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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 US election is TODAY, & The BC port strike is officially on!
The US presidential election is TODAY! The eyes of the world are fixed on America as they head to the polls. What's going on with the discovery of 861…
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The true costs of crime, Flight ticket downgrades, & Overcoming sports gambling addictions!
The costs of crime on small businesses. A BC man had to fight for a refund after Air Canada downgraded his tickets. Is this a growing trend? The road to…
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Baldrey's Beat: Violent criminals, Poilievre promising tax cuts, & Previewing the US election!
BC businesses continue to face the wrath of violent criminals. Could we potentially see a shutdown of our ports?! Poilievre is promising to cut taxes on home…
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Counting down to the US Presidential election, Making transit better in BC, & Fixing journalism's repuation!
Next week is the US election! What can we expect on the big day? What we need to make transit better in BC. Fixing journalism's reputation! Learn more about…
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Fixing journalism's reputation
"FAKE NEWS" is a phrase that's thrown around a lot these days. How can we fix journalism's reputation? Guest: Kirk Lapointe - Columnist for Glacier Media Learn…
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What we need to make transit better in BC!
What we need to make transit better in BC. Guest: Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam and Chair of Translinks Mayor’s Council Learn more about your ad choices…
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Next week is the US presidential election!
Next week is the US presidential election! What can we expect on the big day? Guest: Reggie Cecchini - Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about…
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Affording a home, Giving up your drivers license, & US election debate!
Will millennials and Gen Z ever afford a home in Metro Vancouver? Elderly people are torn about giving up their drivers licenses! Last but not least, Mike…
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Baldrey's Beat: Helping out the new BC MLAs!
Keith had to help many of the new MLAs find their way around the legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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US Election Debate
US Election Debate GUEST: Jennifer Phillips, Chair of Democrats Abroad British Columbia (BC) Mainland GUEST: Georganne Burke, Republicans Overseas Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Rustad reacts to the election results, Poilievre promises to eliminate GST on homes, & Testing vehicle anti-theft features!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad comes on to share his reaction to the provincial election results! Poilievre is promising to eliminate GST on homes under $1…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: New faces in the BC legislature!
There are a bunch of new faces in the BC legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million
Poilievre promise to eliminate GST on homes under $1 million GUEST: Paul Kershaw, UBC professor and founder of Generation Squeeze Learn more about your ad…
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BC NDP officially gets majority, & Should we stop turning the clock back?
The BC election results are finally complete, and the NDP has won with a razor-thin majority government. It’s almost time to set those clocks back! But when…
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Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do federal MP's want a secret ballot vote on Trudeau?
Baldrey's Beat: The election is finally over! & Do federal MP's want a secret ballot vote on Trudeau? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau…
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Could BC ban international students at med schools?, Switching from letter grades in schools & Taking mini retirements
Should BC ban international students at med schools like Ontario did? Parents and students are expressing frustration and confusion over the new grading system…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey riding, & Will Trudeau stay on as leader?
Baldrey's Beat: NDP could flip a critical Surrey riding, & Will Trudeau stay on as leader? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn…
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Why is small businesses crime surging in B.C.?
Clint Malhman, London Drugs COO and Co-Founder of Save Our Streets, uptick in retail crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau slammed for Immigration cuts!
Surge in crime against small businesses & Trudeau slammed for Immigration cuts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Will the NDP & Green Party strike a deal?
Bill's Beat: What will NDP & Green Party agree on? GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Former Vancouver city council candidate. Bill is a veteran BC political strategist and…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Police access to surveillance cameras, BC's energy policy & The excruciatingly long health wait numbers
Vancouver city council is considering giving police access to traffic cameras for investigations. Where will BC energy policy go under minority government?…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Will the latest rate cut make a big difference for the housing market?
Will the latest rate cut make a big difference for the housing market? GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: What's the starting place for negotiations with the NDP? & Immigration cuts in Canada
Baldrey's Beat: What's the starting place for negotiations with the NDP? & Immigration cuts in Canada GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Motorcyclists tilting their licence plates
Motorcyclists tilting their licence plates GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, now with Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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What will Greens want in deal with NDP
What will Greens want in deal with NDP GUEST: Andrew Weaver, former BC Green Party leader Parking lot punch-up at Costco GUEST: Dr. Steve Albrecht, Road rage…
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Baldrey's Beat: What's next in the BC election?
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Parking lot punch-up at Costco
Parking lot punch-up at Costco GUEST: Dr. Steve Albrecht, Threat assessment expert and former San-Diego police officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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More BC election aftermath, Was density an election issue?, & Why people are less switching jobs more frequently
With the NDP likely getting a narrow minority government, what kind of deals will they need to make with the Green Party to maintain power? And what are they…
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Baldrey's Beat: Could former BC Premier Christy Clark actually run for Prime Minister?
Baldrey's Beat: Could former BC Premier Christy Clark become the Federal Liberal leader? GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more…
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What's next as we watch the fallout of the BC Election?, & Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring!
John Rustad joins the show to take your calls and discuss what's next for the province following Saturday's election. B.C. election recounts will delay result…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring
Olympic snowboarder wanted in cocaine ring GUEST: Douglas Century, Organized Crime Investigative Journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Will the NDP strike a deal with the Green Party?, & could the BC Liberals come back next election
Baldrey's Beat: Reaction to election results, will the NDP strike a deal with the Green Party?, & could the BC Liberals come back next election? GUEST: Keith…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad talks about what's next for the province
John Rustad joins the show to take your calls and discuss what's next for the province following Saturday's election. GUEST: John Rustad, BC Conservative…
- The Mike Smyth Show
We are ONE DAY AWAY from the 2024 BC election!
We hold one last election debate before the big day! (Featuring BC NDP candidate Ravi Kahlon and BC Conservative candidate Trevor Halford) Checking in with BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: ONE MORE DAY TILL THE ELECTION!
We are ONE DAY away from the BC election! Where are the candidates today? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Veteran BC political strategist and campaigner, Former…
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Guy who stole police cruiser has 50 previous convictions
Guy who stole police cruiser has 50 previous convictions GUEST: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop and now a forensic traffic consultant with…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Stranger attacks in Vancouver, ANOTHER truck hits an overpass, & Sued for leaving a negative review?!
Stranger attacks continue to plague Vancouver. What's the solution? ANOTHER truck has hit an overpass; are trucking schools to blame? Lastly, can you be sued…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Another repeat violent stranger attack
Another repeat violent stranger attack GUEST: Doug Spencer, Former gang unit police officer with 30 years with the VPD. He now works to keep kids out of gangs…
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Battle over book found in Robert Pickton's cell
Battle over book found in Robert Pickton's cell GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former correctional manager, he guarded Robert Pickton at the maximum security Kent…
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Baldrey's Beat: 2 days before the BC election!!!
We're in the final 2 days of election campaigning! Where are the party leaders today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Book written by Robert Pickton, BC Conservatives on rent control, & Housing debate!
A battle is underway over a handwritten book found in Robert Pickton's cell. If elected, what will BC Conservatives do with rent control? Finally, it's the…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Conservatives release platform, plus more BC election updates!
The BC Conservatives have finally released their 113-page platform. What promises are they making? Brent Chapman is refusing to comment on his past social…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Election debate, AirBnb nightmares, & Insurance for electric skateboards?!
Election debate featuring BC NDP candidate Niki Sharma and BC Conservative candidate Melissa De Genova! Is AirBnb even worth it anymore? Should ICBC offer…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: 4 days before the BC election!
4 days of campaigning left before the BC election! It's been another tough day for BC Conservative leader John Rustad in the wake of resurfaced social media…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Campaign to stop tree removal in Stanley Park
Campaign to stop tree removal in Stanley Park GUEST: Jillian Maguire, Friends of Stanley Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
The home stretch of the BC election, Repeat offenders, & Skateboarding without insurance?!
We're in the home stretch of the BC election? What are some key ridings? The guy who stole a police cruiser has 50 previous convictions! A man was ticketed for…
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Baldrey's Beat: We're in the home stretch of the BC election!
We're in the home stretch of the BC election! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Income inequality debate, How to cook the best Thanksgiving turkey & Do you talk politics on the holidays?
The Full Show: Income inequality debate, How to cook the best Thanksgiving turkey & Do you talk politics on the holidays? Learn more about your ad choices…
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Bill's Beat: John Rustad wants ferries built in B.C, Conservative candidates disturbing comments, & healthcare spending!
Bill's Beat: John Rustad wants ferries built in B.C, Conservative candidates disturbing comments, & healthcare spending! GUEST: Bill Tieleman, Former Vancouver…
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Bringing back plastic straws, Getting your Thanksgiving turkey, & Checking in with Poco Mayor Brad West!
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad Wets joins us to share his thoughts on the recent televised debate! Should plastic bags and straws come back to BC? Turkey season is…
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Baldrey's Beat: How are the BC Conservatives doing?
BC Conservative Brent Chapman is facing calls to resign over racist remarks he made. John Rustad is facing the wrath of fact-checkers over a story he told…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How bad will hurricane Milton be?
How bad will hurricane Milton be? GUEST: Sean Charlie, Storm tracker in Florida Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Post-debate analysis, Breaking up ICBC, & Phasing out natural gas!
Mike hosts a post-debate debate! Continuing the conversation on breaking up ICBC. Finally, should natural gas be phased out? Learn more about your ad choices…
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Baldrey's Beat: Breaking down last night's TV debate!
Mike and Keith break down some key moments from last night's highly anticipated televised election debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Is John Rustads promise to break up the ICBC monopoly a good one?
Is John Rustads promise to break up the ICBC monopoly a good one? GUEST: Annette Toth, President Canadian Office & Professional Employees Union, and President…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Vancouver's high rise boom and the trend toward smaller apartments
Vancouver's high rise boom and the trend toward smaller apartments GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices…
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DoorDash fee hikes, Mandatory voting, & Breaking up ICBC's monopoly!
DoorDash is hiking their fees in BC! Should voting be mandatory? BC Conservative leader John Rustad is promising to break up ICBC's monopoly. How would that…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Previewing tonight's TV debate, & Signs outside Chip Wilson's mansion?!
What to expect from tonight's election tv debate! What's going on with the signs outside Chip Wilson's mansion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Election debate, Removing the property tax, & The plastic straws debate!
Election debate! The case for removing the property transfer tax! Last but not least, it's the great plastic straws debate! Learn more about your ad choices…
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Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, Federal gun laws, & BC's housing policies!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad is now clarifying his comments on having Nuremberg-style trials for officials imposing COVID vaccine mandates. Continuing…