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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
How to protect yourself online!
How to protect yourself online! Guest: Niki Sharma - Attorney General of BC Guest: Jesse Miller - Social Media Internet Educator & founder of…
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What BC United’s tax cut means for the average person
What BC United’s tax cut means for the average person Guest: Richard Zussman - Global’s Legislative reporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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BC's bad polls, The rise of global unrest, & Delivering harm reduction supplies!
Polling is undergoing a bit of a renaissance in BC right now. Why? The rise of global unrest. Fraser Health to deliver harm reduction supplies. Learn more…
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Delivering harm reduction supplies!
In a recent move to address the overdose crisis, Fraser Health is now offering to deliver harm reduction tools to people who need them. Guest: Guy Felicella -…
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The rise of global unrest
Ukraine vs. Russia... Iran vs. Israel... Are we on the brink of something massive? What will these next months bring? Guest: Prof Christian Leuprecht -…
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BC’s bad polls!
Polling is undergoing a bit of a renaissance in BC right now. Guest: Rob Shaw - BC legislative journalist who writes for Glacier Media Learn more about your ad…
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Bill's Beat: Reviewing the Trump/Musk interview, & Addressing high crime in Chilliwack!
Jody and Bill review last night's Trump/Musk interview. Addressing high crime in Chilliwack. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver…
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The importance of investing in kids & amateur sports
The importance of investing in kids & amateur sports. Guest: Angela Crowther - KidSport BC Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Pet-friendly rental rules, Checking in with Adrian Dix, & US politics!
Pet-friendly rental rules in BC. Checking in with Health Minister Adrian Dix! Discussing US politics with correspondent Reggie Cecchini. Learn more about your…
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Bill's Beat: Preventing fires, & BC election coverage!
Could the East Van and Dunbar fires have been prevented? BC election coverage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BC's debate debacle!
Debates are important for our democracy! Do the public deserve seeing their politicians debate? Guest: Richard Zussman - Global’s Legislative Reporter Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Vancouver Mural Fest - Holden Courage Graffiti Jam
Tara McGuire, Author Holden After and Before. Holden Courage Graffiti Jam – Mount Pleasant Street Party. Part of the Vancouver Mural Fest Main and East 5th…
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New housing - shouldn’t it be affordable?, Do airline passengers have to fight for their rights? & The Vancouver Mural Fest!
New housing - shouldn’t it be affordable? A discussion around airline passengers rights, after numerous stories have surfaced where travellers did their own…
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Bill's Beat: School board chair quits ABC Vancouver amid commissioner dispute, & the vicious dog attack at Second Beach.
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Housing density in BC, Dangerous driving on the rise, & Universal basic income debate!
The fight for housing density in BC. ICBC is warning against dangerous driving as accidents spike! Last but not least, we have a universal basic income debate!…
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Baldrey's Beat: Paris Olympics ratings, & Trump's thoughts on Tim Walz!
TV ratings for the Paris Olympics have been through the roof! Could Vancouver benefit from hosting again? Donald Trump says he's "thrilled" with Tim Walz being…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Wild weekend at the track!
Wild weekend at the track! Guest: Ryan McCartney, GM of Hastings Racecourse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada's falling birth rate, Restaurants losing money, & A 6 day work week?!
Canada’s falling birth rate is raising concerns. Why are restaurants losing money? Should we switch to either a 4 or 6 day work week? Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC's fruit crises, Victoria's homeless encampment, & Tim Walz jokes about JD Vance!
The crises in the BC produce sector. The ongoing encampment on Pandora Avenue in Victoria. Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz is cracking jokes aimed at…
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Study on vehicles with the worst drivers
Study on vehicles with the worst drivers Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations at…
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Checking in with Kevin Falcon, Breaking into vehicles with technology, & Keeping contraband OUT of prisons!
Checking in with BCU leader Kevin Falcon! Criminals are utilizing technology to break into vehicles. How can this be prevented? How can prisons stop contraband…
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Baldrey's Beat: Using the notwithstanding clause, BC's Tree Fruit Board, & Kamala Harris' running mate!
Kevin Falcon was on the show earlier today, and he said would use the notwithstanding clause to introduce involuntary care for people living on the streets…
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Translink money issues, Mandatory swimming lessons, & Phasing out seniors discounts?!
Translink money issues Should swimming lessons be mandatory for BC kids? Is it time to phase out seniors discounts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Bill's Beat: Okanagan's agricultural struggles, Trudeau at Vancouver Pride Festival, & Kamala Harris' running mate!
The BC Okanagan is taking a MASSIVE hit to their agricultural sector. PM Trudeau was at the Pride festival in Vancouver over the weekend. Kamala Harris is set…
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BC election ballots, Canada soccer drone scandal, & Titanic submersible hearing!
BC United wants “formerly BC Liberals” printed on the election ballots. Investigative sports reporter reacts to the Canada soccer drone scandal! The US Coast…
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Bill's Beat: BC United's ballot request, & ER closures!
BC United is requesting to add their former "BC Liberal" to the ballot. Emergency room closures are plaguing the province. What can be done? Learn more about…
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Emergency room closures, Lifting Vancouver's natural gas ban, & The truth about rescue dogs!
We start the show with a riveting conversation on emergency room closures! Will lifting the natural-gas ban improve Vancouver's home affordability? Do some…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC United ballot change, & Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris' race
BCU Leader Kevin Falcon is looking to add additional titling onto the election ballots! Donald Trump is now questioning whether Kamala Harris is Indian or…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Lighthouse closures in BC
Lighthouse closures in BC Guest: Jim Abram, Former lighthouse keeper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Emergency room closures in BC
Emergency room closures in BC Guest: Dr. Claudine Storness-Bliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Healthcare in BC, Lowering flight prices, & Cracking down on illegal short-term rentals!
Do we need a healthcare audit in BC? Would more competition in Canadian skies lower flight prices? Cracking down on illegal short-term rentals! Learn more…
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Cracking down on illegal STR’s
Cracking down on illegal STR’s Guest: Ravi Kahlon, BC Minister of Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baldrey's Beat: BC United's polling numbers, Team Canada's soccer scandal, & Trump vs. Harris!
BC United is doing so poorly in the polls, the party is now actually asking for a change to the ballots! Speaking of BCU, ANOTHER one of their MLAs is crossing…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Would more competition in Canadian skies lower flight prices?
Would more competition in Canadian skies lower flight prices? Guest: Duncan Dee, Airline industry analyst and Former Air Canada COO Learn more about your ad…
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Translink service cuts, Short term rentals in BC, & The dangers of e-scooters!
What happens if Translink follows through with their threatened service cuts? Thousands of short term rentals are still operating in BC. Are e-scooters…
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Baldrey's Beat: Another BC United MLA is jumping ship!
Another BC United MLA is jumping ship! How do YOU feel when you see MLAs cross the floor? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn…
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Thousands of short term rentals still operating in BC
Thousands of short term rentals still operating in BC Guest: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Arrest of Mexican drug kingpin El Mayo
Arrest of Mexican drug kingpin El Mayo Guest: Douglas Century, organized crime reporter and co-author of the book “Hunting El Chapo: Taking Down the World’s…
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Tori Dunn legal battle, Strategic voting, & Canada's soccer scandal deepens!
A legal fight is ensuing over the Tori Dunn bail hearing transcript. Could strategic voting wipe out the BC United party? The Canada Soccer spying scandal…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC United name change, & JD Vance's comments on Democrats!
How's BC United doing in the polls? Are people finally cluing in to their name change, or is it too late? Kamala Harris is gaining traction in US polls. Is…
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TransLink threatening service cuts, Wildfires in BC and Jasper, & Natural gas in new homes!
TransLink is threatening service cuts if they don't get an additional $600 million in funding! Wildfires are rampaging throughout Bc and Jasper. Vancouver is…
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Bill's Beat: BC dropping healthcare vaccine mandate, Metro Vancouver's spending fiasco, & TransLink threatens service cuts!
BC is dropping its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers! What prompted the change? $64,000 for a wine and cheese party?! Metro Van's spending is out of…
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Mike GRILLS BC Premier Eby, The downfall of BC United, & Mandatory military service?!
One-on-one with BC Premier David Eby! Where did BC United go wrong? Could we see them changing their name BACK to the BC Liberals? Should Canada have a…
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Baldrey's Beat: Translink threatens service cuts, & Out-of-control spending in Metro Vancouver!
Translink is threatening cuts to service if they don't receive an additional $600 million per year! Will the Eby government follow through? Taxpayer spending…
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Public vs. private healthcare, Lavish spending by Metro-Vancouver, & Debunking health scams!
Is public healthcare better than private? Metro Vancouver spending is getting more and more ridiculous. DIY sunscreen and other health scams/myths! Learn more…
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Baldrey's Beat: Metro-Van taxpayer spending, & Kamala Harris campaign donations!
The amount of lavish taxpayer spending by Metro Vancouver board members is JAW-DROPPING. Millions upon millions of dollars have been donated to Kamala Harris'…
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The growing trend of sober living
The growing trend of sober living Guest: Alexandra Walker, Marketing and Event Coordinator for Sober Babes Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Why DIY sunscreen is a bad idea and health myths and scams
Why DIY sunscreen is a bad idea and health myths and scams Guest: Tim Caulfield. Professor, Faculty of Law and School of Public Health, University of Alberta…
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Tori Dunn case, catch-and-release justice system
Tori Dunn case, catch-and-release justice system Guest: Frank Caputo, Conservative MP for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Taxation debate, Metro Van's population surge, & Road blockers debate!
Taxation debate: are BC taxes too low or too high? POCO Mayor Brad West comes on to discuss Metro Vancouver's population surge. Should road-blocking protesters…
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Baldrey's Beat: Kamala Harris receiving numerous endorsements
With Biden officially out of the US Presidential race, endorsements are ROLLING IN for Kamala Harris. Will we see a Harris/Trump debate? Learn more about your…
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Taxation debate: are BC taxes too low or too high?
Taxation debate: are BC taxes too low or too high? Guest: Alex Hemingway, Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst with Canadian Centre for Policy…
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Analyzing the national dental plan, Debating President Biden's exit, & Blaming Baby Boomers!
Is the national dental plan doomed? The Great Debate! With Biden exiting the US Presidential race, where do Americans go from here? Are the boomers to blame…
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Baldrey's Beat: Biden not seeking re-election!
Huge news! US President Joe Biden has announced he will NOT be running for re-election. This means Kamala Harris will be taking his place! Guest: Keith Baldrey…
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Private health clinics, Buying a new car, & The dangers of being a paramedic!
Making the case for private health clinics. Is now the time to buy a new car? Victoria paramedics won’t go to Pandora Avenue without police escorts! Learn more…
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Bill's Beat: Republican National Convention, Biden facing calls to step down, & Political attack ads in BC!
Breaking down last night's Republican National convention. More and more people are calling for US President Biden to step down. Who could run in his place? BC…
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BC's new bag fee, FIFA security concerns, & Capping international students in BC!
The impact of BC's new 25 cent bag fee. FIFA World Cup security concerns! Post secondary cap at now at 30% for international students in BC. Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Eby's Trudeau bashing continues, & Contemplating the idea of another Trump Presidency!
Premier David Eby's Trudeau bashing continues! How does the BC Government feel about the growing potential for another Trump Presidency? Guest: Keith Baldrey -…
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BC United attack ads, Creating affordable housing, & Paramedic ATTACKED in Victoria homeless encampment!
John Rustad responds to the BC United attack ads. Will multiplex housing plan create affordable housing? A paramedic was ATTACKED after responding to a call in…
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Baldrey's Beat: Political attack ads, & Premier Eby going after the feds!
You can expect to see a lot more attack ads aimed at the BC Conservatives as they continue to gain traction in the polls. Premier David Eby is once again going…