The Mike Smyth Show

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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Jul 10, 2026

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Baldrey's Beat: BC Liberal name change, Surrey municipal election, & David Eby 28.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: BC United: Mike and Keith discuss the proposed BC Liberal name change. The Surrey municipal election is heating up! Should Doug McCallum pay his own legal bills? David Eby set to announce his affordable housing plan later today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 27, 2022: Skytrain loop proposal, Rental scams, & Saving money 27.09.2022

On today's show: Kennedy Stewart proposing new Skytrain loop. Outrageous rental scams are plaguing our province. Things you should NEVER buy if you’re trying to save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: BC Lib name change, & Federal politics coverage 27.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Proposed BC Liberal Party name change Does Pierre Poilievre have a shot at becoming the next PM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 26, 2022: Rising gas prices, Distracted diving, & Breast biopsy wait-times! 26.09.2022

On today's show: Are Canadians flocking to ride share with gas prices rising? Should Canada ban generational tobacco sales? Edmonton using AI to identify distracted drivers. Should BC follow suit? Wait-times for breast biopsies steadily growing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait-times for breast biopsies are growing to an unacceptable level 26.09.2022

Wait-times for breast biopsies are growing to an unacceptable level. To find out more, we bring on Dr. Paula Gordon! Guest: Dr. Paula Gordon - Radiology Researcher and Clinical Professor at UBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Dropping COVID mandates, & NDP Leadership 26.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Federal government to drop COVID mandates October 1st. David Eby's quest for NDP leadership is being challenged by Anjali Appadurai. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learning more about the BC Women’s hospital incident 23.09.2022

To help us learn more about the BC Women’s hospital incident, we speak with VPD spokesperson Steve Addison. Guest: Steve Addison - Spokesperson at VPD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full show: Specialty medical care, BC Women's hospital incident, & 4-day work weeks! 23.09.2022

On today's show: BC Medical Specialists demand answers for the decline of specialty care There was a horrifying incident at BC Women’s hospital. Canadians Seek Micro-Entrepreneurship to Offset Rising Cost of Living Examining the pros & cons of a 4-day work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Horgan's approval ratings, Trudeau vs. Poilievre, & NDP leadership 23.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Mike and Keith react to Horgan's latest approval ratings. Trudeau and Poilievre square off in parliament. Anjali Appadurai is proving to be a worthy opponent for David Eby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Fresh and Gourmet Warehouse Recipe of the Week! 22.09.2022

This partnership between Gourmet Warehouse and BC Fresh is supported by the BuyBC program from the provincial government. Guest: Brian Faulkner - VP Business Development & Marketing at BC Fresh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 22, 2022: PNE Ghost train, Chronic offenders, & NFT scams! 22.09.2022

On today's show: The PNE Ghost Train is a spooktacular failure Examining the chronic offenders report; Informative? or too little too late? What’s the problem with rescue dogs? Celebrity NFT scams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 21, 2022: PNE riot, Housing debate, & Environmental protests! 21.09.2022

On today's show: Investigation underway into the PNE Breakout Fest riot. Debate on housing! Should environmental protesters “get a life” like Premier Horgan says? Have we gone too far with tipping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: NDP Leadership race, & Pierre Poilievre 21.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Thanks to Anjali Appadurai, the NDP leadership race is heating up! Pierre Poilievre used his first day in parliament to address Trudeau's tax raises. Does Poilievre have a shot at winning the next Federal election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 20, 2022: PNE concert riot, Tipping, & Anjali Appadurai! 20.09.2022

On today's show: Riot breaks out at the PNE after rapper Lil Baby cancels concert last-minute. Has tipping reached a tipping point? Just a bump in the road, or a mountain too tall to climb for Anjali Appadurai? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Tip inflation, Booster dose rollout, & BC NDP leadership 20.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Are you noticing more tipping prompts at businesses? BC's COVID booster dose rollout begins. NDP leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai is facing heavy opposition, plus an investigation from Elections BC. PM Trudeau is not the first politician to be seen singing on camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 19, 2022: Oil and gas, Pierre Poilievre, & Travel measures! 19.09.2022

On today's show: Oil and gas divestment debate Pierre Poilievre debate Are ArriveCan and other travel measures about to be axed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Random attacks spur knife self defence class 19.09.2022

Random attacks spur knife self defence class Guest: Jennifer Bajus - Self defence expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Queen Elizabeth II, PM Trudeau singing Bohemian Rhapsody, & John Horgan 19.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Funeral held for the late Queen Elizabeth II PM Justin Trudeau seen on camera singing Bohemian Rhapsody in a London bar. In a recent speech, Premier John Horgan had some choice words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre debate: Would he be good or bad for Canada? 16.09.2022

Pierre Poilievre debate: Would he be good or bad for Canada? Guest: Randeep Sarai - Liberal MP, Surrey Centre Guest: Kerry-Lynne Findlay - Conservative MP, South Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2022: Pierre Poilievre debate, Ukraine counter-offensive, & Vancouver stranger attacks 16.09.2022

On today's show: Pierre Poilievre debate: would he be good or bad for Canada? Ukrainian begins massive counter-offensive. Random stranger attacks in Vancouver.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 16, 2022: Ambulance wait-times, NHL Jerseys, & Videogame/Movie reboots! 16.09.2022

On today's show: Woman left paralyzed after waiting over an hour for an ambulance Ads on NHL jerseys - fair game or messing with tradition? Restaurants say they’re being forced to raise prices due to inflation Is old new again? Why do we see so many reboots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Elections BC investigation, Chip Wilson BC Parks donation, & Mourning Queen Elizabeth 16.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: Elections BC now investigating environmental group for allegedly improperly aiding BC NDP leadership candidate. Recent poll shows many Canadians are not mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Lulu Lemon Billionaire Chip Wilson makes massive $100 million donation to BC Parks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sept 15, 2022: Self-defense class, Kennedy Stewart's housing plan, & Vancouver restaurants! 15.09.2022

On today's show: Are you feeling safe in Vancouver right now? Would taking a self-defense class make you feel safe? Kennedy Stewarts housing plan: Good or bad for Vancouver? Let’s Debate! When inflation and interest rates go up, so do credit card bills! Michelin Stars coming to Vancouver - which restaurant should make the cut?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baldrey's Beat: Vancouver election coverage, National holiday scrambling, & Roger Federer! 15.09.2022

Today on Baldrey's Beat: We're a month away from the Vancouver municipal election! Physicians are scrambling to find childcare for the upcoming national holiday. Roger Federer is officially retiring after over 24 years of professional playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 14, 2022: Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, School liaison officers, & Taming inflation 14.09.2022

On today's show: BC goes against the grain and makes Queen Elizabeth’s funeral a public sector holiday. ABC Vancouver announces they’ll bring back the school liaison officer Could Trudeau’s $4.5 billion dollar relief plan cause more inflation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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