On the Media is a weekly show that uses the media as a lens to understand our world. On the Media listeners say the show is an essential companion, helping them survive the firehose of media coming at ...

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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Feb. 25, 2026: Flights are now bringing stranded Canadians home from Mexico -- but that doesn't guarantee an easy way home. We'll speak to one Saanich resident about her and her friends' long journey.