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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Election promises flying fast and furious, BC Liberals promise to end the ICBC monopoly, and proof that masks reduce COVID cases 07.10.2020 45:48

Chapter 1: NDP released their platform yesterday - Liberals are also making expensive promises. Who will pay for all of this? GUEST: Kris Sims, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, BC Director Chapter 2: Does the government need to do more to protect low income landlords? GUEST: Cathryn Rankin and Clive Colloway, Homeowner Gardom Lake near Salmon Arm/Senior Chapter 3: BC Liberals have promised to end...

Full Show: Trump returns to the White House, Will the Green support an NDP Minority. Private Insurance in BC? 06.10.2020 1:05:36

On today's show: Trump makes his return to the White House from Walter Reed Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau The BC Liberals and the NDP release campaign platforms and promises What about Private Insurance in BC, what would it mean for ICBC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show: Campaign promises, Trump and COVID-19 & Dangerous driver study 05.10.2020 1:25:32

On today's show: Election Promises from the Liberals and the NDP Will there be a referendum on the Surrey Police plan? Is Trump beating COVID-19 with an experimental treatment? Dangerous driver study and what an instructor thinks about the report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Election, Trump catches COVID, & Dangerous driving 02.10.2020 57:11

On today's show: Election panel TRUMP TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 Many Canadians hesitant to get vaccinated Think you're a good driver? Think again. NDP & BC Greens revealed their plans for LTC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC teachers, Pub owner protests, & Easy COVID-19 info 01.10.2020 56:05

On today's show: BC teachers are voicing their concerns Pub owner protests against Bonnie Henry's new rules PST PANEL Giving BC parents easy access to COVID-19 info Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: US Presidental debate, Local businesses, & BC nurses 30.09.2020 49:16

On today's show: Former Liberal cabinet minister reacts to PST elimination How are COVID-19 restrictions impacting local business? Last night was the first presidential debate - how did it go? The story of Orange Shirt Day New study on the mental health of nurses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Cannabis, Strathcona, US election debate! 29.09.2020 43:24

On today's Show: Is the PST cut fair for cannabis users? Frustration is growing in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood Tonight is the first election debate down south!!! Are cannabis retail stores facing unfair restrictions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: BC Liberal announcement, COVID-19 impact stories, & Election panel! 28.09.2020 55:10

On today's show: NDP reaction to BC Liberal announcement Policing in Surrey may end up being a big election issue BIG announcement from the BC Liberals! A real-life story highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 Election panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Sonia Furstenau, Downtown East-side, & Newborn whale! 25.09.2020 57:23

On today's show: One-on-one with Sonia Furstenau! Should BC have the option of private automobile insurance? Covid 19 did not “miss” the DTES New polling out from Insights West... Great news from the Salish sea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Political panel, Man found unresponsive, & Care home visits 24.09.2020 42:29

On today's show: The FIRST political panel of this election season! Young man found lying unresponsive in Strathcona Park The state of care home visits right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Andrew Wilkinson, School anxiety, & Care homes! 23.09.2020 49:04

On today's show: Andrew Wilksinson wants to have 3 debates! Schools continue to be surrounded by anxiety Bonnie Henry finally speaking out What is the state of care home visits right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Nathan Cullen, Election complaints, & Nightclubs 22.09.2020 38:37

On today's show: Should Nathan Cullen be allowed to run in the Stikine riding? Liberal and NDP supporters agree on one thing How are bars and nightclubs feeling right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: SNAP ELECTION, NDP complications, & Dooring fines 21.09.2020 51:35

On today's show: Green party reacts to snap election Liberal party reacts to snap election BC NDP candidate facing complications How much is too much for "dooring" fines? More reactions to the snap election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would a snap election be breaking Horgan's deal with the BC Green Party? Trump's ban on WeChat and TikTok, and a look at a COVID vaccine trial! 18.09.2020 54:52

Chapter 1: It seems more and more likely we’re headed for an election. Would that be breaking Horgan’s deal with the BC Green Party? GUEST: Andrew Weaver, Former Leader of the BC Green Party Chapter 2: There has been a notable uptick in violence in the past few days. Last night Surrey Mounties arrived at 194th Street and 33rd Avenue they found one man suffering gunshot wounds. He was rushed to ho...

Full Show: City Hall's $2.6 million renovation, back to school in times of COVID, and should speeding fines be higher? 17.09.2020 48:29

Chapter 1: In the middle of a pandemic, City Hall is getting a $2.6 million renovation. Nearly $317,000 of that figure was for furniture, including desk chairs that can retail for $1,500 each, and plastic guest chairs that can sell for up to $650 each. GUEST: George Affleck, Former Vancouver City Councilor Chapter 2: There seem to be hints we may be headed into the election this fall. Norman Spec...

Full show: BC Casinos, MEC backlash, & Speed enforcement 16.09.2020 41:15

On today's show: Should casinos open sooner? How did MEC end up in financial trouble? Police announce they're stepping up speed enforcement... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Snap election consequences, Erin O'Toole, & MEC! 15.09.2020 40:06

On today's show: Snap election could have unforeseen consequences If the NDP calls an election could it backfire? One on one with Erin O'Toole! MEC announced they're being sold! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back-to-school troubles, Sea-to-Sky gondola, & Conspiracy theories! 14.09.2020 35:47

On today's show: Tricky situation amid smoky conditions & COVID-19 Sea to Sky Gondola cable cut again! Jamie Bacon sentencing amounts to 5 years 7 months Should Canadians be concerned about conspiracy theories? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Andrew Wilkinson, a Nightmare situation, & Not giving up! 11.09.2020 41:11

On today's show: One-on-one with Andrew Wilkinson Brian Day loses his case - but he's not giving up Nanaimo woman comes home to a nightmare situation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back to school, Gender reveal parties, & Sports! 10.09.2020 51:30

On today's show: BACK TO SCHOOL Why are gender reveal parties a thing?! Back to school - where does this leave children with disabilities? The Thursday Sports Break w/ Jawn Jang! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Homeless camps, Netflix, & Wildfires! 09.09.2020 40:13

On today's show: Plan for Vancouver’s homeless camps The writer behind hit Netflix series “Away” Wildfires and Air Quality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Back to school concerns, Luxury car rallies, & Disturbing Tik Tok video 08.09.2020 43:59

On today's show: Back to school. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s concerning spending plan. Is it time to ban luxury car rallies? Disturbing viral Tik Tok video documents suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Aquarium shutdown, Back-to-school, & Vancouver Canucks 07.09.2020 43:11

On today's show: Today is the last day that the Vancouver Aqaurium will be open to the public Back to school! The issues with the Gordon Campbell Government as told by a former Liberal MLA in a new book. Vancouver Canucks analysis Subscribe to the Mike Smyth Show podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/681/the-mike-smyth-show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Full show: Rent costs, Safe flying, & a Possible election! 04.09.2020 34:04

On today's show: Rent to go up only half of what is was supposed to be next year Making flights safer Premier Horgan is hinting at an election... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Surrey police force, Steve Nash, & Pest control 03.09.2020 29:35

On today's show: Surrey residents say they're opposed to municipal police force Steve Nash is the new head coach of the Brooklyn Nets! How to keep pests away in the fall season! Subscribe to the Mike Smyth Show podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/681/the-mike-smyth-show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices