PODCAST

The Tyee: Audio Edition

We’re an independent, online news magazine from B.C. founded in 2003. We’re devoted to fact-driven stories, reporting and analysis that informs and enlivens our democratic conversation. This podcast features our stories, read by AI narration. Our reporting has changed laws, started movements and garnered numerous awards. While some journalism gives the last word to power, we try to give the last word to ordinary folks. We are reader-supported so if you like what you hear, you can go to

news

All Episodes

CONTEST: Win a Night Out at Granville Island Jazz

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/20

The 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer this June 20 to July 1, with 187 performances happening across the city, from downtown to Granville Island and on the North Shore. By Coastal Jazz. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. Published May 20, 2025

Here Come BC’s First LNG Shipments. Cause to Celebrate

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/20

The day it opens, LNG Canada will become B.C.’s largest point-source emitter of #GHG, while increased gas production across the entire supply chain will also add to B.C.‘s emission totals. This and other LNG projects guarantee B.C. will fail to meet its legislated emission targets. Marc Lee writes. Marc is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the author of ‘Painting Itself into a Corner: LNG and the Climate-Affordability Trade-Off in B.C.’ Published May 20, 2025

Sanctioned for Misinformation, This Doctor Keeps...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/19

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta says it was unaware, until informed by The Tyee, that Dr. Roger Hodkinson continued to publicly make statements that were “inconsistent with accepted public health medicine guidelines.” Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published May 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/19/Sanctioned-Misinformation-Doctor-Keeps-Spreading-It/

Pouring the Circular Economy into Your Pint Glass

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/19

Question for beer drinkers: Have you ever wondered how far that beer travelled to get into your pint glass? Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published May 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/05/19/Pouring-Circular-Economy-Pint-Glass/

Why Smith’s Giant Cabinet Is a Sign of Desperation

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/19

Thanks to Friday’s cabinet shuffle, more than half of the entire United Conservative Party caucus in the Alberta legislature is now a member of Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published May 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/19/Smith-Giant-Cabinet-Sign-Desperation/

A Fresh Opportunity to Get Elections Right

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/19

B.C. has launched a special committee on electoral reform. Twenty years ago, the BC Citizens’ Assembly made a bold recommendation. Antony Hodgson explains. Antony is president of Fair Voting BC, a non-partisan, non-profit organization advocating for improvements to elections and democratic processes. Published May 19, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/05/19/Fresh-Opportunity-Get-Elections-Right/

Step Inside One Brave Fight for Trans Life

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/17

“In Your Nature” is organized into an unholy trinity of sections populated with shape-shifting werewolves, moons and stars. Cheryl Rossi writes. Cheryl is an award-winning journalist and a communications professional who cares about people and loves stories. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/One-Brave-Fight-Trans-Life/

Here’s an Inconvenient Truth: Disease Is in the Air

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/17

“In ‘advanced’ nations, clean water is considered essential, but we tolerate foul air, despite a century of evidence that it harms.” Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes for the Weekender. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/Inconvenient-Truth-Air-Borne-Disease-Carl-Zimmer/

When Money Shadows Art, What Do We Lose

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/17

“Art is necessary, almost as much as breathing. Money is too, I suppose. I just wish the two weren’t as conjoined as they are.” Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/When-Money-Shadows-Art/

Vancouver’s Chinatown Gets a Fresh Burst of Colour

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/17

“The great thing about these buildings: some of them have been there for over 100 years. They’re still there. We can do something about it.” Harrison Mooney, Tyee associate editor, writes. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/Vancouver-Chinatown-Gets-Fresh-Burst-Colour/

A Crash Course on Global Trade and How Trump Is...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/16

President Trump’s approach to threaten, pause and reverse tariffs so many times it makes the head spin will not only be damaging to the U.S.’s interests. It risks unravelling a system that’s ordered the world economy since the end of the Second World War, says UBC professor Kristen Hopewells. Olamide Olaniyan interviews. Olamide is an associate editor at The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/16/Kristen-Hopewell-Interview/

The Premier’s Promises Aren’t Enough to Save Bill 15

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/16

When it comes to Bill 15, Premier Eby said no projects will go ahead without consent and that the legislation won’t be used for pipelines or LNG projects. None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes. Adam is a former BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/16/Premier-Promises-Bill-15/

Danielle Smith ‘Represents the Oilsands More Than the...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/16

“How much money is going into the industry and what could be done with that money were it not going into the oilsands?” The Tyee caught up with Don Gillmor, author of “On Oil.” Amanda Follett Hosgood interviews. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/05/16/Don-Gillmor-Interview/

How a BC Ostrich Farm Sparked a Far-Right Crusade

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/16

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting an order to kill its 400 birds has become a flashpoint for the far right and people skeptical of both mainstream science and the regulatory powers of governments. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published May 16, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/16/BC-Ostrich-Farm-Far-Right-Crusade/

‘Best Day Ever!’ Hang Out with Comox Kids Learning to...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/15

When you think of a hackathon, you might not initially think of a room full of 11- to 15-year-old girls and gender diverse kids. Hackergal is changing that. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/15/Comox-Kids-Learn-Code-AI-Hackergal/

Alberta Heads Toward a Showdown with Its Workers

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/15

With more than 23,000 civil servants represented by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees primed to strike, the ball is now in the United Conservative Party government’s court. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/15/Alberta-Heads-Toward-Showdown-Workers/

Don’t Miss ‘Inner Elder’ Onstage at the Firehall Arts...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/15

“Inner Elder” is a transformative journey through real-life memories. Through heartfelt storytelling, Michelle Thrush weaves real-life memories with laughter, grace and playfulness to explore her own inner Elder. By Firehall Arts Centre. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. Published May 15, 2025

After a Tough Drive, Support Staff on a Floating Work...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/15

Catering, cleaning and hospitality staff who live and work on a Squamish-area “floatel” have officially unionized. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published May 15, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/15/Support-Staff-Floating-Work-Camp-Unionize/

Ousted UCP MLA Accuses Premier’s Husband of Secret...

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/14

Former Alberta UCP infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie has accused the husband of Premier Danielle Smith of working as an unregistered lobbyist, which allegedly included an attempt to meet with Guthrie about a major rail link between Calgary and Banff. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles Rusnell is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published May 14, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/05/14/Ousted-UCP-MLA-Alleges-Secret-Rail-Lobbying-David-Moretta/

Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again

The Tyee: Audio Edition ·

2025/05/14

The B.C. government is pushing ahead with legislation that would grant sweeping powers to fast-track projects the government designates “provincially significant,” including bypassing major parts of environmental assessments and giving industry consultants the power to greenlight permits. Reporters: Zoë Yunker is a Victoria-based journalist writing about environmental politics. Amanda Follett Hosgood is The Tyee’s northern B.C. reporter. Published May 14, 2025.

1,675 results

The Tyee: Audio Edition

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci