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: Agreement between NDP and Liberals 22.03.2022 16:07

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau confirms a governance deal between the Liberals and the NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: High gas prices, Massey tunnel debacle, & Ukraine coverage! 21.03.2022 42:50

On today's show: Dealing with high gas prices The Massey Tunnel replacement project debacle The latest from the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Victoria trucker convoy, COVID numbers, & Gas prices! 21.03.2022 17:24

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trucker convoy occupied the Victoria legislature on Saturday COVID cases on the rise in various parts of Asia What will the BC government do to tackle high gas prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Sugar consumption, DOOM Scrolling, & Sharing Netflix! 18.03.2022 47:33

On today's show: The hidden costs of sugar consumption! Confronting & conquering the Coquihalla! The detrimental impact 'Doom Scrolling' has on our well-being Netflix is working to stop account-sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC budget 2022, COVID cases, & Gas prices! 18.03.2022 17:43

Today on Baldrey's Beat: George and Keith react to the 2022 BC budget. COVID case numbers are below 300. What does this mean for British Columbians? Provincial government set to announce relief to gas prices next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Richmond pickpockets, Affordable housing, & Antique cameras! 17.03.2022 1:02:30

On today's show: Is it time for a windfall profits tax on the oil and gas sector? Federal government to end pre-arrival COVID testing for travellers entering Canada Pickpockets in Richmond! Vancouver families opting for communal homes. Learning from Montreal to improve housing affordability. Does this antique photo technology rival new cameras? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Full show: Vancouver crime, Daylight Savings, & Russian super-yachts! 16.03.2022 48:25

On today's show: Business owners are fed up with break-ins & vandalism Permanent Daylight Savings, Good or bad? Tracking & seizing Russian super-yachts! Young Ukrainian in Canada sourcing materials to send home The history of the Molotov cocktail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Ukrainian airspace, BC teachers, & Breaking news! 16.03.2022 16:15

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues his calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine Contract time in the civil service sector! Gord jumps in with some breaking news regarding crossing the border! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pipeline debate, VPD budget, & Electric vehicles! 15.03.2022 1:02:42

On today's show: Pipeline debate! Debt debate: Canada’s debt hits a trillion dollars! What's happening with the VPD budget? Answering all your electric vehicle questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine President Zelensky, Police budget, & Splitting the vote 15.03.2022 17:08

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine President Zelensky addresses Canadian Parliament. Province overrides police budget decision Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart running for re-election in the Fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver crime, Adrian Dix, & Ukraine coverage! 14.03.2022 56:15

On today's show: Crime in the city of Vancouver Talking COVID mandates and restrictions with Adrian Dix Tackling the situation in Ukraine Child killer Schoenborn granted overnight leave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dropping mandates, Gas prices, & Russia/Ukraine 14.03.2022 16:27

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike talks about his recent conversation with BC health minister Adrian Dix. Trucker convoy headed to Victoria to protest gas prices. Continuing coverage of the Russia/Ukraine situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Easing mandates, Gas prices, & UFO sightings! 11.03.2022 54:34

On today's show: What to expect with the easing of mask mandates Another big change for schools and COVID rules Gas prices are out of control Time to change the clocks for daylight saving! Dozens of UFO sightings spanning over several decades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Easing COVID rules, Conservative leadership, & Alberta oil! 11.03.2022 17:32

Today on Baldrey's Beat: It's the first day of the easing of mask mandates. How's it going so far? The battle for Conservative leadership is REALLY heating up! Alberta oil vs. Russian oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Russia/Ukraine coverage, Gas prices, & Lost shipwreck! 10.03.2022 45:10

On today's show: What are our options regarding Russia/Ukraine? UK-Russia peace talks end with no ceasefire in sight More than 2 million people have fled Ukraine British Columbians volunteering to serve in Ukraine Impacts of rising gas costs Shipwreck found over a century later! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID briefing preview, Gas prices, & Russia/Ukraine peace talks 10.03.2022 17:24

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Preview of today's COVID press briefing! Something needs to be done about BC's sky-high gas prices. The overdose crisis rages on in BC. Russia/Ukraine peace talks not going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cup fees, Putin's mind, & COVID horror stories! 09.03.2022 42:32

On today's show: Should Vancouver rescind it's cup fee? Delving into Putin’s mind Horror stories from the COVID ward Several large companies are leaving Russia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC gas taxes, Keystone pipeline, & Conservative leadership! 09.03.2022 17:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat: In light of skyrocketing fuel prices, British Columbians are calling for the government to scrap gas taxes. With Russian oil being cut off, Jason Kenney is pitching the idea of sending Alberta oil around the world. The Federal Conservative leadership race is heating up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Border restrictions, Cutting gas taxes, & ICBC rebate 08.03.2022 43:13

On today's show: Is it time Canada lifted border restrictions and testing rules? Should BC cut gas taxes like Alberta? w/ Kevin Falcon Do BC drivers deserve an ICBC rebate? Russian oil/pipeline debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Ukraine no-fly zone, Crime in Vancouver, & Allan Schoenborn release 07.03.2022 1:00:12

On today's show: Should Ukraine be deemed a no-fly zone? How military tech advancements are affecting the war in Ukraine Ukrainian-Canadians want tougher action against Russia Discussing the disturbing rise in crime in Vancouver Allan Schoenborn release hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Russia/Ukraine coverage, COVID restrictions, & Travel restrictions! 07.03.2022 16:43

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Trudeau places even more Sanctions against Russia. Bonnie Henry expected to relax some public health COVID measures. Jason Kenney calling for the dropping of travel restrictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Russia/Ukraine coverage, Gas prices, & Military spending! 04.03.2022 56:24

On todays' show: The latest information on Russia/Ukraine. New poll reveals North American's feelings about the war in Ukraine. Tightening the screws on Russia. Carbon tax/gas prices debate! Military spending debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Ukraine/Russia coverage, Gas prices, & Lifting COVID restrictions 04.03.2022 16:55

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss what they think Putin's plan is regarding the invasion of Ukraine, Gas prices are through the roof in BC! What can the government do about it? People are asking what needs to happen for BC to removed COVID restrictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fighting in Ukraine, Used-car tax, & Distracted driving! 03.03.2022 58:24

On today's show: Canadians are volunteering to fight in Ukraine. Is this legal? Is the used-car tax really necessary? It's Distracted Driving Month in BC! Cooling off an overheated housing market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Russian Oligarchs, Gas prices, & John Horgan! 03.03.2022 16:21

On today's show: Efforts are being made to track down Russian Oligarchs Gas prices are through the roof. Horgan says "Take the bus!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices