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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One-on-one conversation with Jonathan Frakes of Star Trek: The Next Generation! 16.02.2023 10:43

We have a one-on-one conversation with actor/director Jonathan Frakes! (most notably of Star Trek: The Next Generation!) Guest: Jonathan Frakes - Actor(Star Trek: The Next Generation) & director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chaos on our roads, Price of beer going up, & Star Trek: The Next Generation!!! 16.02.2023 49:45

Mike Smyth is back in action! BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon joins us to talk all things healthcare funding and chronic offenders in Vancouver. We'll also be discussing chaos on our roads with renowned traffic lawyer Paul Doroshenko! Later, the price of beer is set to go up April 1st, and Bob & Doug Mckenzie are NOT happy about it! FINALLY, we have a one-on-one conversation with Jonathan Frakes of...

Baldrey's Beat: Attaining federal transit funding, Chronic offenders, & Early election? 15.02.2023 17:55

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mayor Brad West says he wants more transit funding to keep up with the growing population. Random attacks keep happening in Vancouver, and fingers are being pointed at the government. A new poll shows many Canadians think there will be an early election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanley Park bike lane removal, Physician assistants, & Suing the RCMP! 15.02.2023 43:25

Fist up, the ABC-majority Vancouver Park Board has voted to remove all but a few isolated remnants of the separated bike lane from Stanley Park Drive before the end of May—returning what has become a very popular cycling route to motorists. Later, we find out why British Columbia needs more physician assistants! Last but certainly not least, an independent journalist is suing the RCMP after being...

Baldrey's Beat: BC NDP popularity, Child poverty rates, & Physician assistants! 14.02.2023 16:29

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Child poverty rates hit an all-time low in BC. According to polls, BC NDP are still feeing the love from the province. Bruce and Keith discuss the province's need for physician assistants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian news outlet VS. the RCMP! 14.02.2023 10:39

At a news conference outside BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, Amber Bracken and editorial leaders from The Narwhal confirmed they are suing the Mounties for wrongful arrest, wrongful detention and Charter violations. Guest: Amber Bracken - A freelance photojournalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why British Columbia needs more physician assistants! 14.02.2023 16:47

Why British Columbia needs more physician assistants! Guest: Eric Demers - Physician Assistant-Veteran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pit bull debate! 13.02.2023 16:58

Should pit-bulls be BANNED? Fill-in host Bruce Claggett puts on his moderator cap for this red-hot debate segment! Guest: Rebeka Breder - Animal Rights Lawyer Guest: Bill Tieleman - President of West Star Communications Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13, 2023: UFO balloons, Earthquake preparedness, & ChatGPT! 13.02.2023 49:41

On today's show: What we know so far about those objects we’re shooting down over North American skies. Is BC prepared for an earthquake? ChatGPT could be coming for your job! Two of our guests square off in a Pit bull debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau in the Yukon, Provincial politics, & Premier David Eby! 13.02.2023 17:26

Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau is in the Yukon taking questions on the unidentified flying balloons recently shot down in North American airspace. Looking ahead at a week in provincial politics. Polls show David Eby is maintaining his popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10, 2023: Federal healthcare funding, Used car sales tax, & Pokémon! 10.02.2023 46:58

On today's show: The latest on China’s interference with the federal elections. Doctors of BC weighs in whether federal funding is enough to fix the health-care system. The voice of Ash Ketchum from Pokémon! The NDP government has brought in a new system for charging sales tax on privately sold used cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: John Horgan stepping down as MLA, & Healthcare funding! 10.02.2023 17:21

On today's show: Bruce and Keith talk about what's next for John Horgan now that he's stepping down as MLA. Will the recently announced healthcare spending solve the ongoing staffing shortages? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9, 2023: Broadway businesses, Illegal tobacco smuggling, & Sleep disorders! 09.02.2023 57:53

On today's show: Are Broadway businesses seeking compensation for disruptions caused by the subway project? The newest airline at YVR! Is BC a hotspot for illegal tobacco smuggling? Why are we seeing a surge in sleep disorders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Porter Airlines, Broadway businesses suffering, & Healthcare wait times! 09.02.2023 16:58

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith discuss the unveiling of Porter Airlines! What's your best flying experience? Should businesses along Broadway seek compensation for the disruptions caused by the Canada Line project? Healthcare wait times have dramatically increased in the last three years. How will the government address this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 8, 2023: LNG pipeline debate, Pedestrian safety, & Bringing back extinct animals?! 08.02.2023 53:46

On today's show: Canadians are expecting to need $1.7 million to retire! LNG natural gas pipeline debate! Surrey resident raising concerns over pedestrian safety near Latimer Road Elementary school. Should we try to bring back animals from extinction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Ottawa healthcare summit, President Biden heckled, & Selina Robinson diagnosed with cancer 08.02.2023 17:48

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare summit held in Ottawa. President Biden heckled during state of the union address. Selina Robinson announces she's been diagnosed with cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debate time! Is Canada really broken? 07.02.2023 10:50

Is Canada really broken? Guest: Randeep Sarai - Liberal MP, Surrey Centre Guest: Kerry-Lynne Findlay - Conservative MP, South Surrey-White Rock, Opposition Chief Whip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Is Canada broken?, BC clinic wait times, & Dangerous dog laws! 07.02.2023 38:27

On today's show: Debate time! Is Canada really broken? BC has the longest clinic wait times in Canada. What do we do about this? Advocating for dangerous dog laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Healthcare funding, Throne speech, & Broken SRO elevator! 07.02.2023 17:17

Today on Baldrey's Beat: How much money is going to be put into our healthcare system? Mike and Keith discuss yesterday's throne speech. A Vancouver SRO's elevator has been broken for over 5 months! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6, 2023: Chinese spy balloons, Private health care, & Moving to Alberta! 06.02.2023 52:52

On today's show: Tackling service gaps and wait times for drug treatment. Chinese spy balloons Ontario announces an expansion of private health care. Should BC do the same? Why would you move to Alberta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Throne speech, Early provincial election, & Overdose prevention! 06.02.2023 16:58

Today on Baldrey's Beat: What to expect from today's throne speech! Could we see an early provincial election? Politicians are expressing a renewed interest in overdose prevention and mental health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3rd. 2023: Liberals mental health plan, Can Canada really transition to 100% electric vehicles so quickly? & Delays and gaps in drug addiction treatment 03.02.2023 1:04:30

Liberals mental health plan Elenore Sturko - Liberal MLA Surrey South Can Canada really transition to 100% electric vehicles so quickly? Heather Exner-Pirot - Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Baldey's Beat - Recap on Falcon's comments & Trudeau's pause on gun ban Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Delays and gaps in drug addiction treatmen...

Baldrey's Beat - Falcon's mental health comments & Trudeau gun ban 03.02.2023 16:26

Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2nd. 2023: Drug decriminalization debate, Long term care report & Okanagan college hack and ransom 02.02.2023 1:02:53

Drug decrim debate Randeep Sarai - Liberal MP, Surrey Centre Laila Goodridge - Conservative MP, Fort McMurray—Cold Lake Long term care report Terry Lake - CEO, BC Care Providers’ Association Baldrey's Beat - BC Drug decriminalization, Six more weeks of winter Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Are traffic cameras fair? Chris Thompson - SENSE BC Why did you move to Alberta? Kris S...

Baldrey's Beat - BC Drug decriminalization, Six more weeks of winter 02.02.2023 15:46

Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices