For the past 10 years, Smyth has been located in British Columbia, when he relocated here as Canadian Press' correspondent at the Victoria Legislature, reporting on political happenings in B.C. In 1996, his talents caught the eye of The Vancouver Province and he was hired as their political columnist, bringing a fresh eye to the wonders of B.C. politics. A regular on radio on both CKNW and the CBC, his wit is just as sharp and acerbic in person as is his writing, and his penchant for no-holds barred reporting on the relevant issues of the day has earned him numerous accolades throughout the years. He is also a regular panelist on The Angle, a weekly roundtable on B.C. politics that airs every Sunday morning on BCTV Global News.

Michael is also the host of an evening talk show on CKNW radio, Nightline B.C., a hard news and current affairs show that focuses on politics and features nightly guests and open-line phone calls from listeners. It airs weekday evenings and is is syndicated on several other radio stations in B.C.

British Columbia has been called "the spoilt child of confederation"-always complaining about the raw deal they get from Ottawa. But now that a Westerner has moved into 24 Sussex Drive, will B.C.'s priorities move to the top of Stephen Harper's to-do list? Or will the "spoilt child" be left crying again? Join Michael Smyth for his unique insight and analysis on Canada's unpredictable federal political scene, especially as it applies to British Columbia. Will the Harper government help cover cost overruns on the 2010 Olympic Games? What about our pleas for transportation dollars to solve our nightmarish traffic congestion? And will the federal Liberals, under new leadership, turn Harper into a one-hit wonder?

As one of B.C.'s funniest political satirists, you'll also love Michael's take on our more notorious federal politicians-from the saga of Svend Robinson to the uproar over David Emerson. Who says Ottawa is 3,500 kilometres away? Michael Smyth brings federal politics home and makes it fresh and relevant for your audience.

Nobody does politics quite like British Columbia. And nobody slices, dices and analyzes B.C. politics quite like Michael Smyth. As B.C.'s most funny and fearless political commentator, Michael will delight your audience as he cuts through the spin and soundbites out of Victoria to deliver a fresh, provocative and hilarious take on B.C.'s political circus. So pull up a chair! You've got a ringside seat. Gordon Campbell made history in 2005 when he became the first B.C. premier in 22 years to be re-elected. With the economy humming and the Olympics on the way, these are best of times for the B.C. Liberals. Michael analyzes their big lead in the opinion polls and explains how Campbell re-invented his image. Are we witnessing a dynasty in the making? Or can Carole James and the NDP build on their surprisingly strong election showing and close the gap? If history has taught us anything, it's that British Columbia politics are unpredictable. Anything can happen—and usually does.

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