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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: Violent offenders in BC, & Passport office delays amid PSAC strike
Mike and Keith react to the latest provincial data regarding violent chronic offenders. How are passport offices holding up amidst the PSAC strike? Learn more…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Chronic offenders in BC, Drug use on construction sites, & DON'T FEED THE BEARS!
BC Attorney General Niki Sharma has penned a strongly-worded letter in response to Crown detention requests being denied by judges. Examining the use of drugs…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Violent crime in BC, & Day 6 of the PSAC strike!
BC Attorney General Niki Sharma has penned a strongly worded letter regarding the court's handling of chronic offenders. It's day 6 of the PSAC strike. How's…
- The Mike Smyth Show
$13 billion in subsidies is being provided for an EV battery plant in Ontario
$13 billion in subsidies is being provided for an EV battery plant in Ontario. Is this where you want your tax dollars going? Guest: Flavio Volpe - President…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Drug decriminalization, Getting tougher on speeders, & $13 billion in subsidies for an EV battery plant!
Discussing crime and drug decriminalization with BC United leader Kevin Falcon. Are Alberta and Washington police tougher on speeders? $13 billion in subsidies…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon on drug decriminaization, RCMP officer shortage, & Volkswagen EV plant in Ontario
Kevin Falcon was on earlier to talk about drug decriminalization and how there may not have been enough safeguards in place to prevent more overdoses. MLA John…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Small businesses receiving compensation for crime, Using Ozempic for weight loss, & Stigma against "L" and "N" drivers!
Should small businesses be compensated for crime? Many people are flocking to the drug Ozempic to lose weight. What's the problem?! Do “L” and “N” drivers get…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Drug decriminalization, & Federal workers strike!
Mike Farnworth's comments on drug decriminalization caused quite a stir during question period. The federal workers strike continues. Could we see government…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Kitsilano supportive housing tower, Students cheating with ChatGPT, & Fox settles with Dominion voting systems!
Former city councillor Colleen Hardwick weighs in on the Kitsilano supportive housing tower. Is Twitter right for labelling CBC's page as "government-funded"?…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Kitsilano supportive housing tower, Federal workers strike, & Armed robbery in Victoria
Mike and Keith weigh in on the Kitsilano supportive housing tower. Federal workers are officially on strike. How will this impact service levels? A man uses a…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Federal workers strike, No-fault auto insurance, & Twitter vs. CBC!
Federal workers strike debate! We bring on a personal injury lawyer to discuss no-fault auto insurance. Twitter vs. CBC! Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Defunding the CBC, & Potential federal workers strike!
Pierre Poilievre says he wants to defund the CBC! What does PM Trudeau think? Could we see a federal workers strike? Time is running out for the union to reach…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Transit safety issues, Fighting parking tickets, & Spring creepy crawlies!
Discussing transit safety issues & SFU's football program cancellation with Poco Mayor Brad West. How big is the gig economy? Vancouver couple successfully…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Public sector strike, & Poilievre wants to defund the CBC!
The Public Service Alliance of Canada says that if a new deal isn't reached by Wednesday morning, they will officially be on strike. Pierre Poilievre is saying…
- The Mike Smyth Show
One-on-one with the Nanaimo shooting victim, Impaired driving ruling, & Motorcycle safety!
We have a one-on-one conversation with Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith. Supreme Court have made an important ruling regarding impaired driving. It's the…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith, Drug decriminalization results, & Tackling encampments!
Mike and Keith discuss our recent interview with Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith. How is drug decriminalization going? Are we seeing results? What is…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Unveiling the BC United Party, Mayhem on public transit, & Electric vehicle demand decreasing!
NDP MLA Mable Elmore reacts to the unveiling of the BC United Party. A 17 year old was fatally stabbed on a Surrey transit bus. What needs to be done to stop…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Newly renamed BC United party, Teen stabbed on Surrey bus, & Crime in Nanaimo
Mike and Keith talk about the newly renamed BC United Party! A 17 year old's been stabbed on a Surrey bus. When will the mayhem end? Nanaimo residents confront…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Paying for vandalism, Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, & Chasing storms!
Should taxpayers be compensating businesses for crime losses? BC minister of transportation Rob Fleming comes on to discuss the new changes to the Motor…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, & Tackling chronic offenders in Nanaimo!
The BC Liberals are expected to unveil a new party name and logo today! Nanaimo set to announce new measures for tackling chronic offenders. Learn more about…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Taking down the DTES encampment, Excessive speeding, & Rising beer prices!
Former Mayor Kennedy Stewart reacts to the takedown of the DTES encampment. Tackling excessive speeders in Vancouver. Beer prices are climbing! What can be…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, DTES encampment, & Densifying Vancouver!
Mike and Keith discuss the takedown of the DTES encampment. The BC Liberal party is expected to announce a name change! They will soon be known as "BC United"…
- The Mike Smyth Show
CGL Pipeline attack investigation, Trying to make ends meet, & Getting songs stuck in our heads!
Why hasn't there been any arrests in the CGL Pipeline attack investigation? Canadians being forced to dip into their savings to make ends meet! Why can't we…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, & Increasing Vancouver's housing density
The BC Liberal party are set to officially change their name to "BC United". The provincial government is expecting to introduce legislation that will override…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Full Show with guest host Jody Vance: DTES sweep. What's next?, What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs & Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike?
DTES sweep. What's next? George Affleck - Political analyst, former City Councilor What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs Jesse Miller -…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike?
Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike? Ian Tostensen - President/CEO, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat - DTES decampment, Nurses union & Minimum wage hike
Baldrey's Beat - DTES decampment, Nurses union & Minimum wage hike Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs
What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs Jesse Miller - Founder, Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
DTES sweep. What's next?
DTES sweep. What's next? George Affleck - Political analyst, former City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: Hastings street encampment, If the cop doesn’t show up to court, do you beat the ticket? & Fossil “fools” debate
Hastings street encampment Adam Palmer - VPD Chief The mess at the dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive Stefan Novakovic - Senior Editor of Azure Magazine If the cop…
- The Mike Smyth Show
If the cop doesn’t show up to court, do you beat the ticket?
If the cop doesn’t show up to court, do you beat the ticket? Kyla Lee - Traffic lawyer, Acumen Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat - Minimum wage hike, Nurses Union & DTES decampment
Baldrey's Beat - Minimum wage hike, Nurses Union & DTES decampment Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The mess at the dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive
The mess at the dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive Stefan Novakovic - Senior Editor of Azure Magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Hastings street encampment
Hastings street encampment Adam Palmer - VPD Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat - Minimum wage hike & Street sweep on the Downtown Eastside
Baldrey's Beat - Minimum wage hike & Street sweep on the Downtown Eastside Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: BC housing plan, 65% of CERB payments went to ineligible recipients & DTES encampment sweep
BC housing plan Karin Kirkpatrick - Liberal MLA West Vancouver- Capilano 65% of CERB payments went to ineligible recipients Franco Terrazzano - Federal…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: Vancouver intending to sweep the tents, Dangerous truck driving on BC Highways & The Artemis II mission
Vancouver intending to sweep the tents Sean Orr - Political Columnist for SCOUT Magazine, Former City council candidate Bill Tieleman - Communications…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Artemis II mission
Artemis II mission Dr. Gordon “Oz” Osinski - Professor of Planetary Geology at Western University and Astronaut Trainer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Catalytic converter thefts
Catalytic converter thefts Bryan Gast - Vice President, Investigative Services, Équité Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Dangerous truck driving on BC Highways
Dangerous truck driving on BC Highways Merlin Blackwell - Mayor of Clearwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat - Trump indictment & DTES tent sweep
Baldrey's Beat - Trump indictment & DTES tent sweep Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
BC housing plan
BC housing plan Dylan Kruger - Delta City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Vancouver intending to sweep the tents
Vancouver intending to sweep the tents Sean Orr - Political Columnist for SCOUT Magazine, Former City council candidate Bill Tieleman - Communications…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: Random attacks - What can be done to prevent them?, B.C. auto theft goes high-tech & Minimum wage debate
Random attacks Sgt. Steve Addison - VPD Spokesperson Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam B.C. auto theft goes high-tech Sgt. Robert Harris Cpl. Erika Rayworth…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Can cruising return to pre-pandemic levels?
Can cruising return to pre-pandemic levels? Kelly Craighead - CEO Cruise Lines International Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Minimum wage debate
Minimum wage debate Jim Stanford - Economist, Centre For Future Work Annie Dormuth - Provincial Affairs Director for CFIB Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The passing of the legendary Red Robinson
The passing of the legendary Red Robinson Eric Alper - Music Publicist and Commentator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat - Tax hikes everywhere & Memories of Red Robinson
Baldrey's Beat - Tax hikes everywhere & Memories of Red Robinson Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
B.C. auto theft goes high-tech
B.C. auto theft goes high-tech Sgt. Robert Harris Cpl. Erika Rayworth Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) Learn more about your ad…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Random attacks - What can be done to prevent this?
Random attacks - What can be done to prevent this? Sgt. Steve Addison - VPD Spokesperson Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: Rogers/Shaw merger goes through, Chinatown closures & The T-Rex had lips?
Rogers/Shaw merger goes through Ben Klass - PhD candidate at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication Broadway bike lane gets rejected…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The T-Rex had lips?
The T-Rex had lips? Derek Larson - Palaeontology collections manager at Royal BC Museum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Trumps indictment
Trumps indictment Allan Lichtman - American Political Historian and Author of 12 books including “The Case for Impeachment” Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Cuts to library time in Surrey schools
Cuts to library time in Surrey schools Lizanne Foster - First President of the Surrey Teachers Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Is white rock waterfront about to become pricier?
Is white rock waterfront about to become pricier? Ernie Klassen - White Rock City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
The issue with housing
The issue with housing Max Fawcett - Lead columnist for Canada's National Observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Chinatown closures
Chinatown closures Carol Lee - Chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Broadway bike lane gets rejected
Broadway bike lane gets rejected Christine Boyle - Vancouver City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Mike Smyth Show
Rogers/Shaw merger goes through
Rogers/Shaw merger goes through Ben Klass - PhD candidate at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication Learn more about your ad choices…
- The Mike Smyth Show
The Full Show: Bystander effect - what is it?, Tax help for low-income Canadians & The wild pigs are on the move!
Bystander effect - what is it? Azim Shariff - Associate Professor, Social Psychology at UBC What should people do in a hairy situation? Sgt. Steve Addison -…