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If you really want to know what is going on in British Columbia, you better be listening to Mike Smyth. 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, Smyth’s two decades as a no-nonsense newspaper columnist gives him a distinct edge that guarantees the show is insightful, informative, and insurgent. From breaking news and developing stories to not letting yesterday’s headlines slip away without a second glance and a bit more scrutiny, The Mike Smyth Show keeps you dialed in and up to date. The Mike Smyth Show airs weekdays from 9am to noon on 980 CKNW.

The Mike Smyth Show


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    Latest episodes from The Mike Smyth Show

    Involuntary care, Starbucks closures, & Truth and Reconciliation Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 42:10


    Involuntary care continues to be top-of-mind for British Columbians. Is it time to bring it in? Starbucks closures are hitting BC! What does the future of the coffee chain look like? Lastly, we dedicate some time to talk about Truth and Reconciliation day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Bill's Beat: BCGEU contract breakdowns, Fixing the DTES, & Trump tariffs on movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 16:33


    BCGEU president Paul Finch says the new contract talks very quickly broke down. What happened?! Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell is speaking out on his appointment as DTES special advisor, saying he is definitely not a "czar." Donald Trump says he wants to put a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the US! What does this mean for BC's film industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Involuntary care facilities, TikTok taking children's information, & Trump sending forces to Portland!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 39:55


    BC Premier David Eby has announced some new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George. Should Vancouver be next? How do we ensure social media apps like TikTok don't get a hold of sensitive information about Canadian children? And finally we discuss Trumps decision to deploy federal forces to Portland, Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike enters 5th week, & Unpacking David Eby's speech at UBCM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 17:30


    The BCGEU strike is entering its 5th week! Is the government feeling the pressure? Mike and Keith unpack the highlights from David Eby's speech at the UBCM convention. The BC Green Party has a new leader! 25-year old Emily Lowan says she wants to redistribute wealth in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Addictive video games, Ostrich cull, & Robert Pickton's killer speaks out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 38:19


    A 12-year old BC child is suing Roblox alleging that their video game is TOO addictive. Is there a case here, or does this boil down to bad parenting? What does the science say about the ostrich cull story? Is it reallynecessary to kill all those birds? Robert Pickton's killer recently described in court why he decided to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Friday Faceoff: BCGEU expanding strike, & New BC Green Party leader!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 16:58


    The BCGEU is expanding their strike to many BC Liquor Stores - and the government is reportedly to return to the bargaining table Monday. Can significant differences be resolved? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political and communications Strategist - former director of comms to a bc premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Robert Pickton's killer tells all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 12:10


    The man who killed Robert Pickton in prison is in court, and he explained why he chose to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Guest: Alan Mullen - Former correctional manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    BCGEU Strike Update - Massive Limo Bill - Distracted Driving Blitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 41:47


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    Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU, Rustad's Future, and New Green Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 16:57


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    Baldrey's Beat: Busy day at the legislature!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 17:36


    The BC legislature is packed with politicians! What's the occasion? The fallout continues on Elenore Sturko's ejection from caucus. What actually happened? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Cracking down on crime, & Elenore Sturko ousted from Conservative caucus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 44:25


    BC Mayors are calling for a crackdown on crime. How bad do things have to get before real change happens? Elenore Sturko joins us in the wake of her being tossed out the Conservative caucus! A court ordered stay has SAVED a flock of ostriches from being culled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: BC Conservative Leader John Rustads leadership review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 17:19


    BC Conservative John Rustad survived his leadership review, but right afterward he ejected MLA Elenore Sturko from caucus! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Rustad's leadership review, Involuntary care, & Eating less at restaurants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 44:52


    BC Conservative leader John Rustad gets 70.66% support in BC Conservative leadership review. Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog is calling for mandatory secure care for people suffering from mental illness and drug addiction on the street. 75% of Canadians say they are eating less at restaurants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    “Three strikes” law, Do Canadians trust Americans anymore? & Ferry breakdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 35:02


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    Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 9:28


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    Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up, Car market update: would you buy an EV right now? ⁠Questions surround why a 400-year-old Douglas Fir in Stanley Park was cut down⁠

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 27:58


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    Political pay transparency, Unsold condos, & The Broadway construction plan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 33:20


    We begin the show talking about the need for more pay transparency from our politicians. Are there more unsold condos in Metro Vancouver than we think? Speaking of condos, multiple city residents are speaking out against the Broadway construction plan that's going ahead WITHOUT public input! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby meets with PM Carney, & Jimmy Kimmel cancelled!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 17:30


    David Eby met with PM Carney. What was the goal of this trip? After making comments about MAGA and Charlie Kirk's killing, ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Blocking mining projects, Increasing housing density, & Investing in real estate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 35:12


    The BCGEU says it will block natural resource projects as the strike escalates! BC is continuing the fight to increase housing density in the province. Should MPs be banned from investing in real estate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    John Rustad's leadership, Striking workers, & Eby hires comedian!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 17:17


    Can John Rustad hold on to his position as leader of the BC Conservatives? Or should he step down? Striking workers are upping the ante! Melissa Moroz of the Professional Employees Association says the strike will delay mining permits. Premier David Eby is in the spotlight for hiring a comedian to write jokes for his speeches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Bill's Beat: Malcolm Brodie not seeking re-election, & Chrystia Freeland stepping down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 16:43


    Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he will NOT be seeking re-election. Cracking down on Surrey extortion cases. Breaking news: Chrystia Freeland announces she is stepping down from cabinet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    BC's record-high deficit, Returning to the office, & E-scooter insurance?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 36:33


    We begin the show by unpacking the record-high BC budget deficit! More and more businesses are forcing employees back to the office. How are workers feeling about this? Should e-scooters and electric skateboards require insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    LNG Canada debate, BCGEU strike updates, & The right-to-repair movement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 39:19


    We begin the podcast with a riveting debate on LNG Canada! Plus, we continue the conversation on the BCGEU strike as it enters its 3rd week. You ever notice how when some products break, they simply can't be fixed? We talk to an expert on the growing "right to repair" movement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Bill's Beat: Government spending, & Poilievre vs. Carney!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 16:08


    PM Carney says he wants to cut government spending and make investments at the same time. Poilievre is set to square off with PM Carney as the house is back in session. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant/veteran campaigner/served as communications director to a bc premier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Big changes coming to Stanley Park? Are non-profits being pushed to the brink? Will Shaughnessy restaurant be sent packing in favour of a new operator?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 29:58


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    Too many refugees, the temporary foreign workers program and the manhunt for the Charlie Kirk assassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:13


    Are refugees taking up too many beds in shelters? GUEST: Carol Day, Richmond City Councilor Temporary foreign workers GUEST: Brad McLeod, Owner of C-Lovers Fish and Chips  Manhunt for the Charlie Kirk assassin GUEST: Robert Caltabiano, Former Secret Service agent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 6:30


    Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Latest on BCGEU strike, EV mandates, & Retirement benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 48:06


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    Robby Alkhalil escape

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 15:58


    Robby Alkhalil escape GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Do we need a change in old age security benefits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 15:41


    Do we need a change in old age security benefits? GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor, Founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    What happens if the BCGEU pickets liquor distribution? Do we need expanded agricultural use? & Can the CRA be fixed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 39:00


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    Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 15:09


    Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR GUEST: Grant Gottegetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Air Canada flight attendants say no to latest offer, Need to expand STR for World Cup? & New globe commissioned

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 40:01


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    Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 12:14


    Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup? GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Housing crisis, death threats against his family, NDP “cis males” rule, Impacts of removing temporary foreign workers, & Crime Time - How gangs recruit from schools, and what to do about preventing and reporting it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 31:36


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    Pay hikes vs. fiscal reality, Federal NDP limits cis-male signatures and the latest of the Epstein Files!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:11


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    The latest in the Epstein files!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 11:56


    The latest in the Epstein files! Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    BCGEU strike impacts, Post secondary layoffs, & Poilievre's home self-defense plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 43:19


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    Poilievre's home self-defence plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 16:32


    Poilievre's home self-defence plan GUEST: Doug Spencer, Former gang unit police officer for 30 years with the VPD, he now works to keep kids out of gangs through Odd Squad productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Post secondary layoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 14:27


    Post secondary layoffs GUEST: Mark Diotte, President of Kwantlen Faculty Association at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Strike vote, A new school year is here, & Right-to-repair movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 43:38


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    Changes at Costco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:05


    Changes at Costco GUEST: Tina Chow, Costco expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Are libraries in trouble in BC?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 8:27


    Are libraries in trouble in BC? GUEST: Cari Gawletz, Board Chair of the Association of B.C. Public Library Directors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Labour Day and labour movements in Canada, Surrey school issues & Picklefest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 34:38


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    Picklefest is coming to Vancouver!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 8:26


    Picklefest is coming to Vancouver! Guest: Adin Wener, Managing Partner at Henderson Brewing Company & co-owner of Picklefest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Poilievre bringing back 'Axe the Tax', Fixing long-term care, & The final weekend of the PNE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 26:18


    Poilievre is back at it again to axe the carbon tax! Do Canadians care about the carbon tax anymore? BC needs much more than just beds to fix long term care. It's the final weekend of the season at the PNE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Life Sciences in BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 15:30


    Life Sciences in BC Guest: Wendy Hurlburt, President & CEO at Life Sciences BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The need for real solutions for the DTES in Vancouver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 8:58


    The need for real solutions for the DTES in Vancouver Guest: Brandon Grossutti, Owner of PidGin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Tougher oversight for municipal government, & Tackling the homeless problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 32:15


    Is tougher oversight needed for municipal government? The need for REAL solutions for tackling the unhoused in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Jump-starting tariff negotiations, Vancouver's empty building problem, & New restaurants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 24:57


    Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in an effort to jump-start stalled tariff negotiations. Vancouver is working to tackle its empty-building problem: What are the issues behind it? What are the best new restaurants in the Lower Mainland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    B.C. Conservatives launch new municipal party ahead of next year's local vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:49


    Guest host Robin Gill talks to Kirk LaPointe, columnist for Lodestar Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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