The Mike Smyth Show

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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 insightful, informative, and insurgent. From breaking news and developing stories to not letting yeste...

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Baldrey's Beat: Last-minute holiday, Poilievre vs. David Akin, & Adrian Dix speech 14.09.2022 17:02

On today's show: The recently announced holiday on Sept 19th is upsetting a lot of people. Global News Chief Political Correspondent had a heated exchange with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Mike and Keith react to Health Minister Adrian Dix's speech yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: New National holiday, NDP candidate under investigation, & Poilievre vs. Trudeau 13.09.2022 17:11

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau says September 19th will be a national holiday to mark the Queen's funeral. NDP candidate Anjali Appadurai is now under investigation. It's the next Rumble in the Jungle: Pierre Poilievre vs. Justin Trudeau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept 12, 2022: Pierre Poilievre, Learning from San Francisco, & BC rent cap! 12.09.2022 1:03:47

On today's show: Assessing the mood in the UK following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Pierre Poilievre takes hold of the CPC What could San Francisco's revitalized Chinatown mean for Vancouver? Debating the cap on rent increases in BC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Poilievre, Surrey South by-election, & Potential Elections Act breach 12.09.2022 17:21

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Pierre Polievre EASILY wins Conservative leadership. BC Liberal Elenore Sturko wins Surrey South by-election! BC NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai investigated for potential Elections Act breach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept. 9, 2022 with guest host Bruce Claggett: King Charles, B.C. mayoral byelection & Students affected by housing market 09.09.2022 1:12:04

On today's show: How will the monarchy change under King Charles? What will B.C.’s mayoral byelection results tell us about our current government? How are students being affected by B.C.’s housing market? Checking in on an election race in the B.C. Interior Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 7, 2022: 6-storey rental proposal, Saskatchewan manhunt, & Moving to Alberta! 07.09.2022 49:22

On today's show: Proposal for 6 storey rentals everywhere in Vancouver. Critiquing the parole board's release of Myles Sanderson. What do you think of the "Move to Alberta" ad campaign? Should all apartment and condo buildings allow pets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU reach tentative deal, Vaccine rollout, & Alberta Sovereignty Act 07.09.2022 17:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The BCGEU have reached a tentative deal. John Horgan to announce cost-of-living measures later today. Mike and Keith react to Dr. Bonnie Henry's recent vaccine announcement. Multiple arguments being made both for AND against the proposed Alberta Sovereignty Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 6, 2022: Home co-ownership, Strata stories, & Back-to-School! 06.09.2022 41:25

On today's show: The pros and cons of home co-ownership. Condo owners who sneak pets into their units and other strata stories. Today's the first day of school for many British Columbians! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccination update, PNE wrap-up, & Phil Esposito goal! 06.09.2022 16:19

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss an upcoming vaccination update. Another year, another PNE done! Phil Esposito scored a famous goal 50 years ago today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 5th, 2022: Pakistan floods, Another successful year for the PNE, & Puget Sound plane crash 05.09.2022 40:01

On today's show: What can Canadians do to help with the Pakistan Floods? The PNE comes to a close after a another successful year! The latest info on the Puget Sound plane crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept 2, 2022: Moving to Alberta, Car-buying patterns, & Distracted driving! 02.09.2022 50:21

On today's show: What’s the deal with Kenney’s "Move to Alberta" campaign? Will Kennedy Stewart impose a road tax? Changing consumer car buying patterns Was building a fake construction site to catch distracted drivers fair? or was it entrapment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept 1, 2022: Ken Sim's attack ad, Save Old Growth protestors, & Housing prices! 01.09.2022 55:39

On today's show: Are Ken Sim’s attack ads against Forward Together spreading false information? Are Save Old Growth protestors really "sacrificial lambs"? Canada’s housing prices are set to hit an unprecedented low by 2023 Why is a BC club handing out hard drugs to save lives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are puppies being sold outside a Vancouver Canada Line station? 01.09.2022 16:35

If you've been in downtown Vancouver the last few weeks, you may have spotted a bunch of puppies on display near Vancouver City Centre train station. At first glance, you might suspect it was a pet-a-puppy event. However, we are now learning this might be an unlicensed attempt to SELL these puppies. Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal rights lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

How the lack of emergency paramedics caused the death of an infant 01.09.2022 12:20

How the lack of emergency paramedics caused the death of an infant Guest: Ward Stamer - Mayor of the District of Barriere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 31, 2022: Private schools, Distracted driving, & Ambulance wait-times! 31.08.2022 1:04:56

On today's show: Private schools funding debate! Vancouver crime debate! ICBC and police set up fake construction site to monitor distracted drivers. Slow emergency vehicle response times resulted in the death of an infant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puppies being sold outside a SkyTrain station 31.08.2022 16:31

GUEST: Rebeka Breder, Animal Law Lawyer with the Breder Law Corporation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 30, 2022: Dave Barrett's NDP government, Puppies being sold, & Shoplifting rings! 30.08.2022 46:09

On today's show: The 50th Anniversary of the Dave Barrett NDP government. Are puppies being illegally SOLD outside SkyTrain station? The Rise of Organized Shoplifting Rings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 29, 2022: Doug McCallum's stadium proposal, Massive YVR lineups, & Lisa LaFamme's firing 29.08.2022 46:23

On today's show: The missteps with McCallum’s stadium draft. Unpacking YVR’s security screener shortage. What do signers of the open letter to Bell Media addressing Lisa LaFlamme's firing hope to achieve? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Keith's PNE memories! 29.08.2022 17:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith regales us with stories of his time working at the PNE as a teenager. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Guest: John Mackie - Vancouver Sun reporter, also worked at the PNE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 26, 2022: Surrey stadium proposal, Student debt, & The future of Vancouver! 26.08.2022 53:55

On today's show: Does a stadium in Surrey add up? With Vancouver in an apparent state of decline, does the future lay south of the Fraser? Forgiving student debt in Canada. Addiction Overdose Crisis and Involuntary Care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: McCallum stadium proposal, & The latest on the BCGEU strike 26.08.2022 16:56

Today on Baldrey's Beat: More details have been released for Mayor Doug McCallum's proposed stadium in Surrey. The BCGEU strike rages on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 25, 2022: Surrey stadium promise, Private healthcare, & Forgiving student debt! 25.08.2022 58:20

On today's show: Mayor Doug McCallum promises to build a 60,000 seat stadium in Surrey if re-elected as mayor. PNE Ticket Troubles! People are expressing frustrations over the PNE's ticketing system. Private Healthcare Debate Should Canada forgive student debt too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gourmet Warehouse: Zucchini Zoodles with Cherry Tomatoes! 25.08.2022 13:07

To mark the first of what is to be many regular Thursday segments with Caren McSherry of the Gourmet Warehouse, Caren shares a delectable recipe for Zucchini noodles with cherry tomatoes! Guest: Caren McSherry - Founder and President of The Gourmet Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Stadium in Surrey, Doctors in BC, & US Student loan forgiveness 25.08.2022 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: In a surprising move, Doug McCallum promised a 60,000 seat stadium in the city of Surrey. BC Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the next steps in getting more doctors in BC. US President Joe Biden announces massive student loan forgiveness plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Doug McCallum plans to build a 60,000 seat stadium in Surrey if re-elected as mayor 25.08.2022 7:03

GUEST: Brenda Locke - Surrey City Councilor, running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices