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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
Involuntary care bed shortage - Local beef producer weighs in on prices - Canadians vacationing more south of the border
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- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Latest on Nurses' job action & Poilievre's blunder?
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- The Mike Smyth Show
Beef price fixing? - Where does the World Cup money go? - Are headlights too bright?
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Baldrey's Beat: Nurses' Strike & Stornoway Funding
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Should Canadians be worried about the unemployment rate?
Should Canadians be sounding the alarm about the unemployment rate? With the recent closure of multiple Rogers radio stations, how are schools able to continue…
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Is it time to rethink the foreign buyers ban?
Guest: Adil Dinani, Founder of Dinani Group Real Estate Advisors at Royal LePage West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The quest to survey Ernest Shackleton's last ship
Mike brings on 2 very special guests to discuss the expedition to survey Ernest Shackleton's last ship. Guest: John Geiger - Chief Executive Officer of The…
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Taking down Indian gang leaders
Is it time to put American booze back onto Canadian liquor-store shelves? Ravi Kahlon the B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth says yes but not without a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Should Canada put American booze back on its shelves?
B.C. Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Ravi Kahlon says he wants to bring American booze back to Canadian liquor stores, but not until we have a fair…
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Is FIFA's corruption beyond the state of repair?
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to purchase multiple new submarines from Germany. Is this multi-billion dollar deal going to be worth it? The…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC nurses are now on the picket line
BC nurses are now on the picket line as their job action escalates. What are their demands? As the costs for the Massey Tunnel replacement has skyrocketed…
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Why can't BC keep their projects under budget?!
Was Donald Trump wrong to call his buddy Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, to reverse a red card on an American player? It's now going to cost 8.5 billion…
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Baldrey's Beat: Has the FIFA World Cup been a success for Canada?
Mike finds an article showing we've been talking about replacing the Massey Tunnel for 20 years! The latest update presented a new budget of $8.5 Billion and…
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Is early retirement bad for your brain?
Some new research suggests that it might be healthier for us if we stayed employed just a little bit longer. Guest: Shaun Humphries - Senior Financial Planning…
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Should we restore 24 Sussex Drive?
A terrifying stranger attack at Kits Beach left a woman with life-threatening injuries, but the suspect has already been released. Prime Minister Mark Carney's…
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Baldrey's Beat: How much is the Massey Tunnel replacement really going to cost?
There's a meeting later today to discuss the price tag of the Massey Tunnel replacement. How much is it going to cost? FIFA reversed a red card on an American…
- The Mike Smyth Show
PM Carney announces $3 billion for Massey Tunnel replacement
Huge announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday. Billions of dollars is being put towards a pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. Carney also…
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Bill's Beat: MLA Amelia Boultbee crosses the floor to the BC NDP!
It was a HUGE news day in BC yesterday. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a southern pipeline from Alberta to BC, as well as $3 billion towards a…
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Major safety concerns being raised over the aging Massey Tunnel
Major concerns are being raised about the safety of the aging Massey tunnel. It's falling apart, and we're still years away from a replacement tunnel. With…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: PM Carney unveiling major agreement with BC
Prime Minister Carney and BC Premier David Eby are set to unveil a multi-billion dollar project. Donald Trump is refusing to renew the CUSMA agreement, saying…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How do Alberta Separatists actually feel about Premier Danielle Smith?
Happy Canada Day! The city of Surrey is getting a new 10,000-seat arena. It's going to cost a LOT of money. Is this what residents really want? We bring on…
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Bill's Beat: Should BC get on board with an Alberta pipeline?
Will Canada be signing a new CUSMA trade deal with the US, or will Trump walk away from it? Carney is expected to announce a pipeline deal with Alberta on…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Nurses union issues 72-hour strike notice
The BC Nurses union has issued a 72-hour strike notice. What are their demands, and what would a job action actually look like? Should e-scooters and electric…
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Baldrey's Beat: Is PM Carney announcing an Alberta pipeline?
Prime Minister Carney is potentially going to announce an Alberta pipeline on Thursday. The BC Nurses Union has issued a 72 hour strike notice. What would this…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Taking action against prolific property offenders
BC Premier David Eby says the proposed Carney Condo bailout will have NO cost to taxpayers. How would this work? The pushback against AI data centers…
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Baldrey's Beat: Heather Maahs named interim leader of the official opposition
BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced Heather Maahs as interim leader of the official opposition, and the reactions have mixed to say the least…
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Bill's Beat: Are we any closer to a trade deal with the US?
Is Canada any closer to getting a new trade deal with the US? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more…
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Would you pay to help rebuild 24 Sussex Drive?
Every day we hear nightmare stories from people about ICBC's no-fault insurance model. Is it time we do something different? Is the BC condo bailout…
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Vancouver resident out $11,000 after StubHub cancels his World Cup tickets
We bring on a Vancouver realtor to get his thoughts on the Metro-Vancouver condo bailout. A Vancouver resident is possibly out $11,000 after trying to buy…
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Tackling the ongoing drug crisis in BC jails
Drugs keep getting smuggled into BC jails. How can this be stopped? Guest: Alan Mullen - Former correctional manager at Kent Institution in Agassiz, BC Learn…
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Bill's Beat: Dog killed by coyote at Trout Lake
Tourists visiting Vancouver for FIFA have expressed shock over the open drug use in Chinatown. A dog was recently killed by a coyote at Trout Lake. How can…
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Why is BC so expensive?
Wait times for surgeries and diagnostic tests in BC continue to grow with no signs of slowing down. How do we fix this? We bring on Caren McSherry of the…
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Bill's Beat: Carney's condo buyout continues to draw mixed reactions
Prime Minister Carney's condo buyout continues to draw mixed reactions. Is this a good idea? Why is Vancouver supplying water to Point Roberts, Washington…
- The Mike Smyth Show
How can we put a stop to contraband being smuggled into prisons?
Former BC Conservative John Rustad comes on to share his thoughts on Prime Minister Carney's controversial condo bailout. How can we put a stop to contraband…
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Baldrey's Beat: Will Premier Eby run for re-election?
BC Premier Eby was asked recently if he'd run for re-election and he gave an extremely vague answer. How do we interpret this? Keir Starmer is stepping down as…
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The dumbest excuses to try and squirm out of a ticket
The dumbest excuses to try and squirm out of a ticket Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop, Forensictrafficpro.com Learn more about your ad choices…
The Mike Smyth ShowIntroducing "Hostile History"
Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth. In this first…
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At what age should you move out of your parents' home?
Wait-lists to see medical specialists continue to grow, and it's a problem that is affecting all Canadians. Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to buy up unsold…
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Bill's Beat: Converting empty condos into social housing?
Should the government buy up empty condos and convert them into social housing? PM Carney says yes, but opposition leader Pierre Poilievre says developers…
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Should police chiefs have gag orders?
Should the Surrey Police Board be able to muzzle the chief or does the public deserve to hear directly from the top cop? E-scooters are everywhere. Is it time…
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World Cup fans are draining alcohol like there's no tomorrow!
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Massey Tunnel Project - will it ever get built?
The Massey Tunnel project has reached a new level of failure! How is the NDP still fumbling one of BC’s biggest infrastructure projects? Should kids be banned…
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Trump makes a deal with Iran but won't commit to CUSMA
Trump makes a deal with Iran but won't commit to CUSMA Guest: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Is there such a thing as TOO much rental housing?
A new report shows that Metro Vancouver’s rental pipeline is the largest on record. Is there such a thing as TOO much rental housing? Why do wait times keep…
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Baldrey's Beat: Poll shows BC Conservatives are ahead of the NDP
The latest Angus Reid poll shows the BC Conservatives are ahead of the BC NDP. After 75 years, Hockey Night in Canada will no longer air on CBC. Guest: Keith…
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Canadians continue to reel from food affordability
U.S. President Donald Trump is claiming he has brokered a breakthrough agreement with Iran that could end months of conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC nixes Massey Tunnel contractor
BC is nixing the deal with its contractor for the George Massey Tunnel replacement project. Mike Farnworth says the project is still on track, but the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Will the deal between the US and Iran last?
Will the deal between the US and Iran last? GUEST: Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Concerns are being raised over women's sports equipment
Should World Cup supports be extended to be a year-round thing? Alarms are being raised concerning women's sports equipment. How is the FIFA World Cup…
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Baldrey's Beat: UFC tournament held on the White House lawn?!
After years of anticipation, the FIFA World Cup is underway in Vancouver. Mayor Ken Sim says it's already shaping up to be a resounding success, but is that…
- The Mike Smyth Show
World Cup supports should be extended year round
World Cup supports should be extended year round GUEST: Amanda Burrows, Executive Director of First United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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‘Shrink it and pink it’ thinking is not good enough for female athletes
‘Shrink it and pink it’ thinking is not good enough for female athletes GUEST: Ine Mylle, Postdoctoral fellow at SFU’s Run Lab Learn more about your ad…
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Should Vancouver schools have school liaison officers?
Should Canada spend more on foreign aid? Do we need school liaison officers in our schools? Are AI IPO values over-inflated? Learn more about your ad choices…
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Debunking environmental AI data center worries
Does an AI data center use as much water as we think? Would nuclear power help BC's energy woes? Nicotine pouch use is going way up in youth. Learn more about…
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Are AI data center environmental worries overblown?
Are AI data center environmental worries overblown? Guest: David Clement, North American Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad…
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Do we need warning labels on alcohol?
Do we need warning labels on alcohol? Guest: David Clement, North American Affairs Manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices…
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Unpacking Canada's softening housing market
Highlighting the problems with people consulting "Dr. Google" for medical advice. After years of relentless upward pressure on rents and housing prices, there…
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Baldrey's Beat: Canada's underwhelming excitement for the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, but there seems to be a noticeable lack of excitement. Is Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West thinking of running for Premier of…
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Does Vancouver’s “villages plan” make any sense?
What is Canada's new AI strategy? Do we really understand Vancouver's "villages plan"? Lastly. we look at FIFA's enormous greed Learn more about your ad…
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Should MLAs have to take a leave of absence when charged with crimes
Should MLAs have to take a leave of absence when charged with crimes Guest: Amelia Boultbee, Independent MLA for Penticton-Summerland Learn more about your ad…