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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Full show: Kevin Falcon, School liaison officers, & Canadian airports! 17.05.2022 35:55

On today's show: Kevin Falcon takes his seat at the Legislature Should we have School liaison officers back in schools? What’s happening at Canadian Airports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC museum, Ontario election, & Kevin Falcon 17.05.2022 17:03

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Horgan's nearly billion-dollar museum announcement is drawing serious criticism. There's an election happening in Ontario right now. How's it going? Recap of Kevin Falcon's first day in the legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gas price debate, Youth violence, & Wealth tax! 16.05.2022 57:52

On today's show: Gas price debate! PLUS your calls! Addressing the surge in youth violence in Victoria Parking By-Law Drama Ottawa reportedly considering a wealth tax to pay for soaring spending Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: High gas prices, New BC museum, & Kevin Falcon 16.05.2022 17:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: NDP leader John Horgan doubled down on his comments regarding high gas prices in BC. It's Kevin Falcon's first day in the Victoria legislature. John Horgan announced the building of a new museum in BC. The price tag? $780 million! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: June weather, Jann Arden, & Bank fraud! 13.05.2022 43:45

On today's show: Looking ahead at the June weather forecast One-on-one with Jann Arden! Scams and bank fraud!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pope visiting Canada, Pierre Polievre, & Violent bullying 13.05.2022 17:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Pope is planning a visit to Canada in an effort to further reconciliation with residential school survivors. John Horgan stopped by the Site-C dam. Several op-eds suggest Pierre Polievre is too big a risk for the Conservative Party. Tackling the rising trend of violent bullying in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Teacher raise, Abortion debate, & Mob hits in Vegas?! 12.05.2022 40:01

On today's show: Teachers are looking for a big raise in contract talks. What do the poll numbers say about Canadians' stance on abortion? Analyzing Canadians' spending habits. Could the bodies found at Lake Mead be mob hits? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Abortion debate, Conservative debate, & Legislature proposal 12.05.2022 17:25

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The abortion debate is making it's way across the border. The Conservative leadership race continues! An NDP MLA proposed to his partner in the BC legislature! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Scrapping gas taxes, Trump on Twitter, & Broadway plan debate! 11.05.2022 40:10

On today's show: Should the BC government scrap the GST on Gas? Should Donald Trump be allowed back on Twitter? Broadway plan debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccination numbers, 3rd doses, & Paying teachers more 11.05.2022 17:43

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith look at vaccination numbers among healthcare workers During yesterday's press conference, Dr. Bonnie Henry reiterated the importance of getting the 3rd dose of the COVID vaccine. The BCTF took out ads saying that they think teachers should be paid more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Broadway plan debate, Cash is King, & Gas prices! 10.05.2022 46:07

On today's show: The high cost of living in BC Broadway Plan Debate! Canadians are clinging to cash as a savings strategy How long will these high gas prices last?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dix/Henry press conference, Gas prices, & affordability 10.05.2022 16:53

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith preview today's Bonnie Henry/Adrian Dix press conference Gas prices are through the roof. What can the province do to ease the pain at the pump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: VIPs in Ukraine, Grocery store prices, & BIG TECH! 09.05.2022 39:17

On today's show: BCGEU to hold strike vote. Several VIPs make trip to Ukraine. Grocery Stores are getting rich as Canadians struggle with inflation. Canadians' trust in big tech is dwindling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike vote, Gas prices, & PM Trudeau in Ukraine 09.05.2022 17:29

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike vote Gas prices are through the roof. What can be done? PM Trudeau is in Ukraine right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Government data collecting, Quitting drinking, & Motherhood 06.05.2022 1:07:08

On today's show: How could overturning Roe v. Wade impact us here in Canada? Government COVID app collected a lot more data than we were told Will Quitting booze make you happier? The Emotional Toll of Motherhood Struggling with infertility? You're not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Conservative Leadership debate, & Vancouver crime 06.05.2022 17:16

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Jody and Keith unpack the recent Conservative leadership debate. Mike Farnworth & David Eby announced they were looking into the prolific offenders in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: YVR wait times, Gas prices, & Forgiving student loans! 05.05.2022 42:04

On today's show: What's causing the insane YVR line ups and wait times? Gas Price Debate! Should governments forgive student loans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberals, & Repeat offenders 05.05.2022 16:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: RCMP Sgt. Elenore Sturko has been nominated as the BC Liberals' candidate for Surrey South Repeat offenders are putting a strain on public safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Long lines at YVR, Living in BC, & Roe v. Wade! 04.05.2022 44:41

On today's show: Looooooooooong lines at YVR Will high-rise towers turn Vancouver into a concrete Jungle? It's getting harder and harder to live in BC. Roe v. Wade's impact in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Long lines at YVR, & Abortion politics 04.05.2022 17:12

Today on Baldrey's Beat: There are massive lineups at various BC airports. The pro-life/pro-choice abortion debate is coming to a head in the United States. Could it make it's way to Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Family doctors in BC, Sports betting, & Car financing! 03.05.2022 49:16

On today's show: The struggle of finding a family doctor in BC Amalgamating Police Forces in BC The dramatic rise in sports betting Car Dealerships are forcing customers to take financing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Roe v. Wade, & Amalgamating police forces 03.05.2022 16:53

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Leaked draft opinion from the US Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade. Should we amalgamate our police forces? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Kevin Falcon, Bartender lawsuit, & Canadian oil! 02.05.2022 44:28

On today's show: Kevin Falcon wins Vancouver Quilchena Byelection What has led to the current healthcare situation we’re in? Should Canada increase our oil production? Bartender suing Vancouver pubs for over-serving him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon, & Doctor shortage 02.05.2022 17:04

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss Mike's recent interview with Kevin Falcon. Mike & Keith also talk about the severe lack of family doctors in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Would a provincial police force work? Another recession is possibly near, and Doxa film festival 29.04.2022 58:04

On the show today: Should we replace the RCMP with a provincial police force? A petition has been started to stop environmental road blockades. Saanich PD have recovered over $1,000,000 in stolen art Is Canada headed for a recession? The problem of our aging Baby Boomers. Doxa Film Festival: Love in the Time of Fentanyl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices