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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The challenges of finding housing in BC 13.11.2023 11:54

The challenges of finding housing in BC are relentless. What steps need to be taken to resolve this ongoing crisis? Guest: Jim Abram - Former president, Union of B.C. Municipalities, Former regional director, Strathcona Regional District, 14 years on UBCM executive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC electric vehicle targets, One-on-one with Pierre Poilievre, & Drug overdoses in BC prisons! 13.11.2023 43:54

Can BC really transition to 100% EVs by 2035? One-on-one with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. Drugs and overdoses in BC prisons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Unrealistic EV targets, & Lawsuit challenges public drug use restrictions! 13.11.2023 17:06

Mike and Keith are all alone in the BC legislature! Are the new EV targets too much for the province to handle? A recently filed lawsuit is claiming that the restrictions against public drug use are unconstitutional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going to Alberta for private surgery, Implementing a grocery code of conduct, & College grad's video goes viral! 10.11.2023 39:28

BC patients are going to Alberta for private surgery. Is this a sign of the times? Does Canada need to implement a Grocery code of conduct? A video is going viral of a young college grad shocked by the stressful grind of her first full-time job, and it's generating mixed reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: The Stanley Park Train returns, BC Green Party drama, Housing densification plan concerns! 10.11.2023 17:29

The Stanley Park Train is returning, and tickets sold out in 90 minutes! Bill and Mike discuss the fallout of the BC Green Party drama. Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward is expressing concern over the proposed BC housing densification plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surgery wait times in BC, Keeping Airbnbs, & Densifying Shaughnessy? 09.11.2023 38:11

The painful wait for surgeries in British Columbia is forcing people to travel in order to get the care they need. Another BC city is coming out saying they want to keep their Airbnb. Time to densify Shaughnessy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Sanjiv Gandhi booted from BC Greens, Trudeau lagging in the polls, & Dreary BC United numbers! 09.11.2023 17:14

Sanjiv Gandhi booted as deputy leader of BC green party. Recent polls show Poilievre taking significant lead over PM Trudeau. Speaking of poll numbers, the BC United Party is really trailing behind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Safe supply debate, New living wage report, & Tenants vs. landlords! 08.11.2023 40:30

Greg Sword tragically lost his daughter to a drug overdose in 2022. He comes on to share his thoughts on the ongoing Safe Supply debate. Economist and Public Interest Researcher Iglika Ivanova joins us to break down the new living wage report. Last but not least, it's time to talk tenants vs. landlords! Who has more rights? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Grading the BC NDP, & Trump-endorsed candidate loses Kentucky election 08.11.2023 16:43

Keith gives the BC NDP a letter grade for their approach to tackling the housing crisis. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wins reelection over a challenger endorsed by Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Highway Patrol stops attending crashes 08.11.2023 17:13

BC Highway Patrol stops attending crashes Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should municipalities be allowed to install traffic cameras 08.11.2023 17:19

Should municipalities be allowed to install traffic cameras Guest: Grant Gottgetreu, Former traffic cop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airbnb crackdown, Political battle over the Carbon tax, & Should safe-supply sites allow minors? 07.11.2023 39:40

Did the government go too far with the Airbnb crackdown? NDP MP Peter Julian reacts to the escalating battle over the Carbon tax on home heating fuels. Should safe supply and drug consumption sites be expanded to allow minors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Airbnb crackdown, Sex offender manhunt continues, & Continuing coverage on the Carbon Tax pause! 07.11.2023 17:42

Keith reacts to Housing minister Ravi Kahlon's recent comments on the Airbnb crackdown. The manhunt continues for sex offender Randall Hopley! Canada's premiers met recently to discuss PM Trudeau's Carbon Tax pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Carbon tax fight continues, Taking action on theft and violence, & Landlords vs. tenants! 06.11.2023 39:05

The Canadian Carbon tax fight continues! A new BC public safety coalition is calling for the government to take action on theft & violence in the province. Who has more rights: landlords or tenants? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Housing density plan, Sex offender manhunt, & Donald Trump testifies! 06.11.2023 17:19

Langley Township mayor Eric Woodward is not happy with the BC government's proposed housing density plan. The manhunt continues for missing sex offender Randall Hopley. Donald Trump testifies in New York trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affording a home, Banning retractable dog leashes, & Breaking down BC's housing announcements! 03.11.2023 44:59

Will metro homes EVER be affordable? Should retractable dog leashes be banned? Economist Alex Hemingway breaks down BCs housing announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill's Beat: Carbon tax chaos, & John Horgan named ambassador to Germany! 03.11.2023 17:14

The ongoing Carbon tax conversation is turning politics topsy-turvy! John Horgan's been named the ambassador to Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traffic cameras in Vancouver, Sympathy for Airbnb operators, & NEW BEATLES SONG! 02.11.2023 37:19

Traffic cameras in Vancouver. Does anyone feel any sympathy for Airbnb operators? Reviewing the NEW Beatles song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Poilievre challenges PM Trudeau, Housing density pilot program, & Horgan elected as ambassador to Germany! 02.11.2023 17:46

Pierre Poilievre challenges Justin Trudeau to a carbon tax election! Mike and Keith react to the new housing density pilot program. Former Premier John Horgan is officially elected as ambassador to Germany! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-one with Kevin Falcon, Carbon tax debate, & Why British Columbians are growing wary! 01.11.2023 39:48

One-on-one with BC United leader Kevin Falcon. Carbon tax debate! A new poll shows British Columbians are growing wary of the carbon tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Scrapping the carbon tax, Turning golf courses into housing, & Federal bail reform! 01.11.2023 15:58

Liberal leader Kevin Falcon says Eby needs to stand up for BC and scrap the carbon tax. Plus, Mike and Keith discuss Premier Eby's words on Federal bail reform. The pressure continues for some local golf courses to be developed into housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleaning up vandalism, Turning golf courses into housing, & Scary movies! 31.10.2023 40:14

Cleaning up vandalism. Should some Vancouver golf courses be developed into land for housing? Finally, movie critic Kurt Smejkal joins us to talk about the scariest horror movies of all time! Happy Halloween!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Carbon tax chaos, & Educating kids about the Holocaust, & Happy Halloween! 31.10.2023 17:18

Pierre Poilievre says PM Trudeau is in "panic mode" amidst his carbon tax pause. Premier David Eby says we need to educate kids more about the Holocaust. Happy Halloween!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should all home heating be tax free?, Memories of Matthew Perry & Bans won't stop people from lighting fireworks 30.10.2023 47:20

Carbon tax Pierre Poilievre - Federal Conservative Leader B.C. senior narrowly avoided opiate addiction after knee surgery Huguette Allen - Lumby senior who was almost addicted to opiates after knee surgery Memories of Matthew Perry Marshall Smith - One of Canada’s leading advocates for addiction treatment and recovery & Chief of Staff to Alberta premier Danielle Smith Halloween fireworks Pete Fr...

Baldrey's Beat - Pierre Poilievre's comments on home heating should be tax free & Are EV targets realistic? 30.10.2023 16:23

Baldrey's Beat - October 30th, 2023 Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices