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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Baldrey's Beat: David Eby, Emergency vehicles torched in Smithers, & Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher! 27.10.2022 17:02

Today on Baldrey's Beat: David Eby says he's looking forward to forming government and introducing legislation Multiple emergency vehicles torched in Smithers, BC. Who's to blame for this act of arson? Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher invited to the floor of the Saskatchewan legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26, 2022: Surrey Police Force, Violence against health workers, & Dangerous driving! 26.10.2022 43:37

On today's show: Who will end up policing Surrey? Tackling the rise in violence against healthcare workers. Multiple healthcare execs are making over $400k a year Canadian's worst driving habits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police Force, & Healthcare vice presidents! 26.10.2022 16:56

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Surrey Police Force Are there too many high-paid vice-presidents in our healthcare system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 25, 2022: Trudeau's London hotel bill, High food prices, & Raising interest rates! 25.10.2022 48:18

Canada spent WHAT on hotels for the Queen’s funeral?! Family of five turned away from buying a condo. Competition Bureau investigating high food prices. Bank of Canada set to raise interest rates yet again tomorrow. Is a recession looming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Protecting Nurses, & Fixing a broken justice system! 25.10.2022 16:40

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Nurses are being attacked and harassed. Aman Grewal of the BC nurses union says this needs to stop. Tackling BC's broken justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 24, 2022: Mental illness on the streets, Handgun freeze, & Winter driving! 24.10.2022 59:02

On today's show: Hearing about the background of alleged murderer Jongwon Ham is sparking conversation about mental illness on the streets of Vancouver. Discussing how Trudeau's handgun ban will impact shooting sports Let’s get winter tire ready! Recession debate: will the interest rate hikes make things worse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: David Eby, Alberta politics, & New UK Prime Minister 24.10.2022 17:41

Today on Baldrey's Beat: David Eby begins the transition process to become the next BC premier. Danielle Smith says the UCP won't enforce federal policies in Alberta. Rishi Sunak is set to become the new UK Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 21, 2022: RCMP officer stabbing, Soaring food costs, & Appadurai disqualification! 21.10.2022 35:57

On today's show: Why didn’t police know about RCMP stabbing suspect's violent record and outstanding warrant? Should the government step in to help with soaring food costs? Former NDP MLA reacts to Appadurai disqualification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: David Eby, Anjali Appadurai, & Boris Johnson! 21.10.2022 17:21

On today's show: What will David Eby's first 100 days look like as NDP premier? Anjali Appadurai says she's sticking with NDP despite being disqualied. With Liz Truss out as UK PM, does Boris Johnson have a chance to be re-elected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 20, 2022: Slain Burnaby RCMP officer, Chronic offenders in Vancouver, & Stanley Park bike lanes! 20.10.2022 50:50

On today's show: Retired VPD officer reacts to the death of slain Burnaby RCMP officer. Tackling the rise of chronic offenders in the city of Vancouver. ABC getting rid of the Stanley Park bike lane! Can Ken Sim get 100 mental health nurses? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired VPD officer reacts to the death of slain Burnaby RCMP officer 20.10.2022 13:24

Retired VPD officer reacts to the death of slain Burnaby RCMP officer Guest: Doug Spencer - Retired VPD Officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Anjali Appadurai DISQUALIFIED 20.10.2022 9:05

Today on Baldrey's Beat: It's official: Anjali Appadurai is now disqualified from running for NDP leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19, 2022: Death of RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang, Disqualifying Anjali Appadurai, & Travelling snowbirds! 19.10.2022 56:34

On today's show: Former West Vancouver Police Chief reacts to the death of RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon reacts to the death of RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang. Will the NDP disqualify Anjali Appadurai? Canadian snowbirds are opting for Mexico and Central America due to high US costs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Danielle Smith, & Anjali Appadurai 19.10.2022 17:02

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Danielle Smith is walking back her comments on Ukraine. There's a definite chance that Anjali Appadurai will be disqualified from running for the NDP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 18, 2022: Doug McCallum recount, "No Name" price freeze, & Impacts of inflation! 18.10.2022 36:14

On today's show: Brenda Locke may have been elected as the new mayor of Surrey, but Doug McCallum is not leaving quietly. Are we being price-gouged? Loblaws announces “no name” brand price freeze How impacted are Canadians by inflation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Doug McCallum recount, Pierre Poilievre, & Adrian Dix 18.10.2022 17:06

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Doug McCallum is requesting an official recount. Pierre Poilievre reacts to Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's defeat. Adrian Dix holding a news conference today at 2:00 to discuss workplace safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct. 17, 2022: Municipal election results, Chinatown graffiti cleanup & Elon Musk's plans for Twitter 17.10.2022 50:06

On today's show: Brenda Locke elected Mayor of Surrey Could cancer screening waits be causing higher assisted suicides? Chinatown graffiti cleanup Elon Musk wants to make Twitter a “super” app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cryonics 17.10.2022 8:10

If you could preserve yourself after death in hopes to be awakened in the future where advanced technologies could extend your lifespan even more, would you? This has been around for a bit but…there is now improving technology in cryonics and SOME places where you can do this… The details with our community contributor Eric Chapman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: B.C. municipal election: Analysis of election results 17.10.2022 17:27

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Biggest takeaways from the municipal election David Eby endorsing Kennedy Stewart Crankiness and change: themes from Saturday’s election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Property taxes are kicking local businesses when they’re down 14.10.2022 10:00

Guest: Paul Sullivan - Property Tax Expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14th, 2022: Prolific offenders and BC asking feds to step in, Prolific offenders and BC asking feds to step in & Netflix adding ads 14.10.2022 57:37

On today's show: Prolific offenders and BC asking feds to step in Public inquiry into the Emergencies Act Pests to expect as the weather changes Netflix adding an ad tier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat - The civic election preview 14.10.2022 32:28

Bruce and Keith cover all the big cities as the election approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 13, 2022: Car-free streets, Animal activist jail time, & Bear encounter! 13.10.2022 48:04

On today's show: Vancouver City Council Candidate for OneCity Cars off the road and people in the streets! Animal activists, local farmers, and jail time. Surrey man survives a terrifying encounter with bear. Sleep expert John Charest reveals to us how many people are sabotaging their own slumber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Chronic offenders in BC, Civil election coverage, & Danielle Smith backlash 13.10.2022 17:35

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Multiple provinces are pushing the Feds to do something about the rise in chronic offenders. The Civic election is this weekend! Who will YOU be voting for? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continues to face backlash over her comments on anti-vaxxer discrimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12, 2022: Vancouver crime, Hockey Canada, & Pardoning marijuana 12.10.2022 40:11

On today's show: A Vancouver store's been hit by thieves for the 5TH TIME What's next for Hockey Canada? The US has pardoned prior federal marijuana convictions. Should Canada do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices