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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 election coverage, & The return of Canucks hockey!!!!
It's time for another BC Election debate! This time it's between BC NDP candidate Ravi Kahlon and Trevor Halford of the BC Conservatives! We continue our…
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Bill's Beat: The election coverage continues!
The 2024 provincial election coverage continues! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Veteran BC political strategist and campaigner, Former Vancouver city council…
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Running as an independent, Sourcing BC's power, & Enforcing federal gun laws!
Could election candidates running as independents get the last laugh this election? BC is demanding more and more energy! Where will we get this power from?…
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Baldrey's Beat: Reflecting on yesterday's debate!
Now that we've had time to fully digest the 2024 BC Election radio debate, what were some key moments that stood out? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News…
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Baldrey's Beat: Reacting to the big debate!
Mike and Keith break down some of the key highlights from today's debate! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
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The FULL 2024 BC Election Radio Debate!
980 CKNW presents to you the FULL 2024 BC Election radio debate! Guest: Sonia Furstenau - BC Green leader Guest: John Rustad - BC Conservative leader Guest…
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Emergency room closures, Inheritance taxes, & Cat rescues!
Emergency room closures continue to plague the province. Should there be an inheritance tax in Canada? An animal-rescue group is cutting back on cat searches…
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Significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation GUEST: Jennifer Laewetz, Member of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan, she is a…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC election coverage, & Previewing tomorrow's debate!
Mike and Keith discuss tomorrow's BC election radio debate! We also continue our coverage of all the things being said along the campaign trail. Learn more…
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The jackpot generation, Restoring liaison officers in Victoria schools, & Saving BC's lighthouses!
Who are the "jackpot generation"? Advocates are fighting to restore police liaison officers in Victoria schools. Finally, talk about the fight to save BC…
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Baldrey's Beat: The latest from the campaign trail!
The latest from the BC campaign trail: Eby is promising a big tax cut for the middle class. Rustad is ALSO promising tax breaks. Attack ads are coming out…
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The fight to save BC lighthouses
The fight to save BC lighthouses GUEST: Jim Abram, Former lighthouse operator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Health issues in the BC election, Picky eaters, & More funding for trades training!
What are the biggest health issues being discussed in the provincial election? The psychology behind picky eaters! The BC NDP recently announced additional…
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Bill's Beat: Provincial and Federal political coverage!
TONS of political stories happening right now in both BC and Ottawa. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Former Vancouver city council candidate. Learn more about your ad…
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Housing promises, ER docs speaking out, & Tire tips!
How should British Columbians feel about the housing promises being made by David Eby and John Rustad? ER doctors are speaking out! As we slowly transition…
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Baldrey's Beat: Election Watch September 26th!
The countdown to the BC election continues! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Remembering investigative reporter Salim Jiwa
Remembering investigative reporter Salim Jiwa Don Hauka - Former Vancouver Province reporter Now a communications consultant Author of the “Mister Jinnah”…
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Huge drug and weapons bust at Nanaimo supervised consumption site, Should distracted driving and enforcement cameras be election issues? & Should transit be free?
Huge drug and weapons bust at Nanaimo supervised consumption site Collen Middleton - Public safety advocate Should distracted driving and enforcement cameras…
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Are single family homes turning into “unicorns”?
Are single family homes turning into “unicorns”? Ron Butler - Mortgage broker, butlermortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Should transit be free?
Should transit be free? Denis Agar - Executive Director, Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat - Rustad's anti-vax rhetoric & Eby's in Surrey again
Baldrey's Beat - Rustad's anti-vax rhetoric & Eby's in Surrey again Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices…
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Should distracted driving and enforcement cameras be election issues?
Should distracted driving and enforcement cameras be election issues? Kyla Lee - Traffic lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Huge drug and weapons bust at Nanaimo supervised consumption site
Huge drug and weapons bust at Nanaimo supervised consumption site Collen Middleton - Public safety advocate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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BC NDP encouraging homeowners to build secondary suites - will it work?
BC NDP encouraging homeowners to build secondary suites - will it work? GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad…
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John Rustad's vaccine comments, Bus stop turned into homeless shelter, & Temporary foreign worker policies!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad's recently unearthed comments on the Covid vaccine are sparking major controversy. A viral video shows a New West bus stop…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC election coverage, & Trudeau appears on Colbert!
John Rustad is refusing to answer questions about his vaccine views after an unearthed video shows him saying he regrets getting 3 Covid shots. Continuing with…
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Woman sues her brother over unfair inheritance
A BC woman battled against gender bias in a lawsuit after her mother drastically favored her brother in the distribution of their inheritance. Guest: Stuart…
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Involuntary care in BC, Noise cameras, & Sean "Diddy" Combs lawsuit!
The mother of a son who tragically overdosed says that the call for involuntary care is way past due. Would noise cameras actually make sense? Finally, what's…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC election campaigning officially underway!
Provincial Election campaigns are officially under way! The BC NDP have released a bombshell video of John Rustad saying to a group of people back in July that…
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BC election coverage! Who are YOU voting for?
The writ drops on Saturday! How are things shaping up? What would a New BC Liberal party look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Bill's Beat: All things election!
The NDP say they will join the Bloc in backing the Liberals against the non-confidence vote. Provincial election campaigns are officially beginning TOMORROW!…
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US election coverage, The politics of harm reduction, & The truth about organic foods!
Checking in on the looming US election! The complicated politics behind harm reduction. Is organic produce really better for you than GMOs? Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Counting down to the BC election!
Keith Baldrey comes on to talk all things BC election! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Affordable housing in BC, Looking into involuntary care, & Short-term rental rules!
The Rental Protection Fund (the Fund) provided capital to three separate non-profit housing providers to protect over 147 affordable housing units in…
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Baldrey's Beat: Counting down to the BC election!
Despite the amount of campaigning we're seeing from both parties, we're technically still not officially in the BC election period! Guest: Keith Baldrey -…
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In-studio with John Rustad, Stanley Park tree removal, & Reviving the Granville Entertainment District!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins us in studio ahead of the provincial election! The cost of removing trees from Stanley Park has risen to nearly $18…
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Bill's Beat: Federal by election results, BCU MLAs running as independents, & Fraser Health conditions!
Federal by election results – NDP retains stronghold Winnipeg riding of Elmwood-Transcona; Liberals lose Montreal riding to Bloc, NDP hold on to Winnipeg…
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Fall driving hazards, BC's plan for involuntary care, & A Carbon tax debate!
As the fall season arrives, we see new driving hazards at the forefront. Grant Gottgetreu joins the show to discuss what to be aware of! BC Premier David Eby…
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Bill's Beat: BC Premier pledges involuntary care, NDP's pivot on the carbon tax & The crucial Montreal byelection for the Liberals!
Bill's Beat: BC Premier pledges involuntary care, NDP's pivot on the carbon tax & The crucial Montreal byelection for the Liberals! Guest: Bill Tieleman…
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Dangerous driving habits during the fall season
Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The NDP flip flops on the carbon tax
Guest: Peter Milobar, BC Conservative MLA Kamloops-North Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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UBCM's election priorities, Free transit in BC, & Betting on the US election?!
With British Columbians being stretched to their financial limits, what are UBCM's election priorities? Should BC start looking into the idea of free transit?…
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Bill's Beat: Scrapping the Carbon Tax, & Ballooning Stanley Park logging budgets!
David Eby is now promising to scrap the Carbon Tax. What's the motivation behind this sudden pivot? The estimated budget for logging approximately 150,000…
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Healthcare in Australia and Sweden - is it better?
Healthcare in Australia and Sweden - is it better? Guest: Terry Barnes, Former senior adviser to Australian federal health ministers Guest: Gustaf Drougge, CEO…
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Road rage stories, Pushing for bail reform, & University degrees!
The rise of road rage! Pushing for justice and bail reform in Canada. Is a university degree really worth it anymore? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Bill's Beat: Aftermath of the Trump/Harris debate, & Premier Eby hints at involuntary care!
Bill reacts to the highly anticipated Trump/Harris debate! BC Premier Eby is hinting at an upcoming announcement about involuntary care. Learn more about your…
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Hellish short-term rentals, Healthcare comparisons, & The European Wall Lizard?!
A disruptive short-term rental in Kelowna is making the neighbours' lives a living hell. Comparing Canada's healthcare to other parts of the world! The…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC fiscal update, NDP rip up Liberal agreement, & Trump vs. Harris debate!
Mike and Keith begin by reacting to the latest BC fiscal update. Last night was the highly anticipated Donald Trump/Kamala Harris debate! Learn more about your…
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Disruptive short term rental in Kelowna
Disruptive short term rental in Kelowna Guest: Dave Montpetit, Frustrated homeowner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canfor mill closures, Road-rage stories, & Saving BC light houses!
500 Canfor mill workers are now out of work as two mills close down. Speeding in school zones and road-rage stories with traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko! The…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC MLAs running as independents, & Trudeau's chances of relection!
MLA Mike Bernier is now running as an independent. What are his odds of winning? A Quebec Liberal MP says her constituents are pushing for PM Trudeau to…
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The fight to save BC lighthouses
The fight to save BC lighthouses Guest: Jim Abram, Former lighthouse operator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Negative political attack ads, Fighting for EV rebates, & The rise of wasps!
Do negative political ads actually work on voters? The fight for EV rebates and sales mandates! The rise of wasps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Political attack ads, & Trudeau's upcoming Montreal byelection!
Attack ads are FLYING amidst this provincial election campaign. Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says if PM Trudeau could be in serious trouble if he loses the…
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Florida surgeon removes patient’s liver by mistake
Florida surgeon removes patient’s liver by mistake GUEST: Chris Rokosh, Host of the Inside Medical Malpractice podcast and President of Connect Legal Medical…
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Reopening Riverview, Rustad says yes to nuclear power, & Previewing the latest History channel show!
Is it time to revisit the idea of reopening Riverview? Should BC go nuclear? BC Conservative leader John Rustad says yes! Last but not least, we get a sneak…
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Bill's Beat: NDP rips up Liberal agreement, & Random attacks in Vancouver!
NDP rips up supply and confidence agreement. What does this mean for How many more people will be attacked in Vancouver before we reopen Riverview? Learn more…
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Random attacks, Crowded Surrey schools, & No-fault insurance!
Random attacks are running rampant in Vancouver. The most recent attack has left 1 dead and 1 person maimed! What can be done to alleviate crowded Surrey…
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Baldrey's Beat: NDP rips up Liberal agreement, & Stranger attacks in Vancouver!
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has pulled his party out of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals. Could this trigger an early election? Random…
The Mike Smyth ShowBoosting EV rebates, fight between neighbours & nuclear energy in B.C.?
On today's show: Is it time to boost EV rebates? Fight between noisy neighbours Ways landlords increase rent without increasing rent John Rustad says B.C…