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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
Bill's Beat: Abolishing the Vancouver Park Board, Carbon tax filibuster, & Grocery store profits!
Mike and Bill square off on Ken Sim's pitch to abolish the Vancouver Park Board. There's been an all-night filibuster in the house of commons on the carbon…
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Addressing the nursing shortage, Viral DTES video raising eyebrows, & Canada's plummeting math scores!
Tackling the nursing shortage! A freelance filmmaker reacts to the recent viral video painting a brutal picture of the DTES. Math scores are plummeting across…
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Baldrey's Beat: Abolishing the Vancouver Park Board, BC Conservatives rising in the polls, & CBC bonuses!
Ken Sim announced he's aiming to abolish the Vancouver Park board. The BC Conservatives are beginning to rise in the polls. Speaking of provincial politics…
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One-on-one with John Rustad, Poilievre's housing plan, & Abolishing the Vancouver Park Board!
BC Conservative leader John Rustad joins Mike in-studio to respond to Premier Eby's recent comments. Would Poilievre’s housing plan actually work? Should the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: The drastic rise of the BC Conservative Party!
The drastic rise of the BC Conservative Party! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Hall and Oates legal battle
Hall and Oates legal battle GUEST: John Rizvi, Copyright lawyer at The Patent Professor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Healthcare strains, BC's Housing crunch, & The most popular vehicles in the province!
British Columbians are feeling the strain on the healthcare system. Discussing the housing crunch with former West Van councillor Craig Cameron! The most…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Struggles of BC United, & Housing density chaos!
Housing density CHAOS! The downward spiraling of Kevin Falcon and BC United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowHousing crunch
Guest: Craig Cameron - West Van councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowCost of health care
Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod - Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Medicinal mushrooms, Short-term rentals, & The latest on BC schools!
Mushrooms in Vancouver What’s going on with short-term rentals? PLUS 2024 housing speculations! The latest on BC schools Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The latest on BC schools
The latest on BC schools: The need for more schools in Surrey The teacher shortage SOGI protests Guest: Carole Gordon - BCTF First Vice President Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: POLLS! POLLS! POLLS!
On today's edition of Bill's Beat, it's all about POLLS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Mushrooms in Vancouver
Mushrooms in Vancouver Dana Larsen - Founder, Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Reeling in on spending, Restaurants feeling the squeeze, & Dealing with grief around the holidays
Inflation cooling holiday spending poll Restaurants still feeling the squeeze heading into the holiday season Grief Educator Suzanne Jabour comes on to share…
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Bill's Beat: Sexual assault victims, & Housing density plan criticisms!
Why do so few sexual assault victims come forward? Criticisms continue to be raised over the new BC housing density plan. Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Dealing with grief during the holidays
Dealing with grief during the holidays GUEST: Suzanne Jabour, Grief Educator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowRestaurants still feeling the squeeze heading into the holiday season
Guest: Ian Tostensen - President and CEO BCRFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowInflation cooling holiday spending poll
Guest host Jody Vance talks to Jon Roe - Research Associate, Angus Reid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Saving for retirement, Provincial meddling in housing, & Holiday spot checks!
Why is it getting harder and harder to save for retirement?! Is the Provincial government meddling too much in housing? Holiday spot checks are starting on…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Housing density concerns, Poll shows want Trudeau OUT, & Comparing Poilievre to Trump!
Certain municipalities are raising concerns over the BC housing density bill. A recent poll shows 3/4 of Canadians want Trudeau out as Prime Minister. Some…
The Mike Smyth ShowProvincial government meddling too much in housing
Guest: Michael Pratt - Township of Langley City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowRetirement getting harder to save for
Guest: Rubina Ahmed-Haq - Personal finance expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Carbon tax backlash, Lowering speed limits, & Wait-times for medical treatments
Carbon tax backlash with Green Party leader Andrew Weaver. Is it time to lower speed limits and vastly expand enforcement cameras? Finally, we talk to BCU…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Feds reach deal with Google, & Poll shows Canadians want Trudeau OUT!
Federal government officially reaches a deal with Google! Surrey has stopped participating in police transition meetings. Green party leader Andrew Weaver…
The Mike Smyth ShowIs it time to lower speed limits and vastly expand enforcement cameras?
Guest: Derek Lewers - Traffic management advocate; researcher with SENSE BC, which lobbies for smart laws, better drivers and safer roads Learn more about your…
The Mike Smyth ShowCarbon tax backlash
Guest: Barry Penner - Former Environment Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowCarbon tax backlash
Guest: Andrew Weaver - former Green leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Carnage on BC roads, Gen Z housing crunch, & Public funding of private schools!
Police pursuits, highway patrol flips farm tractor, and weekend road carnage with former traffic cop Grant Gottgetreu! Highlighting the struggles faced by…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Dropped memo coverage, & Using the Sovereignty Act to stop electricity regulations!
Continuing coverage of Energy Minister Josie Osborne leaked memo that she wrote to herself suggesting that BC Hydro offer a rebate on electricity bills…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Encampments in BC, Dealing with 'Sovereign Citizens', & Fake Toonies smuggled from China!
Mayor of Prince George Simon Yu joins us for a conversation on the province's plan for encampments What’s the deal with sovereign citizens trying to argue…
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Bill's Beat: Leaked documents, & BC's plan for homeless encampments!
An email leaked by energy minister Josie Osbourne suggests a BIG change to the Carbon Tax. PLUS, Mike and Bill discuss BC's plan for homeless encampments…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Black Friday madness!
Black Friday madness! Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Building middle-class housing, Tackling overcrowded schools in Surrey, & Answering emails from your boss AFTER work!
The looming Airbnb crackdown begs the question: Should government build middle class housing? Overcrowded Surrey schools is forcing extreme options from the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Provincial politics is heating up!
Eby is going after Kevin Falcon for his experience in the real estate private sector. PLUS, Mike and Keith discuss the extreme solutions being proposed to…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with BCU leader Kevin Falcon, The true cost of EVs, & Building housing with John Rustad!
Talking Clean BC $$ and the Surrey police debacle with BCU leader Kevin Falcon! How much will the Federal push for electric cars really cost Canadians? Who…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC's emissions targets, & Building social housing in the province!
BC United leader Kevin Falcon is going after the province's unrealistic emissions targets, saying they would ruin the economy. Speaking of BC politics, Premier…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Owning a home, Federal crackdown on Airbnb, & Holiday SCAMS!
Is owning a home a family tradition? A FEDERAL crackdown on Airbnb?! Scams to look out for during the holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: The Surrey police saga continues, NDP convention highlights, & A FEDERAL crackdown on Airbnb!
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says the government is running roughshod amidst the ongoing Surrey Police debacle. Mike and Keith discuss some of the highlights from…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Single-use plastics debate, Phasing out tobacco sales, & Marvel movie fatigue!
Single-use plastics debate! The UK is phasing out tobacco sales. Should BC do the same? Are you experiencing Marvel movie fatigue? If so, you're not alone!…
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Baldrey's Beat: Surrey police debacle getting MESSY, & Housing density plan backlash!
The Surrey police debacle is getting REALLY messy now! Former UBCM president Jim Abram is fuming over the province's housing density plan. Learn more about…
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Most stolen vehicles in Canada, Career coach reacts to viral video, & Maple Ridge politician makes citizen's arrest!
The most-stolen cars and trucks in Canada! Career coach Annie Petsche reacts to the viral video of a 21-year-old’s first full-time job. Maple Ridge politician…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Farnworth suspends Surrey Police board, Early provincial election, & Comparing Poilievre to Trump!
Solicitor General Mike Farnworth suspends the Surrey police board! Could we see an early provincial election? The Liberals recently launched an attack ad that…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Negative impacts of Airbnb restrictions, BC's EV targets, & Non-existent trail finally removed from Google Maps!
A Victoria Airbnb host says the new government restrictions could bankrupt her. BC Conservative leader John Rustad reacts to the province's EV targets. A…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Short-term rental rules, & Tackling hate and racism
Are the new provincial short-term rental rules too harsh? BC United MLA Karin Kirkpatrick says yes! Tackling hate and racism in BC and Canada. Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Tackling climate change in Canada, The life and times of a private investigator, & Wolf-dog on the loose!
Co-leader of the federal Green party says Canada is heading "straight to hell" on climate change! What’s it like to work as a real-life private investigator? A…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Battery plant announced in Maple Ridge, Trudeau vs.Premier Eby, & Political attack ads!
Trudeau announces massive battery plant in Maple Ridge. Speaking of Trudeau, what's his working relationship like with BC Premier Eby? As the looming federal…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The power of winter tires, Utilizing heat pumps, & Eating ketchup before a run?!
78% of BC motorists with winter tires say their tires have saved them from a serious road accident. However, the fact that 26% of British Columbia drivers…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Dodging the new Airbnb rules, & Reacting to Poilievre's comments on the BC Carbon Tax!
Some people are already attempting to dodge the new Airbnb rules! Mike and Keith react to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's recent comments on the BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The challenges of finding housing in BC
The challenges of finding housing in BC are relentless. What steps need to be taken to resolve this ongoing crisis? Guest: Jim Abram - Former president, Union…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC electric vehicle targets, One-on-one with Pierre Poilievre, & Drug overdoses in BC prisons!
Can BC really transition to 100% EVs by 2035? One-on-one with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Drugs and overdoses in BC prisons! Learn more about your ad…
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Baldrey's Beat: Unrealistic EV targets, & Lawsuit challenges public drug use restrictions!
Mike and Keith are all alone in the BC legislature! Are the new EV targets too much for the province to handle? A recently filed lawsuit is claiming that the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Going to Alberta for private surgery, Implementing a grocery code of conduct, & College grad's video goes viral!
BC patients are going to Alberta for private surgery. Is this a sign of the times? Does Canada need to implement a Grocery code of conduct? A video is going…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: The Stanley Park Train returns, BC Green Party drama, Housing densification plan concerns!
The Stanley Park Train is returning, and tickets sold out in 90 minutes! Bill and Mike discuss the fallout of the BC Green Party drama. Township of Langley…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Surgery wait times in BC, Keeping Airbnbs, & Densifying Shaughnessy?
The painful wait for surgeries in British Columbia is forcing people to travel in order to get the care they need. Another BC city is coming out saying they…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Bill's Beat: Sanjiv Gandhi booted from BC Greens, Trudeau lagging in the polls, & Dreary BC United numbers!
Sanjiv Gandhi booted as deputy leader of BC green party. Recent polls show Poilievre taking significant lead over PM Trudeau. Speaking of poll numbers, the BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Safe supply debate, New living wage report, & Tenants vs. landlords!
Greg Sword tragically lost his daughter to a drug overdose in 2022. He comes on to share his thoughts on the ongoing Safe Supply debate. Economist and Public…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Grading the BC NDP, & Trump-endorsed candidate loses Kentucky election
Keith gives the BC NDP a letter grade for their approach to tackling the housing crisis. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wins reelection over a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC Highway Patrol stops attending crashes
BC Highway Patrol stops attending crashes Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Should municipalities be allowed to install traffic cameras
Should municipalities be allowed to install traffic cameras Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…