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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
Bag tax, Investigating the Trump attack, & E-scooters!
Bag tax increased to 25 cents. Is this a cash grab? What’s next in the Trump attack investigation? How do you feel about E-scooters? Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Andrew Weaver RIPS Premier Eby, & JD Vance selected as Trump's running mate!
Andrew Weaver RIPPED David Eby in a recent interview. He even went as far to say he wouldn't rule out voting for the Conservatives! Senator JD Vance will be…
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Could a former Green Party member vote Conservative?, Getting more information on Trump assassination attempt & The countries that don't want tourists
The Mike Smyth Show for Jul 15, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Understanding the actions of the secret service during the attack on former President Trump
Understanding the actions of the secret service during the attack on former President Trump Guest: Robert Caltabiano, former Secret Service agent Learn more…
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The battle over E-scooters heats up in Vancouver
The battle over E-scooters heats up in Vancouver Guest: Bradley Spence, Owner of Eevee skate shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why are Barcelona residents spraying tourists with squirt guns?
Why are Barcelona residents spraying tourists with squirt guns? Guest: Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat for Jul 15, 2024
Baldrey's Beat for Jul 15, 2024 Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Former Green Party leader criticizes BC Premier
Former Green Party leader criticizes BC Premier Guest: Andrew Weaver, former BC Green leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is the workload in BC hospitals sustainable?
Is the workload in BC hospitals sustainable? Guest: Dr Kevin McLeod, Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Learn more about your ad choices…
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The politics of the Trump assassination attempt
The politics of the Trump assassination attempt Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest, Political Science Lecturer at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Calls for safer supply expansion, War on wasps & England in the Euro finals!
Calls for safer supply expansion Tom Wolfe - Director Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions War on wasps Mike Londry - West Side Pest control England in the…
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War on wasps & other pests!
War on wasps Mike Londry - West Side Pest control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill's Beat: Biden blunders & Bonnie Henry safer supply
Bill Tieleman - Veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Former Vancouver city council candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Mike GRILLS John Rustad on bridge tolls, Young people express home affordability woes, & Tipping culture!!!
Mike GRILLS BC Conservative leader John Rustad on bridge tolls! Young people are becoming increasingly worried about home affordability. Is tipping culture out…
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Baldrey's Beat: MLA Michael Lee not seeking re-election, Premier Eby going after John Rustad, & Should Biden step down?!
Breaking news: MLA Michael Lee announces he will not be seeking re-election! Premier David Eby is going after BC Conservative leader John Rustad over bridge…
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WestJet nightmare flight and issues caused by the strike
WestJet nightmare flight and issues caused by the strike GUEST: Duncan Dee, Airline industry analyst and Former Air Canada COO Learn more about your ad…
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Reviewing the justice system, Making the case for permanent RV residents, & Saving the washrooms on the DTES!
The tragic death of Tori Dunn is triggering calls for a review of the justice system. Should permanent RV residents be allowed? The fight to save washrooms on…
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Baldrey's Beat: Eby criticizing opponents, & A possible Surrey Police deal?!
Have the Surrey Police finally reached a deal?! Premier David Eby is criticizing opponents who have flipped to the BC Conservatives. Learn more about your ad…
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Housing prices in the USA, WestJet nightmares, & Social Media's impact on kids' mental health!
Why is housing cheaper in the USA? WestJet nightmares! Cell phones, social media and kids’ mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Rolling Stones at BC Place, Remembering the late Bob Williams, & US President Joe Biden!
The Rolling Stones ROCKED OUT at BC Place last Friday! Mick Jagger even stopped by a famous local restaurant while he was here. Mike and Keith remember the…
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Mick Jagger visits Vij's after The Stones show
Mick Jagger visits Vij's after The Stones show Guest: Vikram Vij, Chef and Owner of Vij's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What should be done with the Pickton evidence?
What should be done with the Robert Pickton evidence? Guest: Alan Mullen, Former Speaker chief-of-staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The rise of right-wing politics around the world!
The rise of right-wing politics around the world! Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest - Political Science Lecturer at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Longtime NDP ministers are dropping out of the race!
Longtime NDP ministers are dropping out of the race! Guest: Rob Shaw - Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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NDP ministers dropping out, The rise of right-wing politics, & ER closures in BC!
Many longtime NDP ministers are dropping out of the race! The turn toward right wings politics around the world. British Columbians are sounding the alarm over…
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Baldrey's Beat: Vancouver port strike notice, Wildfire season, & BC politician Bob Williams dead at 91
We were once again super close to a Vancouver port strike! Temperatures are soaring across the province. Can we expect a significant wildfire season? Will it…
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Another ER closure in Merritt
Another ER closure in Merritt Guest: Mike Goetz, Mayor of Merritt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Full Show: Changes to Canadian mortgages, Why more people are leaving Canadian cities & Politics from the UK
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Canada’s big quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela at the Copa America!
Canada’s big quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela at the Copa America! Guest: Alex Gangue-Ruzic, Digital Content Creator at OneSoccer and Co-Host of the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill Tieleman's Political Beat for Jul 05, 2024
Bill Tielman's Political Beat for Jul 05, 2024 Guest: Bill Tieleman, Veteran BC political strategist and campaigner and Former Vancouver city council…
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Crosstalk for Jul 05, 2024
Crosstalk for Jul 05, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Angus Reid poll shows more immigrants thinking of leaving Canada
Guest: Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Changes to Canadian mortgages
Guest: Ron Butler, Mortgage broker at butlermortgage.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The concern over facial recognition
The concern over facial recognition Guest: Monika Warzecha, Digital Editor at The Walrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is airplane turbulence getting worse?
Is airplane turbulence getting worse? Guest: Serhiy Yarusevych, Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Learn more…
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How are Canadian tech companies being impacted by the Capital Gains hikes?
In discussion with Canadian tech CEO Alistair Vigier of Clearway, discussing how recent capital gains hikes are driving away Canadian talent. Guest: Alistair…
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Canadians backing oil and gas, Holding Boeing accountable, & Checking in with 54-40 guitarist Dave Genn!
Canadians continue to back oil & gas. One-on-one with 54-40's lead guitarist Dave Genn! Is Boeing finally being held accountable for their actions? Learn more…
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Baldrey's Beat: Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest, UK's election now underway, & Should Biden resign?
Pressure is steadily mounting for US President Joe Biden to resign. Eating legend Joey Chestnut will NOT be competing in this year's Nathan's Hot Dog eating…
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Is Boeing finally being held accountable?
Is Boeing finally being held accountable? Guest: Chris Moore, Father to Danielle Moore, who was killed in Boeing 737 Max crash Learn more about your ad…
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U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity
U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity Guest: Gene Rossi, former federal prosecutor, adjunct faculty at Harvard Law School and GMU Learn more…
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Dos and don'ts of hiking, Canada going cashless, & Facial recognition concerns!
The dos and don’ts of hiking! When is the last time you used cash to pay for something? Are we heading towards a cashless society? Air Canada is rolling out a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Antisemitism with the BCTF, Longtime NDP MLA not running for a 6th term, & Trudeau's uncertain future!
A group of Jewish teachers in BC says it has filed a complaint with the province's human rights tribunal over alleged antisemitism with the BC Teachers'…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Possible historic game 7 in the Stanley Cup final
Possible historic game 7 in the Stanley Cup final GUEST: Stuart McBride, Oilers fan and content creator @stuartforreal on Tiktok and Instagram Learn more about…
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Mislabeled fruit concerns, Presidential immunity, & Work-related stress!
Mislabeled fruit concerns: ‘Grown in B.C’ produce may not actually be from the province! The SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity is drawing major…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Canada Day festivities, Provincial election prediction, & Reacting to the Biden-Trump debate!
How was Canada Day in Victoria? Former BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver was out on social media this weekend, saying he thinks the BC Conservatives are…
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Impact of the WestJet strike
Impact of the WestJet strike GUEST: Duncan Dee, Airline industry analyst and Former Air Canada COO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Unsafe driving habits, Canadians seeking private healthcare, & Suspect charged in Tori Dunn murder!
Unsafe driving habits are on the rise! More and more Canadians are seeking private healthcare outside the country. Is it time it became an option for our…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Trudeau's uncertain future, The disastrous Biden-Trump debate, & French politics!
Mike starts the segment predicting that Trudeau will resign! Is it time for the PM to go? Last night's Biden-Trump debate was disaster, leaving many democrats…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Patient bill of rights
Patient bill of rights GUEST: Dr. Claudine Storness-Bliss, BCU candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Catalytic converter thefts, Canada's construction worker shortage, & Ken Sim's gym!
Ken Sim's in-office gym is causing major backlash! Catalytic converter thefts plus other auto-related news with YouTuber Zack Spencer. How do we rectify…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau's not going anywhere, Looking ahead to tonight's Biden/Trump debate, & Ken Sim's gym!
Despite the recent byelection results, PM Trudeau says he's not going anywhere! Mike and Keith make their predictions ahead of tonight's debate between Joe…
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Premier Eby defends high tax levels, Buying a house with the help of mum and dad, & Battling for on-street parking!
David Eby is defending taxation levels in BC, but many are saying it's time to bring them down. More and more young Canadians are seeking help from the bank of…
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BC hikes wildlife fines
BC hikes wildlife fines Guest: Mark Hall, Hunter Conservationist podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tori Dunn investigation and BC's justice system
Tori Dunn investigation and BC's justice system Guest: Aron Dunn, Father of Tori Dunn Guest: Doug Spencer, Former VPD officer Learn more about your ad choices…
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Phasing out EV rebates, Pets in rentals, & Knowing your rights as a condo owner!
Do EV rebates favour rich people? Should they be phased out? Allowing more pets in BC rentals. A condo owner is being fined $11k for installing a heat pump…
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Baldrey's Beat: Horgan diagnosed with cancer, Eby attacks the Feds, & Could Trudeau be forced out?!
Former BC Premier John Horgan has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time. Could the recent Toronto byelection force Trudeau out as PM? Premier David…
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North Van's wastewater boondoggle, Delivery fee hikes, & Changing the Canadian justice system!
The billion-dollar boondoggle in North Vancouver! What happened to DoorDash and Skip fees in Seattle? Dozens of family and friends of homicide victim Tori Dunn…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau's future with the Liberals, BC's lack of federal funding, & Backfiring delivery app fees!
Some recent polling shows many Canadians are starting to believe that Trudeau has overstayed his welcome. BC Premier David Eby is complaining about the lack of…
- The Mike Smyth Show
North Van's wastewater debacle, Trudeau's conflicting talking points, & Dog training tips + tricks!
North Vancouver's wastewater treatment facility debacle is continuing to make waves! Prime Minister Trudeau is making conflicting remarks on housing. He says…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Another bad day for BC United, & David Eby's constant "campaign-style events"!
It's another bad day for BC United. Is it a leadership problem? Premier David Eby is being criticized for regularly holding "campaign-style" events. Is this…