The Mike Smyth Show

Should Doerkson roll back Airbnb restrictions? Guest: Orion Rodgers - Victoria Director of the BC Short Term Rental Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can we expect from Carney's 2026 budget? How will the US midterm election results affect the ongoing trade talks? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: The U.S. midterms deliver a blue tsunami - what does it mean for Trump? (0:25) Plus - could repealing DRIPA throw B.C.’s pipeline plans into chaos? (15:51) And will a new Conservative government fix our housing woes? (29:13) It’s all coming up on The Mike Smyth Show Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graeme Huguet, Founder and General Manager My House Design/Build/Team; My house design build dot com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adil Dinani, Founder and Principal at Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Mitton, B.C. Legislative Director, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington D.C.; Senior editor at The Washington Sun dot com. His work has appeared in Time magazine, Rolling Stone and Politico among other news outlets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode: What does the oil future look like in Canada? (0:30) Plus - has permanent daylight time created more headaches than it solved? (11:22) And should Russian hockey be allowed back on the international stage? (22:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Johnston, Sport columnist with the Vancouver Sun and Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Calder, Former Point Roberts chamber of commerce president Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“War” over DRIPA? Will the Conservatives repeal Bill 44? Viral “prank” video Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

$1000 tax cuts, no new taxes... how do the BC Conservatives plan on keeping all their election promises? Speaking of the BC Conservatives, what changes to the housing market can we expect to see with this new government? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking the results from the provincial eleciton. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Former director in the Harper government, former senior director of BC Liberals and long time political strategist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservatives getting ready to take over BC. But the big question is: how will our housing market be impacted by this new government? Speaking of the Conservatives, they say they want to go back to building the Massey Bridge. Would this even be possible? BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez has walked the plank, and he's taking a hefty severance package with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New BC NDP are meeting right now. Who will their new leader be? Who is Lorne Doerkson going to select for his cabinet? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could BC actually be going to war over DRIPA?! There's a ton of friction between the government and First Nations. We continue talking about the incoming BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson. What do businesses need from this new government? We bring on BC Green leader Emily Lowan to talk about the Green's place in the BC legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will David Eby show up to the legislature? The BC Ferries CEO is OUT! Why did he get fired? The federal tanker ban conversation is blowing up in Ottawa. What should be done? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the public sector look like under a Conservative government? So many questions up in the air right now, so we'll get into that. Plus, speaking of the BC election, last Saturday saw a record low turnout. Do we need to change the way our votes are counted? We'll bring you the latest on the ongoing Canada-Us trade war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the new BC Conservative government do about DRIPA? They've promised to repeal it, but it's easier said than done. Will the new government slash jobs? Could there potentially be changes to the current tanker ban? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's election was one for the ages! A resounding majority win for the BC Conservatives. We break down the results for you, plus we also discuss what a Conservative majority means for the future of the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's election was one for the ages! A resounding majority for the BC Conservatives. What does this mean for the future of the province? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow is the BC election. The latest polls show Eby is trailing behind. Can he make a comeback in time? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final day before the provincial election. Eby is trying to save his political career here. Can he defy the opinion polls come election day tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just 48 hours until election day - what are the biggest issues that could make or break this campaign? BC has ditched the second road test! Safer roads, or riskier drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a Conservative government cut infrastructure projects? What transit promises need to be kept by provincial government hopefuls? Will Canada ever tackle housing affordability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll from Innovative Research shows the BC Conservatives leading by five points. Sifting through the aftermath of the failed Alberta separation referendum. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s in the BC Conservative's budget and Healthcare Plan? What will this year’s turnout be in the provincial election? Novice drivers in BC no longer need a second road test to get their full license. Will this make a difference on the roads? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta votes to stay in Canada! A new Angus Reid Institute poll shows the B.C. Conservatives’ lead over the BC NDP dropping into the margin of error. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start by bringing you an update on the CFB Wainwright incident. BC Green leader Emily Lowan comes on to share her thoughts on what's been happening on the election trail so far. Does AI need its own government oversight and regulation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey comes on to help us unpack all the latest updates on the provincial election. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Ken Sim comes on to explain why he thinks ABC should get 4 more years in power. BC Conservatives say they’d turn the tunnel project back to a bridge! Is this even feasible? What to make of the NDPs land back deal... how does it affect BC’s forest industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the municipal and provincial election both just days away, how are things looking for all the parties? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Quebec Election Results BC Election latest Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

The Mike Smyth Show, October 2, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker at Butler Mortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Dix, NDP candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Weaver, CentreBC candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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 hoax Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Milobar, Interim leader of new centre-right party MLA for Kamloops Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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