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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 ShowBaldrey's Beat: Raise for healthcare workers, Trudeau gets roasted, & Is COVID almost over?
On today's show: Workers in the public sector are looking for a big pay raise. EU MPs roast PM Trudeau during his visit. Mike Smyth went out to dinner to…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Liberal-NDP deal, National dental care, & Returning to the office!
On today's show: Liberal-NDP power deal debate! Making the case for a national dental care plan What was Russia's motivation/strategy behind invading Ukraine?…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: NDP-Liberal deal, & Russia-Ukraine coverage
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Conservatives are speaking out against the recently announced NDP-Liberal deal. PM Trudeau spoke to the European parliament today…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Public sector, Gas prices, & Housing crunch!
On today's show: Public sector talks looking grim. Seeking relief from high gas prices. Are 'NIMBYs' to blame for housing crunch? Could the US be a right wing…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Agreement between NDP and Liberals
Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau confirms a governance deal between the Liberals and the NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: High gas prices, Massey tunnel debacle, & Ukraine coverage!
On today's show: Dealing with high gas prices The Massey Tunnel replacement project debacle The latest from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Victoria trucker convoy, COVID numbers, & Gas prices!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trucker convoy occupied the Victoria legislature on Saturday COVID cases on the rise in various parts of Asia What will the BC…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Sugar consumption, DOOM Scrolling, & Sharing Netflix!
On today's show: The hidden costs of sugar consumption! Confronting & conquering the Coquihalla! The detrimental impact 'Doom Scrolling' has on our well-being…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC budget 2022, COVID cases, & Gas prices!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: George and Keith react to the 2022 BC budget. COVID case numbers are below 300. What does this mean for British Columbians? Provincial…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Richmond pickpockets, Affordable housing, & Antique cameras!
On today's show: Is it time for a windfall profits tax on the oil and gas sector? Federal government to end pre-arrival COVID testing for travellers entering…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vancouver crime, Daylight Savings, & Russian super-yachts!
On today's show: Business owners are fed up with break-ins & vandalism Permanent Daylight Savings, Good or bad? Tracking & seizing Russian super-yachts! Young…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Ukrainian airspace, BC teachers, & Breaking news!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues his calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine Contract time in the civil service sector!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Pipeline debate, VPD budget, & Electric vehicles!
On today's show: Pipeline debate! Debt debate: Canada’s debt hits a trillion dollars! What's happening with the VPD budget? Answering all your electric vehicle…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Ukraine President Zelensky, Police budget, & Splitting the vote
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine President Zelensky addresses Canadian Parliament. Province overrides police budget decision Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vancouver crime, Adrian Dix, & Ukraine coverage!
On today's show: Crime in the city of Vancouver Talking COVID mandates and restrictions with Adrian Dix Tackling the situation in Ukraine Child killer…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Dropping mandates, Gas prices, & Russia/Ukraine
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike talks about his recent conversation with BC health minister Adrian Dix. Trucker convoy headed to Victoria to protest gas prices…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Easing mandates, Gas prices, & UFO sightings!
On today's show: What to expect with the easing of mask mandates Another big change for schools and COVID rules Gas prices are out of control Time to change…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Easing COVID rules, Conservative leadership, & Alberta oil!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: It's the first day of the easing of mask mandates. How's it going so far? The battle for Conservative leadership is REALLY heating up!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Russia/Ukraine coverage, Gas prices, & Lost shipwreck!
On today's show: What are our options regarding Russia/Ukraine? UK-Russia peace talks end with no ceasefire in sight More than 2 million people have fled…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: COVID briefing preview, Gas prices, & Russia/Ukraine peace talks
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Preview of today's COVID press briefing! Something needs to be done about BC's sky-high gas prices. The overdose crisis rages on in…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Cup fees, Putin's mind, & COVID horror stories!
On today's show: Should Vancouver rescind it's cup fee? Delving into Putin’s mind Horror stories from the COVID ward Several large companies are leaving…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC gas taxes, Keystone pipeline, & Conservative leadership!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: In light of skyrocketing fuel prices, British Columbians are calling for the government to scrap gas taxes. With Russian oil being cut…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Border restrictions, Cutting gas taxes, & ICBC rebate
On today's show: Is it time Canada lifted border restrictions and testing rules? Should BC cut gas taxes like Alberta? w/ Kevin Falcon Do BC drivers deserve an…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Ukraine no-fly zone, Crime in Vancouver, & Allan Schoenborn release
On today's show: Should Ukraine be deemed a no-fly zone? How military tech advancements are affecting the war in Ukraine Ukrainian-Canadians want tougher…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Russia/Ukraine coverage, COVID restrictions, & Travel restrictions!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau places even more Sanctions against Russia. Bonnie Henry expected to relax some public health COVID measures. Jason Kenney…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Russia/Ukraine coverage, Gas prices, & Military spending!
On todays' show: The latest information on Russia/Ukraine. New poll reveals North American's feelings about the war in Ukraine. Tightening the screws on…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Ukraine/Russia coverage, Gas prices, & Lifting COVID restrictions
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss what they think Putin's plan is regarding the invasion of Ukraine, Gas prices are through the roof in BC! What…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Fighting in Ukraine, Used-car tax, & Distracted driving!
On today's show: Canadians are volunteering to fight in Ukraine. Is this legal? Is the used-car tax really necessary? It's Distracted Driving Month in BC!…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Russian Oligarchs, Gas prices, & John Horgan!
On today's show: Efforts are being made to track down Russian Oligarchs Gas prices are through the roof. Horgan says "Take the bus!" Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Safety in Vancouver, Russia/Ukraine coverage, & Distracted driving!
On today's show: 40 minute attack spree in Vancouver Should NATO enforce a no fly zone over Ukraine? Is Vancouver safe? One-on-one with Mayor Kennedy Stewart…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Stranger attacks, Russian invasion coverage, & COVID updates
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Are random attacks on the rise in Vancouver? US President Joe Biden closing US airspace to Russian planes. Mike & Keith discuss…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Random assaults, Russia coverage, & Cost of living!
On today's show: More random assaults happening in Vancouver Continuing our Ukraine/Russia coverage Gang fugitive found in Puerto Rico posing as bee saving…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Russia/Ukraine, '80s food, & Assault weapons!
On today's show: Canada’s handling of Ukraine/Russia Russia/Ukraine Protests in Vancouver Russian vs Albertan Oil Debate! Talking '80s food with TV host Adam…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Russian invasion of Ukraine, BC used car tax, & Detached homes!
On today's show: Continuing coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Topics include: What is happening? Will it affect oil prices? Do we need to worry…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Used cars, Apartment rentals, & Russia/Ukraine!
On today's show: New tax rules on used cars Advocates for neuro-diverse kids seeking clarity in new BC budget The impossible task of finding an apartment to…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC budget, Gang hit in Thailand, & Pat King!
On today's show: Kevin Falcon reacts to the BC budget! New BC budget not doing enough for small business Gang hit in Thailand! Pat King's court appearance…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC budget, Massey Tunnel, & Pink Shirt Day!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to the recently released BC budget. The Massey Tunnel project has been renamed. Today is Pink Shirt Day! Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Emergencies Act, Housing affordability, & Bucket-list destinations!
On today's show: Emergencies Act debate Previewing the upcoming BC budget! Finding a solution to housing affordability The latest on the Russia/Ukraine…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Mandate protests, Pipeline debate, & Ottawa police tactics!
On today's show: Protestors showing up at Mike Farnworth's house CGL pipeline debate Police tactics being used in Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Mandate protests, Emergencies Act, & RIP Steve Fonyo
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike Farnworth had protestors in front of his house. When will PM Trudeau rescind the Emergencies Act? Cross-Canada cancer runner…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Pipeline axe attack, Emergencies Act, & Minimum wage increase!
On today's show: 20 people attacked with axes at pipeline in Houston, BC Legal challenges to Emergencies Act BC Economic Plan debate! Discussing the upcoming…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Pipeline axe attack, Ottawa blockade arrests, & Harassing healthcare workers
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon did not mince words regarding the axe attack in Houston, BC. Ottawa police begin arresting blockade protesters. Anti-vax…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Emergencies Act, 'Gassy Jack' statue, & Trucker blockade!
On today's show: Is PM Trudeau right for invoking the Emergencies Act? Gastown statue of 'Gassy Jack' statue torn down. Data leak shows 60% of donors to…
The Mike Smyth ShowEmergencies Act debate!
It's time now for a debate on the Emergencies Act! Guest: Ari Goldkind - Criminal Lawyer, Political Commentator, and Legal Expert Guest: Sandy Garossino -…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Ottawa blockade day 21, Emergencies Act, & The BC economy!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: It's day 21 of the Ottawa blockade Trudeau facing pushback for invoking the Emergencies Act Press conference today to highlight BC's…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Easing restrictions, Ottawa blockades, & RIP Mike McRanor
Today on Baldrey's Beat: COVID restrictions being eased at midnight tonight! The Emergencies Act has been invoked. What's going to happen to the Ottawa…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Emergencies Act, Ottawa blockades, & Ukraine/Russia conflict!
On today's show: Is invoking the Emergencies Act legal? Will the Emergencies Act help end what's happening in Ottawa? Ukraine/Russia reaching boiling point…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Emergencies Act, Trucker blockades, Lifting mandates
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith shares his thoughts on PM Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Ottawa blockades, Distracted driving, & Super Bowl halftime show!
On today's show: Week 3 of the Ottawa blockades Truck blockade's impact on our auto industry Chilliwack trucker loses distracted driving case. PLUS your calls!…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: What to do about the trucker blockades?
Today on Baldrey's Beat: As trucker blockades enter their 3rd week, all eyes are on our political leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Trucker blockades, Safe drug supply debate, & $30 million drug bust!
On today's show: Should the government negotiate with truckers? Overdose panel: Safe supply, and free drugs for addicts How the auto industry is being impacted…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Massey tunnel, Easing COVID restrictions, & Trucker blockades!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon makes his debut in the BC legislature Next week, Dr. Bonnie is expected to relax COVID restrictions Doug Ford declares a…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Massey tunnel debate, Affordable housing, & FIFA World Cup!
On today's show: Province awards contracts for new Massey Tunnel Housing panel: Can we do anything about ridiculous prices in BC? World Cup debate: Should…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Trucker blockades, Ending mandates, & Massey Tunnel
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Both sides of the political spectrum agree: It's time for the trucker convoy protests to end. Alberta ends COVID restrictions. Should…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Random attacks, COVID divorces, & Single-use plastics!
On today's show: How did yesterday's Throne Speech go? Vancouver's seeing a surge in stranger attacks COVID-19's impact on divorce and separation Single-use…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC Throne speech, Removing restrictions, & FIFA World Cup!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith and Mike react to yesterday's throne speech Parts of Canada are relaxing COVID restrictions. Should BC follow suit? BC…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Ottawa trucker protest, Kevin Falcon, & Bitcoin debate!
On today's show: Emergency debate held in House of Commons over trucker protest NDP react to Kevin Falcon becoming new Liberal leader Class-action lawsuit by…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Throne speech coverage, Saskatchewan restrictions, & Kevin Falcon!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: A quick preview of today's Throne speech. Breaking news: Saskatchewan announced they are removing many COVID restrictions. Kevin…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Kevin Falcon, Ending COVID restrictions, & Canadian crime!
On today's show: Kevin Falcon elected as BC Liberal leader! Is it time to end COVID restrictions? How should the police respond to trucker protests? Canadian…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon, & Ottawa trucker protests!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon elected as the leader of the BC Liberal Party! Is military action the right strategy to tackle the Ottawa trucker…