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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 ShowIs home co-ownership the future in Metro Vancouver?
Guests: Jodie Eaton - Co-homeowner Noam Dolgin - Founder, Collaborative Home Ownership Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowHospitals strained as demand rises
Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod - Internal medicine specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowGovernment bureaucracy, Cheaper groceries in the U.S. & Banning gambling ads
Growing government bureaucracy, public sector raises Cheaper groceries in the U.S. compared to Canada Banning gambling ads The problem of 24 Sussex Drive…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Interest rate announcement this September & Joffrey Lakes to reopen for long weekend
The next Bank of Canada interest rate announcement will take place on Sept. 6, 2023 Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations…
The Mike Smyth ShowShould cell phones be banned in schools? Should you buy a new or used car? Drake postpones concert last minute
Should cell phones be banned in schools? Response to Kershaw's housing pitch to cabinet Buying a new or used car Family law in B.C. Drake concert postponed at…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Potential for cell phone ban in schools & The latest COVID-19 variant
Should the province ban cell phones in schools? The new COVID-19 variant has its first case in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowInternational students, Housing supply, Skyrocketing rents & Organized cybercrime
Are international students putting pressure on housing supply? Presentation to Trudeau's cabinet Used car supply crunch Home prices and skyrocketing rents…
The Mike Smyth ShowOrganized cybercrime
Guest: Claudiu Popa - Cyber security expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Home equity tax & Immigration policies
Majority of Canadians in favour of surtax How to solve population surge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowAre international students putting pressure on housing supply
Guest: Colin Singer - Immigration Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowTheft of rare fossils, North Shore speeder clocked at 220 km/h & Are realtors hiding defects from buyers?
Theft of rare fossils, shoplifting North Shore speeder clocked at 220 km/h Are home sellers and realtors hiding defects from buyers? Brad West's CSIS case…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: More trouble for BC Ferries & Donald Trump's legal battles
Coastal Renaissance vessel likely to be out of service until October Could Donald Trump's Georgia case be transferred to federal court? Learn more about your…
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India lands on the moon!
India lands on the moon! Guest: Dr. Bhairavi Shankar - Space Scientist and Founder of Indus Space Inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Out of control housing, No-fault auto insurance, & India lands on the moon!
The cost of housing is getting out of control. How are Trudeau's polling numbers in the younger demographic? The perils of no-fault auto insurance. India lands…
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Baldrey's Beat: Federal politics, & Donald Trump's mugshot!
With the current state of federal politics, is this the end of Prime Minister Trudeau? Plus, Mike and Keith react to Donald Trump's mugshot! Learn more about…
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Chinese election interference, No-fault auto insurance, & Chrystia Freeland gets a speeding ticket!
Chinese interference in Port Coquitlam politics! Is no-fault auto insurance working? Many British Columbians are saying no. Finally, Chrystia Freeland recently…
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Baldrey's Beat: Firefighters facing abuse, & Recapping last night's Republican debate!
Reports are showing that BC firefighters are facing abuse by some local residents! Mike and Keith replay some highlights from last night's Republican debate…
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One-on-one with Premier David Eby, Offenders asking to STAY in jail, & Debating the future of the oil-sands!
One-on-one with BC Premier David Eby on the wildfire state of emergency. Young homebuyers should be mad as hell over the state of the housing market. Some…
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Baldrey's Beat: Premier David Eby, & US Republican debate sans Trump
Keith reacts to Mike's interview with BC Premier David Eby on the wildfires in Kelowna. What can viewers expect from the upcoming Trump-less Republican debate?…
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Wildfires' impact on tourism, Economic difficulties for young people, & People asking to STAY in jail!
How are the BC wildfires impacting tourism in the Okanagan? Is the economy rigged against young people? Lawyer's clients are asking for MORE jail time because…
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Baldrey's Beat: Continuing BC wildfire coverage, & Poilievre accused of arson!(sort of)
Mike and Keith discuss the ongoing wildfires currently tearing through the province. Premier David Eby recently ripped into Facebook and Meta over their…
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Ongoing wildfire coverage, & BC Ferries negotiations!
First, we hear from a West-Kelowna man struggling after his house tragically burned down. What evacuation processes are in place for the Shuswap fires?…
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Daycares in Vancouver, EV injuries, & Banning pit-bulls?
Continuing coverage of the rejected daycare expansion application in Vancouver. A senior's been injured by e-scooter. Should more be done about controlling EV…
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Baldrey's Beat: Kelowna wildfire coverage, & BC Ferries mechanical issues
Mike and Keith discuss the horrific wildfires in Kelowna. BC Ferries is facing a number of mechanical issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Dropping letter grades, Lifting the grizzly bear hunting ban, & Reopening Riverview!
Dropping letter grades from report cards. Former Kootenays MLA and hunting lodge owner Bill Bennett comes on to join our ongoing conversation on Grizzly bear…
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Baldrey's Beat: Housing affordability, Daycare shut down, & Chris Christie goes after Trump!
PM Trudeau is under fire for his comments on the government's role in housing affordability. Mike and Keith react to a Vancouver daycare that was denied an…
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Hunting grizzly bears in BC, Inflation on the rise, & Drunk driving!
Should the ban on grizzly bear hunting in BC be lifted? Drunk driving, and other traffic nightmares with traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko. Inflation is on the…
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Baldrey's Beat: Hunting grizzly bears in BC, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, & Donald Trump's indictment!
Mike and Keith discuss the proposed lift on grizzly bear hunting in BC. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won't implement a net-zero power plan…
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New book about Terry Fox, EV charging rates going up, & Surviving on minimum wage!
Terry Fox's road manager has penned a new book detailing his time during the Marathon of Hope. EV charging rates are going up! DC lawyer reacts to the cases…
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Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Poilievre up in the polls, Trump facing 4th criminal case, & Hullo Ferries cancel inaugural sailings
The latest opinion polls show Pierre Poilievre's approval rating is up. Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts to…
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Surviving on minimum wage in Vancouver
Surviving on minimum wage in Vancouver GUEST: Kira Riess, moved from the UK to BC for work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Involuntary care in BC, Home-inspection horror stories, & Myths/realities of fertility treatment!
Does BC need to change the way it looks at involuntary care? Home-inspection horror stories! Should BC build like Singapore? The myths and realities of…
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Baldrey's Beat: Conservative ad campaign, 40th anniversary of Operation Solidarity, & Chris Christie bashes Donald Trump
Federal Conservatives launch massive ad campaign spotlighting Pierre Poilievre. One of Poilievre's campaign promises is to defund the CBC. Mike and Keith mark…
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Widening Highway 1, Inside BC's gang wars, & Breaking down the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster lawsuit!
Should Highway 1 be widened through the valley to include an EV lane? Taking a look inside BC's gang wars. Breaking down the Taylor Swift ticket lawsuit. Learn…
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Baldrey's Beat: Maui wildfires, Lytton loan forgiveness, & Electric Vehicles in the HOV lane!
The Maui fire death toll continues to climb. Lytton business owners are asking the federal government for loan forgiveness. Should EVs get access to HOV lanes?…
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Searching for an affordable rental home in Vancouver
Searching for an affordable rental home in Vancouver GUEST: Christina Marcano, founder and CEO of Silver Icing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Fleurs de Ville Pride event!
Fleurs de Ville Pride event! GUEST: Tina Barkley, Co-founder of Fleurs de Villes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Maui wildfire coverage, Finding an affordable rental home, & Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster!
Covering the unprecedented fires in Maui. Are letter grades bad for kids? There's been an uptick in government infighting over housing. The impossible search…
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Baldrey's Beat: More infrastructure dollars, BC NDP accused of overspending, & Trump leading in the polls
Provincial leaders go to Ottawa asking PM for more infrastructure dollars. BC United Leader Kevin Falcon accuses BC NDP of overspending. Down south, Donald…
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Housing problems, Widening Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, & Banning pit-bulls?
Is density the biggest problem in housing? Learning more about the campaign to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley. Animal rights lawyer Rebeka Breder…
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Baldrey's Beat: Labour unrest in BC, Pierre Poilievre makeover, & Raccoon attacks in Kitsilano!
Mike and Keith break down the aftermath of the BC port strike. Pierre Poilievre is up in the polls. Could it be because of his makeover? Raccoon attacks in…
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Is density the biggest problem in the housing crunch?
Is density the biggest problem in the housing crunch? GUEST: Adil Dinani, Dinani Group of Real Estate Advisors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Compostable shopping bags, Cracking down on Airbnb, & Scary movies!
Why did the feds ban a man's compostable shopping bag? We've had six months of drug decriminalization so far... What's worked and what hasn't? BC Green MLA…
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Are at home workers being spied on?
Are at home workers being spied on? GUEST: Joe Masoodi, Senior policy analyst at the Dais, a public policy and leadership institute at Toronto Metropolitan…
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Decriminalization effectiveness, Spying on employees, & Banning plastic food packaging!
Six months into decriminalization... is it helping? Your employer may be spying on you! What is greenwashing, and why should we care? The next plastic on the…
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The effects of drought and climate change in BC
The effects of drought and climate change in BC GUEST: Dr. Younes Alila, Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management at UBC Learn more about your ad…
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Assisted dying in Canada, Utilizing Airbnb, & Summertime pests!
Discussing droughts and climate change with Dr. Younes Alila from UBC. How does assisted dying work in Canada? Tips, tricks, and pitfalls of Airbnb. Summertime…
The Mike Smyth ShowNew CIHI health report, Airbnb problems & tips to save water
Aug. 3, 2023: Guest host Jody Vance in for Mike Smyth New CIHI health report - backlogs and shortages all over the healthcare system Does Vancouver have an…
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First-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in trades
First-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in trades GUEST: Christopher Worswick, Professor in the Department of Economics and…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Trudeau's political future; BC Ferries' news conference & Trump 's indictment
How Justin Trudeau's divorce will impact his future in politics BC Ferries pre-emptive and unprecedented news conference. Promise of more staff on hand and at…
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Canada's housing crisis, Gender-based violence, & Being an ally during pride!
Is Canada’s housing crisis a federal issue? Tackling the rise in gender based violence. How to be an ally during pride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau getting divorced, BC Ferries news conference, & Trump indicted for a third time
PM Justin Trudeau and Sophie Trudeau are divorcing after 18 years of marriage. There's going to be news conference later from BC Ferries. What is this about?…
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Future of the RCMP in BC, Tackling unfair evictions, & Anti-aging supplements!
Should BC be scrapping the RCMP altogether? New West resident is saying he was unfairly evicted from his apartment. Are anti-aging supplements getting out of…
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Baldrey's Beat: Site C Dam milestone, Surrey Police drama, & Trudeau caught flip-flopping!
Site C Dam construction recently reached a major milestone: Earthfill is now complete! Is the Surrey police drama finally over? New Conservative ad targets…
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Stop conserving conservatory hours
Stop conserving conservatory hours GUEST: John Coupar, Former Vancouver Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Driving pet peeves!
What drives you nuts when you're on the road? Guest: Grant Gottgetreu - Former traffic police officer now a forensic consultant on Traffic Violations…
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Trump's legal saga, Reimagining senior living, & Driving pet peeves!
Traffic nightmares are hindering British Columbian's travel plans. Checking in with Washington correspondent Reggie Cecchini on Donald Trump's ongoing legal…
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Reimagining senior living
Reimagining senior living. Guest: Gavin McIntosh - Vice President of Operations and Finance at The Care Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC port strike tentative deal, & BC ferries struggles!
Third time's the charm for a tentative deal in the BC port strike? BC Ferries is facing a number of staffing challenges. Where's the solution? Learn more about…
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Teens getting hooked on opioids, Tackling Vancouver's housing problem, & The future of salmon in BC!
Canadian teens are getting hooked on opioids via the "Safe Supply". Grocery stores are seeing an uptick in shoplifting, so shoppers may have to deal with more…