The Mike Smyth Show

<p>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 yesterday’s headlines slip away without a second glance and a bit more scrutiny, The Mike Smyth Show keeps you dialed in and up to date.</p>

Dwindling liquor supplies, & Cooking the perfect turkey!

The ongoing BCGEU strike is causing liquor supplies to dwindle, and the restaurant industry is getting nervous! Plus, it's TURKEY TIME! Caren McSherry from the Gourmet Warehouse comes on to teach us how to cook the perfect Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
39:44

Bill's Beat: Ken Sim wants to oust the park board!

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim wants to oust the park board! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Political Strategist and former vancouver city council candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
18:13

Carney vs. Trump, Going after Big Vape, & Addressing Alberta separatism!

We begin by unpacking Prime Minister Carney's meeting with Donald Trump! What exactly is Carney's strategy here? BC is going after vaping companies for their deceptive practices! A petition is going around trying to keep Alberta as a part of Canada! Could the US get involved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-09
39:47

BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices

BC going after vaping product companies for deceptive practices Guest: Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-09
12:22

Eby vs. Smith, Reviewing decriminalization, & Unsold condos in BC!

David Eby goes toe-to-toe with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in a pipeline show-down! Was decriminalization a mistake? Port Coquitlam mayor Brad west weighs in. Finally, what's the deal with the growing number of unsold condos in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-08
43:07

Baldrey's Beat: Eby vs. Smith!

Danielle Smith says David Eby's opposition to a pipeline is "unCanadian", and Eby is NOT happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-08
18:29

One-on-one with John Rustad, Road rage incidents, & Crypto ATM scams!

In conversation with John Rustad: The start of a new legislative session and rumours of a leadership challenge?! Road rage incidents are on the rise! What's causing this increase? Are Crypto ATM machines being used in scams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-07
46:40

Baldrey's Beat: John Rustad's leadership review, & PM Carney meets with Trump

Mike and Keith unpack our earlier conversation with John Rustad. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Trump in the White House today. How did it go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-07
18:19

Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike continues, & BC pipeline debate!

BCGEU workers are holding a rally at the BC legislature today as the strike enters its 6th week! Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe is weighing in on the BC/Alberta pipeline debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-06
17:29

BC pipeline debate, Proposed New West pay raises, & Delta ER closures!

Other provinces are now weighing in on the BC pipeline debate. Is this a project we should take on for the good of Canada? We unpack some controversial proposed pay raises for New West city councillors. Delta's Emergency Room went from having never been closed, to closing 4 times just this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-06
38:05

Pipeline debate, Airbnb exemptions, & The power of Crimestoppers!

BC vs. Alberta! The 2 provinces square off in a heated pipeline debate! Should the provincial government make exemptions for Airbnb ahead of the world cup? Finally, we talk about the incredible influence that Crimestoppers has had in delivering justice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-03
41:53

BCGEU strike impact, Commercial rent caps, & Building a pipeline through BC!

How is the BCGEU strike impacting the public? Residential rents have caps... should commercial rents have them too? Alberta Premiere Danielle Smith REALLY wants a pipeline through BC, but David Eby isn't budging! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
35:20

Baldrey's Beat: Legislature protests, & Danielle Smith wants pipelines!

Striking members of the BCGEU are protesting outside the BC legislature! Is there a realistic exit strategy? Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to roll back anti-resource policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
17:19

BCGEU strike escalation, Involuntary care, & Surrey radio station shooting!

We begin the show discussing the latest on the BCGEU strike as it cruises into its 5th week! Plus, we continue the conversation surrounding the public's growing demand for involuntary care in BC. Finally, we hear a harrowing account of a shooting targeting a radio station in Surrey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-01
39:28

Baldrey's Beat: The BCGEU strike continues, & Studying the DTES!

A huge rally is planned for Downtown Vancouver as part of the ongoing BCGEU strike. The Downtown Eastside is quickly becoming one of the most surveyed and studied parts of the city. Do we REALLY need another consultant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-01
17:32

Involuntary care, Starbucks closures, & Truth and Reconciliation Day!

Involuntary care continues to be top-of-mind for British Columbians. Is it time to bring it in? Starbucks closures are hitting BC! What does the future of the coffee chain look like? Lastly, we dedicate some time to talk about Truth and Reconciliation day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-30
42:56

Bill's Beat: BCGEU contract breakdowns, Fixing the DTES, & Trump tariffs on movies!

BCGEU president Paul Finch says the new contract talks very quickly broke down. What happened?! Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell is speaking out on his appointment as DTES special advisor, saying he is definitely not a "czar." Donald Trump says he wants to put a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the US! What does this mean for BC's film industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-30
17:19

Involuntary care facilities, TikTok taking children's information, & Trump sending forces to Portland!

BC Premier David Eby has announced some new involuntary care facilities in Surrey and Prince George. Should Vancouver be next? How do we ensure social media apps like TikTok don't get a hold of sensitive information about Canadian children? And finally we discuss Trumps decision to deploy federal forces to Portland, Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-29
40:27

Baldrey's Beat: BCGEU strike enters 5th week, & Unpacking David Eby's speech at UBCM!

The BCGEU strike is entering its 5th week! Is the government feeling the pressure? Mike and Keith unpack the highlights from David Eby's speech at the UBCM convention. The BC Green Party has a new leader! 25-year old Emily Lowan says she wants to redistribute wealth in the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-29
18:17

Addictive video games, Ostrich cull, & Robert Pickton's killer speaks out!

A 12-year old BC child is suing Roblox alleging that their video game is TOO addictive. Is there a case here, or does this boil down to bad parenting? What does the science say about the ostrich cull story? Is it reallynecessary to kill all those birds? Robert Pickton's killer recently described in court why he decided to take the life of the notorious serial killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-26
38:05

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