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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 densification, Cybersecurity for Gen Z, & Debt repayment concerns!
Densification is approaching! The ins and outs of cybersecurity for Gen Z. Over half of British Columbians are concerned about debt repayment. Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Strains on the healthcare system, Public drug use restrictions, & Performance ratings for the NDP!
Mike and Keith break down the stresses and strains being placed on our healthcare system. David Eby responds to the recent court decision suspending public…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Anti-hunting group buys up hunting licences
Anti-hunting group buys up hunting licenses Guest: Brian Falconer, Guide Outfitter Coordinator at Raincoast Conservation Foundation Guest: Jesse Zeman…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Banning cell phones in schools, Public drug use in Chilliwack, & Vigilante dads!
Cell phones will soon be banned in schools. Will this make a difference in students' grades? Mike checks in with Chilliwak Mayor Ken Popove on the state of…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Public drug use in BC, Trucks hitting overpasses, & Preparing for winter driving conditions!
Where are you NOT allowed to do drugs in BC? Trucks KEEP hitting overpasses! Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says BC is prepared for snowy roads! Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Checking in with Kevin Falcon, Auto trends in 2024, & Over rated travel destinations!
Kevin Falcon joins us for a wide-ranging conversation ranging from cell phones in schools to the rise of the BC Conservatives. We take a look at auto trends…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: EV sales, BC Conservative polls, & Logan Paul disses the Canucks!
Mike and Keith check out the latest EV sales numbers! Polls show 8 of 10 don't even know who the BC Conservative leader is. Youtuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Trucks continue to hit overpasses, Cancelling the homeowner grant, & Banning cellphones in BC schools!
The trucks vs. overpasses debacle continues! Should the homeowner grant be cancelled? Should cellphones be banned at all BC schools? Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Drugs sent to BC MLAs, Violent shoplifters, & Too many international students?!
Several MLAs were sent magic mushrooms by a local advocate. Violent shoplifting is running rampant, and we need a solution fast! Is Canada letting in too many…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Housing supplies in 2024, CEO salaries, & The BEST credit card rewards programs!
Mike starts the show with a look-ahead to the 2024 housing market! Are CEOs overpaid? Many people are saying YES. Annual credit card rankings! Which rewards…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Public drug use, & MLA receives Christmas card containing magic mushrooms!
There is now an injunction on the public drug use ban, and police say their hands are tied. MLA Elenore Sturko received a Christmas card that contained magic…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Ain't no business like SNOW business!
Time to check in with Michael J of Big White Ski Resort to learn about the latest conditions on the hills! Guest: Michael J. Ballingall - Senior Vice President…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with BC Conservative leader John Rustad, Repaying CEBA loans, & Overpaid CEOs!
Mike starts the show by chatting with BC Conservative leader John Rustad! Businesses are feeling the pressure as the deadline looms for repaying CEBA loans…
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Baldrey's Beat: Rustad vs. Eby, & Repaying CEBA loans!
Keith reacts to Mike's interview with BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Does Rustad have a chance in this year's looming election? The clock is ticking on…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Cost of living impact on seniors
Cost of living impact on seniors Guest: Laura Tamblyn-Watts, President and CEO of CanAge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Supreme Court ruling on public drug use, AI in the workplace, & The benefits of cold plunging!
Mike started the show talking to Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West about the controversial ruling by the BC Supreme Court on public drug use. The rise of…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC supreme court ruling on public drug use, & Counting down to the provincial election!
Happy New Year! 2024 is an election year in BC! What platforms will candidates be running on? The BC Supreme Court strikes down a ruling on public drug use…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Recapping music, movies, & sports of 2023!
Highlighting the top music and music stories of 2023! The best and worst movies of the year! Finally, a review of this year's biggest sports moments! Learn…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Loneliness and how to connect
Loneliness and how to connect Guest: Pete Bombaci, Founder of the GenWell Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Holiday cocktails and great drinks from 2023
Holiday cocktails and great drinks from 2023 Guest: Colin MacDougall, Cocktail Expert, Corby Spirit and Wine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Biggest PR Flops of the year
Biggest PR Flops of the year Guest: Rachel Thexton, Owner of Thexton PR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Connecting with people, Critiquing the foreign buyer ban, & ACTUALLY helping the homeless!
Loneliness and how to connect with people! So the foreign buyer ban did... nothing? How to ACTUALLY help the homeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowLoneliness and how to connect
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Pete Bombaci - Founder of the GenWell Project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Christmas leftovers, Best of this year's tech stories, & The biggest PR flops of 2023!
How long are those yummy Christmas leftovers good for? The best tech and tech stories of 2023 with Andy Baryer! The biggest PR flops of the year! Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowTop tech and tech stories of the year
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Andy Baryer - Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowHow long are those leftovers good for?
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Jason Tetro - Microbiologist, author and speaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Checking in with the restaurant industry, Should housing be a commodity?, & Reviewing this year's retail numbers!
Bad year for food and restaurant industry? Did the holidays help? Should housing be a commodity? What were the numbers saying this holiday season? Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What were the retail numbers saying this holiday season?
What were the retail numbers saying this holiday season? GUEST: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowShould housing be a commodity?
Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Sonia Furstenau - B.C. Green Party Leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowBad year for food and restaurant industry?
Did the holidays help? Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Ian Tostenson - President/CEO, B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad…
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Moving to Alberta, Fast-food news, & Christmas cooking tips with Caren McSherry!
Many British Columbians are packing their bags and moving to Alberta! Tim Horton’s brings back the dutchie, and other fast-food news! Christmas cooking tips…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Bill reacts to Mike's interview with Premier Eby!
In an early edition of Bill's Beat, Mike and Bill Tieleman talk about Mike's recent one-on-one conversation with BC Premier David Eby! Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Overdose deaths, Yelp user leaves over 400 negative reviews, & One-on-one with BC Premier David Eby!
Overdose deaths continue to rise across the province. A Vancouver Yelp user has posted over 400 negative reviews! Mike has an end-of-year conversation with BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Mike's one-on-one interview with Premier Eby!
Baldrey comes on a bit later than usual to share his thoughts Mike's interview with BC Premier David Eby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Canada's EV deadline, Violent shoplifting in Vancouver, & Oil spill chemicals detected in killer whales!
Canada confirms it's 2035 EV deadline. Is this a realistic goal? Violent shoplifting continues to run amok in the city of Vancouver. Toxic chemicals from oil…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC's looming power crisis, & Historical mansion in Kelowna up for sale!
Mike and Keith break down BC's looming power crisis. An historic building in Kelowna is up for sale for $3 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowB.C. electricity imports
Guest: Barry Penner - Former environment minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowCanada confirms 2035 EV deadline
Guest: Sonduren Fanarredha - Auto industry analyst, Cars with Sonduren on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Challenges at BC Ferries, Fees on secondary suites in Mission, & Walking back drug decriminalization in BC
Latest battle with management at BC Ferries. Is a $200 fee on secondary suites in Mission a viable idea? Oregon is walking back part of their drug…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Staff shortages at BC Ferries, Canada's housing crisis, & Surrey's Police debacle
Tackling staff shortages at BC Ferries! We're seeing a number of announcements being made in an effort to resolve Canada's housing crisis. Is the Surrey school…
The Mike Smyth ShowSecondary suite fees
Guest: Paul Horn - Mayor of Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowLatest battle with management
Guest: Eric McNeely - Ferry and Marine Workers Union President Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Peace Arch Hospital movie set, Drone-drops into prisons, & AI journalism!
A wing at Peace Arch Hospital is being used as a movie set, and people are NOT happy about it. There has been a major uptick in drone drops into prisons. It's…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Peace Arch Hospital, Provincial housing measures, & Eby defends decriminalization!
A portion of Peace Arch Hospital is being used as a movie set, and politicians are not happy about it. How is the public feeling about all the new provincial…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Overdose deaths on the rise, Expensive EV batteries, & Christmas movies!
Overdose deaths continue to rise. What gives? Some EV replacement batteries are costing more than the car itself! The best Christmas movies of all time! Learn…
The Mike Smyth Show$60k replacement battery costs more than the car
Guest: Zack Spencer - Automotive journalist; Motormouth Canada on YouTube, Nearly 300k subscribers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowOverdose deaths continue to rise
Guest: Elenore Sturko - B.C. United MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Property taxes, Struggling business resorts to crowdfunding, & Catching distracted drivers!
Talking property taxes with Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West! A Vancouver teahouse has resorted to crowdfunding in order to stay in business. Police are going…
The Mike Smyth ShowVancouver teahouse crowdfunding to stay in business
Guest: Sheryl Matthew - Owner and operator of Finch’s Teahouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowProperty tax
Guest: Brad West - Port Coquitlam Mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The painful cost of lengthy wait-times for chemotherapy
A BC woman says her cancer has spread after a prolonged wait for chemo. Guest: Loni Atwood - Cancer patient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Federal Dental Plan. Unfair rent hikes, & The true cost of lengthy wait-times for chemotherapy
Continuing the conversation on the Federal Dental Plan. A couple is facing a $600/month rent hike because they're expecting a baby! Is this fair? A BC woman…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Unfair rent hikes, Pricey upgrades to BC Place, & $500k ad campaign against the Surrey police transition!
A Vancouver couple is facing a $600/month rent hike because they're have a baby. Is this fair, or is this another case of hellish landlords? The fate of the…
The Mike Smyth ShowB.C. couple faces $600-a-month rent hike when their baby becomes new ‘occupant’
Guests: Antoine Moore and Joy Maynard - B.C. couple facing rent hike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFederal dental plan
Guest: Dr. Heather Carr - President of the Canadian Dental Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Housing market time bomb, Conditions in BC hospitals, & EVs in Canada!
Is the housing market a ticking time-bomb? BC Conservative MLA Bruce Banman comes on to discuss the current conditions in BC hospitals. The future of EVs in…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Park Board meeting AFTERMATH, Squaring off against Federal dental plan, & Should BC Conservatives merge with BCU?
It was a FEISTY meeting last night over the future of the Vancouver Park Board. Federal politicians are squaring off on the universal dental plan. Will we ever…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Extortion rackets, Income-based traffic fines, & International student law changes!
Pressure is mounting for greater police enforcement on extortion rackets! UBCM is pushing for income-based traffic fines. Is this a viable solution…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Park Board meeting TONIGHT, & Should PM Trudeau resign?
A VERY BIG Park Board meeting is being held tonight! Conservative leader Poilievre is speculating PM Trudeau might resign. Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Dismantling the park board, CBC bonuses, & The great COP28 debate!
Ken Sim is trying to dismantle the park board. Former Park Board Chair John Coupar comes on to share HIS thoughts! Should CBC execs continue to get bonuses…