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: NDP diveristy, Vaccine passports on gondolas, & E-bikes! 10.11.2021 38:14

On today's show: BC diversity debate! Should vaccine cards be required on a gondola? Should cities be funding getting more people on E-bikes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC diversity, Aaron Rodgers, & NDP-Liberal coalition 10.11.2021 17:52

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to Mike's earlier Renee Merrifield/Niki Sharma interview Jagmeet Singh rejects the idea of potential NDP-Liberal coalition Aaron Rogers makes statement regarding his earlier comments about being immunized Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crossing the border, Travis Scott, & Vancouver crime! 09.11.2021 37:59

On today's show: What do Canadians need to know before crossing the border? Rapper Travis Scott facing multiple lawsuits over concert disaster Multiple arrests made in shoplifting clampdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare worker cases, NDP diversity, & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 09.11.2021 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith and Mike discuss COVID infection rates among healthcare workers. NDP diversity comments from Renee Merrifield. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts to the Aaron Rodgers story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mink farming, Concert disaster, & Guns on film sets 08.11.2021 46:47

On today's show: Shutdown of mink farming industry How could the Travis Scott concert disaster have been avoided? The pros and cons of using real guns on film sets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border FINALLY reopens, Vaccine mandates, & Aaron Rodgers 08.11.2021 17:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat: The US/Canada border finally reopens after almost 2 years! The list of jobs requiring vaccination is expanding. Reactions are pouring in over Aaron Rodgers recent comments on COVID vaccines & treatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Horgan's cancer fight, Leaf blowers, & Changing the clocks! 05.11.2021 42:20

On today's show: The next steps in John Horgan's cancer fight Understanding and detecting throat cancer The leaf blower debate continues! Discussing the pros and cons of changing the clocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Horgan's cancer diagnosis, COVID numbers/modeling, & Aaron Rodgers 05.11.2021 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Horgan’s diagnosis Yesterday’s numbers/modelling is looking promising Aaron Rodgers is not vaccinated, and now has COVID. The sports world shares their reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC forestry industry, Vaccinating your kids, & Leaf blowers! 04.11.2021 50:42

On today's show: BC's forestry industry is pushing back! What do parents need to know about vaccinating their kids? Leaf blowers: Gas powered vs. Electric! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID deaths/hospitalizations, Old growth logging deferral, & Aaron Rodgers 04.11.2021 17:04

Today on Badrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers (hospitalizations up, deaths staying high) Old growth logging deferral causing backlash in the forestry community NFL player Aaron Rodgers has COVID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cleaning up BC, Black Cat speed radar, & Forestry deferral! 03.11.2021 48:14

On today's show: Dissecting BC's roadmap to cleaning up the province by 2030 Black Cat speed radar: Good idea or money grab? Forestry deferral debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Old growth logging plan, & Surrey school vaccine mandate 03.11.2021 17:12

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Old growth plan/deferral could cause huge job losses Surrey says NO to a school teacher vaccine mandate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC Liberal investigation, Fireworks, & Autism support 02.11.2021 35:41

On today's show: What's happening with the BC Liberal leadership race? Should there be a nation-wide ban on consumer fireworks? Pushback growing over planned changes to autism funding supports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Vaccine mandates, & International carbon tax 02.11.2021 17:15

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Surrey School Board WON’T mandate vaccinations Dr. Bonnie Henry has a message to unvaccinated healthcare workers PM Trudeau calls for international carbon tax at Glasgow climate conference Kevin Falcon responds to allegations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vancouver crime, Glasgow climate conference, & Fireworks! 01.11.2021 40:44

On today's show: Mayor Kennedy Stewart says crime is down. Is he right? Canada taking first steps to capping oil/gas emissions Fireworks lit up Vancouver last night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Diamond Isinger harassment, Horgan's surgery, & Climate conference 01.11.2021 17:35

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Diamond Isinger harassment case Update on Horgan's biopsy The climate conference has kicked off in Glasgow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: John Horgan's biopsy, Bike theft, & Bitcoin! 29.10.2021 48:50

On today's show: BC Premier John Horgan undergoing biopsy surgery today The importance of cancer screening, detection, & treatment! Bike theft in Vancouver is getting out of control The future of Bitcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Horgan's biopsy surgery, & Youth sport instructors 29.10.2021 16:44

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike & Keith discuss Horgan's upcoming biopsy surgery Youth sport instructors will soon be required to show proof of vaccination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: West End crime, Canada inheritance tax, & Scary movies! 28.10.2021 41:10

On today's show: Criminals in the West End are getting crafty Does Canada need an inheritance tax? What's the scariest movie you've ever seen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Recent COVID numbers, Andrew Weaver, & West End crime 28.10.2021 16:43

Today on Baldrey's Beat: New modelling data shows pandemic getting better. Weaver endorses BC climate change plan Criminals in the West End are getting crafty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine mandate, Learning from New Zealand, & Paid sick leave! 27.10.2021 51:58

On today's show: Nearly all BC teachers are fully vaccinated Should BC follow New Zealand's lead? Should BC have acted sooner on 911 problems? Province-wide paid sick leave for employees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccination mandates, & Pope is coming to Canada! 27.10.2021 17:21

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare workers vaccination mandate BCTF survey on teacher vaccination status The Pope is coming to Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cleaning BC, First-time homeowners, & Quitting your job 26.10.2021 47:42

On today's show: BC's roadmap to a cleaner future Parents are helping their kids buy their first homes Why are so many Canadians quitting their job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Mandatory vaccines, CleanBC, & Federal cabinet shuffle! 26.10.2021 17:32

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccines now mandatory for healthcare workers Clean BC 2030 Federal cabinet shuffle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: CRB has ended, Cargo ship fire, & Safety measures on film sets 25.10.2021 35:25

On today's show: CRB has ended. Now what? Cargo ship caught fire over the weekend What safety measures are in place for guns on film sets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices