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: The numbers, the riots and the taxes 15.06.2021 16:36

Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Political party funding, Jason Tetro, & BC cruise ships! 14.06.2021 41:59

On today's show: Reviewing the public funding system for political parties Who's going to win the Stanley Cup? One-on-one with science guy Jason Tetro! Examining the future of the BC cruise ship industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Stage 2 reopening, Vaccine rollout, & Delta variant 14.06.2021 17:39

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC set to enter into Stage 2 Delta variant – how concerned do we need to be? Canada is expecting about 9.5-million COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive this week – what does this mean for BC’s vaccine rollout? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Crossing the floor, Vaccines in LTC, & Fairy Creek protests! 11.06.2021 48:13

On today's show: Is it ok for politicians to abandon their original parties? Should COVID vaccines be mandatory in LTC? Protests continue in Fairy Creek... What's going on? Does Canada need to start offering vaccine incentives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Variants of concern, & Crossing the floor! 11.06.2021 17:28

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Recent COVID numbers show that vaccines are working! How will we know when we're ready for Stage 3 of reopening? Keith reacts to Green MP Jenica Atwin crossing the floor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cancelling Canada Day, Mobility pricing, & Long wait-times! 10.06.2021 50:04

On today's show: The case AGAINST cancelling Canada Day Is mobility pricing a good idea for Vancouver's future? What's causing long wait times for ambulances? Examining the back log of people waiting to take their road test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Border reopening, Second doses, & Vaccine lottery 10.06.2021 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: John Horgan Border reopening timeline Adrian Dix explains why some second dose shots are taking longer than 8 weeks Manitoba announces multi-million dollar lottery to incentivize vaccinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reopening the border, Joints for Jabs, & Residential school SCAMS 09.06.2021 44:37

On today's show: New campaign calls on feds to reopen Canada/US border Why can't ALL athletes cross the border? Washington state advertising "Joints for Jabs" promotion! Should our cannabis/alcohol rules be loosened? Scammers are attempting to capitalize on residential schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reopening the border, Quarantine rules, & Manitoba vaccine lottery! 09.06.2021 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Calls for border to reopen from tourism sector Canada eases quarantine rules for fully vaccinated Manitoba announces 2 million dollar lottery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reopening the border, Bill C-10, & Cancelling Canada day 08.06.2021 1:09:37

On today's show: Is it time to start looking at a plan to reopen the border for everyone? Will the new ICBC fairness officer work? How will Bill C-10 affect your social media? Your free speech? The pricey impact of mobility pricing Do we #Cancel Canada Day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reopening the border, Yesterday's numbers, & Islamophobia 08.06.2021 17:08

Today On Baldrey's Beat: Adrian Dix comments on when he thinks the border will reopen With daily case numbers slowly going down, the topic of 2nd doses has become one of major importance. PM Trudeau condemns tragedy in London, Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Fairy Creek debate, Air Canada bonuses, & NHL travel exemption! 07.06.2021 43:56

On today's show: Fairy Creek watershed roundtable debate Air Canada’s senior executives decide to return their 2020 bonuses Mayor Stewart bringing forward a motion to change a street name in Vancouver Ottawa approves NHL travel exemption! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fairy Creek logging protests, Air Canada bonuses, & Second doses! 07.06.2021 17:22

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Justin Trudeau says he's already asked for an apology directly from the Pope Air Canada’s senior executives have decided to return their 2020 bonuses after public criticism, the airline said Sunday. As logging protests continue, the question arises as to when the protesters will leave Fairy Creek. Second dose rollout is ramping up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Full show: Vaccine incentives, Mount Everest, & Ransomware attacks! 04.06.2021 48:11

On today's show: John Horgan discusses the challenges BC is facing right now Examining the potential benefits of vaccine incentives Surviving Mount Everest's deadliest day Should we be worried about ransomware attacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Reopening the border, Mixing vaccine doses, & BC logging protests 04.06.2021 16:57

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike recaps his conversation with BC premier John Horgan where they discussed reopening the border and funding the PNE Keith reacts to Dr. Bonnie Henry's words on mixing and matching vaccine doses Mike continues the conversation on Fairy Creek logging protests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Removing statues, Air Canada bailouts, & Langley public transit! 03.06.2021 40:10

On today's show: Does removing statues make sense? Should companies that get bailouts be allowed to give huge bonuses to their execs? The future of public transit beyond Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout/incentives, & Fairy Creek logging protests 03.06.2021 17:20

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Adrian Dix discusses sending community nurses to communities with lower vaccine rates US President Biden announced a bunch of vaccine incentives. Should Canada do the same? With the protests at Fairy Creek escalating, should something be done about old growth logging? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Mandatory vaccines, Logging debate Part 2, & Grilling tips and tricks! 02.06.2021 56:41

On today's show: Making the case for mandatory vaccines on school campuses One-on-one with Erin O'Toole! The great logging debate PART 2! BBQ champion Ronnie Shewchuck shares his grilling secrets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday's numbers, Vaccine mixing, & Indigenous rights 02.06.2021 17:04

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers (184 new cases) NACI gives greenlight to mix and match vaccine doses John Horgan says we can't ignore the wants and needs of first nations in both the forestry protests and in the residential school discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Residential schools, BC minimum wage, & Cirque Du Soleil! 01.06.2021 43:39

On today's show: Federal NDP calling for action from Trudeau government What action are officials hoping to see after the residential school discovery? BC increases minimum wage to $15.20 The future of Cirque Du Soleil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Residential schools, Vaccine mixing, & the Edmonton Elks! 01.06.2021 17:39

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Multiple officials calling for action from Trudeau government regarding residential schools Mixing & matching vaccine doses + Getting your second doses Edmonton's new football is called the Elks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Residential schools, Fairy Creek protests, & COVID-19 origins 31.05.2021 46:12

On today's show: The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the government to take action Examining the history of residential schools Forestry workers are making their voices heard WHO is proposing further studies into the origin of COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Fairy creek protests, In-person gatherings, & Residential schools 31.05.2021 17:32

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Protests continue at Fairy Creek In-person worship is starting up again Residential schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Reopening plan concerns, Used cars, & Beating driving tickets! 28.05.2021 1:02:07

On today's show: Some critics have concerns about BC's reopening plan Should the BC government take action against logging protests? Getting an inside scoop on the used car market! Beat the ticket with Kyla Lee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Escalating logging protests, Second doses, & Religious services 28.05.2021 17:25

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Fairy Creek protests continue to escalate BC shortens interval wait for second dose Dr. Bonnie Henry gives update on religious services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices