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The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 24, 202624 Sep 202600:32:57
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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parents helping kids mortgages24 Sep 202600:10:38
Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker at Butler Mortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Is this election a power grab?24 Sep 202600:17:57
Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has the NDP made the right move calling an election?24 Sep 202600:12:33
Adrian Dix, NDP candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Weaver out of political retirement24 Sep 202600:10:20
Andrew Weaver, CentreBC candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat September 23 202623 Sep 202600:18:05
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The Mike Smyth Show, Sept 23, 202623 Sep 202600:28:33
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
Baldrey's Beat: September 22, 202622 Sep 202600:17:19
Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the NDP making a grave mistake by calling an early election?22 Sep 202600:38:12
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
BC Conservative chaos continues...21 Sep 202600:37:21
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Trumps bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House 21 Sep 202600:10:57
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
Baldrey's Beat: KLF out, what's next?21 Sep 202600:18:27
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Is now really the right time for a snap election?18 Sep 202600:27:09
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 get out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would joining the EU worsen the ongoing US trade war?17 Sep 202600:35:39
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 the bit to call an early election. Could this backfire if he actually pulls the trigger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Eby calling a snap election?17 Sep 202600:17:42
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
Baldrey's Beat: Canada - U.S. Trade16 Sep 202600:18:05
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
The Mike Smyth Show, Sept 16, 202616 Sep 202600:34:53
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
The Mike Smyth Show: Sept, 15, 202615 Sep 202600:38:50
BC deficit gets bigger Abbotsford-Mission byelection Trump calls AI worries a hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump calls AI worries a hoax15 Sep 202600:13:51
Trump calls AI worries a hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth Show: Sept. 14, 202614 Sep 202600:44:04
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
The death of George Chuvalo14 Sep 202600:10:56
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
Should Canada Post ship booze direct to consumer?14 Sep 202600:14:08
Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI coming for us all?14 Sep 202600:17:08
Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill's Beat: Canada looking beyond America14 Sep 202600:17:21
Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
B.C. fiscal update and new party14 Sep 202600:18:37
Peter Milobar, Interim leader of new centre-right party MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trade latest14 Sep 202600:09:56
Eric Miller, Canada-U.S. trade expert in Washington DC and President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How is this ongoing tariff trade war impacting businesses?11 Sep 202600:39:19
How is the ongoing tariff trade war impacting businesses? Falling asleep at the wheel and speeding cab drivers... We take a look at some recent examples of dangerous driving. Mayors and councillors of BC are getting ready for their biggest meeting of the year. What issues are on the table? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday Faceoff: Premier Eby's "Buy BC" campaign11 Sep 202600:17:20
Premier Eby recently unveiled new border signs encouraging people to "Buy BC." Was this a good idea? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Founder and co-host of the Beyond A Ballot podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do we revive the BC Forestry sector?10 Sep 202600:42:11
We begin the podcast today with a riveting debate on the ongoing Canada-US trade war. The BC Forestry sector is on life support. What can be done to bring it back to life? It's the question on every British Columbian's mind: Is health care in this province getting better or worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Trump trying to rally support ahead of midterms10 Sep 202600:17:31
Trump held a convention in an effort to rally support ahead of the midterms. He even offered $5000 to every American if the Republicans win. Is that legal? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are Trump's tariffs hurting small businesses?09 Sep 202600:39:24
Trump is already pushing back against Canada's retaliatory tariffs. How is this trade war hurting small businesses? A Pokémon card store in Richmond is the latest victim in a rash of smash n grabs. How do we stop these criminals? We're seeing a concerning rise... in falling test scores! Why are students doing so poorly in math? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby reignites "Buy BC" rhetoric09 Sep 202600:17:40
Trump is escalating the trade war by banning multiple Canadian products... Premier Eby is reigniting his "Buy BC" rhetoric... How long will this trade war last? Kerry Lynne Findlay says the reason so many MLAs are leaving the BC Conservatives is becase of how quickly the party was thrown together. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada retaliates against US tariffs amid trade war dispute08 Sep 202600:41:40
Canada has retaliated against US tariffs with some tariffs of our own. When will we see an end to this trade war? Independent MLA Elenore Sturko joins us to discuss the ongoing concerns over crime and leadership in BC. A small town in Alberta has successfully fought back against the construction of a massive AI data centre. Wow long before they try to build again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Canada retaliates against US tariffs08 Sep 202600:17:52
Canada is responding to the US trade war by implementing retaliatory tariffs on a variety of American goods. As many as 7 MLAs were approached to give up their seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Albertans actually want to separate from Canada?07 Sep 202600:40:56
Trump vs. Carney! Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US are set to kick in tomorrow. Will this trade war ever end? The controversial Alberta referendum vote is fast approaching. Do Albertans actually want to separate from Canada? Five of the MLAs that quit the BC Conservatives have formed an all-new centre-right political party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bills Beat: Does Mayor Sim have a shot at re-election?07 Sep 202600:16:59
Five MLAs have left the BC Conservatives to start a new party. How do they plan to distinguish themselves from their former party? Ken Sim is running for re-election. Does he have a shot? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 MLAs have quit the BC Conservatives. Could they form their own party?07 Sep 202600:33:12
9 MLAs have left the BC Conservative party. Could they form an all new party? United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's comments about a Canadian cadet are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-school season means a whole new wave of gang recruitment attempts. What are the signs you need to look out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Kerry-Lynne Findlay resign as BC Conservative leader?03 Sep 202600:33:34
A total of 9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative party. Can Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on as leader for much longer? Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. He even directly contacted Apple to make them change the name of the lake on Apple Maps. We're seeing a massive rise in youth e-scooter injuries. How do we keep kids safe ahead of the back-to-school season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Should Kerry Lynne Findlay resign?03 Sep 202600:18:09
9 MLAs have now left the BC Conservative Party. Should Kerry Lynne Findlay resign? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Trump in hot water over Lake America?03 Sep 202600:12:18
Is Trump in hot water over Lake America? Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC and Senior Editor at notus.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 MLAs have now quit the BC Conservatives02 Sep 202600:40:14
The cost of a wastewater treatment facility in North Van has now ballooned to an eye-watering $5.5 billion. How does this happen? 3 byelections, 3 wins: a clean sweep for the Federal Liberals. How does the opposition Conservatives feel about this? An 8TH MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. How much longer can their leader Kerry Lynne Findlay hold on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: 8th MLA quits BC Conservatives02 Sep 202600:17:51
BC Conservative turmoil continues after an 8th MLA has left the party. Can Kerry-Lynne Findlay survive this? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we killing too many grizzlies?02 Sep 202600:10:47
Are we killing too many grizzlies? Guest: Mark Hall, Founder and executive director of Wild Origins Canada and host of The Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Government needs to "walk the walk" on buy Canadian02 Sep 202600:07:23
Government needs to "walk the walk" on buy Canadian Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director B.C. affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Burgers to Beat MS fundraiser01 Sep 202600:06:35
GUEST: Susan Senecal, CEO & President of A&W Canada GUEST: Dr. Pamela Valentine, President and CEO of MS Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada ban AI-generated music from its music charts?01 Sep 202600:37:35
The American government is now claiming Carney started the trade war because of politics. Lots to unpack there. Chinese EVs like BYD continue to grow in popularity. Would you buy one? Australia is banning AI music from their charts. Should Canada follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Liberals make a clean sweep in BC byelections01 Sep 202600:18:12
Great news for Mark Carney. The Liberal party made a clean sweep in 3 BC byelections. A 7th MLA has quit the BC Conservative party. What's going on here? PM Carney says the US needs to stop "doing memes" if they wish to make any progress in the ongoing trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping small businesses during the tariff war?31 Aug 202600:24:05
BC Premier David Eby has set a provincial byelection for Abbotsford–Mission on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Another Vancouver pool is facing controversy as Britannia’s planned renovation has some groups calling for it to be paused. What does the government need to do to help small businesses with the ongoing tariff war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill's Beat: BC Conservative turmoil continues31 Aug 202600:17:10
BC Conservative Party turmoil continues! Now, a 7th MLA is leaving. Who's going to win the 3 Federal by-elections today? Donald Trump‘s renaming of Lake Ontario as “Lake America“ continues to make waves. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Vancouver afford to lose another pool?31 Aug 202600:07:54
Can Vancouver afford to lose another pool? Guest: Andrew Grant, Legacy Masters Board Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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