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: 2030 Winter Olympics, BC carbon tax, & BC ferries! 01.04.2021 55:53

On today's show: Former BC Premier gives his thoughts on hosting 2030 Winter Olympics How does the BC carbon tax affect the environment? In-person dining still permitted on BC ferries Exploring the science behind BC's sharp increase in COVID cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Case numbers, Vaccine rollout, & 2030 Olympics 01.04.2021 17:23

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Skyrocketing case numbers Vaccine rollout 2030 Winter Olympics Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Resatuarants reeling, 2030 Winter Olympics, & John Horgan 31.03.2021 53:37

On today's show: Restrictions are causing major blows to Restaurant industry Should Vancouver make a bid to host 2030 winter olympics? Should Horgan apologize for his comments directed at young people? Gavin Dew throws hit hat into the ring for the BC Liberal leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pharmacy vaccinations, Big White party, & Young people 31.03.2021 17:44

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Pharmacy vaccinations for 55-65 Big White party Young people driving COVID rates Death of G. Gordon Liddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Blaming young people, AstraZeneca, & Anti-Asian hate 30.03.2021 50:59

On today's show: Former NDP candidate calls for Horgan to apologize How will AstraZenaca restrictions affect the vaccine rollout? BCTF President reacts to new COVID school restrictions Ending anti-Asian hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: New restrictions, Blaming young people, & Vaccine rollout 30.03.2021 17:40

Today on Baldrey's Beat: New COVID restrictions Horgan blaming young people for driving pandemic AstraZeneca concerns & more Pfizer coming in June Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: China sanctions, Lynn Valley stabbing, & Aleksei Navalny 29.03.2021 51:26

On today's show: China retaliates with sanctions of their own Multiple people stabbed near Lynn Valley Library Will other school districts follow Surrey's lead? Aleksei Navalny is still in jail, and his health is declining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: COVID update, School concerns, & Suez Canal 29.03.2021 17:45

Baldrey's Beat: Big COVID update at 1:00pm Could we see more restrictions? School concerns Ship finally freed from Suez Canal Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carbon tax debate, update with Horgan, and how Gretzky could have been a Canuck 26.03.2021 55:33

Chapter 1: Where does the Conservative Party go from here? GUEST: Jay Hill, Leader of the Maverick Party Chapter 2: Carbon Tax Debate GUEST: Dr. Paul Kershaw, Policy Professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, founder of ‘Generation Squeeze’ economic challenges GUEST: Jasmine Moulton, Ontario Director, Taxpayers Federation Chapter 3: Baldrey’s Beat (Special Edition!) GUEST: Keith...

Baldrey’s Beat (Special Edition!) 26.03.2021 18:14

GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief GUEST: John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia GUEST: Shirley Bond, Interim Leader of the BC Liberal Party (Official Opposition) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID restrictions, bike lanes, and UFOs 25.03.2021 1:00:10

Chapter 1: Conservatives call on Federal government to suspend restrictions Should this happen with case numbers continuing to go up? GUEST: Jennifer O’Connell, Liberal MP for Pickering-Uxbridge GUEST: Ed Fast, Conservative MP for Abbotsford Chapter 2: Risk taking pedestrians and bike lanes GUEST: Steve Wallace, Owner of Wallace Driving School Chapter 3: Was the NHL right in icing Tim Peel’s caree...

Full show: Sonia Furstenau, School liaison officers, & Cinnamon Toast... Shrimp? 24.03.2021 1:05:05

On today's show: Sonia Furstenau responds to Weaver's bike-lane comments! Debate: Should we end the school liaison program? The case against Canada’s last Nazi Cinnamon Toast… Shrimp?! Will cruise ships abandon the harbours of BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Gun control, Potential vaccine restrictions, & Bike lanes 24.03.2021 17:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: US VP Kamala Harris is calling for a gun ban Potential European export restrictions on vaccines Keith reacts to Andrew Weavers comments on Bike-lanes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Student debt, Bike lane politics, & Rental scams! 23.03.2021 51:35

On today's show: NDP promises to cancel student debt. What are the facts? Bike-lane politics with Andrew Weaver! Protecting yourself from rental scams First NHL game in Canadian division cancelled! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Third wave, Surrey vaccinations, & Lifting COVID restrictions 23.03.2021 17:31

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Possibilities of a third wave Surrey vaccinations Lifting COVID restrictions Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Adrian Dix, Gang activity, & Anti-Asian hate 22.03.2021 56:58

On today's show: Taking your vaccine questions with Adrian Dix! Talking crime with reporter Kim Bolan! Discussing the ongoing gang wars in BC Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout & Climate change Speaking out against anti-Asian hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout & Climate change 22.03.2021 17:06

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout Conservatives on climate change Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: China trial, Essential worker vaccinations, & Conspiracy theories! 19.03.2021 50:16

On today's show: "Two Michaels" trial begins in China More than 300,000 essential workers will be eligible for vaccinations in April! Forming an alliance against Murder hornets! Does Canada need to take a firmer stance on China? Conspiracy theories are becoming increasingly popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing restrictions, & Federal Conservative convention 19.03.2021 17:28

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout When might we see restrictions eased Federal conservative convention China begins trial of the two Michaels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Canadian border, Kitsilano supportive housing project, & Massage parlour shootings 18.03.2021 48:01

On today's show: It's been one year since we closed the Canadian border Kitsilano parents raising concerns over a planned supportive housing project Taking a deeper look into the massage parlour shootings Raising awareness to domestic violence amid COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: AstraZeneca plans, Relaxing rules, & Bigfoot movie 18.03.2021 17:41

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Find out more about AstraZeneca plans Whistler vaccinations Rules may be relaxed for the vaccinated Alberta Bigfoot Family US sending 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca to Canada Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Pharmacies, Canada's debt, & Skateboarding! 17.03.2021 45:16

On today's show: Harnessing the accessibility of pharmacies! Canada's debt is hitting new heights Skateboarding is debuting at this year's Olympics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Pharmacies, Elementary schools, & WE scandal 17.03.2021 17:47

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Should pharmacies be vaccinating? BCTF Showing Elementary teachers getting COVID triple rate of secondary teachers WE scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: AstraZeneca vaccine, Defunding the police, & Opening theatres! 16.03.2021 54:12

On today's show: Who should get priority access to the AstraZeneca vaccine? The great "Defund the Police" debate Beat the ticket with Paul Doroshenko! When can theatres safely reopen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Mass vaccination day 2, Reopening churches, & June in Comox! 16.03.2021 17:55

Today on Baldrey's Beat: What is an “essential workplace”? Day 2 of mass vaccination program Churches being able to open soon Great news for June in Comox! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices