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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: Case numbers, Vaccine rollout, & 2030 Olympics
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Skyrocketing case numbers Vaccine rollout 2030 Winter Olympics Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Resatuarants reeling, 2030 Winter Olympics, & John Horgan
On today's show: Restrictions are causing major blows to Restaurant industry Should Vancouver make a bid to host 2030 winter olympics? Should Horgan apologize…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Pharmacy vaccinations, Big White party, & Young people
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Pharmacy vaccinations for 55-65 Big White party Young people driving COVID rates Death of G. Gordon Liddy Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Blaming young people, AstraZeneca, & Anti-Asian hate
On today's show: Former NDP candidate calls for Horgan to apologize How will AstraZenaca restrictions affect the vaccine rollout? BCTF President reacts to new…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: New restrictions, Blaming young people, & Vaccine rollout
Today on Baldrey's Beat: New COVID restrictions Horgan blaming young people for driving pandemic AstraZeneca concerns & more Pfizer coming in June Guest: Keith…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: China sanctions, Lynn Valley stabbing, & Aleksei Navalny
On today's show: China retaliates with sanctions of their own Multiple people stabbed near Lynn Valley Library Will other school districts follow Surrey's…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: COVID update, School concerns, & Suez Canal
Baldrey's Beat: Big COVID update at 1:00pm Could we see more restrictions? School concerns Ship finally freed from Suez Canal Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC…
The Mike Smyth ShowCarbon tax debate, update with Horgan, and how Gretzky could have been a Canuck
Chapter 1: Where does the Conservative Party go from here? GUEST: Jay Hill, Leader of the Maverick Party Chapter 2: Carbon Tax Debate GUEST: Dr. Paul Kershaw…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey’s Beat (Special Edition!)
GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief GUEST: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia GUEST: Shirley Bond, Interim Leader of the BC Liberal…
The Mike Smyth ShowCOVID restrictions, bike lanes, and UFOs
Chapter 1: Conservatives call on Federal government to suspend restrictions Should this happen with case numbers continuing to go up? GUEST: Jennifer…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Sonia Furstenau, School liaison officers, & Cinnamon Toast... Shrimp?
On today's show: Sonia Furstenau responds to Weaver's bike-lane comments! Debate: Should we end the school liaison program? The case against Canada’s last Nazi…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Gun control, Potential vaccine restrictions, & Bike lanes
Today on Baldrey's Beat: US VP Kamala Harris is calling for a gun ban Potential European export restrictions on vaccines Keith reacts to Andrew Weavers…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Student debt, Bike lane politics, & Rental scams!
On today's show: NDP promises to cancel student debt. What are the facts? Bike-lane politics with Andrew Weaver! Protecting yourself from rental scams First…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Third wave, Surrey vaccinations, & Lifting COVID restrictions
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Possibilities of a third wave Surrey vaccinations Lifting COVID restrictions Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Adrian Dix, Gang activity, & Anti-Asian hate
On today's show: Taking your vaccine questions with Adrian Dix! Talking crime with reporter Kim Bolan! Discussing the ongoing gang wars in BC Baldrey's Beat…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout & Climate change
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout Conservatives on climate change Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: China trial, Essential worker vaccinations, & Conspiracy theories!
On today's show: "Two Michaels" trial begins in China More than 300,000 essential workers will be eligible for vaccinations in April! Forming an alliance…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing restrictions, & Federal Conservative convention
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout When might we see restrictions eased Federal conservative convention China begins trial of the two Michaels Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Canadian border, Kitsilano supportive housing project, & Massage parlour shootings
On today's show: It's been one year since we closed the Canadian border Kitsilano parents raising concerns over a planned supportive housing project Taking a…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: AstraZeneca plans, Relaxing rules, & Bigfoot movie
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Find out more about AstraZeneca plans Whistler vaccinations Rules may be relaxed for the vaccinated Alberta Bigfoot Family US sending…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Pharmacies, Canada's debt, & Skateboarding!
On today's show: Harnessing the accessibility of pharmacies! Canada's debt is hitting new heights Skateboarding is debuting at this year's Olympics! Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Pharmacies, Elementary schools, & WE scandal
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Should pharmacies be vaccinating? BCTF Showing Elementary teachers getting COVID triple rate of secondary teachers WE scandal Learn…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: AstraZeneca vaccine, Defunding the police, & Opening theatres!
On today's show: Who should get priority access to the AstraZeneca vaccine? The great "Defund the Police" debate Beat the ticket with Paul Doroshenko! When can…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Mass vaccination day 2, Reopening churches, & June in Comox!
Today on Baldrey's Beat: What is an “essential workplace”? Day 2 of mass vaccination program Churches being able to open soon Great news for June in Comox!…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Adrian Dix, Science questions, & Van-life!
On today's show: Science guy Jason Tetro answers YOUR questions! One-on-one with Adrian Dix A word of caution to dog owners! What's it like to live in a van?…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Travel, & Prince Rupert
Today on Baldrey's Beat: General vaccination begins, 80+ can now start booking (84 can call today), Is BC behind other provinces? Prince Rupert & Port Edward…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: BC economy, Daylight savings, & Pet friendly bylaws
On today's show: How is the BC jobs economy doing? Is staying on daylight savings the right way to go? Is it time for stratas to adopt more pet friendly…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Spring break, St. Patrick's Day, & Pfizer deliveries
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers and modelling, Spring break does/don'ts Liquor sales on St. Patrick's day, Canada is getting more Pfizer than we…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Police budget freeze, Electric cars, & Mental health in schools!
On today's show: How are critics reacting to the police budget freeze? Are electric cars REALLY the future? This student is speaking out on improving mental…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: 1-year pandemic anniversary, Vaccine rollout progress, & AstraZeneca
Today on Baldrey's Beat: One-year anniversary of WHO declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic How we will use AstraZeneca Moving to next age group in vaccine…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vaccine rollout, Defunding the police, & "Zoom-bombing"
On today's show: Telus apologizes for botched rollout of vaccine phone line Pros and cons of defunding the police Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Piers Morgan addresses press on his Meghan Markle comments Who's to blame for the rough start to the vaccine rollout? The timeline for…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Buying homes in Vancouver, Vaccine passport, & Summer 2021
On today's show: Vancouver named best city in the world to buy property at a young age?! Federal government considering the possibility of a vaccine passport…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccine call centres, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Call centres being overwhelmed Easing of COVID restrictions Piers Morgan walks off the set of Good Morning Britain Guest: Keith…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Vaccine rollout, International Women's Day, & Prince Harry/Meghan Markle
On today's show: The BC vaccine rollout has begun! Reacting to the Prince Harry/Meghan Markle interview Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine appointments, Small towns, &…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Surrey controversy, Harjit Sajjan, & Penticton city council
On today's show: Surrey’s mayor & council facing major criticism Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan in hot water Baldrey's Beat! Housing minister calls out…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Cancelling second doses, Walter Gretzky, & Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Looking ahead to summer Canceling second doses last minute Johnson and Johnson approved Paying tribute to Walter Gretzky Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Spring election, Cloverdale rodeo, & Scams from 2020
On today's show: How does the NDP feel about a possible spring federal election? BC to extend vaccine booster dose up to 4 months Cloverdale rodeo still hoping…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey’s Beat: Vaccine locations, Surrey pay raise, & Second dose extension
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Concerns about vaccination locations More support for extending dose gap New legislation targeting illegal and imitation firearms…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Conservative carbon tax, Jason Tetro, & Extending rent freeze!
On today's show: Federal conservatives may back a carbon tax Science guy Jason Tetro answers your vaccine questions! Baldrey's Beat: Vaccinating everyone…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Vaccinating everyone, Delaying doses, & Carbon tax
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Will we have enough staff to vaccinate everyone? Are the second dose delays scientifically viable? Could we all be vaccinated by July?…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Adrian Dix, Dr. Seuss, & BC's vaccination plan!
On today's show: Adrian Dix answers your vaccine questions! How does ICBC insurance compare to other provinces? 6 books by Dr. Seuss will no longer be…
The Mike Smyth ShowBaldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers, Vaccine rollout, & Church charter challenge
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers Vaccine rollout Church charter challenge Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Shoplifting, Banning Airsoft, & Gender reveal parties!
On today's show: Rise in shoplifting incidents results in increased police presence downtown Is banning Airsoft a good idea? Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout…
The Mike Smyth ShowSurrey's police force, AstraZeneca vaccine, and reactions to Site C
Chapter 1: Should Surrey switch to a municipal police force? Executive representatives of the National Police Federation have slammed Surrey Mayor Doug…
The Mike Smyth ShowReaction to Site-C announcement with Sonia Furstenau
GUEST: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Leader/MLA for Cowichan Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Gun buyback program, BC's mask mandate, & Addiction treatment!
On today's show: Discussing the rationale of the gun buyback program Is BC’s mask mandate working? A BC dad and his daughter are speaking out! Escalating…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Oil fracking, Anti-maskers, & Strong words for health officials!
On today's show: Former Thompson-Nicola Regional district CAO in seriously hot water How does fracking actually affect the environment? Do anti-maskers…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: China genocide, BC classrooms, & Rating your landlord!
On today's show: Canadian lawmakers vote to recognize genocide in China Liberals are calling for better health & safety measures in BC classrooms New website…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: New travel rules, Classroom hours, & Single-use plastics ban!
On today's show: Are the new travel rules fair? Why was this school's windows screwed shut?! Vancouver parents think their kids need more classroom hours…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Wexit, Rifle buyback program, & the Mars rover!
On today's show: Meet the MLA running for leadership of the BC Liberal party! Research shows Wexit is gaining traction. Is this for real? Details of a Federal…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Gang violence, China genocide, & the Mars Rover!
On today's show: More info emerging about super spreader "games night" What rules must establishments follow to prevent COVID spread? Another shooting: Lower…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Banning handguns, Pipeline protests, & Karaoke!
On today's show: 2 BC mayors express support for proposed handgun ban Taking pipeline protests to the trees! Are the new quarantine rules fair? What's the…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Sun destinations ban, Gun violence, & Bear hunting debate!
On today's show: Why was Hawaii left off the "sun destinations" ban list? PM Trudeau announces new measures to combat gun violence Who is to blame for the…
The Mike Smyth ShowHappy Family Day! BC’s border, vaccination scams, and thermostats
With guest host Stirling Faux Chapter 1: What to do with BC’s provincial border John Horgan said last week that BC is working on “plans and protocols” to…
The Mike Smyth ShowThe Liberal government’s plan to buy back assault-style weapons
GUEST: Dr. Najma Ahmed, Trauma surgeon/Co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns GUEST: Rod Giltaca, CEO & Executive Director at the CCFR…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: The Liberal government’s gun buyback program, 2022 Olympics, and staying prepared for winter driving
Chapter 1: The Liberal government’s plan to buy back assault-style weapons GUEST: Dr. Najma Ahmed, Trauma surgeon/Co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: Peace Arch Park, Electric vehicles, & COVID rule breakers!
On today's show: What needs to be done about Peace Arch Park? How is Norway selling so many electric vehicles? Plus your calls! Women’s rights advocate…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: COVID rule breakers, ICBC rebates, & National anthems in sports!
On today's show: How are businesses feeling about COVID rule breakers? The worse the driver, the HIGHER the rebate?! What are these COVID variants and how are…
The Mike Smyth ShowFull show: In-person worship, Cruise lines, & Long-term care visitations!
On today's show: How do faith communities feel about the ban on in-person worship? The cruise ship industry is hitting rough waters Should Canada be dipping…