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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…
Episodes
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices
BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices Guest: Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association Learn more about your ad choices…
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Eby vs. Smith, Reviewing decriminalization, & Unsold condos in BC!
David Eby goes toe-to-toe with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a pipeline show-down! Was decriminalization a mistake? Port Coquitlam mayor Brad west weighs…
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby vs. Smith!
Danielle Smith says David Eby's opposition to a pipeline is "unCanadian", and Eby is NOT happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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One-on-one with John Rustad, Road rage incidents, & Crypto ATM scams!
In conversation with John Rustad: The start of a new legislative session and rumours of a leadership challenge?! Road rage incidents are on the rise! What's…
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Baldrey's Beat: John Rustad's leadership review, & PM Carney meets with Trump
Mike and Keith unpack our earlier conversation with John Rustad. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump in the White House today. How did it go? Learn more…
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BC pipeline debate, Proposed New West pay raises, & Delta ER closures!
Other provinces are now weighing in on the BC pipeline debate. Is this a project we should take on for the good of Canada? We unpack some controversial…
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Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike continues, & BC pipeline debate!
BCGEU workers are holding a rally at the BC legislature today as the strike enters its 6th week! Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe is weighing in on the…
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Pipeline debate, Airbnb exemptions, & The power of Crimestoppers!
BC vs. Alberta! The 2 provinces square off in a heated pipeline debate! Should the provincial government make exemptions for Airbnb ahead of the world cup?…
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BCGEU strike impact, Commercial rent caps, & Building a pipeline through BC!
How is the BCGEU strike impacting the public? Residential rents have caps... should commercial rents have them too? Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith REALLY…
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Baldrey's Beat: Legislature protests, & Danielle Smith wants pipelines!
Striking members of the BCGEU are protesting outside the BC legislature! Is there a realistic exit strategy? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to…
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BCGEU strike escalation, Involuntary care, & Surrey radio station shooting!
We begin the show discussing the latest on the BCGEU strike as it cruises into its 5th week! Plus, we continue the conversation surrounding the public's…
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Baldrey's Beat: The BCGEU strike continues, & Studying the DTES!
A huge rally is planned for Downtown Vancouver as part of the ongoing BCGEU strike. The Downtown Eastside is quickly becoming one of the most surveyed and…
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Involuntary care, Starbucks closures, & Truth and Reconciliation Day!
Involuntary care continues to be top-of-mind for British Columbians. Is it time to bring it in? Starbucks closures are hitting BC! What does the future of the…
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Bill's Beat: BCGEU contract breakdowns, Fixing the DTES, & Trump tariffs on movies!
BCGEU president Paul Finch says the new contract talks very quickly broke down. What happened?! Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell is speaking out on his…
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Involuntary care facilities, TikTok taking children's information, & Trump sending forces to Portland!
BC Premier David Eby has announced some new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George. Should Vancouver be next? How do we ensure social media…
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Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike enters 5th week, & Unpacking David Eby's speech at UBCM!
The BCGEU strike is entering its 5th week! Is the government feeling the pressure? Mike and Keith unpack the highlights from David Eby's speech at the UBCM…
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Addictive video games, Ostrich cull, & Robert Pickton's killer speaks out!
A 12-year old BC child is suing Roblox alleging that their video game is TOO addictive. Is there a case here, or does this boil down to bad parenting? What…
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Friday Faceoff: BCGEU expanding strike, & New BC Green Party leader!
The BCGEU is expanding their strike to many BC Liquor Stores - and the government is reportedly to return to the bargaining table Monday. Can significant…
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Robert Pickton's killer tells all!
The man who killed Robert Pickton in prison is in court, and he explained why he chose to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Guest: Alan Mullen -…
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BCGEU Strike Update - Massive Limo Bill - Distracted Driving Blitz
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Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU, Rustad's Future, and New Green Leader
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Baldrey's Beat: Busy day at the legislature!
The BC legislature is packed with politicians! What's the occasion? The fallout continues on Elenore Sturko's ejection from caucus. What actually happened?…
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Cracking down on crime, & Elenore Sturko ousted from Conservative caucus!
BC Mayors are calling for a crackdown on crime. How bad do things have to get before real change happens? Elenore Sturko joins us in the wake of her being…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Conservative Leader John Rustads leadership review!
BC Conservative John Rustad survived his leadership review, but right afterward he ejected MLA Elenore Sturko from caucus! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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Rustad's leadership review, Involuntary care, & Eating less at restaurants!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad gets 70.66% support in BC Conservative leadership review. Nanaimo mayor Leonard Krog is calling for mandatory secure care…
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“Three strikes” law, Do Canadians trust Americans anymore? & Ferry breakdowns
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Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up
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Free-speech battle over Jimmy Kimmel heats up, Car market update: would you buy an EV right now? Questions surround why a 400-year-old Douglas Fir in Stanley Park was cut down
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Political pay transparency, Unsold condos, & The Broadway construction plan!
We begin the show talking about the need for more pay transparency from our politicians. Are there more unsold condos in Metro Vancouver than we think?…
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Baldrey's Beat: Premier Eby meets with PM Carney, & Jimmy Kimmel cancelled!
David Eby met with PM Carney. What was the goal of this trip? After making comments about MAGA and Charlie Kirk's killing, ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the…
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Blocking mining projects, Increasing housing density, & Investing in real estate!
The BCGEU says it will block natural resource projects as the strike escalates! BC is continuing the fight to increase housing density in the province. Should…
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John Rustad's leadership, Striking workers, & Eby hires comedian!
Can John Rustad hold on to his position as leader of the BC Conservatives? Or should he step down? Striking workers are upping the ante! Melissa Moroz of the…
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Bill's Beat: Malcolm Brodie not seeking re-election, & Chrystia Freeland stepping down!
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he will NOT be seeking re-election. Cracking down on Surrey extortion cases. Breaking news: Chrystia Freeland announces she…
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BC's record-high deficit, Returning to the office, & E-scooter insurance?!
We begin the show by unpacking the record-high BC budget deficit! More and more businesses are forcing employees back to the office. How are workers feeling…
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LNG Canada debate, BCGEU strike updates, & The right-to-repair movement!
We begin the podcast with a riveting debate on LNG Canada! Plus, we continue the conversation on the BCGEU strike as it enters its 3rd week. You ever notice…
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Bill's Beat: Government spending, & Poilievre vs. Carney!
PM Carney says he wants to cut government spending and make investments at the same time. Poilievre is set to square off with PM Carney as the house is back in…
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Big changes coming to Stanley Park? Are non-profits being pushed to the brink? Will Shaughnessy restaurant be sent packing in favour of a new operator?
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Too many refugees, the temporary foreign workers program and the manhunt for the Charlie Kirk assassin
Are refugees taking up too many beds in shelters? GUEST: Carol Day, Richmond City Councilor Temporary foreign workers GUEST: Brad McLeod, Owner of C-Lovers…
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Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting
Latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Latest on BCGEU strike, EV mandates, & Retirement benefits
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Robby Alkhalil escape
Robby Alkhalil escape GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Do we need a change in old age security benefits?
Do we need a change in old age security benefits? GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor, Founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What happens if the BCGEU pickets liquor distribution? Do we need expanded agricultural use? & Can the CRA be fixed?
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Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR
Motorist tries to drive his SUV down the stairs at YVR GUEST: Grant Gottegetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert Learn more…
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Air Canada flight attendants say no to latest offer, Need to expand STR for World Cup? & New globe commissioned
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Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup?
Do we need to expand short term rental rules for the FIFA World Cup? GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Housing crisis, death threats against his family, NDP “cis males” rule, Impacts of removing temporary foreign workers, & Crime Time - How gangs recruit from schools, and what to do about preventing and reporting it
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Pay hikes vs. fiscal reality, Federal NDP limits cis-male signatures and the latest of the Epstein Files!
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The latest in the Epstein files!
The latest in the Epstein files! Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BCGEU strike impacts, Post secondary layoffs, & Poilievre’s home self-defense plan
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Poilievre’s home self-defence plan
Poilievre’s home self-defence plan GUEST: Doug Spencer, Former gang unit police officer for 30 years with the VPD, he now works to keep kids out of gangs…
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Post secondary layoffs
Post secondary layoffs GUEST: Mark Diotte, President of Kwantlen Faculty Association at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Strike vote, A new school year is here, & Right-to-repair movement
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Changes at Costco
Changes at Costco GUEST: Tina Chow, Costco expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are libraries in trouble in BC?
Are libraries in trouble in BC? GUEST: Cari Gawletz, Board Chair of the Association of B.C. Public Library Directors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Labour Day and labour movements in Canada, Surrey school issues & Picklefest
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Picklefest is coming to Vancouver!
Picklefest is coming to Vancouver! Guest: Adin Wener, Managing Partner at Henderson Brewing Company & co-owner of Picklefest Learn more about your ad choices…
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Poilievre bringing back 'Axe the Tax', Fixing long-term care, & The final weekend of the PNE!
Poilievre is back at it again to axe the carbon tax! Do Canadians care about the carbon tax anymore? BC needs much more than just beds to fix long term care…
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Life Sciences in BC
Life Sciences in BC Guest: Wendy Hurlburt, President & CEO at Life Sciences BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The need for real solutions for the DTES in Vancouver
The need for real solutions for the DTES in Vancouver Guest: Brandon Grossutti, Owner of PidGin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices