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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Private health clinics, Buying a new car, & The dangers of being a paramedic! 19.07.2024 39:36

Making the case for private health clinics. Is now the time to buy a new car? Victoria paramedics won’t go to Pandora Avenue without police escorts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Republican National Convention, Biden facing calls to step down, & Political attack ads in BC! 19.07.2024 17:22

Breaking down last night's Republican National convention. More and more people are calling for US President Biden to step down. Who could run in his place? BC United releases an attack ad against BC Conservative leader John Rustad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC's new bag fee, FIFA security concerns, & Capping international students in BC! 18.07.2024 42:30

The impact of BC's new 25 cent bag fee. FIFA World Cup security concerns! Post secondary cap at now at 30% for international students in BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Eby's Trudeau bashing continues, & Contemplating the idea of another Trump Presidency! 18.07.2024 17:27

Premier David Eby's Trudeau bashing continues! How does the BC Government feel about the growing potential for another Trump Presidency? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC United attack ads, Creating affordable housing, & Paramedic ATTACKED in Victoria homeless encampment! 17.07.2024 36:33

John Rustad responds to the BC United attack ads. Will multiplex housing plan create affordable housing? A paramedic was ATTACKED after responding to a call in a Downtown Victoria homeless encampment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Political attack ads, & Premier Eby going after the feds! 17.07.2024 17:45

You can expect to see a lot more attack ads aimed at the BC Conservatives as they continue to gain traction in the polls. Premier David Eby is once again going after the Federal Government! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bag tax, Investigating the Trump attack, & E-scooters! 16.07.2024 48:08

Bag tax increased to 25 cents. Is this a cash grab? What’s next in the Trump attack investigation? How do you feel about E-scooters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Andrew Weaver RIPS Premier Eby, & JD Vance selected as Trump's running mate! 16.07.2024 17:19

Andrew Weaver RIPPED David Eby in a recent interview. He even went as far to say he wouldn't rule out voting for the Conservatives! Senator JD Vance will be Donald Trump's running mate in the upcoming US election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a former Green Party member vote Conservative?, Getting more information on Trump assassination attempt & The countries that don't want tourists 15.07.2024 1:07:52

The Mike Smyth Show for Jul 15, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understanding the actions of the secret service during the attack on former President Trump 15.07.2024 11:40

Understanding the actions of the secret service during the attack on former President Trump Guest: Robert Caltabiano, former Secret Service agent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battle over E-scooters heats up in Vancouver 15.07.2024 9:37

The battle over E-scooters heats up in Vancouver Guest: Bradley Spence, Owner of Eevee skate shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are Barcelona residents spraying tourists with squirt guns? 15.07.2024 11:25

Why are Barcelona residents spraying tourists with squirt guns? Guest: Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat for Jul 15, 2024 15.07.2024 8:57

Baldrey's Beat for Jul 15, 2024 Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Green Party leader criticizes BC Premier 15.07.2024 12:26

Former Green Party leader criticizes BC Premier Guest: Andrew Weaver, former BC Green leader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the workload in BC hospitals sustainable? 15.07.2024 8:35

Is the workload in BC hospitals sustainable? Guest: Dr Kevin McLeod, Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The politics of the Trump assassination attempt 15.07.2024 8:46

The politics of the Trump assassination attempt Guest: Dr. Stewart Prest, Political Science Lecturer at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calls for safer supply expansion, War on wasps & England in the Euro finals! 12.07.2024 37:21

Calls for safer supply expansion Tom Wolfe - Director Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions War on wasps Mike Londry - West Side Pest control England in the Euro finals Caoimhe O'Neill - Writer for The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

War on wasps & other pests! 12.07.2024 13:52

War on wasps Mike Londry - West Side Pest control Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Biden blunders & Bonnie Henry safer supply 12.07.2024 17:45

Bill Tieleman - Veteran BC political strategist and campaigner Former Vancouver city council candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike GRILLS John Rustad on bridge tolls, Young people express home affordability woes, & Tipping culture!!! 11.07.2024 41:34

Mike GRILLS BC Conservative leader John Rustad on bridge tolls! Young people are becoming increasingly worried about home affordability. Is tipping culture out of control? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: MLA Michael Lee not seeking re-election, Premier Eby going after John Rustad, & Should Biden step down?! 11.07.2024 17:19

Breaking news: MLA Michael Lee announces he will not be seeking re-election! Premier David Eby is going after BC Conservative leader John Rustad over bridge tolls. US President Joe Biden is facing numerous calls to step down over his apparent cognitive decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WestJet nightmare flight and issues caused by the strike 11.07.2024 15:53

WestJet nightmare flight and issues caused by the strike GUEST: Duncan Dee, Airline industry analyst and Former Air Canada COO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviewing the justice system, Making the case for permanent RV residents, & Saving the washrooms on the DTES! 10.07.2024 39:36

The tragic death of Tori Dunn is triggering calls for a review of the justice system. Should permanent RV residents be allowed? The fight to save washrooms on the DTES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Eby criticizing opponents, & A possible Surrey Police deal?! 10.07.2024 17:23

Have the Surrey Police finally reached a deal?! Premier David Eby is criticizing opponents who have flipped to the BC Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Housing prices in the USA, WestJet nightmares, & Social Media's impact on kids' mental health! 09.07.2024 36:23

Why is housing cheaper in the USA? WestJet nightmares! Cell phones, social media and kids’ mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices