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The Mike Smyth Show

The Mike Smyth Show
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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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Recent Guests

Lauren Dirksen
Leader of the BC Conservatives
BC Conservative Party
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show: September 30, 2026
Misty Van Popda
Conservative MLA candidate for Langley Walnut Grove
Conservative Party (BC)
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show, September 25, 2026
Kareem Alam
Mayor of Vancouver candidate, Vancouver Liberals
Vancouver Liberals
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show, September 25, 2026
Mario Conseco
President of ResearchCo
ResearchCo
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show, September 25, 2026
Adrian Dix
NDP candidate, former NDP leader and health minister
New Democratic Party of BC
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 24, 2026
Luciana Adronia
Vice President of RBC, RBC Financial Insights
RBC
Episode: The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 24, 2026
Andrew Weaver
Former leader of the BC Green Party and former MLA
CentreBC party
Episode: Andrew Weaver out of political retirement
Richard Stewart
Mayor of Coquitlam
City of Coquitlam
Episode: Is now really the right time for a snap election?
Patti Bacchus
Education advocate, former chair of the Vancouver School Board
Education sector
Episode: Is now really the right time for a snap election?

Hosts

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 71 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.

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    Harry Barker 4
    Canada4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bollywooder
    Canada6 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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Andrew Weaver out of political retirement
Q: What do you think about the decision by David Eby to call an early election?
Weaver calls the move cynical and argues it is about retaining power rather than governing for stability, while also noting internal shifts in his own analysis of BC politics.
Andrew Weaver out of political retirement
Q: What brought you back to politics after previously stepping away?
Weaver says he was impressed by Eleanor Sturck's integrity and decided to come back to support CentreBC, signaling a move rooted in values and practical political alignment rather than personal ambition.
The Mike Smyth Show: September 30, 2026
Q: What is the economic rationale behind ending the provincial sales tax on alcohol?
Dirksen presents it as a stimulus for a key local industry, preserving jobs and increasing shelf stability and affordability, while acknowledging revenue trade-offs that would be temporary.
The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 24, 2026
Q: What do you think about the polls and the timing of the election?
Dix or Weaver provide their views on the strategic considerations behind calling an early election and how their parties intend to position themselves, with Dix emphasizing the NDP record and stability while Weaver discusses CentreBC's aims.
Bills Beat: Does Mayor Sim have a shot at re-election?
Q: What's happening with the BC Conservatives and Carrie Lynn Finlay in Abbotsford?
Bill described a significant leadership upheaval, defections, and the sense that Finlay must win the Abbotsford by-election to stabilize the party; losing could trigger further fragmentation.

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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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3. Kareem Alam
4. Mario Conseco
5. Adrian Dix
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7. Andrew Weaver
8. Richard Stewart

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