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: Health Care crisis, Museum backlash & Government change coming to the UK? 06.06.2022 16:15

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Health Care crisis in B.C. is far from over. It’s actually getting worse!. More First Nations leaders speak out against the plan for the Royal BC Museum Is a change in government at hand in the UK? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: COVID mandates, Credit card debt, & Decriminalizing drugs! 03.06.2022 56:18

On today's show: Some doctors want more COVID mandates Canadians are taking on more and more Credit Card Debt The Great Gun Control Debate Will Decriminalizing Drugs actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Doug Ford wins election, BC affordability, & More museum backlash 03.06.2022 17:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Doug Ford wins 2022 Ontario election. Premier John Horgan continues to be under fire for the lack of affordability in BC The BC museum backlash continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Random stabbing in East Vancouver, B.C. decriminalizing drugs & Big banks suspending vaccines mandates 02.06.2022 1:00:48

On today's show: East Vancouver gas station stabbing B.C. decriminalizing drugs Federal government to begin verify CERB Payments Canada’s big banks are suspending vaccine mandates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine travel mandates, Should Doug McCallum step down & Ontario election essentially over 02.06.2022 16:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Is it time to end vaccine travel mandates across Canada?. Should Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum step down? Ontario election seems to be all but over! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Handgun freeze, Gas-powered mowers, & Traffic tickets! 01.06.2022 43:07

On today's show: Gun sales spike after Trudeau freeze announcement Should BC ban gas powered mowers? Talking traffic tickets and court delays with Paul Doroshenko! BC real estate cooling off period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Electric leaf blowers, Handgun sales spike, & Sea-to-sky strike 01.06.2022 16:57

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Oak Bay bans Gas powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers. Keith reveals that the BC legislature uses all-electric lawn mowers & leaf blowers. Handgun sales spiked after PM Trudeau's announcement. Possible strike coming for Sea-to-Sky transit employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Handgun freeze, Nexus card backlogs, & School food! 31.05.2022 1:03:28

On today's show: Professional target shooter reacts to hand gun freeze PLUS your calls! Discussing the Canadian Military sexual misconduct report Nexus Card Application backlogs is over 300,000 application deep Are Canada's new school food guidelines fair to kids? Why are Canadians so reluctant to use transit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Texas police, BC tax dollars, & Noisy motorcycles! 30.05.2022 46:56

On today's show: What’s to be done about the Police in Uvalde Texas? Our tax Dollars are paying for Labatt’s new boiler??? New West cops take flak over crackdown on noisy vehicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Political protestors, Surging youth violence & Gun control in Canada 27.05.2022 53:24

On today's show: Political protestors: What does this mean for Trudeau and the future of politics? Surging Youth Violence Gun Control in Canada: Those in favour and the opposition Why are BC Wines so expensive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: New business plan for the new Royal B.C. Museum & Are protests getting out of hand? 27.05.2022 16:15

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith and Mike break down the business plan for the new Royal B.C. Museum Are protests getting worse? People dumping manure and bringing nooses to public events? Are things getting out of hand? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Capacity Crisis, Amazon customer service, & USA gun violence 26.05.2022 57:45

On today's show: Capacity Crisis: 82 percent of nurses say they're struggling Amazon customer service Should Canada Distance itself from the USA? Capacity Crisis: More payment options for doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Texas school shooting, Trudeau protesters, & BC museum 26.05.2022 16:27

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Jimmy Kimmel spoke on the latest school shooting during his monologue. A group of protesters hurled slurs and insults at PM Trudeau during his visit to Kamloops. Meanie Mark addressed the steep price tag of the new BC museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC museum concerns, Stanley Park bike lanes, & TOP GUN: MAVERICK 25.05.2022 43:38

On today's show: BC MLA expresses concerns over newly announced BC museum The Stanley Park bike lane battle continues! What various countries are doing to handle the baby formula shortage Top Gun: Maverick is looking to be one of the biggest blockbusters ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC museum business plan, Texas school shooting, & Invictus Games 25.05.2022 16:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: There is a lot riding on today's announcement detailing the business plan for the new BC museum. The Invictus Games are making their way to Vancouver. Mike and Keith discuss the tragic elementary school shooting in Texas that has so far left 21 dead. The Boris Johnson #PartyGate saga continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Stanley Park traffic, Family doctors, & Pierre Poilievre 24.05.2022 1:03:21

On today's show: Finding a solution to the Stanley Park traffic jams Capacity Crisis: Paying family doctors Capacity Crisis: Why having a family doctor matters! Pierre Poilievre and the World Economic Forum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau in Vancouver, BC museum business plan, & World Economic Forum 24.05.2022 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The pressure is on for Trudeau who's in Vancouver today to meet with Premier Horgan among others. We are expecting to hear more about the business plan for the newly proposed BC museum. Pierre Poilievre says that if elected for PM, he will boycott the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Museum backlash, Airport lineups, & Unhealthy snacks! 23.05.2022 57:38

On today's show: First Nation leaders react to Horgan’s $1-billion museum Turbulent times at Canadian airports! How long will the housing market crash last? What are the top ten worst snacks for your health? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC museum motives, Public sector unions, & Doug McCallum 23.05.2022 16:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Question the motives behind the newly proposed BC museum. Public sector unions are running lots of ads. Why? The tables are turning on Doug McCallum. Be prepared for long lines at YVR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Museum controversy, Liaison officers, & Broadway plan debate! 20.05.2022 56:45

On today's show: Schools vs. Museums: What should BC seismically upgrade first? Should the Vancouver School Board reinstate police liaisons? Should Canada drop the Monarchy? Does Broadway need a new set of towers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC museum controversy, Family doctor protest, & Jason Kenney 20.05.2022 17:28

On today's show: The Liberals continue their attacks on the NDP over the museum controversy. Rally held to protest the shortage of family doctors in BC. Aftermath of Jason Kenney's resignation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Scooter jackings, Room rentals, & Preventing wildfires! 19.05.2022 40:00

On today's show: The rise of crime and scooter jackings in Vancouver Desperate Calls for Cheap Room Rentals How can you prevent wildfires? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Craig James found guilty, Jason Kenney resigns, & Kevin Falcon's first week 19.05.2022 16:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Craig James, former B.C. legislature clerk, found guilty of fraud & breach of trust. As Keith predicted, Jason Kenney resigns as Alberta Premier. Kevin Falcon couldn't have had a better start to his first week in the legislature if he tried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC Royal Museum, Mount Everest, & Distracted driving! 18.05.2022 43:15

On today's show: Liberals slam NDP plans for Royal Museum Mountain climber says Mount Everest is being destroyed by garbage and traffic Police are utilizing new tactics to catch speeding and distracted drivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Royal BC museum, Kevin Falcon, & Jason Kenney 18.05.2022 17:18

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The NDP is coming under heavy fire for their announcement to rebuild the Royal BC museum in Victoria. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon promises to scrap the Massey Tunnel replacement with the original bridge plan. The future of Jason Kenney is hanging in the balance... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices