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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Liaison officers get a new look, Ending letter grades on report cards, & Paying tribute to Jimmy Buffett 04.09.2023 47:39

District unveils new-look for liaison police officers at Vancouver schools. Did BC Need to End Letter Grades on Report Cards? Meta says Ottawa’s Bill C-18 regulations aren’t enough to stop it blocking access to news. Successes and lessons from this year's PNE! Paying tribute to Jimmy Buffett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hospitals demand in rise, home co-ownership & assessing education with ChatGPT 01.09.2023 1:25:24

Hospitals strained as demand rises Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod - Internal Medicine Specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Is home co-ownership the future in Metro Vancouver? Guests: Jodie Eaton - Co-homeowner Noam Dolgin - Founder, Collaborative Home Ownership Website Is ChatGPT good or bad for education? Guest: Michael Zwaagstra - High school teacher Narrow parking and EV charging Guest: Tony Gioventu -...

Gambling profits soar, casinos reduce odds of winning 01.09.2023 9:36

Guest: David Schwartz - University of Nevada professor with expertise in history of gambling, gaming statistics, casino Surveillance and security, gaming technology, casinos and social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benefits of nuclear energy 01.09.2023 16:55

Guest: Robert Hayes - Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narrow parking and EV charging 01.09.2023 17:43

Guest: Tony Gioventu - Executive Director Condo HomeOwners Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is ChatGPT good or bad for education? 01.09.2023 13:30

Guest: Michael Zwaagstra - High school teacher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is home co-ownership the future in Metro Vancouver? 01.09.2023 17:44

Guests: Jodie Eaton - Co-homeowner Noam Dolgin - Founder, Collaborative Home Ownership Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hospitals strained as demand rises 01.09.2023 15:48

Guest: Dr. Kevin McLeod - Internal medicine specialist at Lions Gate Hospital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government bureaucracy, Cheaper groceries in the U.S. & Banning gambling ads 31.08.2023 51:09

Growing government bureaucracy, public sector raises Cheaper groceries in the U.S. compared to Canada Banning gambling ads The problem of 24 Sussex Drive Potential interest rate hikes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Interest rate announcement this September & Joffrey Lakes to reopen for long weekend 31.08.2023 17:50

The next Bank of Canada interest rate announcement will take place on Sept. 6, 2023 Joffre Lakes to reopen for Labour Day weekend as talks with First Nations continue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should cell phones be banned in schools? Should you buy a new or used car? Drake postpones concert last minute 30.08.2023 1:05:52

Should cell phones be banned in schools? Response to Kershaw's housing pitch to cabinet Buying a new or used car Family law in B.C. Drake concert postponed at last minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Potential for cell phone ban in schools & The latest COVID-19 variant 30.08.2023 17:49

Should the province ban cell phones in schools? The new COVID-19 variant has its first case in B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

International students, Housing supply, Skyrocketing rents & Organized cybercrime 29.08.2023 1:01:39

Are international students putting pressure on housing supply? Presentation to Trudeau's cabinet Used car supply crunch Home prices and skyrocketing rents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organized cybercrime 29.08.2023 13:44

Guest: Claudiu Popa - Cyber security expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Home equity tax & Immigration policies 29.08.2023 17:37

Majority of Canadians in favour of surtax How to solve population surge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are international students putting pressure on housing supply 29.08.2023 13:00

Guest: Colin Singer - Immigration Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theft of rare fossils, North Shore speeder clocked at 220 km/h & Are realtors hiding defects from buyers? 28.08.2023 1:11:48

Theft of rare fossils, shoplifting North Shore speeder clocked at 220 km/h Are home sellers and realtors hiding defects from buyers? Brad West's CSIS case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: More trouble for BC Ferries & Donald Trump's legal battles 28.08.2023 17:24

Coastal Renaissance vessel likely to be out of service until October Could Donald Trump's Georgia case be transferred to federal court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India lands on the moon! 25.08.2023 9:00

India lands on the moon! Guest: Dr. Bhairavi Shankar - Space Scientist and Founder of Indus Space Inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of control housing, No-fault auto insurance, & India lands on the moon! 25.08.2023 49:11

The cost of housing is getting out of control. How are Trudeau's polling numbers in the younger demographic? The perils of no-fault auto insurance. India lands on the moon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Federal politics, & Donald Trump's mugshot! 25.08.2023 17:11

With the current state of federal politics, is this the end of Prime Minister Trudeau? Plus, Mike and Keith react to Donald Trump's mugshot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese election interference, No-fault auto insurance, & Chrystia Freeland gets a speeding ticket! 24.08.2023 47:52

Chinese interference in Port Coquitlam politics! Is no-fault auto insurance working? Many British Columbians are saying no. Finally, Chrystia Freeland recently received a speeding ticket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Firefighters facing abuse, & Recapping last night's Republican debate! 24.08.2023 17:32

Reports are showing that BC firefighters are facing abuse by some local residents! Mike and Keith replay some highlights from last night's Republican debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-one with Premier David Eby, Offenders asking to STAY in jail, & Debating the future of the oil-sands! 23.08.2023 55:03

One-on-one with BC Premier David Eby on the wildfire state of emergency. Young homebuyers should be mad as hell over the state of the housing market. Some offenders WANT to stay in jail. Is this a sign of the times? Wildfire debate: Is it time to shut down the oil-sands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Premier David Eby, & US Republican debate sans Trump 23.08.2023 17:19

Keith reacts to Mike's interview with BC Premier David Eby on the wildfires in Kelowna. What can viewers expect from the upcoming Trump-less Republican debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices