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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June 24th, 2022: Are we seeing an increase in the number of sports gamblers? The Great Bitcoin Debate & What is the federal government doing to fix wait times for passports? 24.06.2022 57:49

On today's show: FIFA comes to Vancouver, Saudi LIV Golf & sports gambling addictions? The Great Bitcoin Debate… Is Crypto Currency the future? Or will the crash continue? The Latest insane Vancouver Housing Story, $750 for a rental that is half the size legally allowed for a prison cell, no window, and won’t fit a standard size mattress. Anyone over 5’9” won’t fit. Learn more about your ad ch...

Baldrey's Beat: Roe v. Wade overturned & an update on Premier John Horgan's health 24.06.2022 16:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat Roe v. Wade overturned Update on Premier John Horgan's health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23rd, 2022: BCGEU Strike Vote, Premier Horgan halts Royal BC Museum upgrade & Save old growth protestors wont quit 23.06.2022 56:22

On today's show: BCGEU Strike Vote update Premier John Horgan halts Royal BC Museum upgrades Department of Fisheries and Oceans renews licenses for some fish farms Save Old Growth protestors wont quit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Horgan takes the blame on Royal BC Museum stoppage & BC GEU Strike Vote 23.06.2022 15:45

On Baldrey's Beat today Fallout after Premier John Horgan announced a halt on Royal BC Museum Upgrades BCGEU Strike Vote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Telus Health Medicare investigation, Vancouver Condo with no kitchen lists for nearly $700k & Inflation solutions? 22.06.2022 52:12

On the show today: Sonya Lockyer - VP Telus Health Jean Francois Perrault - Senior Economist at ScotiaBank Norm Juraski - Realtor with the listing Laura Lau - Senior Vice President and Chief investment Officer with Brompton Funds. Dr David Bird - McGill University Ornithologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey’s Beat - B.C. Museum on pause? And another bridge blockade 22.06.2022 17:19

Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2022: Banning single use plastics debate, passport drama continues & is the ArriveCan app working? 21.06.2022 57:51

On today's show: Banning single-use plastics debate How should we manage e-scooters? More passport drama across Canada Metro Vancouver possible amalgamation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Mandates for Healthcare workers, Sea to Sky transit strikes & Indigenous Peoples Day 21.06.2022 16:11

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Revisiting Dr Bonnie Henry's mandates for healthcare workers What's going on with Sea To Sky transit workers Today is Indigenous Peoples Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 20, 2022: Inflation debate, Criminal Oil Sands debate & E-Scooters are clashing with pedestrians 20.06.2022 58:30

On today's show: Inflation debate: Liberal MP vs Conservative MP Debate on Criminal Oil Sands, a Formula 1 driver weighs in E-Scooters and pedestrians are clashing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon's apology, Freeland on curbing inflation & Sebastian Vittel comments on oil sands 20.06.2022 15:51

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon's apology for the Liberal's mention in the money laundering report Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland strategy to fight inflation. Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vittel comments on oil sands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2022: Money laundering debate, Ground beef, & Rental housing! 17.06.2022 50:42

On today's show: Money Laundering Debate: Liberals Vs NDP Warning labels on Ground Beef? Discussing the pros & cons of Vancouver hosting the 2026 World Cup Rental housing continues to get more and more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Money laundering report, BC museum backlash, Fighting inflation 17.06.2022 16:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Will Kevin Falcon apologize for the Liberal's mention in the money laundering report? The backlash against the proposed Bc museum continues. Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says help is on the way to fight inflation. Is spending money the right strategy for fighting inflation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 16, 2022: Ground beef warning labels, Money laundering report, & Rowing the Atlantic! 16.06.2022 1:01:18

On today's show: Warning labels on ground beef products hurting the industry? Money Laundering in BC: reacting to the Cullen Report Are fringe protests helping or hurting their cause? Are Cruise Ships safe for travel? Vancouver Resident Jessica Mullins Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Money laundering, $100k airplane food bill, & Mental health! 15.06.2022 1:02:16

On today's show: Getting our heads around money laundering ahead of the Cullen report Governor General racks up MASSIVE bill on inflight catering… Mental Health: How’s everyone doing, and why does it feel like we’re all on the edge right now? 1 in 4 people say that they’ll sell their home if interest rates continue to rise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine mandates, & Cullen report 15.06.2022 17:11

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC will not lift vaccine mandates for civil servants What to expect from the soon-to-be-released Cullen report on money laundering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show with Guest Host Jody Vance: Do protests work? Vaccine mandates dropped for travelers & Is Trump going to jail? 14.06.2022 46:47

On today's show: Do protests actually work? More Save Old Growth traffic blockades Vaccine mandates dropped for travelers - will this help reduce airport wait times? Is Trump going to jai - a look at the Jan 6th committee A new athletes commission to work towards ending athlete abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show with Guest Host Jody Vance: Paying back CERB, BC Liberal Convention Debrief & more Save Old Growth protests 13.06.2022 47:28

On today's show: Should Canadians who took CERB have to pay it back? BC Government considers mandating short term rental reports Save Old Growth protests How are companies managing the return to the office Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey’s Beat: Liberal Convention & more Save Old Growth protests 13.06.2022 15:54

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Dissecting the Liberal convention Discussing this morning's Save Old Growth protests that blocked traffic at the Massey Tunnel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2022: Urban meadows, Bike highways, & Celebrities opposing pipelines! 10.06.2022 41:16

On today's show: Celebrities express opposition to BC Pipelines Does Metro Vancouver need 'Bike Highways'? Lawsuit launched against anti-logging blockaders. Debating the effectiveness of 'urban meadows'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, Trudeau meets Biden, & Mark Ruffalo 10.06.2022 16:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The BC Liberal party is considering a name change. PM Trudeau met with US President Biden in California. Several celebrities are voicing their opinions on the CGL pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Uncut grass, Conservative leadership, & Wealth tax debate! 09.06.2022 1:01:45

On today's show: COVID-19 update with Dr. Kevin McLeod Uncut Grass in Vancouver: Who mows the lawn around here? Conservative leadership debate Should we tax the wealthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: School project delays, Airport mayhem & Battling for social housing 08.06.2022 1:06:06

On today's show: School Project Delays and funds deferred Airport mayhem continues across Canada What should the government do to provide relief at the pumps? The battle for social housing continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Free transit, Men's soccer, & Heat Dome warning system! 07.06.2022 54:14

On today's show: BC Schools have capital funding deferred Should Public Transit be free in BC? National Men’s Soccer team players on strike BC Government announces new Heat Dome Warning system Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Heat dome casualties, PM Boris Johnson, & BC museum 07.06.2022 16:59

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Coroners report released on last summer's heat dome. UK PM Boris Johnson narrowly survives a confidence vote. The backlash continues for John Horgan & the NDP's museum announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Graffiti in Chinatown, Museum money & The passport nightmare continues 06.06.2022 48:10

On today's show: What should we do about the graffiti problem in Chinatown? Museum money: Where else should it be spent? Are you trying to get a passport? How long have you been waiting? Is it time to do away with tipping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices