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.
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Mike Smyth Show: Removing PST of booze Trade war latest DULF court ruling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on The Mike Smyth Show: BC Taxing empty condos Wasteful government spending Does your e-bike need insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the Mike Smyth Show: The NDP complains about leadership process and Eby's new condo tax plan New data on BC's healthcare crisis Eby's condo vacancy tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has the NDP bungled BC's infrastructure? Double elections and his 5 point plan AI poll and why everyone hates it now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode: Andrew Weaver is back and running with CentreBC - can they make a dent in the election? (:30) Should British Columbians trust the NDPs record and re-elect them? (9:37) The bank of Mom and Dad is booming - will the free ride ever end? (19:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker at Butler Mortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adrian Dix, NDP candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Weaver, CentreBC candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The BC NDP has called a snap election MLA's going from CentreBC to the Conservatives Are we ready for an election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NDP are gearing up for a snap election - are they making a mistake? BC Hydro doesn't have to use electric vehicles. Why don't they have to hit EV targets? Our neighbours in Washington want us back - will Canadians actually go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trumps bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC, Senior Editor at The Washington Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is a snap election coming to BC? David Eby seems like he's ready to call it anytime, but some are saying now's not the right time given the upcoming municipal election. We're seeing a concerning rise of violence in classrooms! Why is this happening, and what can be done to stop it before things get out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada join the EU as an associate member? Some are worried that that might worsen our current trade war with the US. Would privatizing airports be a good idea? We're hearing great arguments from both sides, so there's lots to unpack there. BC Premier David Eby seems like he's chomping at the bit to call an early election. Could this backfire if he actually pulls the trigger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Eby calling a snap election? All signs point to yes. Is Kerry Lynne Findlay ready for it? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global New Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States Should Eby call a snap election? Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who should Canada trade with? Should Canada privatize airports? New report more than 50% of parents bankrolling kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC deficit gets bigger Abbotsford-Mission byelection Trump calls AI worries a hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump calls AI worries a hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode: Should Canada look to Europe and build closer ties with the EU? (0:26) Plus - can B.C.'s newest party build a big enough tent to take down Eby? (9:09) And AI is moving at warp speed - is it already too late to put the brakes on? (25:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charles “Spider” Jones, Journalist, author, and former amateur boxer. He is a former three-time Golden Glove Champion and was inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Peter Milobar, Interim leader of new centre-right party MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Miller, Canada-U.S. trade expert in Washington DC and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is the ongoing tariff trade war impacting businesses? Falling asleep at the wheel and speeding cab drivers... We take a look at some recent examples of dangerous driving. Mayors and councillors of BC are getting ready for their biggest meeting of the year. What issues are on the table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier Eby recently unveiled new border signs encouraging people to "Buy BC." Was this a good idea? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We begin the podcast today with a riveting debate on the ongoing Canada-US trade war. The BC Forestry sector is on life support. What can be done to bring it back to life? It's the question on every British Columbian's mind: Is health care in this province getting better or worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump held a convention in an effort to rally support ahead of the midterms. He even offered $5000 to every American if the Republicans win. Is that legal? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump is already pushing back against Canada's retaliatory tariffs. How is this trade war hurting small businesses? A Pokémon card store in Richmond is the latest victim in a rash of smash n grabs. How do we stop these criminals? We're seeing a concerning rise... in falling test scores! Why are students doing so poorly in math? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump is escalating the trade war by banning multiple Canadian products... Premier Eby is reigniting his "Buy BC" rhetoric... How long will this trade war last? Kerry Lynne Findlay says the reason so many MLAs are leaving the BC Conservatives is becase of how quickly the party was thrown together. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada has retaliated against US tariffs with some tariffs of our own. When will we see an end to this trade war? Independent MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the ongoing concerns over crime and leadership in BC. A small town in Alberta has successfully fought back against the construction of a massive AI data centre. Wow long before they try to build again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada is responding to the US trade war by implementing retaliatory tariffs on a variety of American goods. As many as 7 MLAs were approached to give up their seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump vs. Carney! Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US are set to kick in tomorrow. Will this trade war ever end? The controversial Alberta referendum vote is fast approaching. Do Albertans actually want to separate from Canada? Five of the MLAs that quit the BC Conservatives have formed an all-new centre-right political party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five MLAs have left the BC Conservatives to start a new party. How do they plan to distinguish themselves from their former party? Ken Sim is running for re-election. Does he have a shot? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 MLAs have left the BC Conservative party. Could they form an all new party? United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's comments about a Canadian cadet are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-school season means a whole new wave of gang recruitment attempts. What are the signs you need to look out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A total of 9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative party. Can Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on as leader for much longer? Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. He even directly contacted Apple to make them change the name of the lake on Apple Maps. We're seeing a massive rise in youth e-scooter injuries. How do we keep kids safe ahead of the back-to-school season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative Party. Should Kerry Lynne Findlay resign? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump in hot water over Lake America? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC and Senior Editor at notus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The cost of a wastewater treatment facility in North Van has now ballooned to an eye-watering $5.5 billion. How does this happen? 3 byelections, 3 wins: a clean sweep for the Federal Liberals. How does the opposition Conservatives feel about this? An 8TH MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. How much longer can their leader Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservative turmoil continues after an 8th MLA has left the party. Can Kerry-Lynne Findlay survive this? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we killing too many grizzlies? Guest: Mark Hall, Founder and executive director of Wild Origins Canada and host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Government needs to "walk the walk" on buy Canadian Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director B.C. affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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