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Should Canada ban AI-generated music from its music charts?

Sep 1, 2026 · 37m

Summary

The Mike Smyth Show examines the escalating Canada-US trade war, with expert Eric Miller arguing that substantive issues, not politics, caused the breakdown. The episode also features EV commentator Sunny Yaps discussing the arrival of affordable Chinese electric vehicles in Canada and addressing security concerns. Finally, music commentator Eric Alper analyzes Australia’s ban on fully AI-generated songs from pop charts and whether Canada should follow suit.

Topics discussed

Public service announcement on pedestrian safety Episode overview: Trade war, EVs, and AI music Canada-US trade war escalation and political blame Expert analysis on trade deal breakdown and future Introduction to Chinese EVs entering the Canadian market Interview on Chinese EV quality, price, and security AI-generated music ban in Australian charts Discussion on AI in music and industry regulations
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