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The Mike Smyth Show

The Mike Smyth Show
British Columbia
Vancouver
World Cup
Donald Trump
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
BC Conservative Party
David Eby
Kerry-Lynne Findlay
British Columbia Conservative Party
DRIPA
United States
Vancouver, Canada
Alberta Sovereignty Referendum
Iran
FIFA
Wildfires
First Nations
BC Conservatives
Mark Carney

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 d... more

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Latest Episodes

The ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States

Should Eby call a snap election?

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief

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Who should Canada trade with?

Should Canada privatize airports?

New report more than 50% of parents bankrolling kids

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BC deficit gets bigger

Abbotsford-Mission byelection

Trump calls AI worries a hoax

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Trump calls AI worries a hoax

Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC

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Andrew Grant
Board director with Legacy Masters
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Calith Nenayakara
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Mike Von Massow
Professor of food, agricultural and resource economics
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Mike Shekhtman
Senior Regional Director for Western Canada
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Independent candidate for Langley Township Council
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Episode: Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario?
Brad Dorwart
Coach of Canada's Little League World Series team
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Craig Patterson
Founder and Publisher of Retail Insider
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Episode: Why have two BC Conservatives left the party?
Rob Chernyk
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Episode: The rise of legalized gambling in Canada

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Mike Smyth
Host of The Mike Smyth Show
Keith Baldrey
Co-host/Analyst on political commentary segments

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Too many Socialists!!!

    This would be such a good show, however, Mike or Corus, insist on only socialist guests/segments! Bill Beat, total ndp commie! Keith Baldly, proven ndp supporter, that guest host lady, is pure woke commie! I could go on. At least bring balance Mike! Less socialists!!!

    CKNW has become so left wing its not worth listening to anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Harry Barker 4
    Canada3 months ago
  • Mike is great!

    Love listening to the podcast. Way better than the constant radio ads. Mike is not afraid to ask tougher questions. Regular contributors are fairly left leaning.

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    5
    bollywooder
    Canada5 months ago
  • Too many Socialists!!!

    This would be such a good show, however, Mike or Corus, insist on only socialist guests/segments! Bill Beat, total ndp commie! Keith Baldly, proven ndp supporter, that guest host lady, is pure woke commie! I could go on. At least bring balance Mike! Less socialists!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    4xq
    Canada2 years ago

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Some listeners feel the show leans left or features socialist-leaning guests, requesting more balance.
Viewers appreciate tough, no-nonsense questioning and a willingness to challenge guests.
Content is policy-forward and locally relevant, with strong live reporting and expert guests.

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Bill's Beat: BC Conservatives in Full Meltdown
Q: What do you make of the recent defections and the leadership situation?
Bill frames the defections as a leadership and financial crisis for the BC Conservatives, noting the immediate impacts on staffing, budget, and potential by-elections, while considering strategic options for the party going forward.
Can Vancouver afford to lose another pool?
Q: If the city proceeds with the renovations as planned, would delaying the project or staggering the work help the Legacy Masters accommodate their swimmers better?
Yes, delaying or staggering the work could give the club more predictable access to lanes, reducing disruption and helping members who rely on consistent practice, including those in rehab and youth programs.
A Petition to Repeal DRIPA?
Q: What concrete examples show DRIPA hurting everyday British Columbians?
Bhangu points to impacts on private property rights, delays or uncertainty in resource projects, and broader disruptions to pipelines, LNG, forestry, and inter-provincial projects as tangible harms caused by DRIPA.
A Petition to Repeal DRIPA?
Q: What exactly does your petition ask voters to do and what happens if it succeeds?
The petition requests signatures from 10% of registered voters in all 93 writings; if enough signatures are collected according to Elections BC rules, the measure can be brought to a province-wide referendum or be debated in the legislature, putting DRIPA on the path to repeal.
Helping small businesses during the tariff war?
Q: How do you propose to get a policy like this across the finish line given governmental inertia?
Kirsten Enermark suggests a Bi-Canadian Act with top-down accountability across ministries and Crown corporations to ensure enduring implementation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mike Smyth Show

What is The Mike Smyth Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently centers on regional political developments in British Columbia, blending hard-hitting interviews with policy analysis and live reporting. Episodes cover wildfire responses and emergency decisions, provincial licensing and road-safety policy, Canadian–U.S. relations, and regulatory debates, often featuring legislators, legal experts, public-safety advocates, business voices, and industry specialists. A notable pattern is a strong emphasis on holding policymakers to account, with a willingness to tackle timely controversies, from public safety to energy and infrastructure, while weaving in practical consumer-interest segments. This mix provides listeners with a brisk, policy-forward perspective on current BC issues, anchor... more

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