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: Adrian Dix, Science questions, & Van-life! 15.03.2021 52:51

On today's show: Science guy Jason Tetro answers YOUR questions! One-on-one with Adrian Dix A word of caution to dog owners! What's it like to live in a van? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Travel, & Prince Rupert 15.03.2021 17:13

Today on Baldrey's Beat: General vaccination begins, 80+ can now start booking (84 can call today), Is BC behind other provinces? Prince Rupert & Port Edward begin vaccination of EVERY adult When might the border reopen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC economy, Daylight savings, & Pet friendly bylaws 12.03.2021 54:57

On today's show: How is the BC jobs economy doing? Is staying on daylight savings the right way to go? Is it time for stratas to adopt more pet friendly bylaws? New study reveals the potential benefits of a wealth tax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Spring break, St. Patrick's Day, & Pfizer deliveries 12.03.2021 17:42

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers and modelling, Spring break does/don'ts Liquor sales on St. Patrick's day, Canada is getting more Pfizer than we thought. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Police budget freeze, Electric cars, & Mental health in schools! 11.03.2021 50:37

On today's show: How are critics reacting to the police budget freeze? Are electric cars REALLY the future? This student is speaking out on improving mental health in schools Baldrey's Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: 1-year pandemic anniversary, Vaccine rollout progress, & AstraZeneca 11.03.2021 17:30

Today on Baldrey's Beat: One-year anniversary of WHO declaring COVID-19 a global pandemic How we will use AstraZeneca Moving to next age group in vaccine rollout Prince William addresses family racism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine rollout, Defunding the police, & "Zoom-bombing" 10.03.2021 58:24

On today's show: Telus apologizes for botched rollout of vaccine phone line Pros and cons of defunding the police Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan Who's REALLY running for BC Liberal Leadership? Why/how are virtual events getting "Zoom-bombed"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan 10.03.2021 17:43

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Piers Morgan addresses press on his Meghan Markle comments Who's to blame for the rough start to the vaccine rollout? The timeline for easing COVID restrictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Buying homes in Vancouver, Vaccine passport, & Summer 2021 09.03.2021 49:47

On today's show: Vancouver named best city in the world to buy property at a young age?! Federal government considering the possibility of a vaccine passport Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine call centres, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan Taking a look ahead to summer 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine call centres, Easing restrictions, & Piers Morgan 09.03.2021 17:42

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Call centres being overwhelmed Easing of COVID restrictions Piers Morgan walks off the set of Good Morning Britain Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Vaccine rollout, International Women's Day, & Prince Harry/Meghan Markle 08.03.2021 1:04:34

On today's show: The BC vaccine rollout has begun! Reacting to the Prince Harry/Meghan Markle interview Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine appointments, Small towns, & Harry/Meghan! What is Crypto art and who is buying it? Overcoming hate on International Women's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey controversy, Harjit Sajjan, & Penticton city council 05.03.2021 59:22

On today's show: Surrey’s mayor & council facing major criticism Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan in hot water Baldrey's Beat! Housing minister calls out Penticton’s city council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Cancelling second doses, Walter Gretzky, & Johnson & Johnson vaccine 05.03.2021 16:53

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Looking ahead to summer Canceling second doses last minute Johnson and Johnson approved Paying tribute to Walter Gretzky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Spring election, Cloverdale rodeo, & Scams from 2020 04.03.2021 47:24

On today's show: How does the NDP feel about a possible spring federal election? BC to extend vaccine booster dose up to 4 months Cloverdale rodeo still hoping to go ahead this year The top 10 scams of 2020! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey’s Beat: Vaccine locations, Surrey pay raise, & Second dose extension 04.03.2021 17:36

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Concerns about vaccination locations More support for extending dose gap New legislation targeting illegal and imitation firearms Surrey pay raise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Conservative carbon tax, Jason Tetro, & Extending rent freeze! 03.03.2021 58:10

On today's show: Federal conservatives may back a carbon tax Science guy Jason Tetro answers your vaccine questions! Baldrey's Beat: Vaccinating everyone, Delaying doses, & Carbon tax BC Government proposes legislation to extend rent freeze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vaccinating everyone, Delaying doses, & Carbon tax 03.03.2021 17:38

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Will we have enough staff to vaccinate everyone? Are the second dose delays scientifically viable? Could we all be vaccinated by July? Will O'Toole back carbon tax? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Adrian Dix, Dr. Seuss, & BC's vaccination plan! 02.03.2021 48:04

On today's show: Adrian Dix answers your vaccine questions! How does ICBC insurance compare to other provinces? 6 books by Dr. Seuss will no longer be published due to racist content and imagery Discussing phase 2 of BC's vaccination plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers, Vaccine rollout, & Church charter challenge 02.03.2021 17:48

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Yesterday’s numbers Vaccine rollout Church charter challenge Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Shoplifting, Banning Airsoft, & Gender reveal parties! 01.03.2021 48:23

On today's show: Rise in shoplifting incidents results in increased police presence downtown Is banning Airsoft a good idea? Baldrey's Beat: Vaccine rollout, Churches, & Variant cases in Fraser Health schools Gender reveal parties are STILL happening?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surrey's police force, AstraZeneca vaccine, and reactions to Site C 27.02.2021 56:45

Chapter 1: Should Surrey switch to a municipal police force? Executive representatives of the National Police Federation have slammed Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s plan for a transition to a municipal force to members of the Surrey Board of Trade. They say that 4 surveys done in the past year show that the plan has only 15% support among the public and that only 14% of Surrey RCMP officers would ev...

Reaction to Site-C announcement with Sonia Furstenau 26.02.2021 6:22

GUEST: Sonia Furstenau, BC Green Leader/MLA for Cowichan Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Gun buyback program, BC's mask mandate, & Addiction treatment! 25.02.2021 59:34

On today's show: Discussing the rationale of the gun buyback program Is BC’s mask mandate working? A BC dad and his daughter are speaking out! Escalating tensions in the South China Sea could have major implications to the global economy Would forcing people into addiction treatment work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Oil fracking, Anti-maskers, & Strong words for health officials! 24.02.2021 50:43

On today's show: Former Thompson-Nicola Regional district CAO in seriously hot water How does fracking actually affect the environment? Do anti-maskers actually have the right to not wear masks? "You're failing our children." Concerned parent has strong words for health officials following COVID-19 exposure in Port Coquitlam schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: China genocide, BC classrooms, & Rating your landlord! 23.02.2021 41:00

On today's show: Canadian lawmakers vote to recognize genocide in China Liberals are calling for better health & safety measures in BC classrooms New website lets you rate your landlord! Facebook will restore Australian news pages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices