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The Mike Smyth Show
by The Mike Smyth Show
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 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.
Episodes
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More attention and funding for healthcare needed in the South Fraser
More attention and funding for healthcare needed in the South Fraser Guest: Peter Fassbender, Chair of the South Fraser Healthcare Alliance and Former B.C. MLA and three-term Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Do kids need a house and a yard to thrive?
Unpacking last night's televised debate. Was there a clear winner? Pete Fry from the Green Party of Vancouver comes on to discuss what he would do differently if he got elected mayor. Do kids need a house and a yard to thrive? What does the research say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Bill's Beat: Unpacking last night's TV debate
Last night was the highly anticipated TV debate between three of our BC election candidates. How did it go? Was there a clear winner? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if BC scrapped public auto insurance?
Checking in on Trump amid the run-up to the midterms. What can TEAM offer Vancouver if Colleen Hardwick gets elected mayor? What would happen if BC scrapped public auto insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill's Beat: Looking ahead to tonight's TV debate
Tonight is the highly anticipated televised debate featuring the BC election candidates. What does each leader need to do? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Counting down the days till the provincial and municipal elections
Checking in with Centre BC Leader Elenore Sturko. How is she feeling leading up to the provincial election? We're less than a week out from the municipal election. What does Vancouver actually need from its leader? Has housing become the top policy in Vancouver? Learn more about your ad choices....
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Bill's Beat: Counting down to the provincial and municipal elections
We're down to the final 11 days before the provincial election, and both major parties firing off policies and attacks on each othe. The Vancouver civic election is coming up this Saturday. Could we see a possible upset victory? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and...
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Does failing transit hit harder than a tax hike?
Should the ultra rich welcome new taxes? What plans do the BC Conservatives have for seniors? Does failing transit hit harder than a tax hike? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Lacklustre provincial election campaigns
Will provincial election campaigns ramp up after the municipal election wraps up? Are people tired of provincial politics? Could this impact voter turnout? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Having the best Thanksgiving dinner ever
Do people really believe all the promises candidates make before an election? Premier Eby is defending his plan to lower gas and grocery prices, but what do the numbers say? To get you ready for Thanksgiving dinner, we get some turkey tips from Caren McSherry of the Gourmet warehouse! Learn more...
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Friday Faceoff: Unpacking the Municipal and Provincial elections
Unpacking the Municipal and Provincial election. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Former director in the Stephen Harper government, former senior director of BC Liberals and long time political strategist Learn more about...
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The pros and cons of no-fault auto insurance
What’s wrong with no fault insurance? BC's transportation minister Mike Farnworth says insurance rates could double if we went private. With the municipal election and provincial election fast approaching, are British Columbians experiencing election fatigue? Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Baldrey's Beat: Promises promises promises
Premier David Eby says he will freeze ICBC rates for 3 years if re-elected. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BC seniors are having a hard time finding LTC beds
Are the BC Conservatives trying to switch the province to private auto insurance? What would happen if we actually did? We also talk about the state of long-term care homes in BC, and why it's becoming harder and harder for seniors to find a bed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Baldrey's Beat: What would happen if ICBC went private?
What would happen if ICBC went private? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: October 6, 2026
Quebec Election Results BC Election latest Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show: October 6, 2026
Three parties, three plans to tax wealth - who do you trust with your money? Are American officials entrenched in Alberta’s separation movement? BC election polling - who's in the lead, and who's in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: October 5, 2026
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show: October 5, 2026
Today on The Mike Smyth Show: Eby’s price controls Eby goes after Jimmy Pattison Death of former AG Colin Gabelmann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show, October 2, 2026
The Mike Smyth Show, October 2, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill's Beat, October 1, 2026
Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show, October 1, 2026
The latest updates on the provincial election Election promises for public safety Journalists created by AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: September 30, 2026
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show: September 30, 2026
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
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The Mike Smyth Show: September 29, 2026
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
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Baldrey's Beat: September 29, 2026
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: September 28, 2026
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show, September 28, 2026
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
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The Mike Smyth Show, September 25, 2026
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
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The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 24, 2026
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....
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Parents helping kids mortgages
Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker at Butler Mortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: Is this election a power grab?
Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Has the NDP made the right move calling an election?
Adrian Dix, NDP candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andrew Weaver out of political retirement
Andrew Weaver, CentreBC candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat September 23 2026
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The Mike Smyth Show, Sept 23, 2026
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
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Baldrey's Beat: September 22, 2026
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are the NDP making a grave mistake by calling an early election?
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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BC Conservative chaos continues...
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Trumps bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House
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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Baldrey's Beat: KLF out, what's next?
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Is now really the right time for a snap election?
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…
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Would joining the EU worsen the ongoing US trade war?
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...
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby calling a snap election?
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
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Baldrey's Beat: Canada - U.S. Trade
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
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The Mike Smyth Show, Sept 16, 2026
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
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The Mike Smyth Show: Sept, 15, 2026
BC deficit gets bigger Abbotsford-Mission byelection Trump calls AI worries a hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Trump calls AI worries a hoax
Trump calls AI worries a hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 14, 2026
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...
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The death of George Chuvalo
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
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 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.
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