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: Foreign buyers, School foods, & Vaccine statuses! 08.04.2022 35:38

On today's show: Foreign Buyers Ban Debate Discussing the proposed changes to School foods and lunches Do we have a right to ask about other people’s vaccine status? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: School food guidelines, Conservative leadership. & Federal Budget! 08.04.2022 17:27

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss the recently proposed school food guidelines Pierre Polievre is in BC Taking a deep dive into the recently announced Federal Budget! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Foreign home buyers, Living in a van, & Salary details! 07.04.2022 36:42

On today's show: Foreign buyers ban debate UVIC Student living in a van because of housing costs Vancouver Councillor proposes a new ‘Mansion Tax’ in Vancouver Job applicants want salary details upfront! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Federal budget preview, & Tiger Woods! 07.04.2022 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith preview today's Federal budget. Mike gets Keith's reaction to the possible foreign buyer ban in the Federal budget. Tiger Woods makes an incredible return to the Masters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Disclosing vaccine status, FIFA World Cup, & Insuring cyclists! 06.04.2022 51:46

On today's show: The legality behind disclosing your vaccine status Do we need 4th Doses/Boosters? Bringing the FIFA World Cup to Canada Should cyclists be licensed and insured? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dropping vax card, Pierre Poilievre, & Tiger Woods! 06.04.2022 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC's vaccine card is being dropped this Friday. Is this a good idea? Pierre Poilievre continues making the case for Bitcoin Tiger Woods says he wants to play in this year's Masters, but can his legs hold up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Family doctor shortage, Should Vancouver bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? & New documentary about the tourism industry 05.04.2022 54:52

On today's show: Family doctor shortage Should Vancouver bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup New documentary about the tourism industry Veterinarian Burnout in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Approval of the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Should Vancouver bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? 05.04.2022 17:07

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Approval of the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Should Vancouver bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Amazon unionizes, new online traffic ticket system & the damaging impact of fast food! 04.04.2022 1:24:00

On today's show: Amazon unionizes New online traffic ticket system in B.C. Calgary Police uniform controversy The damaging affects of fast food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon's reaction to a by-election, Amazon unionizes and reaction to Premier John Horgan testing positive for COVID 04.04.2022 16:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon reacting to a call for a by-election in Vancouver-Quilchena Amazon unionizes Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver real estate. Cryptocurrency, & Pest control! 01.04.2022 1:08:23

On today's show: Will Vancouver real estate EVER cool off? House Flipping in the lower Mainland is still happening Cryptocurrency debate panel Answering YOUR pest control questions w/ Mike Londry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pope Francis apologizes, Carbon tax increases, & Jason Kenney! 01.04.2022 17:45

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Pope Francis apologizes to First Nations Group for the Catholic Churches involvement in residential schools. The carbon tax goes up today! Jason Kenny facing leadership review in Alberta! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Tackling crime, Expensive beef, & Russia/Ukraine coverage! 31.03.2022 53:55

On today's show: Forming an action plan to tackle crime in Vancouver Getting hit by a car could cost you… Class Action lawsuit against Canada’s 4 big Beef providers The latest on Russia with Canadian Ambassador Bob Rae! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: All things First Nations, & BC Leadership! 31.03.2022 16:49

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau meets with First Nation in BC First Nations group have an audience with the Pope to discuss residential schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Emissions targets debate, BC housing, & ICBC rebate! 30.03.2022 50:13

On today's show: Emissions Targets Debate Discussing the proposed BC housing cooling off Period Should we bring back Mask Mandates? Finding better uses for the $400 million ICBC rebate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Municipal housing, Fighter jets, & the Will Smith Oscars incident! 29.03.2022 47:50

On today's show: Speeding up the pace of Municipal housing approvals Fighter Jets Debate Groping at Metrotown Skytrain Station Criminal lawyer reacts to the Will Smith Oscars debacle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fourth vaccine dose, Dropping mandates, & BC affordability 29.03.2022 17:38

Today on Baldrey's Beat: US FDA announces fourth dose for adults 50 and over. Should BC follow suit? Should mask mandates be kept in schools? Tackling affordability problems in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: ICBC rebate, Ukraine coverage, & Will Smith! 28.03.2022 47:11

On today's show: ICBC rebate debate! Russia/Ukraine coverage! The return of concerts & music festivals! Could Will Smith be charged with assault? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: ICBC rebate, Alberta politics, & Will Smith slaps Chris Rock 28.03.2022 17:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Gas car drivers are not happy about the recently announced ICBC rebate. Jason Kenney is making eaves in Alberta politics. Actor Wil Smith SLAPS comedian Chris Rock on live tv at the Oscars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Convoy regrets, NDP gas announcement, & Vancouver Olympics 2.0? 25.03.2022 50:13

On today's show: Regretting the freedom convoy Liberals Respond to NDP Gas Announcement Should we have another Olympics? Debate panel on the Liberal-NDP deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Affordable housing, National dental care, & Rising rent costs! 24.03.2022 54:28

On today's show: Discussing a new survey on health care workers Affordable Housing Debate! How will the national dental care plan work? Should BC psychologists be a part of family doctor's offices? Tackling the rising cost of rent in Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Raise for healthcare workers, Trudeau gets roasted, & Is COVID almost over? 24.03.2022 17:47

On today's show: Workers in the public sector are looking for a big pay raise. EU MPs roast PM Trudeau during his visit. Mike Smyth went out to dinner to celebrate his 20-year wedding anniversary, and he noticed a lot of people not wearing masks. Is this an indicator that the pandemic is coming to an end? Keith disagrees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Liberal-NDP deal, National dental care, & Returning to the office! 23.03.2022 51:17

On today's show: Liberal-NDP power deal debate! Making the case for a national dental care plan What was Russia's motivation/strategy behind invading Ukraine? Changing COVID Rules in the Workplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: NDP-Liberal deal, & Russia-Ukraine coverage 23.03.2022 17:42

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Conservatives are speaking out against the recently announced NDP-Liberal deal. PM Trudeau spoke to the European parliament today about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Public sector, Gas prices, & Housing crunch! 22.03.2022 46:12

On today's show: Public sector talks looking grim. Seeking relief from high gas prices. Are 'NIMBYs' to blame for housing crunch? Could the US be a right wing dictatorship soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices