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.
Should BC allow more Temporary Foreign Workers? It's a question that's causing major division in the province. Should Vancouver get an MLB team? Do we even have SPACE for an MLB team? A Vancouver man was clocked going 111km/h OVER the speed limit! Why don't speeders ever learn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Speeders never learn Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode: After being ruled a monopoly - is a reckoning finally coming for Ticketmaster? (0:27) Metro Vancouver's a mess. When does Eby step in? (12:13) The president vs. the pope - could this clash push away his MAGA base? (25:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Coren - Anglican Priest, Writer, and Columnist, Author of “The Rebel Christ” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baris Akyurek - Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Fontaine - New Westminster City councillor 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
Lee Hepner - Senior Legal Counsel for the American Economic Liberties Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harman Bhangu - Conservative MLA for Langley-Abbotsford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should BC get rid of pet bans in rentals? Many pet owners are saying it would make it way easier for them to find a home. Are companies using AI and technology to strategically jack up its prices? With warmer weather on the horizon, what can motorcyclists do to stay safe on the road? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC Conservative leadership candidate Caroline Elliot received a big endorsement from former Premier Gordon Campbell. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says he wants an MLB team in Vancouver. Could that actually happen? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Eby tried to repeal parts of DRIPA, but he couldn't even get the support from his own MLAs, so he's now backed down. The FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and the city of Vancouver still hasn't addressed how they're going to handle the homeless population. And finally, BC Ferries has put themselves in a pickle... because of a pickle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a crazy day at the BC legislature yesterday. At the eleventh hour, Premier David Eby backed off from the DRIPA confidence vote. The Federal Liberals officially have a majority. What's next for Carney? What's next for Poilievre? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did a smear website cost the B.C. Conservatives power? Former party leader John Rustad joins us. Vigilantes taking matters into their own hands. Helpful citizens or a dangerous distraction for police? The mystery of Bitcoin's creator - are we finally closing in on the identity behind it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith gives us his analysis on how the upcoming DRIPA vote might go for the BC NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Online creep catchers: The general public thinks they're doing good work, but police say this is dangerous vigilantism. Western Canada continues to feel the impact of the Iran war. Is there an end in sight? What's the deal with Melania Trump's totally unprompted news conference where she firmly distanced herself from Jeffrey Epstein? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A ceasefire in Iran - but will a misunderstanding blow it up before it even begins? Carney promises to cushion the blow of rising gas prices. Will we see relief at the pump? The Vancouver Canucks can't buy a win at home this season. Is this the worst team in franchise history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Keith break down last nights BC Conservative leadership debate and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BC's credit rating takes ANOTHER hit Guest: Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the ceasefire in Iran already crumbling? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The US and Iran come to a ceasefire deal, but are cracks already starting to form? BC Ferries says sorry for another brutal long weekend. Apology accepted… now what's the fix? And the hits keep coming for B.C.'s credit rating, how much lower can it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Keith discuss the newest floor crossing to the Liberals, and the Conservative leadership debate happening tonight. Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump's escalating threats toward Iran are causing world-wide concern. Will he really carry out his threats? AI deepfakes are becoming more and more advanced, and the question on everyone's mind is "how do we stop them?" The Artemis II has successfully circled around the dark side of the moon and is on it's way back to earth. What does this lunar fly-by mean for the future of space exploration? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump's threats towards Iran are escalating, and many people are now questioning the state of his mental health. Chaos at BC Ferries! The Easter long weekend was rife with issues and multiple-sailing waits. How can they improve future operations? Would you be willing to pay more to use the ferry? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does the Sea to Sky need lane barriers? GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop - Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If BC's deficit is giving you cause to worry, there's also the drop in revenue streams like the sale of booze. The federal government's voluntary gun buyback program will likely miss its mark. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is causing gas prices to steadily rise. Should Canada be slashing gas taxes to give drivers some reprieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A slew of issues has plagued BC Ferries during the Easter long weekend, and it's been nearly impossible to get ahold of them. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump's rambling TV address on Iran war GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cancelled sailings on yet another long weekend - is BC Ferries a sinking ship? Poilievre pushes to slash gas taxes. Real relief, or politics at the pump? Premier Eby hits pause on DRIPA for three years. Big shift or kicking the can? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump takes to national TV on the Iran war - big promises, bold claims… but no answers Pipelines are back in the spotlight. Will Canada finally build one, or are just going in circles? Back to the moon - the Artemis II mission sends humans around it for the first time in decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would a federally run grocery store actually work? Guest: Sylvain Charlebois - Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, co-host of The Food Professor Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are your bad driving habits causing you to waste gas? With fuel prices being as high they are it's a good question so we'll get into that. Vancouver Mayoral candidate Kareem Allam joins us to talk about the city's eroding parks infrastructure. Should we ban social media for kids under 16? They're doing it in Australia, could it work in Canada too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A BC ferry that had just returned to service after breaking down broke down AGAIN. Downtown Eastside advisor Larry Campbell says he has no idea where any of the public money is going to in the neighborhood. Trump has a big announcement coming tonight. Could it be a timeline for finally ending the conflict in Iran? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cancelled long-term care in Delta Guest: Lisa Hoglund, CEO at Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A midwife is facing deportation over the fact that her paperwork doesn't adequately prove she can speak english. The problem? She's SCOTTISH! FIFA has released thousands of hotel rooms ahead of the world cup, and the tourism industry says bookings are way slower than expected. We bring you the details on a cancelled long-term care facility in Delta. We're already short on beds, and now this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New NDP leader Avi Lewis is facing backlash for some of his policies. He says he would even open a new government run chain of grocery stores. Is this a good idea? Richmond MLA Hon Chan says he was unaware of the criminal investigation against him prior to the last election. Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer is working with Dallad Brodie in a "Unite the Right" movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Latest on possible DRIPA changes Guest: Robin Junger, Lawyer at McMillan LLP, Former Provincial Chief Treaty Negotiator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring you the latest info on the possible changes being made to the DRIPA agreement. Is Eby out to lunch on this? The world cup is fast approaching, and FIFA just cancelled THOUSANDS of hotel rooms. Avi Lewis has been named the new leader of the NDP. Are his policies too left-leaning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avi Lewis has been named new leader of the NDP. What are his policies? Is he TOO left-leaning? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Vancouver get some new pool rules? Guest: Jody Vance, CKNW host Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FIFA cancels thousands of hotel rooms ahead of World Cup Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics, Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is it SO difficult for nurse practitioners to get a job in Canada? It's clear we need them so why all the red tape? Plus, it's been a rough week for Mark Zuckerberg. Some major lawsuit rulings find that Meta is liable for harming kids' health through addictive social media. Liberal MP Michael Ma GRILLS one of Canada's top experts on China recently about their human rights policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Conservative MLA in Richmond, BC has been charged with assault and uttering threats. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast, Beyondaballot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do super towers make sense for Vancouver? Guest: Peter Waldkirch - Housing advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would letting employees work from home be a smart way to reduce oil consumption? Parking enforcement officers in Vancouver are going to start wearing bodycams! City hall says it's about "officer safety", but what about our privacy? And finally, BC's EV mandate: Do we keep it, or is it time to scrap it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're soon going to find out who the new Federal NDP leader is. What should their platform be? Maternity ward diversions are becoming a huge source of stress for expecting parents. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Vancouver allow super-tall skyscrapers? GUEST: Bill Tieleman- Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservative MLA Peter Milobar joins us to discuss whether a cheaper interest rate be brought back for property tax deferral! Are electric vehicles making a big comeback? The current high gas prices are definitely proving to be an incentive for a lot of people. Insider trading! Are people getting rich off of Trump's social media posts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Air Canada CEO is heading to Ottawa to explain the lack of French in his condolence letter to the lives lost in the LaGuardia tragedy. A Scottish midwife says Immigration Canada denied her work permit over a missing English proficiency test . Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As details continue to come out about the tragic collision at LaGuardia Airport, many people are now wondering if a similar incident could happen in Canada. Nation-wide power outages and fuel shortages continue to harm the Cuban tourism industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike and Keith believe that the BC Conservative Leadership race is likely going to be between 3 candidates. Premier Eby says he is not a fan of the temporary foreign worker program. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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