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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: Surrey police debacle, NDP spending public money on ads!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Shirley Bond is going after public safety minister Mike Farnworth on the Surrey police debacle. You might have heard an ad playing on…
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Baldrey's Beat: Fighting over the Surrey police, & Surrey Highschool basketball team DISQUALIFIED
Mike Farnworth is demanding more information in an effort to settle the Surrey RCMP/Surrey police service dispute. Plus, Mike and Keith discuss a high school…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Surrey basketball team disqualification, Rising business costs, & Chinese interference on Canadian elections!
Surrey kids are fighting back against their basketball team disqualification. Small businesses are hurting from rising costs. Chinese interference in Canadian…
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Healthcare bureaucacy, Slashing bike tires, & Earthquake relief in Turkey!
We speak to Health Minister Adrian Dix on BC's healthcare bureaucracy. Bike tires are getting slashed over parking spots! Why is this happening? A Victoria…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Family Day, Surrey tax hike, & President Biden in Ukraine
Happy Family Day! Mike and Keith discuss what's happening in the BC legislature on this holiday. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke says get ready for more taxes! US…
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Is David Eby a "condo flipper"?, Landlords vs. tenants, & Should we keep the cup fee?
Is David Eby really a “condo flipper”? Plus more with MLAs Peter Milobar and Aman Singh. What can landlords do if their tenants are running AirBNBs behind…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Report shows Emergencies Act was warranted, & John Rustad is now a Conservative!
Today on Baldrey's Beat, A major report rules invoking the Emergencies Act last year during the trucker convoy protest was warranted. Plus, Mike and Keith…
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Cobalt mining in the Congo, Dangerous roads in BC, & Grocery store prices!
The horrors behind the mining industry that powers your life. Discussing dangerous roads in BC with Barriere Mayor Ward Stamer. Holding grocery stores…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Provincial budget, Hells Angels clubhouse ruling, & Early BC election?!
We're getting closer to the Provincial budget! Hells Angels clubhouses can now be legally seized by the government. A recent poll shows 53% of British…
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One-on-one conversation with Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek: The Next Generation!
We have a one-on-one conversation with actor/director Jonathan Frakes! (most notably of Star Trek: The Next Generation!) Guest: Jonathan Frakes - Actor(Star…
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Chaos on our roads, Price of beer going up, & Star Trek: The Next Generation!!!
Mike Smyth is back in action! BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon joins us to talk all things healthcare funding and chronic offenders in Vancouver. We'll also be…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Attaining federal transit funding, Chronic offenders, & Early election?
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mayor Brad West says he wants more transit funding to keep up with the growing population. Random attacks keep happening in Vancouver…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Stanley Park bike lane removal, Physician assistants, & Suing the RCMP!
Fist up, the ABC-majority Vancouver Park Board has voted to remove all but a few isolated remnants of the separated bike lane from Stanley Park Drive before…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC NDP popularity, Child poverty rates, & Physician assistants!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Child poverty rates hit an all-time low in BC. According to polls, BC NDP are still feeing the love from the province. Bruce and Keith…
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Canadian news outlet VS. the RCMP!
At a news conference outside BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, Amber Bracken and editorial leaders from The Narwhal confirmed they are suing the Mounties for…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Why British Columbia needs more physician assistants!
Why British Columbia needs more physician assistants! Guest: Eric Demers - Physician Assistant-Veteran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Pit bull debate!
Should pit-bulls be BANNED? Fill-in host Bruce Claggett puts on his moderator cap for this red-hot debate segment! Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Rights Lawyer…
- The Mike Smyth Show
February 13, 2023: UFO balloons, Earthquake preparedness, & ChatGPT!
On today's show: What we know so far about those objects we’re shooting down over North American skies. Is BC prepared for an earthquake? ChatGPT could be…
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Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau in the Yukon, Provincial politics, & Premier David Eby!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau is in the Yukon taking questions on the unidentified flying balloons recently shot down in North American airspace. Looking…
- The Mike Smyth Show
February 10, 2023: Federal healthcare funding, Used car sales tax, & Pokémon!
On today's show: The latest on China’s interference with the federal elections. Doctors of BC weighs in whether federal funding is enough to fix the…
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Baldrey's Beat: John Horgan stepping down as MLA, & Healthcare funding!
On today's show: Bruce and Keith talk about what's next for John Horgan now that he's stepping down as MLA. Will the recently announced healthcare spending…
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February 9, 2023: Broadway businesses, Illegal tobacco smuggling, & Sleep disorders!
On today's show: Are Broadway businesses seeking compensation for disruptions caused by the subway project? The newest airline at YVR! Is BC a hotspot for…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Porter Airlines, Broadway businesses suffering, & Healthcare wait times!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss the unveiling of Porter Airlines! What's your best flying experience? Should businesses along Broadway seek…
- The Mike Smyth Show
February 8, 2023: LNG pipeline debate, Pedestrian safety, & Bringing back extinct animals?!
On today's show: Canadians are expecting to need $1.7 million to retire! LNG natural gas pipeline debate! Surrey resident raising concerns over pedestrian…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Ottawa healthcare summit, President Biden heckled, & Selina Robinson diagnosed with cancer
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare summit held in Ottawa. President Biden heckled during state of the union address. Selina Robinson announces she's been…
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Debate time! Is Canada really broken?
Is Canada really broken? Guest: Randeep Sarai - Liberal MP, Surrey Centre Guest: Kerry-Lynne Findlay - Conservative MP, South Surrey-White Rock, Opposition…
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Full show: Is Canada broken?, BC clinic wait times, & Dangerous dog laws!
On today's show: Debate time! Is Canada really broken? BC has the longest clinic wait times in Canada. What do we do about this? Advocating for dangerous dog…
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Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare funding, Throne speech, & Broken SRO elevator!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: How much money is going to be put into our healthcare system? Mike and Keith discuss yesterday's throne speech. A Vancouver SRO's…
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February 6, 2023: Chinese spy balloons, Private health care, & Moving to Alberta!
On today's show: Tackling service gaps and wait times for drug treatment. Chinese spy balloons Ontario announces an expansion of private health care. Should BC…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: Throne speech, Early provincial election, & Overdose prevention!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: What to expect from today's throne speech! Could we see an early provincial election? Politicians are expressing a renewed interest in…
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Feb 3rd. 2023: Liberals mental health plan, Can Canada really transition to 100% electric vehicles so quickly? & Delays and gaps in drug addiction treatment
Liberals mental health plan Elenore Sturko - Liberal MLA Surrey South Can Canada really transition to 100% electric vehicles so quickly? Heather Exner-Pirot -…
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Baldrey's Beat - Falcon's mental health comments & Trudeau gun ban
Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 2nd. 2023: Drug decriminalization debate, Long term care report & Okanagan college hack and ransom
Drug decrim debate Randeep Sarai - Liberal MP, Surrey Centre Laila Goodridge - Conservative MP, Fort McMurray—Cold Lake Long term care report Terry Lake - CEO…
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Baldrey's Beat - BC Drug decriminalization, Six more weeks of winter
Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowIntroducing... Free Lunch by The Peak
Canada's housing market has become our national obsession, and with good reason. Years of skyrocketing prices are now meeting surging mortgage rates, and the…
The Mike Smyth ShowFeb. 1, 2023: How decriminalizing drugs in B.C. affects you, more people moving to Alberta & disputing parking fees
On today's show: B.C. drug decriminalization Moving company sees big jump in moves to Alberta Should municipalities run their own traffic cameras? Fighting…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Big jump in moves to Alberta, B.C. drug decriminalization & more police needed on Wreck Beach
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Moving company sees big jump in moves to Alberta David Eby on his way to Ottawa to push for health care cash and bail reform B.C. drug…
- The Mike Smyth Show
January 31, 2023: Surrey policing debacle, $100 million government contracts, & UBC hikes residence fees!
On today's show: The Surrey policing saga continues! Pierre Poilievre comes on to discuss the $100 million government contracts with McKinsey and Company. How…
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Baldrey's Beat: Drug decriminalization, & the Surrey policing debacle!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC's 3-year drug decriminalization experiment begins today. The Surrey policing debacle continues! Learn more about your ad choices…
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Decriminalization debate!
Decriminalization debate! GUEST: Guy Felicella, Harm reductions & recovery advocate GUEST: Dr. Julian Somers, SFU addictions researcher Learn more about your…
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January 30, 2023: Metro Vancouver's Transit plan, Doctor shortages in small towns, & El Chapo!
On today's show: Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West comes on to discuss Metro Vancouver's transit plan. Adrian Dix announced supports after a doctor spoke out…
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Baldrey's Beat: Doctor shortages, Improving BC transit, & Drug decriminalization!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Doctor shortages in small towns. Mike and Keith discuss Brad West's comments on the state of public transit BC. Drug decriminalization…
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January 27, 2023: LNG Canada debate, Income-based traffic fines, & Two drinks a week!
On today's show: LNG Canada debate! Would income-based traffic fines be an effective solution to tackling driving offenses? Is the two drinks a week guideline…
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Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police MESS, & LNG Canada!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith take a deep dive into the Surrey Police mess. Earlier on the show we had a heated debate on LNG Canada. We open the…
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Baldrey's Beat: Saanich shooting, LNG Canada mega-project, & Purposefully tanking NHL games?!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: A new report finds that the Saanich shooting suspects ‘wanted to shoot and kill police’. At $40 billion, the LNG Canada mega-project…
- The Mike Smyth Show
January 25, 2023: Ken Sim's state of Vancouver address, Issuing traffic tickets, & Justin Bieber sells his catalogue!
On today's show: Reacting to Ken Sim’s state of Vancouver address. Is tipping a robot too far? The pros and cons of using a sliding scale for issuing traffic…
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Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare, Ken Sim's state of Vancouver speech, & Excessive tipping requests
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau invites premiers to Ottawa to talk healthcare! Mike and Keith analyze and discuss Ken Sim's state of Vancouver speech. Has…
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Ken Sim's vision for Vancouver
Ken Sim's vision for Vancouver GUEST: Renu Bakshi, Columnist at Business Intelligence for BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 24, 2023: Healthcare staff shortages, Renting in Vancouver, & 24 Sussex Drive!
On today's show: Staff shortages in health care. The impossibility of renting in Vancouver. What should be done about the dilapidated 24 Sussex Drive? Mike…
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Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare staff shortages, Pierre Poilievre, & Bruce Boudreau
Today on Baldrey's Beat: A doctor in Port Hardy is calling out David Eby for the growing number of staff shortages in the healthcare system. Pierre Poilievre…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Forestry layoffs in B.C.
Forestry layoffs in B.C. GUEST: Ward Stamer, Mayor of Barriere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 23, 2023: Catching impaired drivers, New alcohol guidelines, & Canucks chaos!
On today's show: Transit Police team up with RCMP and catch impaired, unlicensed and uninsured drivers. BC links to gangland murder in Thailand! Are Canada’s…
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Baldrey's Beat: Revitalizing Chinatown, Pierre Poilievre, & Bruce Boudreau fired!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Premier David Eby made an appearance in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations. He says he hopes these celebrations are the start…
- The Mike Smyth Show
January 20, 2023: Bag & cup fees, Gun safety on movie sets, & Addiction treatment in jail
On today's show: A local A&W was recently ordered to stop charging a bag fee. Are these bag/cup fees actually doing anything to help the environment? Are movie…
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Baldrey's Beat: BC forestry, ER closures, & Cash grabs!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Another day, another forestry announcement! Many people are worried about the number of ER closures in the BC Interior. Mike and Keith…
- The Mike Smyth Show
January 19, 2023: Densifying Vancouver, Buying a used car, & Sneaking contraband into prisons
On today's show: Discussing the pros and cons of densifying the city of Vancouver. Is now the time to buy a used car, or should you wait? How does contraband…
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Baldrey's Beat: PM Jacinda Ardern stepping down, Trudeau vs. Poilievre, & Blueberry River First Nation
On today's show: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces she will be stepping down. Political battles brewing between PM Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre. Mike and…
- The Mike Smyth Show
Baldrey's Beat: CanFor Pulp Mill closure, & LNG Plant announcement
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Continuing coverage of Eby's trip to Prince George following pulp mill closure. Natural gas to power Canada's first LNG plant. Learn…
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January 17, 2023: Canadians going into debt, Comparing provinces' drug policies, & Housing permits!
On today's show: More Canadians are turning to credit cards and payday loans. How do BC's and Alberta's drug policies differ? Is one better than the other?…
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Baldrey's Beat: New BC Ferries CEO, CanFor Pulp Mill closure, & BC hospitals!
On today's show: Former ICBC CEO Nicolas Jimenez is now the new President & CEO of BC Ferries! David Eby is in Prince George following the closing of CanFor…