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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 ShowFull show: Winter safety, Cold weather driving, & Turkey tips!
On today's show: Staying safe this winter! Driving in ice and snow Journalist talks about living with COVID Wildlife and fisheries management Cooking the…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Business support, Closing gyms, & NHL shutdown
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ravi Kahlon to announce support for COVID-affected businesses. Gym owners are speaking out over the new COVID restrictions. NHL…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: COVID restrictions, Mental health, & Eating meat!
On today's show: New restrictions shutting down bars/clubs Are the new COVID restrictions necessary? Putting a spotlight on mental health in 2021 The great…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: New COVID restrictions
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The new COVID restrictions are in. Mike & Keith share their thoughts! Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Coquihalla now open, COVID restrictions, & Christmas movies!
On today's show: How are things looking at the newly reopened Coquihalla? Restaurant industry feeling nervous about possible restrictions How to not blow your…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Restaurant restrictions, Rapid tests in BC, & NFL games!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: New restrictions being announced today are leaving restaurant owners worried. BC government making excuses about lack of rapid tests…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Travel advisory, Rapid tests, & Boycotting the Olympics!
On today's show: Airline pilot reacts to travel advisory Why doesn’t BC have rapid tests? What should Canadians do who have travel plans booked? Should…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Rapid tests in BC, Omicron concerns, & Coquihalla reopening
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Why aren't rapid tests available in BC? Dr. Anthony Fauci is expressing concerns over the Omicron variant Coquihalla highway reopens…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Jason Tetro, Sporting events, & Real Estate!
On today's show: 45 minutes with science guy Jason Tetro! Omicron's impact on sporting events Buying real estate with help from the bank of Mum and Dad! Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Omicron variant, Reopening the Coquihalla, & Barge on the Beach!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: What to expect from today's Bonnie Henry/Adrian Dix conference on the Omicron variant The Coquihalla is reopening ahead of schedule!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Canada's travel advisory, Doug McCallum's legal fees, & Eating beef!
On today's show: The impact of Canada's travel advisory Canada's travel advisory's impact on businesses Petition started against paying Doug McCallum’s legal…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Rapid testing, Ontario tackling Omicron, & Doug McCallum's legal fees
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Why is BC hesitant on distributing rapid COVID tests? Taking a look at how Ontario's tackling the Omicron variant. Who should pay Doug…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Travel advisory, Erin O'Toole, & Rare whisky!
On today's show: Possible travel restrictions for Canadians? One-on-one with Conservative leader Erin O'Toole. Liberal MP reacts to our conversation with Erin…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Omicron variant, & Doug McCallum
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Omicron variant is raising a lot of concerns The latest on the Doug McCallum saga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Military sexual misconduct, Opening the Coquihalla, & McCallum's legal fees!
On today's show: Military sexual misconduct apology Re-opening the Coquihalla New Zealand is banning tobacco. Should Canada follow their example? Should Surrey…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Re-opening the Coquihalla, Doug McCallum, & the Omicron variant
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Coquihalla opening up earlier than expected! The Doug McCallum saga continues. The latest modelling on the Omicron COVID variant…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vancouver Olympics, Speeding fines, & Joe Biden!
On today's show: Should Vancouver host the Olympics in 2030? Are speeding fines too high? Is Joe Biden good or bad for Canada? Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: John Horgan, Legislature protests, & the Omicron variant
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Premier John Horgan delivered a 20-minute speech at the recent NDP convention. Protests outside the BC legislature are beginning to…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Managing anxiety, Beating Bobby Flay, & Travelling during COVID!
On today's show: How an NHL commentator manages his anxiety One-on-one with TV chef Nicole Gomes! Learning more about the Omicron variant What's it like…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Downtown Eastside, Barry Bonds, & Electric bikes!
On today's show: What should be done about the DTES Street Market? DTES street market is filled with stolen goods AND is city funded! Does Barry Bonds deserve…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Overdose deaths, Coquihalla highway, & Old growth forests!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Overdose deaths hit new high in BC "Ice road truckers" camera crews have captured great footage of BC flood damage Controversy around…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: DTES street market, BC road closures, & Justin Bieber!
On today's show: One-on-one with VPD Police Chief Adam Palmer Should the City really be funding the DTES street market? Many travelers reporting problems with…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Olympic boycott, Omicron cases, & Booster shots
Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau officially announces a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics Dr. Bonnie Henry reports a small jump in Omicron cases, but BC is…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Boycotting the Olympics, Vancouver crime, & Toys!
On today's show: Should Canada boycott the Olympics? There's been a worrying uptick in crime in Vancouver New book tells the story of the Two Michaels! This…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Boycotting the Olympics, Paid sick-leave, & BC flood repairs
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Should Canada do a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Olympics? Should the government supply paid sick-leave? How long before BC roads…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Omicron variant, Paid sick leave, & Random attacks!
On today's show: Fighting the Omicron variant in Canada Discussing the fairness of BC's vaccine card system Dissecting the BC NDP's paid sick leave plan VPD…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: International travel rules, BC flood coverage, & Chiropractors!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The new Omicron variant is causing several changes to our international travel rules Mayor Henry Braun got emotional after announcing…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Helicopter pilots, Vancouver housing market, & Lowering the voting age!
On today's show: Helicopter pilots seeking help for relief missions Have interior towns been forgotten in provincial flooding disaster? Taking a deep dive into…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Rebuilding BC highways, Flooded farms, & Fake vax cards
Today on Baldrey's Beat: What is it going to cost to rebuild BC roads? BC farmers are reeling from the loss of their livestock NFL player Antonio Brown is in…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Surrey Police, Christmas trees, & Canadian sovereignty!
On today's show: The Surrey Police Service has begun Continuing the conversation on Christmas tree price gouging Is it unpatriotic to buy gas in the US?…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Flooding aftermath, Surrey police force, & Barbados independence!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss Farnworth's comments on the flooding aftermath and what it will take to repair all the damage (Est. $10…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Justin-flation, Christmas tree shortage, & Helicopter relief efforts!
On today's show: Checking out the state of BC highways Is inflation really Trudeau’s fault? There could be a shortage of Christmas trees this year! Pilot…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Omicron variant, Booster vaccines, & Justin-flation
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Omicron COVID variant is now in BC. Will it overtake the Delta variant? Adrian Dix is ramping up booster vaccine rollout. Is PM…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Atmospheric river, Stuck in South Africa, & Battling cancer!
On today's show: Bracing for another atmospheric river Discussing BC flood situation with local dairy farmer Field Hockey team stuck in South Africa NDP MLA…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Fuel rationing, Flood relief, & The Beatles!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike Farnworth on fuel rationing Trudeau is in BC to meet with Horgan at the provincial legislature Mike reacts to the new Beatles…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Heavy rain, Paid sick-days, & New COVID variant!
On today's show: How has the heavy rain impacted the homeless? Checking out Whistler on opening day! Discussing the pros & cons of 5 paid sick days Discussing…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Trudeau in Abbotsford, TM pipeline reopening, & Coquihalla damage!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau in Abbotsford When can we expect the trans-mountain pipeline to reopen? Damage on the Coquihalla New COVID variant in South…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Climate change, Vaccinating kids, & Paid sick days!
On today's show: Climate change is here, what can we do about it? Everything you need to know about getting your kids vaccinated Is 5 days of paid sick days…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Rebuilding BC, & Paid sick leave!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Justin Trudeau speaks on rebuilding BC with climate change in mind. Jody & Keith discuss the recent paid sick leave announcement…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Border troubles, Yesterday's Throne Speech, & Leaving BC!
On today's show: The blunder at the border! Reacting to yesterday's Throne Speech Is it time to move out of BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Flood relief, Vaccinating kids, & The Beatles!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Flood relief for evacuees/repairing BC roads Getting kids vaccinated Paid sick days New Beatles documentary premieres tomorrow! Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Border troubles, Pipeline protests, & Fighter jets!
On today's show: Border talk with immigration lawyer Len Saunders! Does BC need to move away from resource projects? Are activists going against BC first…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Border miscommunications, Liberal Leadership debate
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Miscommunications at the border are causing some major frustrations for travelers. Discussing the Liberal Leadership debate Guest…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: Conservatives stay the course, Surviving a mudslide & Is Peng Shuai okay?
Guests on today's show include: Erin O’Toole - Federal Conservative Leader/MP for Durham Tyler Olsen - Fraser Valley Current, Reporter/Editor Chelsey Lynn -…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat - O’Toole reaction, Northern Pipeline blockade & Supply chains
Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Pfizer vaccine for kids, Repairing bridges and highways, & Supply chains!
On today's show: Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 The timeline for repairing BC's highways & bridges Discussion on supply chains in…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Pfizer approved for kids, Building a levee, & Possible gas shortages
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Pfizer COVID vaccine's been approved for kids aged 5-11 The mayor of Abbotsford is calling for a levee to be built. Could BC see a…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Flooding coverage, BC infrastructure, & Gas prices!
On today's show: Escaping from Hope Adapting infrastructure to handle climate change How has flooding impacted BC's food supply? What's going to happen to gas…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Flooding coverage, PCR test dropped, & Erin O'Toole
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Flooding and State of Emergency coverage PCR test requirement dropped for short trips Erin O’Toole vs. Denise Batters Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC alert system, Saving livestock, & Natural gas debate!
On today's show: Why didn’t we use the BC Alert System? Saving BC's livestock from the floods Outdoor cats likely the reason for the spread of deadly parasite…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC flooding, PCR test dropped for short trips, & Erin O'Toole!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Continuing coverage of flooding in BC. Why wasn't a state of emergency called sooner? PCR test being dropped for short trips. Calls…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC flooding coverage!
On today's show: Rescue efforts continue across the province British Columbians still feeling the impact of yesterday's weather Hundreds of Princeton residents…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Flooding coverage, Healthcare vaccination rates, & Bubble zones!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ongoing flooding coverage! Healthcare vaccination rates are at 98 percent. Calls being made for protest 'bubble zones'. Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC weather emergency, Paid sick days, & Saskatchewan independence!
On today's show: Responding to emergencies & the current situation in Chilliwack New study reveals concerns over paid sick days proposal Saskatchewan…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: BC's weather emergency
Guest: Kelly Tindill - Stuck in car for 12 hours Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Swearing, Anti-vaxx protests, & Speculation tax effectiveness
On today's show: Why do we swear? Are we swearing more? Anti-vax protesters crash Remembrance Day ceremony Is the Speculation Tax working? Richmond resident…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: School employee vaccine mandate, Moderna booster, & Kelowna anti-vaxx protest
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Will we see school employee mandate anywhere? Kelowna Remembrance Day - are anti-vaxxers crossing a line? Moderna booster approved by…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Remembrance Day, PCR tests, & Swearing less!
On today's show: The importance & relevance of Remembrance Day BC tourism industry calling for the scrapping of PCR test requirement A new poll shows we're…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Hospitalization rates, Vaccine mandates, & Trump 2024?
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Hospitalization rates Healthcare workers not in acute care mandate Is Trump considering running again in 2024? Learn more about your…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: NDP diveristy, Vaccine passports on gondolas, & E-bikes!
On today's show: BC diversity debate! Should vaccine cards be required on a gondola? Should cities be funding getting more people on E-bikes? Learn more about…