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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
Former park board commissioner reacts to Stanley Park train debacle
The Stanley Park train debacle is proving to be a major embarrassment for the city. Guest: John Coupar - Former Park Board Commissioner Learn more about your…
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January 16, 2023: Violence against healthcare workers, Stanley Park train debacle, & Gas stoves!
On today's show: Delay in hiring hospital security officers is resulting in a growth of violence against healthcare workers. The Stanley Park train debacle is…
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Baldrey's Beat: David Eby housing announcement, CanFor pulp mill, & the Stanley Park Train debacle!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Another day, another housing announcement from Premier David Eby! The CanFor pulp mill is closing it's doors in Prince George…
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January 13, 2023: Housing and Immigration, Electric vehicles, & DB Cooper!
On today's show: One-on-one conversations on housing and immigration with BC Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon and Liberal MLA Peter Milobar. Liberals are…
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Baldrey's Beat: Massey Tunnel debate, & Eby's $500 million rental fund!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Concerns are being raised over the environmental impact of building a new Massey Tunnel. Liberal MLA Peter Milobar reacts to Premier…
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January 12, 2023: Strata rules, Tip fatigue, & Nazi treasure hunt!
On today's show: Stratas are switching to 55+ to avoid rental rules. The never-ending Massey Tunnel debacle continues! Wait-listed senior spends $10k on…
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Baldrey's Beat: Massey Tunnel debacle, & Eby rental rules!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The never-ending Massey Tunnel debacle continues! In response to Eby's new rental rules, many stratas are switching to 55+. Learn more…
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January 11, 2023: Fixing our healthcare system, Crossing the border, & Travelling for surgery!
On today's show: Tackling the troubles in our healthcare system. Is it easy to just walk over the border? Plus your calls! The pros and cons of traveling…
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Baldrey's Beat: Fixing the Downtown Eastside, & Condo rules!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: We are eagerly waiting to see what Eby's going to do about the Downtown Eastside and SRO living conditions. Mike and Keith discuss why…
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With unrest in Mexico, should people reconsider their travel plans?
With unrest in Mexico, should people reconsider their travel plans? GUEST: Duncan Dee, Former Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada Learn more about your ad…
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Should Alex Ovechkin be banned from Canada?
Should Alex Ovechkin be banned from Canada? GUEST: Brian Lilley, Political Columnist for the Toronto Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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January 10, 2023: Eby's nursing supports, Fighter jet debate, & Taxing vape products!
On today's show: Dissecting Eby’s new plan to address nursing shortage. DEBATE! Did Canada make the right call buying the F-35 fighter jets? Does putting a tax…
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Baldrey's Beat: Nursing supports, "Three Amigos" Summit, & Glen Clark
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to David Eby's newly announced nursing supports. Trudeau in Mexico for the "Three Amigos" summit. With Glen Clark…
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January 9, 2023: Traffic tickets, Prince Harry's new book, & Travelling to Mexico!
On today's show: Backlash against speaking out about health care and hospital system. Should you take the time & energy to fight traffic tickets? Discussing…
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Baldrey's Beat: David Eby press conference, Glen Clark, & Prince Harry
Today on Baldrey's Beat: A David Eby press conference later today is predicted to allow more nurses to work in BC. Glen Clark leaves as President and COO of…
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January 6, 2023: Mexico mayhem, Sports gambling, & Consumer Electronics Show!
On today's show: Mexican cartel mayhem prompts extreme travel advisories to Canadian tourists. We're witnessing a dramatic rise in sports gambling. Why is…
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Baldrey's Beat: COVID subvariant, US house speaker vote, & Sports betting!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Adrian Dix says we don't know if new subvariant will have big effects on our healthcare system. Kevin McCarthy loses house speaker…
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January 5, 2023: Stratas discouraging renters, Animal attacks, & Gun buy-back costs!
On today's show: Stratas converting to 55+ age limit to discourage renters. Victoria jogger injured in owl attack + your calls on animal encounters! How much…
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Debate! Are Canadians angry? Andrew Scheer vs Randeep Sarai
Debate! Are Canadians angry? Andrew Scheer vs Randeep Sarai Guest: Andrew Scheer, Conservative MP Guest: Randeep Sarai, Liberal MP Learn more about your ad…
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A caller describes their close encounter with a bear!
A caller describes their close encounter with a bear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 4, 2023: CEO salaries, Canada's bail system, & Suits for A-List celebrities!
On today's show: Discussing CEO salaries and whether it's time for a wealth tax! Debate: Is Pierre Poilievre right that Canadians are angry? Is Canada’s bail…
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Baldrey's Beat: Marry Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Kevin McCarthy, & Damar Hamlin update
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Marry Ellen Turpel-Lafond is no longer working at UBC. Was she fired? Did she quit? Rep. Kevin McCarthy struggling to get the votes to…
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January 3, 2022: Foreign buyer ban, Alexander Ovechkin, & the Top 200 Singers of all time!
On today's show: Discussing the efficacy of the newly implemented foreign buyer ban Should Alexander Ovechkin be barred from Canada? Reviewing Rolling Stone’s…
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Baldrey's Beat: Foreign home buyer ban, Alexander Ovechkin, & NFL player Damar Hamlin
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to the newly implemented Foreign Buyer ban. Should Alexander Ovechkin be barred from Canada over his support of…
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January 2, 2023: Sunwing airlines, Bus crash fatalities, & AI cheating!
On today's show: Sunwing turning fun in the sun to holiday blues. Could bus crash fatalities be reduced with stricter seatbelt laws? The rise of AI cheating…
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Baldrey's Beat: COVID in China, & Poilievre reacts to "F Trudeau" flags
Today on Baldrey's Beat: COVID is out of control in China. How is Canada handling this? Pierre Poilievre was recently asked about the infamous " F Trudeau"…
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What are the best Champagne dupes?
Not willing to shell out $100+ on Champagne? BC's Best Sommelier of 2022 comes on to reveal some delicious bottles of bubbly that won't break the bank! Guest…
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Could a rise in psychedelic therapists revolutionize our healthcare system?
Healthcare systems across the globe have been struggling since the emergence of COVID-19, and these struggles are only being exacerbated by the growing rate of…
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Why is the CBSA withholding information about the death at a Surrey Immigration Detention Centre?
Why is the CBSA withholding information about the death at a Surrey Immigration Detention Centre? Guest: Dr. Efrat Arbel - Associate Professor of Law at the…
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The life and death of Tom Harrison
Legendary Province rock critic Tom Harrison has died. He’s known for his insightful articles celebrating up-and-coming Vancouver artists. Joining us to talk…
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Should you enter the housing market in 2023?
Should you enter the housing market in 2023? That's the question we pose to Moshe Lander of Concordia University. Guest: Moshe Lander - Senior Lecturer at the…
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December 27, 2022: Bank of Canada, Improving housing/healthcare, & 2023 Federal election?
On today's show: Why does Ottawa rely so heavily on the Bank of Canada? What steps should the provincial government take to improve housing and healthcare in…
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Will inflation make Boxing Day a boom or a bust?
According to Statistics Canada, three in four people can’t afford their day-to-day expenses because of the rising price of transportation, housing, groceries…
The Mike Smyth ShowHappy Hanukkah
Bruce Talks with President of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver Ezra Shanken, about Hanukkah its food its history and the gathering of community…
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December 22, 2022: Paxlovid availability, Drink taxes, & Prop bets!
On today's show: Should BC expand its Paxlovid availability? 10 million Twitter users vote Elon to bite the Musk and step down as CEO, plus other tech stories!…
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December 21, 2022: Snow removal crews, Thin blue line patch debate, & Vape taxes!
On today's show: Are Metro road crews “snow” good at their jobs? Thin blue line patch debate! Cranking up the taxes on vaping: Yay or nay? Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Snow! Snow! Snow!
Baldrey is still stuck at home from all the snow! Is it time for the local governments to re-evaluate our snow removal resources? Learn more about your ad…
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December 20, 2022: Snow-mageddon coverage, Surge in shoplifting, & Sigle-use plastic debate!
On today's show: Driving in ice and snow, snow-related accidents, snow removal fails. VPD deputy chief Howard Chow reacts to surge in shoplifting. Single-use…
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December 19, 2022: Winter driving hazards, Shoplifting, & Removing the Stanley Park bike lanes
On today's show: Highlighting the importance of winter tires when driving in the snow! BC is seeing a dramatic rise in shoplifting. The challenges of finding a…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Collectors Episode 5: RC's Comic Books
After a lifetime of collecting RC Weslowski, is refining his collection so we talked about some of the memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: Winter conditions, NDP renter rebate, & Pierre Poilievre's approval rating!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC's getting bombarded by winter conditions. How's the province handling snow removal? Still no sign of Horgan's promised rebate for…
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December 16, 2022: Prolific shoplifters, Home Equity tax debate, & Strata pet rules!
On today's show: Putting up photos of prolific shoplifters. yay or nay? Home equity tax debate! A cat owner is fighting strata leash fines. Learn more about…
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Baldrey's Beat: Home Equity Tax, Pierre Poilievre, & Donald Trump trading cards
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss the idea of a home equity tax. Pierre Poilievre says Canada is broken. PM Trudeau disagrees! Donald Trump…
The Mike Smyth ShowTranslink Mini Train Compass Pass Bonanza
Translink released their mini train compass passes that light up when you swipe them. They are dope. So I got the skinny from a former Port Coquitlam mayor and…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Collectors Episode 4: The world famous Stanzilla
Stan Hyde not only collects Godzilla stuff. He designs the stuff he collects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Collectors Episode 3: A night out
In this episode Eric runs into someone that ends up showing him one of the biggest door knob collections in the world. Eric fit right in. Learn more about your…
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December 15, 2022: CERB payments, Gun control politics, & ICBC debate!
On today's show: Billions of dollars in suspicious government COVID payments Many are saying a safe supply IS needed, and that you can’t arrest way out of drug…
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Baldrey's Beat: David Eby announcement, Early election, & Jagmeet Singh
On today's show: Mike and Keith react to yesterday's announcement from David Eby & Ken Sim regarding the Downtown Eastside. Could Eby be calling an early…
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December 14, 2022: Inflation relief, Mandatory addiction treatment, & High-tech thieves!
On today's show: Should inflation relief money really be given to students at BC schools? The impossibility of renting in BC. Should addicted youth be required…
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Baldrey's Beat: NDP pay hike, ICBC rate freeze, & Trump vs. Nixon
Today on Baldrey's Beat: NDP backs down on MLA pay hike after facing pressure from the Liberals. How will the Liberals use the ICBC rate freeze to their…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Collectors Episode 2: Joseph and his amazing technicolor pin collection
On this episode of the collectors Eric visits East Van Resident Joseph Planta, to see his collection and learns quickly that when one is collecting it is…
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December 13, 2022: ICBC rate freeze, Vape taxes, & Leaving kids in a running car
On today's show: Liberal MLA reacts to ICBC rate freeze Women's car stolen with her kids inside! Fighting back against increased vape taxes. Healthcare workers…
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Baldrey's Beat: ICBC rate freeze, Charles Sousa takes shot at Poilievre, & Addressing the interest rate hike
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Continuing coverage of the ICBC rate freeze. Former Ontario finance minister wins federal byelection, and takes a shot at Poilievre…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Collectors Episode 1: Larry and his microphones
In this episode Eric pays a visit to Larry, to look at his collection of 500 microphones and vintage audio gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Baldrey's Beat: ICBC rate freeze, Surrey Police Force, & Pipeline attackers!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Eby set to announce ICBC rate freeze. Is it too late to cancel the new Surrey Police Force? $100,000 reward offered to anyone with…
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December 12, 2022: Banning hunting rifles, Surrey policing, & ICBC rate freeze!
On today's show: Banning hunting rifles and shotguns. The uncertain future of policing in Surrey. The pros & cons of an ICBC rate freeze. Learn more about your…
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Full Show: Transit funding, Oil and gas debate & Holiday cyber scams to watch out for!
Transit funding Brad West - Mayor of Port Coquitlam & Chair, Translink Mayors Council Oil and gas debate Ryan Fournier - Student at the University of Ottawa &…
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Baldrey's Beat: Weekly Flu numbers are coming, Drama in the house of commons & Banned gun list
Weekly Flu numbers are coming, Drama in the house of commons & Banned gun list Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
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December 8th, 2022: Vandalism at another Vancouver store, Speeding crackdown & Facial-hair ban for BC Ferries employees and other workplace rules
On the show today: Vandalism at another Vancouver store Kim Nguyen - CityLux Store Manager Citylux video, breakin and vandalism Sgt. Steve Addison - VPD Media…
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Baldrey's Beat - Eby's new cabinet, Flu cases rising in kids
Baldrey's Beat - Eby's new cabinet, sick kids Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…