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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
Baldrey's Beat: The ongoing Canada/US trade war, & Shutting down overdose prevention sites?!
Mike and Keith open the segment discussing the ongoing trade war with the US. What's the best strategy to deal with Donald Trump? Should the overdose…
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Buying local, Lowering the voting age, & Refreshing transport infrastructure!
Why the BC government SHOULD prioritize buying local when it comes to advertising! Should we drop the voting age to 16? Refreshing Canadian transport…
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Friday Face-off: Premier Ford meets PM Carney, & Poilievre cries foul!
How did the meeting go between Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood…
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Grizzly bear management
Grizzly bear management GUEST: Mark Hall, Host of The Hunter Conservationist Podcast, and Director of Wild Origins Canada Learn more about your ad choices…
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Canada/US trade war, Falling EV sales, & Emma Watson loses her drivers license!
We start the podcast by discussing the current state of the Canada/US trade war. EV sales keep falling, so why isn't the government budging on its mandates?…
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Baldrey's Beat: Building a pipeline in BC, Ending the trade war, & The rise in celebrity deaths!
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now saying that a pipeline to Northern BC needs more consultation. Is she shifting her tone? A senator from Washington State…
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E-scooter injuries, Second-hand fentanyl smoke, & 'Mean and nasty' Canadians!
Does more need to be done to curb the rise in e-scooter injuries? Plus, we continue the conversation around the dangers of second-hand fentanyl smoke in social…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pipeline projects in BC, & Trade deals with the US!
Premier David Eby continues to downplay the possibility of pipeline projects coming to BC. PM Mark Carney says the government is continuing to work out a trade…
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Extending transit hours, Second-hand fentanyl smoke, & TikTok in Canada!
Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours? The dangers associated with second-hand fentanyl smoke. Should TikTok be booted out of Canada? Learn…
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Baldrey's Beat: Canada/US relations, Approving industrial projects, & Canada Post strike?!
Trump's Ambassador to Canada says we're being "mean and nasty". Some First Nations leaders say they're being pressured to green-light industrial projects in…
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Pickton killer charged with murder, and solitary-confinement class action
Pickton killer charged with murder, and solitary-confinement class action GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC…
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Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours?
Should transit be extended to match longer drinking hours? GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about…
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Transit fare hikes and fare evasion
Transit fare hikes and fare evasion GUEST: Denis Agar, Executive Director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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John Rustad's leadership position, FIFA exclusionary zones, & Music artists skipping Vancouver!
Is John Rustad's position as BC Conservative now in jeopardy? How will FIFA's proposed exclusionary zones affect local businesses when the World Cup arrives?…
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Baldrey's Beat: US tariff deadline, John Rustad's leadership, & The Epstein files!
The clock is ticking on the US tariff deadline! We unpack our recent conversation with BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Is his leadership position at…
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Extreme road rage
Extreme road rage Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert at forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your…
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Charleigh Pollock decision reversed, & Universal basic income!
Eby and Osbourne are reversing course on the funding of a drug treatment for Charleigh Pollock! Charleigh's mother joins us to share her reaction! Will a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Friday Faceoff: Charleigh Pollock decision reversal, Eby's cabinet shuffle, & FIFA contract
The BC government is reversing their decision in the heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock case, even going so far as to offer a personal apology to Charleigh's…
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Will a growing wage gap force us to rethink UBI?
Will a growing wage gap force us to rethink UBI? Guest: Floyd Marinescu, Business man, and founder and primary donor to UBIWorks, advocating for basic income…
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Sky high ticket prices for the World Cup
Sky high ticket prices for the World Cup Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer, Economics at Concordia University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Prison contraband, FIFA contract finally released, & Terrifying animal encounters!
More and more contraband is making its way into BC prisons, and it's leaving staff feeling unsafe! The province's FIFA contract has finally been released! Are…
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Rachael's Roundup: Cabinet shuffle!
It's time for a cabinet shuffle! The new cabinet roles are: Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and…
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2025 Fire Smart campaign
2025 Fire Smart campaign Guest: Ravi Parmar, BC Minister of Forests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nanaimo city hall, Grizzly bear shot dead, & Canadian dental plan complications!
Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around its city hall! Is this just a band-aid solution to a bigger problem A grizzly bear was shot dead on Texada Island. Does…
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Baldrey's Beat: Intensifying trade talks, & Trump calls Epstein client list a hoax!
Prime Minister Mark Carney says trade talks with US are set to intensify ahead of the August 1st tariff deadline! Nanaimo wants to put up a fence around…
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Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval
Richmond slashes funding for the Olympic Oval Guest: Kash Heed, Richmond City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Home prices are dropping everywhere except the Lower Mainland!
Home prices appear to be dropping everywhere in BC except the Lower Mainland. What gives?! Guest: Adil Dinani - Founder and Principal at Dinani Group of Real…
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Pipelines in BC, Heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock decision, & Buying a home!
Making the case for pipelines in BC! Mayor Brad West reacts to the Charleigh Pollock decision. Home sales in BC are up everywhere except Metro-Vancouver! Why…
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Baldrey's Beat: Paying for Charleigh Pollock's medicine, Trump's tariff threats, & FIFA ticket prices
When did the NDP go from Tommy Douglas to the party of GoFundMe healthcare?! Prime Minister Mark Carney is reacting to the latest tariff threats from Donald…
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Is there a case for pipelines in BC?
Is there a case for pipelines in BC? Guest: Markham Hislop, Energy journalist and energy transition expert at Energi Media Learn more about your ad choices…
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New Trump tariffs, Hospital safety, & City-wide speed limits!
Here we go again! Trump is threatening Canada with NEW TARIFFS! When is this going to end? We also unpack the ongoing safety concerns in our hospitals…
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Baldrey's Beat: Chinese shipbuilders, & Backlash from the Charleigh Pollock story
Chinese shipbuilders are mopping the floor with the competition! Finally, we discuss the latest updates on the heartbreaking Charleigh Pollock story. Guest…
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Pipeline debate, Getting youth into trades, & Quebec militia plot!
We kick off today's episode with "The Great Pipeline Debate!" What can be done to get more young people interested in the trades? Finally, we learn more about…
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Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades
Lack of shop teachers and youth interested in trades Guest: Dani Ferenc, President of TPMA Consulting, and Instructor at BCIT School of Construction and the…
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Slowing down traffic, Ruining BC's gig economy, & Catching a MASSIVE sturgeon!
Traffic-slowing measures were approved by Vancouver City Council. How will this affect you next time you're on the road? Plus! Could government over-regulation…
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Baldrey's Beat: Speed bumps in Vancouver, & Unpacking Pierre Poilievre's interview!
Pierre Poilievre was on the Jas Johal show yesterday to discuss a myriad of topics! Does Vancouver need more speed bumps? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail
New report reveals how Robert Pickton was killed in jail Guest: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC, and Pickton’s…
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Chinese shipbuilders, Youth unemployment, & Robert Pickton's death!
Why is a Chinese shipbuilder being awarded the new BC Ferries contract instead of a Canadian one? Youth unemployment Is at an all time high! What's causing…
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Baldrey's Beat: Unrealistic EV mandates, & Poilievre's future as Conservative leader!
What should be done about BC's unrealistic EV mandates? Some recent polling shows the Conservatives continue to trail behind the Liberals. Could Pierre…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Chinese ferries committee probe
Chinese ferries committee probe Guest: Dan Albas, Conservative MP for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Building pipelines, Lowering residential speed limits, & Rising car prices!
Prime Minister Carney says an oil pipeline from Alberta to BC is absolutely on the table! What would that look like? Traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko comes on to…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Ferries China contract backlash, & Building a pipeline!
A Conservative MLA is stepping away from duties to undergo cancer treatment. Backlash continues on the much-discussed BC Ferries' China contract. PM Carney…
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WILD BC Ferries confrontation, Canada's new dental-care program, & Canada-US trade talks!
There was a WILD confrontation on a BC Ferry recently. What exactly happened? Is Canada’s new dental-care program built to last? Finally, we bring you the…
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Baldrey's Beat: Carney at the Calgary Stampede, & Poilievre's future as Conservative leader
Pierre Poilievre took some jabs at PM Carney at the Calgary Stampede over his trade tactics with Donald Trump. Can Poilievre hold on as Conservative leader?…
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The impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies
The impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies Guest: David Chartrand, Canadian General Vice-President of the International Association of Machinists…
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Victoria becomes Uber’s first union in Canada-Canada’s skies up for grabs- and latest on the Surrey extortion scandal
Union at Uber in Victoria GUEST: Pablo Godoy, Western Canada Director, UFCW Impact of proposed deregulation of Canada’s skies GUEST: David Chartrand TITLE…
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Supportive housing in BC - BC Ferry contracts shipped to China - how does a once proud Canadian end up waving the separatist flag?
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Bill's Beat: Millionaire Mayors - Carney vs. Trump - Pierre's Comeback?
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Supportive housing or lawless free-for-all? Canadians still boycotting U.S. travel, and the interprovincial trade barrier teardown!
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Baldrey's Beat: LNG, Hastings Park, and an award for Keith!
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The fight for Charleigh Pollock—The North Coast tanker ban is back in the spotlight—The Massey Tunnel saga drags on
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Baldrey's Beat: Did Carney cave? Poilievre's comeback.
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The Canada-U.S. trade war is back, Jori Fales is still battling for her daughter’s drug treatment, and is the finish line near for Hastings Park racetrack?
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Baldrey's Beat: Carney capitulates to Trump, and is Hastings Park history?
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Buying ferries from China, Chronic offenders, & Being more FireSmart!
Is BC Ferries in the right for buying new vessels from China? What to do with chronic property crime offenders?! How to be a little more FireSmart this summer!…
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Bill's Beat: Trump severs ALL TRADE TALKS with Canada!
In a shocking breaking news update from Global News, Trump says he is severing ALL TRADE TALKS with Canada! In other breaking news, an explosion was reported…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What to do with chronic property crime offenders?
What to do with chronic property crime offenders? Guest: Doug Spencer, Former gang unit police officer with the VPD, now works to keep kids out of gangs…
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Business break-ins, Excessive spending in Richmond, & Tailgating!
Business owners in White Rock are getting fed up with the constant break-ins. Why aren't police doing more to stop it? New West City Councillor Daniel Fontaine…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pipeline politics, Rustad walking back blackmail comments, & Evander Kane joins Canucks!
Pipeline politics continues in BC! John Rustad is now walking back using the word "blackmail" 14 times in a blistering letter. Suffice to say, Premier David…
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Is tailgating a problem?
Is tailgating a problem? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer, he is now a forensic traffic expert at Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about…