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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: BC diversity, Aaron Rodgers, & NDP-Liberal coalition
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Mike's earlier Renee Merrifield/Niki Sharma interview Jagmeet Singh rejects the idea of potential NDP-Liberal…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Crossing the border, Travis Scott, & Vancouver crime!
On today's show: What do Canadians need to know before crossing the border? Rapper Travis Scott facing multiple lawsuits over concert disaster Multiple arrests…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Healthcare worker cases, NDP diversity, & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith and Mike discuss COVID infection rates among healthcare workers. NDP diversity comments from Renee Merrifield. NBA legend Kareem…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Mink farming, Concert disaster, & Guns on film sets
On today's show: Shutdown of mink farming industry How could the Travis Scott concert disaster have been avoided? The pros and cons of using real guns on film…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Border FINALLY reopens, Vaccine mandates, & Aaron Rodgers
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The US/Canada border finally reopens after almost 2 years! The list of jobs requiring vaccination is expanding. Reactions are pouring…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Horgan's cancer fight, Leaf blowers, & Changing the clocks!
On today's show: The next steps in John Horgan's cancer fight Understanding and detecting throat cancer The leaf blower debate continues! Discussing the pros…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Horgan's cancer diagnosis, COVID numbers/modeling, & Aaron Rodgers
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Horgan’s diagnosis Yesterday’s numbers/modelling is looking promising Aaron Rodgers is not vaccinated, and now has COVID. The sports…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC forestry industry, Vaccinating your kids, & Leaf blowers!
On today's show: BC's forestry industry is pushing back! What do parents need to know about vaccinating their kids? Leaf blowers: Gas powered vs. Electric!…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: COVID deaths/hospitalizations, Old growth logging deferral, & Aaron Rodgers
Today on Badrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers (hospitalizations up, deaths staying high) Old growth logging deferral causing backlash in the forestry community…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Cleaning up BC, Black Cat speed radar, & Forestry deferral!
On today's show: Dissecting BC's roadmap to cleaning up the province by 2030 Black Cat speed radar: Good idea or money grab? Forestry deferral debate! Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Old growth logging plan, & Surrey school vaccine mandate
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Old growth plan/deferral could cause huge job losses Surrey says NO to a school teacher vaccine mandate Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC Liberal investigation, Fireworks, & Autism support
On today's show: What's happening with the BC Liberal leadership race? Should there be a nation-wide ban on consumer fireworks? Pushback growing over planned…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Vaccine mandates, & International carbon tax
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Surrey School Board WON’T mandate vaccinations Dr. Bonnie Henry has a message to unvaccinated healthcare workers PM Trudeau calls for…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vancouver crime, Glasgow climate conference, & Fireworks!
On today's show: Mayor Kennedy Stewart says crime is down. Is he right? Canada taking first steps to capping oil/gas emissions Fireworks lit up Vancouver last…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Diamond Isinger harassment, Horgan's surgery, & Climate conference
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Diamond Isinger harassment case Update on Horgan's biopsy The climate conference has kicked off in Glasgow Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: John Horgan's biopsy, Bike theft, & Bitcoin!
On today's show: BC Premier John Horgan undergoing biopsy surgery today The importance of cancer screening, detection, & treatment! Bike theft in Vancouver is…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Horgan's biopsy surgery, & Youth sport instructors
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss Horgan's upcoming biopsy surgery Youth sport instructors will soon be required to show proof of vaccination…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: West End crime, Canada inheritance tax, & Scary movies!
On today's show: Criminals in the West End are getting crafty Does Canada need an inheritance tax? What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Recent COVID numbers, Andrew Weaver, & West End crime
Today on Baldrey's Beat: New modelling data shows pandemic getting better. Weaver endorses BC climate change plan Criminals in the West End are getting crafty…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vaccine mandate, Learning from New Zealand, & Paid sick leave!
On today's show: Nearly all BC teachers are fully vaccinated Should BC follow New Zealand's lead? Should BC have acted sooner on 911 problems? Province-wide…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccination mandates, & Pope is coming to Canada!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare workers vaccination mandate BCTF survey on teacher vaccination status The Pope is coming to Canada! Learn more about your…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Cleaning BC, First-time homeowners, & Quitting your job
On today's show: BC's roadmap to a cleaner future Parents are helping their kids buy their first homes Why are so many Canadians quitting their job? Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Mandatory vaccines, CleanBC, & Federal cabinet shuffle!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccines now mandatory for healthcare workers Clean BC 2030 Federal cabinet shuffle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: CRB has ended, Cargo ship fire, & Safety measures on film sets
On today's show: CRB has ended. Now what? Cargo ship caught fire over the weekend What safety measures are in place for guns on film sets? Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, COVID programs, & BC Liberal leadership
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mandatory vaccination in healthcare COVID CRB programs ending BC Liberals block Aaron Gunn's leadership bid Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Home development, Christianity, & Pest control!
On today's show: Turning single-family lots into six separate homes Vaccines vs. Christianity How dangerous are concussions? Tis the season for pests! w/ Mike…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: New vaccine card, John Horgan, & Closing Rolly's restaurant
Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC will have two vaccine cards federal government has lifted advisory to avoid non-essential travel outside the country Injunction…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: COVID relief programs, BC Liberal leadership, & Fast-food!
On today's show: Is it too soon to end COVID relief programs The BC Liberal leadership race continues to heat up! Does Vancouver need to be tougher on crime?…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine passports, Liberal leadership, & Earthquake preparation!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau announces international vaccine passport The Liberal leadership race continues! Mike & Keith highlight the importance of…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Surrey sign bylaw, Huawei in Canada, & Sick days!
On today's show: Surrey city council has passed a controversial bylaw Should Canada let Huawei be part of our 5G Network? BC COVID-19 capacity limits lifted…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Full-capacity events, Rolly's restaurant, & Surrey Lawn signs
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Events returning to full capacity. Fraser Health seeks injunction against Rolly’s restaurant. New Surrey bylaw bans signs protesting…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: BC Health Minister Adrian Dix, Massey Tunnel project & Should FSA tests be scrapped?
On today's show: Adrian Dix - BC Minister of Health/MLA Vancouver-Kingsway Dianne Watts - Former Surrey Mayor/former MP South Surrey-White Rock & Maria…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat - Covid briefing today at 130pm, Trudeau Kamloops visit, Angus Reid survey on vaccinating kids
Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Gas prices, Northern BC Covid restrictions & Alberta referendum vote
Guests on today's show: Dan McTeague - President, Canadians for Affordable Energy Peter McCartney - Climate Campaigner, Wilderness Committee Troy McKenzie -…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat - Angus Reid poll on vaccinating kids, Trudeau in Kamloops & Death of Colin Powell
Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Massey tunnel documents, Whale population, & Huawei 5G network!
On today's show: Ministry of Transportation redacts much of their bridge vs. tunnel analysis New study looks at the declining whale population Should Huawei be…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Northern Health, Massey tunnel, & Young people
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Northern Health circuit breaker Massey crossing redacted report Young people COVID deaths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: US land border, Universal basic income, & Fine dining!
On today's show: The US land border will soon be open! Does Canada need a universal basic income? Why are US film crews going on strike? Fine dining amidst a…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: PCR tests, Aaron Gunn, & Kyrie Irving
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Entering the US with mixed vaccines Aaron Gunn is throwing his hat into the ring for BC Liberal leadership Should we scrap the PCR…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Veterinarians, Massive grape crops, & Controversial Liberal candidate
On today's show: Veterinarians in BC are feeling overwhelmed The heat dome has produced a massive grape crop! Controversial candidate hoping to run for BC…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Cases in Northern Health, William Shatner, & US land-border reopening!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Cases rapidly rising in Northern Health Captain Kirk has officially gone to space! US land border to reopen! Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Randy Bachman, Better policing, & Fairy Creek!
On today's show: Randy Bachman reunited with lost guitar after 45 years! What are the answers to better policing? Fairy Creek logging panel! Learn more about…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Employee vaccinations, Local doctors, & Border restrictions!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: LTC visitors and staff must be vaccinated Push for family doctors to give vaccinations US accepted vaccinations for crossing the…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: School COVID notifications, E-bikes, & Private healthcare!
On today's show (featuring guest host Martin Strong): Dr. Bonnie Henry re-introduces school COVID notifications What are the laws surrounding E-bikes? City…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Housing crisis solutions, First responders, & Uber drivers!
On today's show: Critics are accusing the BC government... Searching for a solution to the housing crisis Police aren’t always the best people to respond Three…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, School staff, & Liberal leadership!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: teacher/school staff vaccine mandate Rolly’s closed for breaking PHO Aaron Gunn runs for Liberal Leadership Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: School vaccinations, Tresspass prevention, & Rust Valley Restorers!
On today's show: Bringing mandatory vaccines to school employees How is COVID being handled in long-term care? Vancouver police considering expanding "trespass…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Parking plan voted down, & School vaccine mandates!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Climate Action parking plan voted down Taking the right approach to mandating vaccines for school employees Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Hiding money, Dog on death row, & New parking program
On today's show: How are the super-wealthy sheltering their money? Is it legal? What happened to Bronx the dog on death-row? City councillors voting on new…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Mandatory shots, Vaccine cards, & Travelling!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau announces mandatory vaccination for federal worker & vaccine proof for travel BC Public Service employee vaccine mandate LTC…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Facebook troubles, Employee rights, & Graffiti!
On today's show: It is not a good week to be Facebook What are our rights as employees regarding vaccines? Vancouver graffiti is up 70 percent! Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine card enforcement, COVID booster shots, & Northern Health
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Why have only 3 tickets been handed to vaccine card violators? Bonnie Henry speaking later today on COVID booster shots for immune…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vaccine cards, Drones, & Proportional representation!
On today's show: Should vaccine cards be checked on ski gondolas? Single-handedly leading the counter-protests against anti-vaxxers Delta police fighting…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Mandatory teacher vaccination, Legislature protests, & Fairy Creek!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith is on the phone because Fairy Creek logging protests are blocking the Victoria legislature! Mike & Keith discuss New West…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: Dr. Henry optimistic about mixed dose travelers, Mask mandates K-12 & Fairy Creek debate
On today's show: Dr. Bonnie Henry is optimistic the US will change their stance on travelers with mixed doses. What action do we need to end the housing crisis…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat- Trying to get vaccine rates to mid 90s, Ministry of Education Announcement & Trudeau in Tofino
Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: Truth and Reconciliation day, National interest exemption & Troubles with ArriveCan app
On today's show: The Toronto Raptors announced Monday that unvaccinated visiting players will be allowed in under the “national interest exemption.” Canadians…
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On today's show: Do we need stronger action as Covid-19 cases rise in school aged children? We know that kids are less likely to develop serious disease, but…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat -Restrictions for Eastern Fraser Valley, Athletes and vaccination, Youtube banning anti-vaxxers, BC Liberal leadership debate
Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull Show: Mask mandates for K-12, Chinese secret agents in Canada & Fines for feeding wildlife
On today's show: Vancouver School Board extended its mask mandate to apply to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Six District Parent Advisory Councils…