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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: BC Conservative candidate steps down, Richmond pushing back on housing density, & Robert De Niro goes after Trump!
BC Conservative candidate Damon Scrase steps down after some old social media posts have come to light. Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie is pushing back on…
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Broadway construction delays, Banning cellphones in schools, & Tariffs on Chinese EVs!
The Broadway subway is facing MORE delays, and nearby businesses are suffering as a result. Should cellphones be banned in schools? Finally, should Canada slap…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: No time for merging, Renaming Vancouver parks, & Broadway subway delays!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad says that there's simply no time for a merger with BC United. Should Vancouver parks be renamed after companies? Ken Sim…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with Kevin Falcon, Worrying about Bird Flu, & Learning about Lyme Disease!
To merge or not to merge? One-on-one with BC United leader Kevin Falcon! Germ expert Jason Tetro comes on to give us the lowdown on Bird Flu and whether we…
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The latest on Trump's trial!
Jody checks in with our Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on the latest updates from Donald Trump's trial. Guest: Reggie Cecchini - Washington…
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H5N1 - should anyone be worried? Or carry on as usual?
H5N1 - should anyone be worried? Or carry on as usual? Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with specialty in studying emerging pathogens + Host of the Super…
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Baldrey's Beat: To merge or not to merge?
To merge or not to merge? Jody Vance and Keith check in on the ongoing BC United/BC Conservative merger discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Surrey policing, US Department of Justice SUING Live Nation, & The $12 Million deer cull!
Is the Surrey policing issue finally over? Is it time to break up Live Nation? The US Department of Justice is now suing the ticketing giant. The bill for the…
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Bill's Beat: DOJ suing Live Nation, Lionel Messi NOT coming to Vancouver, & Drama in Federal politics!
The US Department of Justice is launching a MASSIVE lawsuit against Live Nation. In a devastating blow to soccer fans, it was announced on Thursday that Lionel…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with John Rustad, Contraband in BC jails, & Dog parks and training tips!
To merge or not to merge? A one-on-one conversation with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! Drones, drugs, weapons and cellphones in continue to be found in…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC United tanking in the polls, Mandatory CPR training, & Bringing basketball back to Vancouver!
Poll after poll shows BC United is tanking in popularity. Conservative leader John Rustad says he's willing to listen if BCU members wanted to merge. In the…
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Upcoming BC election - should the BC Conservatives take up with the BC United?
Upcoming BC election - should the BC Conservatives take up with the BC United? GUEST: John Rustad, BC Conservative leader Learn more about your ad choices…
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Looking ahead to the 2024 election, Man suing ICBC , & Reaching the tipping point on tipping!
BC United is WAY down in the latest opinion polls. What will happen in the 2024 provincial election? Defence Lawyer Michael Mulligan reacts to a quadriplegic's…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC United sinking in the polls, & Robert Pickton attacked in prison
Why are BC United so low in the latest opinion polls? Robert Pickton is in critical condition after being attacked in prison. How did this happen? Learn more…
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Robert Pickton attacked in prison
Robert Pickton attacked in prison GUEST: Alan Mullen, Former corrections officer, Kent Institution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The problem with no fault insurance
The problem with no fault insurance. Guest: Tim Schober - Victoria lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Grocery store co-ops, Reducing emissions by mandating EVs, & Curbing auto thefts!
The pros and cons of grocery co-ops. Are BC's EV mandates the right approach to reducing emissions? Finally, we discuss the best strategies for curbing auto…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC United low in the polls, UVIC student overdose, & HOC speaker in hot water again!
Another opinion poll is out today, and BC United is now extremely low in the polls. How will Kevin Falcon react? The fallout from an 18-year old UVIC student's…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Is BC Ferries getting better?
Is BC Ferries getting better? GUEST: Jim Abram, Advocate for ferry-dependent communities and past president of the UBCM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Loblaw boycott, Overdoses on university campuses, & Giving up on home-ownership!
Is the Loblaw boycott working? Overdose deaths on university campuses. Giving up on the home ownership dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Overdoses on university campuses, Axing the carbon tax, & GAME 7!
Marching bands in Victoria! Keith reacts to Mike's interview with Elenore Sturko regarding overdoses on university campuses. Poilievre continues to go after PM…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Returning to the office, Solving Vancouver's housing crisis, & Discussing private health care!
The Federal government wants public sectors workers back to work in their offices 3 days a week. Is density the solution to Vancouver's housing crunch? Last…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Brad West on his future in politics, & Discussing the idea of a BC United/Conservative merger!
What's Brad West's future in politics? People continue to advocate for a BC United/Conservative merger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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BC politics with John Rustad, Debating the need for a living wage, & Highlighting the skyrocketing FIFA World Cup costs!
Will the BC Conservatives and BC United merge? Do we need a living wage? Is the World Cup really like having 40 Super Bowls in Vancouver? Learn more about your…
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Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to the last crazy couple of days in BC politics.
Mike and Keith react to the last crazy couple of days in BC politics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Traffic cameras in Surrey, Suing Big Oil, & Fighting back against in-person work policies!
The Surrey Police Service say they want more traffic cameras in the city. Sue big oil debate! Federal unions are fighting back against in-person work policies…
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Bill's Beat: The latest BC political polls, & Hosting the FIFA World Cup!
Premier David Eby continues to lead in the polls, but the BC Conservatives are gaining traction! Costs of the FIFA World Cup are skyrocketing, but Ken Sim says…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Wildfire threats with Bowinn Ma, 3 years of no-fault auto insurance, & Stolen pets!
Discussing wildfire threats with Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma! It's been three years of no-fault auto insurance. How's it…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC United not doing well in the polls, Bringing back unvaccinated health workers, & Poilievre promising safety in hospitals!
The latest polls: BC United is not doing well! BC is the only jurisdiction in North America with a vaccine mandate for health workers. Pierre Poilievre is…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canadian immigration issues, More info on the BC Government cyber-attack, & $800k to kill some deer?!
Canadian immigration issues The latest info on the BC government cyber-attack. Why did it cost over $800k to kill 84 deer on Sidney Island? Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Wildfire season, Government cyber-attack updates, & Trump's status in the polls!
BC residents are getting ready for wildfire season. Mike and Keith discuss the limited available information behind the government cyber attack. Plus, a quick…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Why are we still short on teachers in BC?
Why are we still short on teachers in BC? Guest: Clint Johnston - President of BC Teachers Federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Teacher shortages in BC, Expanding casinos, & Vancouver's buyers market!
Why are we still short on teachers in BC? Should we let casinos expand to add more tables and machines? The province is now experiencing a buyers market as we…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The impact of short term rental bans and capital gains on the BC real estate market
The impact of short term rental bans and capital gains on the BC real estate market GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about…
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Calgary recruiting Vancouver police!
Calgary is now trying to recruit Vancouver police! Plus further coverage of drug decriminalization in BC. Guest: Doug Spencer - Former member of the VPD gang…
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Problems at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Affordability anxiety among Vancouverites, & Calgary recruiting local police officers!
Politicians are raising concerns about reported problems at Surrey Memorial Hospital. A new poll suggests growing affordability anxiety among Vancouverites…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Wildfire coverage, Another ICBC rebate, & BC government cybersecurity threat!
Wildfires are beginning to pop up in BC, and the government is actively providing us with updates. BC drivers are getting another rebate from ICBC! In the wake…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Decriminalization debate, The impacts of short-term rental rules, & Previewing tonight's Canucks game!
Decrim debate! What's the solution to stopping overdoses? The impacts of STR rules and capital gains taxes on the BC real estate market! GO CANUCKS GO! Learn…
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Baldrey's Beat: Decriminalization in BC, & GO CANUCKS GO!
Mike and Keith break down the latest info on recriminalization in BC. Canucks vs. Oilers TONIGHT! Who's going to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Buying a used EV, Failing to hit housing targets, & Hosting the FIFA World Cup!
Should you buy a used EV? BC cities are failing to hit housing targets. Is hosting the FIFA World Cup a big mistake for BC? Learn more about your ad choices…
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Baldrey's Beat: Walking back decriminalization, & Hosting the FIFA World Cup
A federal announcement is expected later today regarding the recriminalization of drugs in BC. The provincial government has really flip-flopped on hosting the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Fighting speeding tickets, The truth about real-estate affordability, & Defunding the CBC!
A grieving BC dad is fighting a speeding ticket against his deceased son. Are we in denial about real-estate affordability? Pierre Poilievre says he will…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldreys Beat: Recriminalizing drugs, BC United lagging in the polls, & Canucks make it to round 2!
Recriminalization of drugs is happening at a glacial pace. What is taking Ottawa so long? BC United continues to lag behind in the polls. The Canucks have made…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Boycotting Loblaws, Short-term rental bans now in effect, & National dental program concerns!
Will boycotting Loblaws make any difference? Short term rental bans are officially in effect - what now? Only 15% of dentists have signed up for the national…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Wackos taking over Ottawa, Recriminalizing drugs, & Palestine protests at UBC!
The WACKO week in Ottawa! David Eby is saying that he wants recriminalization, but needs Ottawa's help. Palestine protests are popping up on University…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Loblaws boycott, Dental Care Plan concerns, & Seniors working beyond the retirement age!
What is the motivation behind the Loblaws boycott? Problems with the Canadian Dental Care Plan. BC seniors are working into their retirement years! Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Debating decriminalization in BC, & Learning more about the Loblaws boycott!
The ongoing fight against decriminalization in BC. What's the hold up? The Loblaws boycott is underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Problems with the Canadian Dental Care Plan
Problems with the Canadian Dental Care Plan GUEST: Dr. Rob Wolanski, President of BC Dental Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Powering BC's EV fleet, Info on the London Drugs cyber attack, & Skyrocketing World Cup costs!
A new report says BC lacks the electricity capacity for a 100% EV mandate. What's the solution? The latest info on the London Drugs cyber attack! World Cup…
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Baldrey's Beat: Poilievre BOOTED from parliament, & FIFA World Cup costs, & BC Conservatives introduce anti-trans bill!
Pierre Poilievre gets BOOTED from parliament for calling PM Trudeau a "wacko". This is not the first time a politician has been thrown out. FIFA's bill for BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canucks watch parties, Drug decriminalization, & Replacing PM Justin Trudeau!
Canucks watch parties and drug decriminalization with Poco Mayor Brad west! Things get feisty as we discuss decriminalization and safe supply with Conservative…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Smyth vs. Poilievre, & Costs of the FIFA World Cup!
Keith reacts to Mike's recent feisty interview with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. BC is FINALLY going to know the cost of hosting the FIFA World Cup…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Walking back decriminalization, Impounding speeding vehicles, & Roll-up-the-rim lawsuit!
Changes are being made to decriminalization and public drug use. Should BC impound vehicles for speeding like in Ontario? Learning more about the Tim Hortons…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Walking back decriminalization, Surrey police drama, & Canucks viewing parties!
It's official: Decriminalization is being gently walked back. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the city's been misled out of $750 million! Mayor Ken Sim promised…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Robert Pickton parole, Game 3 of the Canucks v. Predators, & Robots outrunning animals?!
Metro Vancouver mayors sign letter to feds advising against allowing Pickton to apply for Parole. Predictions for Canucks v. Predators game 3! Why can’t robots…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Why can’t robots outrun animals yet?
Why can’t robots outrun animals? The study that breaks down how technology isn’t yet up to speed. Guest: Max Donelan - Professor in SFU’s Department of…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canucks v. Predators game 3 Predictions
Canucks v. Predators game 3 Predictions! Guest: Tyson Cole - Writer for The Cancucks Army Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Prepping for wildfire season, Costs of cell phones, & What to know when buying an EV!
How is the province hoping to prevent another record-breaking wildfire season? Justin Trudeau says our cell phones are cheaper, but are they? What you need to…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Sports gambling scandals
Sports gambling scandals GUEST: Paul Contino, Las Vegas influencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Safer supply drug busts
Safer supply drug busts GUEST: Fran Yanor, Legislative Correspondent Northern Beat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices