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: Nightclubs, Paid sick-days, & Rare sneakers! 24.01.2022 41:43

On today's show: Has Omicron peaked? How some nightclubs have managed to stay open! Small-business owners voice their thoughts on paid sick-days North Van approves E-scooters Rare/old sneakers = BIG BUCKS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Trucker convoy, COVID cases, & Doug McCallum 24.01.2022 17:00

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Truck convoy making it's way to Ottawa to protest vaccine mandates. How are hospitals handling the current number of COVID cases? Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum to make first court appearance tomorrow. Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal considering running for Mayor of Surrey. The Boris Johnson saga continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Violent crime in Vancouver, Policing the Province & Pest control problems 21.01.2022 58:53

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Baldrey's Beat: Misleading info on the net, Bye Bye Boris & Leadership debates 21.01.2022 17:49

Guest: Keith Baldrey Title: Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Kevin Falcon, Travelling during COVID, & Taxing the rich! 20.01.2022 52:19

On today's show: One-on-one with Liberal leader candidate Kevin Falcon! Travelling during COVID Getting our priorities straight over city spending Is it time to tax the rich? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon interview, & Jagmeet Singh backlash 20.01.2022 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Mike's interview with Liberal candidate Kevin Falcon Jagmeet Singh facing backash over a social media post featuring a gifted rocking chair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Expensive rent, Vancouver crime, & Russia/Ukraine tensions! 19.01.2022 54:25

On today's show: Rent soars across Metro Vancouver Crime continues to climb across Vancouver How's the Coquihalla now that it's reopened? Tensions rising at the Russia/Ukraine border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reopening gyms, Boris Johnson, & BC Liberal debate! 19.01.2022 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Dr. Bonnie Henry announces the reopening of gyms. Last night was the BC Liberal leadership debate. British MPs are calling for PM Boris Johnson to resign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reopening gyms, Paid sick days, & Pricey real estate! 18.01.2022 34:28

On today's show: Should gyms be re-opened? Cost of paid sick days for small business $11 million for a run-down Cambie bungalow?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID briefing, Vaccine mandates, & BC Liberal leadership 18.01.2022 17:01

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith gives a preview of today's COVID briefing. The BC Liberal leadership race is heating up! Should BC teachers be required to disclose their vaccination status? Should gyms be reopened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Foreign nurses, Boris Johnson uproar, & Divorce rates! 17.01.2022 48:16

On today's show: Breaking down barriers for foreign nurses Commotion in the UK Being a trucker in BC Divorce rates are going up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: ICU numbers, BC health orders, & Boris Johnson! 17.01.2022 17:34

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Breaking down BC's ICU numbers Will Dr. Bonnie Henry extend the current health orders that are set to expire? UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson under fire for throwing a party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccination fraud, Employment rights, & Massey tunnel replacement! 14.01.2022 45:06

On today's show: Delta School District employees required to show proof of vaccination Fraudsters paying DTES residents to get vaccinate in their place! What are your legal rights regarding mandatory vaccines? What if we had gone through with the George Massey Bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID briefing, Novak Djokovic, & Massey Tunnel replacement! 14.01.2022 17:54

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Looking ahead to today's COVID briefing. It's official! Novak Djokovic's Aussie visa has been cancelled. What if we had gone through with replacing the Massey Tunnel with a bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Anti-vax tax, Rebuilding Lytton, & AutoTrader! 13.01.2022 47:19

On today's show: Internal Medicine Specialist discusses the anti-vax tax Talking Municipal taxes with PoCo Mayor Brad West Rebuilding the village of Lytton Most searched vehicles on AutoTrader.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Federal anti-vax tax, & BC Liberal leadership! 13.01.2022 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Could PM Trudeau bring in a Federal tax on the unvaccinated? The Liberal leadership is getting down to the wire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Quebec anti-vax tax, Distracted driving, & Home equity tax! 12.01.2022 40:51

On today's show: Quebec introduces a "vax tax"... Should BC do the same? BC woman ticketed for using phone in COVID testing lineup Will a home equity tax fix Canada's housing crisis? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Quebec anti-vax tax, Mandatory shots, & Novak Djokovic! 12.01.2022 16:04

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Quebec hit with an Anti-vax tax! Is this the right thing to do? Could/should BC make vaccines mandatory? Should Novak Djokovic be kicked out of Australia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gas prices, Novak Djokovic, & Anti-logging protests! 11.01.2022 54:44

On today's show: Gas price debate Should Djokovic be permitted to play? Is Lytton being left behind? Anti-logging highway blockades debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Hospitalization numbers, Booster shots, & Gas prices! 11.01.2022 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith suggests that instead of focusing on COVID case numbers, we should be paying attention to hospitalizations. Should teachers be prioritized for booster shots? We've got sky-high gas prices! What can BC do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Erin O'Toole, BC road conditions, & Back-to-school! 10.01.2022 43:36

On today's show: A conversation with Federal Conservative leader Erin O'Toole Trucker Dan shares his thoughts on highway conditions in BC How's back-to school going? How America’s political divide impacts Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fighting COVID, Booster shot rollout, & Novak Djokovic 10.01.2022 17:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Bonnie Henry says the goal in fighting COVID is to mitigate the impact of virus. We may start to see the screws being tightened on the unvaccinated. Tennis player Novak Djokavic is out of quarantine, but he may still be kicked out of Australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microbiologist Jason Tetro answers ALL your COVID questions! 07.01.2022 33:10

He's a CKNW regular for a reason! YOU have the questions, & Jason Tetro has the answers! Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with a specialty in emerging pathogens like COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Your calls on Omicron! 07.01.2022 16:55

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith takes your calls on all things COVID! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A FULL hour with Adrian Dix! 07.01.2022 33:37

The man! The myth! The BC Health Minister! Adrian Dix joins us for a FULL HOUR of your COVID questions. Guest: Adrian Dix - BC Health Minister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices