The Mike Smyth Show
The Mike Smyth Show
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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Episodes
November 9, 2022: Social services spending, US midterm election results, & Legalizing jay-walking! 09.11.2022 1:00:09
On today's show: Discussing the $5b spending report. Fact or false flag? The pros and cons of Eby’s promised no-rental-ban law. Reacting to midterm election results with Reggie Cecchini. Jay-walking, urban speed limits, pedestrian safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Social service spending, US Midterm election, & BC Liberal name change! 09.11.2022 17:24
On today's show: Report says $5b is being spent on social services in Vancouver. How accurate is this? US midterm election results! BC Liberal party possibly changing it's name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Healthcare backlogs and delays 09.11.2022 10:33
Healthcare backlogs and delays GUEST: Dr. Anna Wolak, Family Physician in Vancouver and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 8, 2022: Recession debate, Emergencies Act inquiry, & FIFA World Cup politics! 08.11.2022 44:59
On today's show: Time for a recession debate! Was invoking the Emergency Act necessary? We take an in-depth look at the trucker convoy. FIFA politics at Qatar World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: Health minister's conference, Downtown Eastside, & Donald Trump running again? 08.11.2022 17:17
Today on Baldrey's Beat: The Federal health minister is talking cash at the health minister's conference. More than $5 Billion is being spent on the DTES. Will Trump run for president again in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canucks Place Children's Hospice and the Light a Life campaign 08.11.2022 5:48
Canucks Place Children's Hospice and the Light a Life campaign Guest: Denise Praill, CEO of Canuck Place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 7, 2022: CUPE chaos in Ontario, US Midterms, & Interest rate hikes! 07.11.2022 46:55
On today's show: Back to work legislation and the mess in Ontario. Previewing the US Midterm election with Reggie Cecchini! What to do if you have a variable rate mortgage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing the US Midterm election! 07.11.2022 18:09
Global News Washington Correspondent Reggie Cecchini comes on to give us a rundown of the upcoming US Midterm elections. Guest: Reggie Cecchini - Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: CUPE strikes, US Midterm elections, & BC Lions! 07.11.2022 17:31
Today on Baldrey's Beat: PM Trudeau says Canadians should be worried about notwithstanding clause. Premier Doug Ford responds! Keith shares his prediction of the US Midterm elections. The BC Lions won a very important game on Sunday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some animals get a bad Rep 07.11.2022 7:15
Hollywood and Halloween give some animals and creatures a bad reputation. Community contributor Eric Chapman talked to Andrew Holland from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 4, 2022: Federal budget debate, No-fault insurance, & Pain medication shortage! 04.11.2022 41:25
On today's show: Federal budget update debate! How has the first year of no fault insurance been? Shortage of children’s pain medication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: BC cancer care, Surgery wait-times, & Stanley Park Christmas train 04.11.2022 17:45
Today on Badrey's Beat: Liberal leader Kevin Falcon says that BC cancer care is terrible. BC's performing a record amount of surgeries every week, yet there's still a massive wait-list. The Stanley Park Christmas train is cancelled. Is this a sign the Park Board needs to go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 3, 2022: Surrey teachers, Fireworks bans, & Vehicle-wildlife collisions! 03.11.2022 50:02
On today's show: Surrey teachers express criticism of new deal. Are firework bans effective? Have you ever accidentally hit an animal with your car? There's been a surge in vehicle-wildlife collisions. Expedition finds cache of cameras on remote Yukon glacier! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: David Eby, Doug McCallum, & Trudeau taxing Canadians 03.11.2022 16:54
Today on Baldrey's Beat: David Eby prepares to take over as BC Premier. In parliament, Pierre Poilievre asked Trudeau when he'll stop taxing Canadians. The latest on the Doug McCallum parking lot incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 2, 2022: Kevin Falcon, Fireworks ban, & Used car tax! 02.11.2022 39:02
On today's show: Kevin Falcon responds to David Eby! Should there be a province-wide fireworks ban? Should PST on used cars under $20k be dropped? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: BC-wide fireworks ban, Reopening Riverview, & Freeland hints at Canadian recession! 02.11.2022 17:15
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Fireworks fight in Delta involving over 400 youths furthers the discussion of a province-wide fireworks ban. Today's funeral for RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang is highlighting the conversations around re-opening mental health institutions like Riverview. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is hinting at a possible recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
November 1, 2022: BC doctor deal, Short-stay tax, & One-on-one with David Eby! 01.11.2022 45:12
On today's show: Learning the details about the new BC doctor deal Is a short-stay tax a viable solution to fund public events? David Eby outlines his platform as he's set to become BC's next premier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: New BC doctor deal, Doug McCallum's trial, & Fireworks ban! 01.11.2022 17:34
Today on Baldrey's Beat: Keith reacts to the new deal made with BC doctors. Should Surrey taxpayers pay for Doug McCallum's legal fees? Debating the effectiveness of Vancouver's fireworks ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 31, 2022: Michelin Star SNUBS, Social media hate, & Trick-or-Treater safety! 31.10.2022 43:22
On today's show: Nancy Pelosi’s husband attacked Michelin Star SNUBS in Vancouver Where to draw the line with online hate. Raising concerns about elderly left alone in apartments Trick or Treater Safety! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vancouver Michelin Star SNUBS! 31.10.2022 7:17
Vancouver Michelin Star SNUBS! Guest: Alex Gill, Globe and Mail Vancouver Food Critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Online hate manifesting into physical violence 31.10.2022 8:27
Online hate manifesting into physical violence Guest: Jesse Miller, Social Media Educator + Principal at Mediated Reality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Halloween haunts: Northern Paranormal Investigations 31.10.2022 9:15
Halloween haunts: Northern Paranormal Investigations Guests: Mike Lutke and Darryl Pearson, Northern Paranormal Investigations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 28, 2022: Housing debate, First Nations Olympic bid, & Long COVID! 28.10.2022 42:30
On today's show: Housing debate! BC NDP says no to indigenous led 2030 Olympic bid. Long COVID. What is it, and how do we treat it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baldrey's Beat: First Nations Olympic bid, Prolific offenders, & Jerry Lee Lewis 28.10.2022 17:06
Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC NDP shut down First Nations Olympic bid. MLA Elenore Sturko is demanding to know when NDP will start keeping prolific offenders in jail? Rock N Roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87 David Eby swearing-in ceremony pushed back to November 18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 27, 2022: Surrey Police Service, Handgun ban, & Cheaper dental care! 27.10.2022 50:15
On today's show: Surrey Police Service doesn’t think it’s going anywhere Handgun ban - worth it or pointless? Multiple emergency vehicles TORCHED in Smithers, BC. Dental done differently! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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