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: Omicron variant, Reopening the Coquihalla, & Barge on the Beach! 17.12.2021 16:38

Today on Baldrey's Beat: What to expect from today's Bonnie Henry/Adrian Dix conference on the Omicron variant The Coquihalla is reopening ahead of schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Canada's travel advisory, Doug McCallum's legal fees, & Eating beef! 16.12.2021 40:21

On today's show: The impact of Canada's travel advisory Canada's travel advisory's impact on businesses Petition started against paying Doug McCallum’s legal fees Making the case for eating beef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Rapid testing, Ontario tackling Omicron, & Doug McCallum's legal fees 16.12.2021 17:12

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Why is BC hesitant on distributing rapid COVID tests? Taking a look at how Ontario's tackling the Omicron variant. Who should pay Doug McCallum's legal fees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Travel advisory, Erin O'Toole, & Rare whisky! 15.12.2021 43:56

On today's show: Possible travel restrictions for Canadians? One-on-one with Conservative leader Erin O'Toole. Liberal MP reacts to our conversation with Erin O'Toole. Legal battle over seized rare whiskies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Omicron variant, & Doug McCallum 15.12.2021 16:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Omicron variant is raising a lot of concerns The latest on the Doug McCallum saga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Military sexual misconduct, Opening the Coquihalla, & McCallum's legal fees! 14.12.2021 47:47

On today's show: Military sexual misconduct apology Re-opening the Coquihalla New Zealand is banning tobacco. Should Canada follow their example? Should Surrey taxpayers be stuck with McCallums legal fees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Re-opening the Coquihalla, Doug McCallum, & the Omicron variant 14.12.2021 17:12

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Coquihalla opening up earlier than expected! The Doug McCallum saga continues. The latest modelling on the Omicron COVID variant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver Olympics, Speeding fines, & Joe Biden! 13.12.2021 42:50

On today's show: Should Vancouver host the Olympics in 2030? Are speeding fines too high? Is Joe Biden good or bad for Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: John Horgan, Legislature protests, & the Omicron variant 13.12.2021 17:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Premier John Horgan delivered a 20-minute speech at the recent NDP convention. Protests outside the BC legislature are beginning to get ugly. Omicron cases are rapidly increasing in certain parts of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Managing anxiety, Beating Bobby Flay, & Travelling during COVID! 10.12.2021 1:00:37

On today's show: How an NHL commentator manages his anxiety One-on-one with TV chef Nicole Gomes! Learning more about the Omicron variant What's it like travelling right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Downtown Eastside, Barry Bonds, & Electric bikes! 09.12.2021 41:11

On today's show: What should be done about the DTES Street Market? DTES street market is filled with stolen goods AND is city funded! Does Barry Bonds deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame? Should cities subsidize electric bikes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Overdose deaths, Coquihalla highway, & Old growth forests! 09.12.2021 17:31

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Overdose deaths hit new high in BC "Ice road truckers" camera crews have captured great footage of BC flood damage Controversy around old growth forestry continues Do Barry Bonds & Roger Clemens deserve a place in the baseball Hall of Fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: DTES street market, BC road closures, & Justin Bieber! 08.12.2021 49:32

On today's show: One-on-one with VPD Police Chief Adam Palmer Should the City really be funding the DTES street market? Many travelers reporting problems with the ArriveCan app How will "Highway Thru Hell" continue with roads shut down? Tim Hortons has Bieber fever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Olympic boycott, Omicron cases, & Booster shots 08.12.2021 16:54

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau officially announces a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics Dr. Bonnie Henry reports a small jump in Omicron cases, but BC is doing very well COVID-wise Booster shot rollout continues in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Boycotting the Olympics, Vancouver crime, & Toys! 07.12.2021 16:33

On today's show: Should Canada boycott the Olympics? There's been a worrying uptick in crime in Vancouver New book tells the story of the Two Michaels! This year's HOTTEST toys! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Boycotting the Olympics, Paid sick-leave, & BC flood repairs 07.12.2021 17:32

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Should Canada do a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Olympics? Should the government supply paid sick-leave? How long before BC roads are safe for recreational travel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Omicron variant, Paid sick leave, & Random attacks! 06.12.2021 45:57

On today's show: Fighting the Omicron variant in Canada Discussing the fairness of BC's vaccine card system Dissecting the BC NDP's paid sick leave plan VPD reporting uptick in random attacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: International travel rules, BC flood coverage, & Chiropractors! 06.12.2021 17:15

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The new Omicron variant is causing several changes to our international travel rules Mayor Henry Braun got emotional after announcing BC flood victims are now able to return home. Despite some pushback, Chiropractors will also be required to be vaccinated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Helicopter pilots, Vancouver housing market, & Lowering the voting age! 03.12.2021 41:48

On today's show: Helicopter pilots seeking help for relief missions Have interior towns been forgotten in provincial flooding disaster? Taking a deep dive into the Vancouver housing market Reactions pouring in to 911 changes Teen files lawsuit to lower voting age to 16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Rebuilding BC highways, Flooded farms, & Fake vax cards 03.12.2021 16:46

Today on Baldrey's Beat: What is it going to cost to rebuild BC roads? BC farmers are reeling from the loss of their livestock NFL player Antonio Brown is in trouble after being caught with a fake Vaccine card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey Police, Christmas trees, & Canadian sovereignty! 02.12.2021 50:11

On today's show: The Surrey Police Service has begun Continuing the conversation on Christmas tree price gouging Is it unpatriotic to buy gas in the US? Debate! Should Canada drop the monarchy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Flooding aftermath, Surrey police force, & Barbados independence! 02.12.2021 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss Farnworth's comments on the flooding aftermath and what it will take to repair all the damage (Est. $10 Billion!) The Surrey Police force began today. How long before they're up to full strength? Barbados has separated from the UK after 400 years! Should Canada do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Justin-flation, Christmas tree shortage, & Helicopter relief efforts! 01.12.2021 48:56

On today's show: Checking out the state of BC highways Is inflation really Trudeau’s fault? There could be a shortage of Christmas trees this year! Pilot highlights helicopter relief efforts in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Omicron variant, Booster vaccines, & Justin-flation 01.12.2021 17:44

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Omicron COVID variant is now in BC. Will it overtake the Delta variant? Adrian Dix is ramping up booster vaccine rollout. Is PM Trudeau to blame for Canada's high inflation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Atmospheric river, Stuck in South Africa, & Battling cancer! 29.11.2021 40:34

On today's show: Bracing for another atmospheric river Discussing BC flood situation with local dairy farmer Field Hockey team stuck in South Africa NDP MLA reveals battles with Cancer and alcoholism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices