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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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Should we lower the voting age?

Does the empty homes tax need adjusting?

The pressures faced by paramedics on a daily basis.

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Recent Guests

Clint Johnston
President of the Canadian Teachers Federation
Canadian Teachers Federation
Episode: Canada/US trade, The state of education, & Lasting impacts of the BCGEU strike
Jim Romer
Owner of Romer's Burger Bar
Romer's Burger Bar
Episode: Canada/US trade, The state of education, & Lasting impacts of the BCGEU strike
Amanda Mundy
Executive Director of New Majority
New Majority
Episode: Lowering the voting age, Adjusting the Empty Homes Tax, & Paramedic struggles
Sean Orr
Vancouver City Councillor
Vancouver City Council
Episode: Lowering the voting age, Adjusting the Empty Homes Tax, & Paramedic struggles
Lisa Lacey
President of Canadian Home Builders Association of BC and Business Manager at Lacey Construction
Canadian Home Builders Association of BC
Episode: Bail reform, Previewing the Federal budget, & Avoiding scams and fraudsters
Duff Conacher
Founder of Democracy Watch
Democracy Watch
Episode: Bail reform, Previewing the Federal budget, & Avoiding scams and fraudsters
Angela Marie McDougall
Executive Director at Battered Women's Support Services
Battered Women's Support Services
Episode: Restaurants impacted by BCGEU strike, Reducing intimate partner violence, & Trusting online reviews
Clare Newell
Global's travel expert
Global
Episode: BCGEU tentative deal, Canada/US relations, & Snowbird concerns
Trevor Boland
Former leader of the BC Conservative Party, now a city councillor
Fort St. John City Council
Episode: Balancing the federal budget, Challenging Rustad's leadership, & Louvre jewelry heist

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Mike Smyth
Host of a daily radio show providing insights on current political affairs, local issues, and guest perspectives.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 58 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!!!

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Some listeners are frustrated by perceived biases in guest selections, particularly feeling a lack of political balance, with comments indicating a preference for more diverse political viewpoints.
On the positive side, the show is praised for its thorough investigative reporting and access to key political figures, offering valuable insights into British Columbia's issues.

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Does the federal government bail reform plan go far enough?
Q: What would you do? What would be the first thing you would do if you could push forward without study and reports?
The number one thing that I would do would be to amend the Criminal Code, Section 672, to make public safety the primary and overriding consideration in all other factors.
Bail reform, Previewing the Federal budget, & Avoiding scams and fraudsters
Q: Are the banks doing enough to protect people from fraud?
No, both the banks and the federal government have been negligent in failing to protect financial customers from bank account fraud.
Bail reform, Previewing the Federal budget, & Avoiding scams and fraudsters
Q: What do you think the first thing should be to do to address public safety concerns with high-risk offenders?
The number one thing would be to amend the Criminal Code section 672 to make public safety the primary and overriding consideration in all other factors.
Lowering the voting age, Adjusting the Empty Homes Tax, & Paramedic struggles
Q: What are the most frequent pushbacks that you hear on lowering the voting age?
Often around informed decisions and comparisons to other age-restricted rights.
Brodie on Cowichan land decision - Canada's bleak auto manufacturing future - Scooter safety
Q: Do you think the government has any legal case to keep jobs in Canada?
There may be legal arguments, but fundamentally, economic realities dictate that manufacturers will make decisions based on which side of the border provides better conditions.

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This podcast provides in-depth analysis and discussion of current political and social issues affecting British Columbia. It features insights from prominent guests, including experts in various fields, politicians, and journalists, who engage in conversations about local governance, housing concerns, labor strikes, and emerging policies. What sets this podcast apart is its direct connection to the political landscape, as it broadcasts from the B.C. Legislative Assembly, allowing listeners exclusive access to the dynamics of provincial power and decision-making. The tone is often provocative, with a focus on accountability and scrutiny of public figures and policies.

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Recent guests on The Mike Smyth Show include:

1. Clint Johnston
2. Jim Romer
3. Amanda Mundy
4. Sean Orr
5. Lisa Lacey
6. Duff Conacher
7. Angela Marie McDougall
8. Clare Newell

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