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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Drug decriminalization, Getting tougher on speeders, & $13 billion in subsidies for an EV battery plant! 21.04.2023 40:10

Discussing crime and drug decriminalization with BC United leader Kevin Falcon. Are Alberta and Washington police tougher on speeders? $13 billion in subsidies is being provided for the construction of a VW battery plant in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kevin Falcon on drug decriminaization, RCMP officer shortage, & Volkswagen EV plant in Ontario 21.04.2023 17:03

Kevin Falcon was on earlier to talk about drug decriminalization and how there may not have been enough safeguards in place to prevent more overdoses. MLA John Rustad had an interesting exchange with Mike Farnworth on the shortage of RCMP officers. Canada is investing $13 billion into an EV battery plant in Ontario. Is this a good use of our money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Small businesses receiving compensation for crime, Using Ozempic for weight loss, & Stigma against "L" and "N" drivers! 20.04.2023 42:50

Should small businesses be compensated for crime? Many people are flocking to the drug Ozempic to lose weight. What's the problem?! Do “L” and “N” drivers get a bad rap? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Drug decriminalization, & Federal workers strike! 20.04.2023 17:00

Mike Farnworth's comments on drug decriminalization caused quite a stir during question period. The federal workers strike continues. Could we see government intervention? Harry Bains says no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kitsilano supportive housing tower, Students cheating with ChatGPT, & Fox settles with Dominion voting systems! 19.04.2023 52:52

Former city councillor Colleen Hardwick weighs in on the Kitsilano supportive housing tower. Is Twitter right for labelling CBC's page as "government-funded"? There is a growing concern for students using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments. Fox settles with Dominion Voting Systems in their unprecedented defamation lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Kitsilano supportive housing tower, Federal workers strike, & Armed robbery in Victoria 19.04.2023 17:36

Mike and Keith weigh in on the Kitsilano supportive housing tower. Federal workers are officially on strike. How will this impact service levels? A man uses a hammer to rob Victoria jewelry store in brought daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal workers strike, No-fault auto insurance, & Twitter vs. CBC! 18.04.2023 42:18

Federal workers strike debate! We bring on a personal injury lawyer to discuss no-fault auto insurance. Twitter vs. CBC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Defunding the CBC, & Potential federal workers strike! 18.04.2023 17:16

Pierre Poilievre says he wants to defund the CBC! What does PM Trudeau think? Could we see a federal workers strike? Time is running out for the union to reach a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transit safety issues, Fighting parking tickets, & Spring creepy crawlies! 17.04.2023 1:04:41

Discussing transit safety issues & SFU's football program cancellation with Poco Mayor Brad West. How big is the gig economy? Vancouver couple successfully fight for a parking ticket refund! Rat poison and more with Mike Londry of Westside Pest Control! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Public sector strike, & Poilievre wants to defund the CBC! 17.04.2023 17:25

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says that if a new deal isn't reached by Wednesday morning, they will officially be on strike. Pierre Poilievre is saying he wants to defund the CBC... but with a small exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One-on-one with the Nanaimo shooting victim, Impaired driving ruling, & Motorcycle safety! 14.04.2023 47:25

We have a one-on-one conversation with Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith. Supreme Court have made an important ruling regarding impaired driving. It's the beginning of motorcycle season, which means it's time to talk training, safety and speeding with motorcycle instructor Ron Cronk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith, Drug decriminalization results, & Tackling encampments! 14.04.2023 17:28

Mike and Keith discuss our recent interview with Nanaimo shooting victim Clint Smith. How is drug decriminalization going? Are we seeing results? What is Premier Eby planning on doing to tackle homeless encampments throughout BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unveiling the BC United Party, Mayhem on public transit, & Electric vehicle demand decreasing! 13.04.2023 47:45

NDP MLA Mable Elmore reacts to the unveiling of the BC United Party. A 17 year old was fatally stabbed on a Surrey transit bus. What needs to be done to stop the mayhem that British Columbians are seeing on public transit? It appears that demand for electric vehicles is decreasing. Be careful of where you charge your phone...your cyber security could be at risk! Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Baldrey's Beat: Newly renamed BC United party, Teen stabbed on Surrey bus, & Crime in Nanaimo 13.04.2023 17:10

Mike and Keith talk about the newly renamed BC United Party! A 17 year old's been stabbed on a Surrey bus. When will the mayhem end? Nanaimo residents confront David Eby and Farnworth over the rise in crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying for vandalism, Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, & Chasing storms! 12.04.2023 41:36

Should taxpayers be compensating businesses for crime losses? BC minister of transportation Rob Fleming comes on to discuss the new changes to the Motor Vehicle Act. One-on-one with professional storm chaser Josh Morgerman! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, & Tackling chronic offenders in Nanaimo! 12.04.2023 17:37

The BC Liberals are expected to unveil a new party name and logo today! Nanaimo set to announce new measures for tackling chronic offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking down the DTES encampment, Excessive speeding, & Rising beer prices! 11.04.2023 48:39

Former Mayor Kennedy Stewart reacts to the takedown of the DTES encampment. Tackling excessive speeders in Vancouver. Beer prices are climbing! What can be done to save the suds? Municipalities express concern over Eby's density plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, DTES encampment, & Densifying Vancouver! 11.04.2023 17:19

Mike and Keith discuss the takedown of the DTES encampment. The BC Liberal party is expected to announce a name change! They will soon be known as "BC United" Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie reacts to Eby's density plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CGL Pipeline attack investigation, Trying to make ends meet, & Getting songs stuck in our heads! 10.04.2023 42:49

Why hasn't there been any arrests in the CGL Pipeline attack investigation? Canadians being forced to dip into their savings to make ends meet! Why can't we get "ear-worm" songs out of our heads? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, & Increasing Vancouver's housing density 10.04.2023 17:05

The BC Liberal party are set to officially change their name to "BC United". The provincial government is expecting to introduce legislation that will override single-family zoning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Show with guest host Jody Vance: DTES sweep. What's next?, What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs & Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike? 07.04.2023 1:08:50

DTES sweep. What's next? George Affleck - Political analyst, former City Councilor What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs Jesse Miller - Founder, Mediated Reality Baldrey's Beat - DTES decampment, Nurses union & Minimum wage hike Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike? Ian Tostensen - President/CEO, BC Restaura...

Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike? 07.04.2023 13:24

Can restaurants and bars handle the minimum wage hike? Ian Tostensen - President/CEO, BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat - DTES decampment, Nurses union & Minimum wage hike 07.04.2023 16:35

Baldrey's Beat - DTES decampment, Nurses union & Minimum wage hike Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs 07.04.2023 16:35

What to do when you are in online harassment crosshairs Jesse Miller - Founder, Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DTES sweep. What's next? 07.04.2023 13:52

DTES sweep. What's next? George Affleck - Political analyst, former City Councilor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices