million dollars for a fireworks event to replace the Celebration of Light. Is this a good use of taxpayer funding? Prime Minister…
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Is the Canadian economy in danger?
Is the Canadian economy in danger? Guest: David Rosenberg - Chief Economist and founder of Rosenberg Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: PM Carney announcing new EV rebates
Prime Minister Carney is announcing new EV rebates. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says there are some difficult budget choices looming. Conservative MP Jamil…
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Unpacking the latest Epstein files dump
The government has already spent SO MUCH MONEY on the Massey Tunnel replacement. Does it make sense to go back to the original bridge plans? It's the story…
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Baldrey's Beat: Keeping the Whitecaps in BC Place
The Whitecaps have been offered a seemingly amazing deal in an effort to convince the team to stay in BC Place . Will they take it, or will they come back…
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Unpacking the latest on the Surrey extortion crisis
Mike brings on MLA Elenore Sturko to go through and unpack the latest info on the Surrey extortion crisis. Guest: Elenore Sturko - Independent MLA for…
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Could Vancouver LOSE the Whitecaps?
The Whitecaps stadium negotiations have hit an impasse. Could we possibly lose the caps to another city? The Massey tunnel rebuild continues to be plagued with…
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Baldrey's Beat: Could we lose the Whitecaps?!
Could Vancouver possibly lose the Whitecaps? BC Premier David Eby is tripling down on his comments about Alberta separatists are committing treason. Guest…
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Are separatists committing treason?
BC Premier David Eby is TRIPLING down on his comments saying thay Alberta separatists are committing treason. Guest: Thomas Lukaszuk - Former Deputy Premier of…
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Trump indicated HUNDREDS of times in latest Epstein file dump
Trump indicated HUNDREDS of times in latest Epstein file dump GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices…
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Taxpayers are being burned to a crisp
Metro-Vancouver taxpayers are being burned to a crisp with wasteful spending by the government. Guest: Daniel Fontaine - New West city councillor Learn more…
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Are the Liberals taking over the BC Conservatives?
Are the Liberals taking over the BC Conservatives? How much density is good in order to get more housing in this city? Millions of pages from the Epstein files…
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Baldrey's Beat: Politics! Politics! Politics!
Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay (running for the BC Conservative leadership) says Liberals are trying to take over the party! Is this true? Poilievre…
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Should Alberta separatists actually be called treasonous?
New data shows that BC hospitals are filling up with elderly patients. Why? because there's a shortage of long term care beds! Should Alberta separatists…
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Las Vegas hotels are desperate to get Canadian visitors back
Hotel owners in Las Vegas are desperate to get Canadian visitors back. Some places are even taking the Canadian dollar at par to as an incentive! Should Canada…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Poilievre undergoing a leadership review
BC Premier David Eby recently met with PM Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. How did the meeting go? Alberta separatists met with US officials on three…
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One-on-one with former Alberta Premier Jason Kenny
Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney joins us for a conversation covering a wide range of topics. Guest: Jason Kenney - Former premier of Alberta, Canada's…
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Gold prices soar past $5000/ounce for the first time ever
Road closures continue to batter businesses along the Broadway corridor amid ongoing construction. Is there an end in sight? Over 50% fewer Canadians are…
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Baldrey's Beat: Should Pattison bow out of their ICE warehouse deal?
Jimmy Pattison company agreed to sell a warehouse to ICE. Should they try to bow out of the deal? Darrell Jones is officially in the running for BC…
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Is the Carney GST credit just political pandering?
Is the Carney GST grocery credit actually going to help Canadians? Or is this just another example of political pandering? We talk more about the boondoggle…
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Broadway businesses struggling with road closures
Broadway businesses are struggling with ongoing road closures. Guest: Ron MacGillivray - Owner of Fable Diner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Jimmy Pattison selling a warehouse to ICE
Jimmy Pattison is making headlines for his plans to sell a Virginia warehouse to ICE. Ken Sim is defending his election-year property tax freeze. Guest: Keith…
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Would YOU buy a Chinese EV?
Prime Minister Carney's electric vehicle deal with China is drawing a lot mixed reactions, so we'll dig into that. This is gonna sound hard to believe, but the…
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Latest on Canada-US trade
We began the top of today's show by unpacking the current Canada-US trade situation. Guest: Eric Miller - Canada-US trade expert in Washington DC, President of…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trump calls PM Carney "Governor"
Darrell Jones of Save-on Foods fame is expected to announce his running for the BC Conservative leadership tomorrow. Can he sign up enough people? Pierre…
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Could the US actually INVADE Canada?
With all the drama unfolding at the World Economic Forum in Davos, there's a question on everyone's mind: Could the US actually invade Canada? Plus, a tragic…