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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
Housing gloom in Vancouver, Rekindling old friendships, & Buying a used EV!
Housing boom and doom in Vancouver. The difficulty in rekindling old friendships. Used EVs are hitting the market at a rapid rate! What do you need to look out…
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Voters shying away from Trudeau, Moving to cheaper cities, & Contraband in BC jails!
Why are young voters turning away from Trudeau and the federal Liberals? Metro Vancouverites are thinking of moving to cheaper cities. Drones, drugs, weapons…
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Baldrey's Beat: Opinion polls on BC United, Trudeau's housing plan, & Walking back decriminalization!
Recent opinion polls do NOT look good for BC United. Is Trudeau's housing plan over-promising? Finally, could we see a federal walk-back of drug…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Violent offenders changing their name, Safer supply drug busts, & Canucks viewing parties!
Should violent offenders be allowed to change their names? Safer supply drug busts! Where are Vancouver's NHL viewing parties?! Learn more about your ad…
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Bill's Beat: Schoenborn's name change and solutions to the housing crisis
Schoenborn's name change Solutions to the housing crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Huge gold and cash heists in Canada and the US
Huge gold and cash heists in Canada and the US GUEST: Scott Selby, Heist expert and co-author of “Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History” Learn…
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Future of Work: Jobs of the future and using AI to your advantage when job hunting
Future of Work: Jobs of the future and using AI to your advantage when job hunting GUEST: Jonah Ferguson, Coordinator, Employer & Student Engagement at…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Trudeau's housing plan, Zoning changes in Shaugnessy, & Doggy divorce court!
Is Trudeau’s housing plan FACT or FANTASY? Shaugnessy zoning and federal housing plans! Last but not least, doggy divorce court! Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: The uncertain fate of decriminalization, BC's upcoming election, & Mike De Jong heading for the Federal Conservatives!
The latest on BC's overdose crisis. Is Eby going to fold on decriminalization? Which party are the BC NDP most worried ahead of the looming election? It's…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Drugs in BC hospitals, How Baby Boomers won the lottery, & Building more homes!
BCU MLA Elenore Sturko comes on to talk about drug use and violence in BC hospitals. Baby boomers won the generational lottery. How did they do it? Can Canada…
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Baldrey's Beat: Federal budget reactions, Drugs in hospitals, & BC Conservatives gaining traction!
Reacting to the Federal Budget! Drug use and violence in BC hospitals. The BC Conservatives are gaining traction in the polls! Is Eby worried? Learn more about…
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Wealth tax debate, Public drug use, & Digital fraud!
Wealth tax debate! Public drug use in Chilliwack and throughout BC. The rapid rise of digital fraud! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Canada's safe supply being diverted, The upcoming BC election, & Happy Budget Day!
Happy Budget Day! What can we expect? Concerns are being raised about Canada's safer supply of drugs being diverted. Kevin Falcon is remaining confident about…
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Dangers in hospitals, Fixing the housing crisis, & Declaring war on springtime pests!
Drug use, trafficking and weapons in hospitals. Trudeau says he will fix housing crisis and provinces may not like it. Declaring war on springtime pests! Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Jagmeet Singh backing away from the Carbon Tax, & Preventing protests near schools!
Is NDP leader Jagmeet Singh backing away from the Federal Carbon Tax? Creating legislation to prevent protests from happening around schools. Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Short-term rental battles, Lowering speed limits, & Canucks viewing parties!
BC's battle over short-term rentals! The pros and cons of lowering the speed limit on residential streets. Should Vancouver host Canucks playoffs viewing…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: BC Conservatives gaining momentum, & Multi-plex zoning!
Recent polls show the BC Conservatives are gaining momentum! Plus, a conversation on multi-plex housing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Petition to the province over Short Term Rental crackdowns
Petition to the province over Short Term Rental crackdowns GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Director of Property Rights Association of BC Learn more about your ad…
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Dangerous conditions in hospitals, Police bust of safer supply drugs, & Fracking debate!
How many nurses have been exposed to toxic drugs in hospitals? ANOTHER police bust of safer supply drugs. Finally, it's the great LNG and fracking debate!…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Limiting protests around schools, BC's looming wildfire season, & OJ Simpson dead at 76
Legislation hoping to create bubble zone to prevent protests around schools. This year's looming wildfire season could be really bad. Finally, OJ Simpson is…
- The Mike Smyth Show
In-studio with Kevin Falcon, Drugs and weapons in BC hospitals, & Walking back decriminalization!
In-studio interview with BC United leader Kevin Falcon! Drugs and weapons in hospitals. Really?! Should BC follow in Oregon’s footsteps and walk back drug…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: The Surrey Police battle CONTINUES!
The Surrey Police battle CONTINUES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
CleanBC's kickback scandal, Flipping tax speculation, & Speeding super cars!
Discussing CleanBC's kickback scandal with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! Plus, a debate on the effectiveness of the flipping tax. Last but not least, a…
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Baldrey's Beat: CleanBC's kickback scandal, & Drugs/weapons in BC hospitals!
Mike kicks off the segment talking about CleanBC's kickback scandal! A task force is being implemented to tackle drugs and weapons in BC hospitals. Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Speeding motorcycles, Drug use in BC hospitals, & The Gardaworld money heist!
Some viral videos of a motorcycle roaring along at break-neck speeds are re-igniting the conversation around road safety for motorists. Drug use and weapons in…
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$30 million Gardaworld heist
$30 million Gardaworld heist GUEST: Scott Selby, Heist expert and co-author of “Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History” Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Provincial election coverage, Drugs and weapons in hospitals, & Prepping for forest fire season!
Mike and Keith start the segment talking about the looming provincial election! Recent opinion polls aren't looking good for BC United. After a leaked memo…
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Vancouver's housing crisis, Healthcare workers being put in danger, & Menaces on our roads!
Vancouver is in a full-blown housing crisis. A leaked Northern Health memo is asking healthcare workers to not confiscate patients' drugs and weapons! Speeding…
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Drug use and weapons in BC hospitals, & Pierre Poilievre promises to axe the tax!
Drug use is now being permitted in BC hospitals?! Is it time to recriminalize? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is continuing his promise to axe the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Leaked memo on drugs and weapons in northern BC hospitals
Leaked memo on drugs and weapons in northern BC hospitals GUEST: Kevin Falcon, BC United Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
New eviction rules, John Rustad on the Carbon Tax increase, & Retired NHLer Aaron Volpatti!
Pros and cons of the new eviction rules. BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins us to discuss the Carbon tax increases! Retired NHLer Aaron Volpatti comes on…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC Hydro needs more power, Carbon tax frustrations, & Wasteful spending on water treatment facility!
BC Hydro needs more power! Canadians are expressing their frustrations over the Carbon Tax increase. Continuing coverage of the super pricey wastewater…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Carbon tax debate, Canada's future crises, & Alternative home ownership!
Carbon tax debate! What are some possible crises Canada may face in the coming years? Finally, we discuss the renters bill of rights and alternative home…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Legislature back in session, & The struggle to find a home in BC!
The BC Legislature is back in session! Premier David Eby is expected to make a housing-related announcement later today. The BC Conservatives are gaining…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Downtown Vancouver shooting, Housing market woes, & Happy Carbon Tax Day!
Happy Carbon Tax Day! A brazen downtown Vancouver shooting has left many residents shaken. Will the metro housing market ever be affordable? Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: New poll on BC politics, & Carbon tax goes up today!
New poll on BC politics shows things aren't looking good for BC United! The carbon tax officially goes up today! Will this have an impact on the upcoming…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC government gives an exemption to some STR owners
BC government gives an exemption to some STR owners GUEST: Orion Rodgers, Property Rights BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Ethics of cloning a dead pet
Ethics of cloning a dead pet GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal rights lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Conservative leader John Rustad, North Shore wastewater treatment plant costs, & Saving a stranded baby orca!
Carbon tax and new bail stats with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! Skyrocketing costs for the construction of a North Shore wastewater treatment plant. The…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Short-term rental ban exemptions, Emergency room closures, & Renters Bill of Rights!
Short term rental exemption in Parksville? Small-town emergency room closures are making life difficult for a lot of people. PM Trudeau is planning on rolling…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Powering EVs and heat pumps, Finding homes for dogs, & Canada's gun buy-back program!
Where will all the electricity come from for our EVs and heat pumps? The struggle to find rescue homes for dogs. $42 million has been spent on the gun buy-back…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Family doctors, Waste-water treatment plant construction costs, & Scrapping the Carbon tax!
We're seeing a growth in family doctors. Could it be because of the new pay model? The construction costs of a waste-water treatment have increased…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Banning natural gas, Keeping hospital patients in hallways, & The costs of the FIFA World Cup!
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West comes on to discuss the idea of BC municipalities banning natural gas. What are the risks associated with putting hospital…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC United ad campaigns, Carbon tax increasing next week, & An early Provincial election?!
Rumours are swirling over an early provincial election, but Keith has his doubts. Kevin Falcon and the BC United Party are going ALL IN on their marketing…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Overcrowded hospitals, Fixing the housing crisis, & Alcohol screenings for Saskatchewan traffic stops!
Mike hears some first-hand stories of overcrowding in BC hospitals! Is the government helping or hurting the housing crisis? Finally, Saskatchewan is…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Polls not looking good for Trudeau, & Overcrowding in hospitals!
New opinion polls show things are NOT looking good for PM Trudeau. What can be done to address overcrowding in BC schools and hospitals? Learn more about your…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Overcrowding in Surrey schools, The latest polls on the Carbon Tax, & Cloning your pets?!
Would you CLONE your cat? Continuing the conversation on overcrowding in Surrey schools! Finally, we talk to BC Conservative leader John Rustad about the…
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Bill's Beat: Conservative non-confidence motion shot down, Opinion polls on BC United, & Indexing immigration rates!
The Conservative party's non-confidence motion over carbon price hike FAILED in the House of Commons. Is BC United worried about the latest opinion polls?…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with Pierre Poilievre, Healthcare crisis in rural BC, & Ditching the monarchy!
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for a non-confidence motion! The healthcare crisis happening in rural BC! Last but not least, should Canada…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Poilievre calling for an election, & Brian Mulroney's funeral
Mike and Keith discuss Mike's earlier interview with Conservative Pierre Poilievre. Former PM Brian Mulroney's funeral is scheduled for this Saturday. Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What $1 million buys in Vancouver compared to other cities
What $1 million buys in Vancouver compared to other cities GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Rural healthcare issues in BC
Rural healthcare issues in BC GUEST: Paul Adams, Executive Director, BC Rural Health Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Photo-shopped picture of Princess Kate
Photo-shopped picture of Princess Kate GUEST: Meredith Constant, Royal family analyst, she is a writer and media critic GUEST: Amanda Matta, Royal family…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Oprah touts Ozempic for weight loss, Analyzing happiness levels of single people, & Buying a home in Vancouver!
Oprah, weight-loss, and Ozempic! Are single people happier? What does $1 million get you in Vancouver compared to other cities? Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Harm reduction programs in BC, & Prepping for an early wildfire season!
The trials and tribulations of harm reduction in BC. The province is actively preparing for an early wildfire season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with Kevin Falcon, The future of EV rebates, & BC's trade worker shortage!
We bring on BCU leader Kevin Falcon to continue the ongoing conversation on the Carbon Tax! Should EV rebates be scrapped or increased? BC is experiencing a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: RIP George Garrett, Premier Eby downplays opinion polls, & Kevin Falcon denies merger proposal!
Legendary BC broadcaster George Garrett passes away aged 89. BC Premier Eby is downplaying his current lead in opinion polls. BCU Leader Kevin Falcon is openly…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Carbon tax chaos, Mortgage madness, & Troubled teens!
Discussing the future of the Carbon Tax with BCU MLA Peter Milobar. Mortgage madness with mortgage broker Ron Butler! Do we need involuntary care for teens in…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Opinion polls aren't looking good for the BC opposition, & Premier Eby squares off against Poilievre!
New opinion polls show that things aren't looking good for the BC opposition. BC Premier Eby is squaring off against Fed. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Does sports gambling need a crackdown?, More money for Surrey Police, & the Impossible housing task!
Gambling on sports games used to be illegal, but now it's all over our televisions with several commercials broadcasted during every game. Former NHLer PK…