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Spotlight is an audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.If you want to try faster programs, please subscribe to our Spotlight Advanced podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spotlight-english-advanced)
Storytellers: Shaping History and Community
Rena Dam and Joshua Leo look at storytellers around the world. Their stories influence the people around them.
15:0117/03/2020
Six Tools for Understanding People Better
What can you do when you just cannot agree with someone? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid share some tools for understanding people better.
15:0116/03/2020
Life After Crisis
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin continue the story of the Chilean miners. What happened to them after the crisis?
15:0113/03/2020
The San Jose Mine Crisis
In Autumn 2010, the world watched rescue efforts after a mine collapsed in Chile. What happened to the miners? How did they survive this terrible experience? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story.
15:0112/03/2020
Famous Bells Around the World
Famous bells ring in cities around the world. Anne Muir and Luke Haley look at some of these bells. Why do they ring?
15:0111/03/2020
Skin Whitening
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.
15:0110/03/2020
Chief Wilma Mankiller
What leaders have made a difference in your life? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Wilma Mankiller, a leader for her people.
15:0106/03/2020
Four Things to Say When Someone is Dying
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a difficult subject - being close to someone who is dying. They look at four things to say that can help.
15:0105/03/2020
The Ulcer Prize
Doctors win a prize for their dangerous research on stomach ulcers. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell their story.
15:0104/03/2020
Criollo - Horses of Argentina
Horses are an important part of culture and working life in Argentina. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the celebrated Argentina horse: the Criollo horse.
15:0103/03/2020
Steel Pan - Music from the Caribbean
When people could not play the music they wanted, they invented a new kind of music. Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the history of Steel Pan music.
15:0103/03/2020
Norway's Mountain Rules
Just because you can walk anywhere you want, doesn’t mean you should. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the rules for hiking in Norway.
15:0128/02/2020
HelpAge International
HelpAge International works to improve the lives of older people. Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at HelpAge International, and the needs and goals of elderly people.
15:0127/02/2020
The Sport of Video Games
Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about electronic sports. These esports are becoming as common as physical sports. But they also have some problems.
15:0126/02/2020
Boy Scouts
How do children learn good values? Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at an organization helping boys: the world wide Boy Scout Movement.
15:0125/02/2020
Why You Should Make a Life List
What goals do you have in life? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at one way that some people are keeping their goals - a life list!
15:0124/02/2020
Going to the Forest
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the life and work of John Muir. Muir had a major influence on environmental movements around the world. His beautiful writing brought many people outside.
15:0221/02/2020
Brazil Museum FIre
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the National Museum of Brazil. In 2018, 90% of the museum was destroyed. It provides a lesson and a warning for people around the world.
15:0120/02/2020
LivingwithLess
Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE
16:0118/02/2020
Between Memories and Truth
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most important Latin American writers. Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at his life and work.
15:0117/02/2020
A New Life for Gangs
Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the work of Father Gregory Boyle. He works in the most dangerous parts of Los Angeles sharing an important message with gangs there.
15:0114/02/2020
Harriet Tubman - From Slave to Hero
Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story of Harriet Tubman and her fight for freedom. She is famous for working to end slavery in the United States.
15:0113/02/2020
Lightning and Electricity
Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at Benjamin Franklin and his discoveries about lightning. They also look at other evidence that gives us information about lightning.
15:0112/02/2020
Words, More Words
Ruby Jones and Mike Procter look at the history and development of the most important English dictionary - the Oxford English Dictionary.
15:0111/02/2020
All About Milk
People have drunk milk for thousands of years, but is it good for you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and healthiness of milk.
15:0110/02/2020
Matt Stutzman - The Archer with No Arms
How could someone shoot an arrow, without any arms? Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin tell Matt Stutzman’s story.
15:0107/02/2020
The Forgiveness Project
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin tell about an organization that collects and shares stories of forgiveness. They encourage people to live better lives through forgiveness.
15:0106/02/2020
The Giving Driver
Liz Waid and Joshua Leo tell the story of Bai Fang Li. He gave everything he had to support the education of poor children.
15:0105/02/2020
Mozart - Child of Music
Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the life of one of the world’s most famous musical writers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
15:0104/02/2020
Words, Words, Words
Mike Procter and Ruby Jones share the story of Ammon Shea, and his experience reading one of the longest books in the world - the Oxford English Dictionary.
15:0103/02/2020
Warrior Slaves
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at warriors in the past - gladiators. They fought for sport, to win glory and save their own lives.
15:0131/01/2020
Wesley Korir - Running for God and Kenya
From maintenance man, to marathon runner, to politician: Spotlight looks at the life of Wesley Korir.
15:0130/01/2020
Ways to Think About Autism
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the condition of autism. This condition affects a person’s brain. But how do people think about this condition?
15:0129/01/2020
Leonardos Famous Paintings
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.
15:0128/01/2020
Lego - Play Well
Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at the story of how a small business became the second biggest toy company in the world.
15:0127/01/2020
Nick Vujicic - No Arms or Legs
Spotlight tells about the work of a man born with no arms and no legs. He shares what gives him hope.
15:0124/01/2020
The Rich President
José Mujica is the president of Uruguay – but he lives like a simple farmer. Why does he choose to live this way? Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the man some people call “The World’s Poorest President.” Why does he call himself rich?
15:0123/01/2020
High Speed Trains
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at one transportation of the future. Can high-speed trains make transportation easier, safer and faster?
15:0122/01/2020
Age is just a Number
What will you do when you are old? Spotlight tells about very old people doing very amazing things!
15:0120/01/2020
The Titanic
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the Titanic, the biggest, finest ship of its time. Many people thought it was unsinkable, but they were wrong.
15:0117/01/2020
Perpetua - A Woman of Faith
Joshua Leo and Ruby Jones tell the story of a young woman from North Africa. Her name was Perpetua. She lived almost 2,000 years ago. But people still talk about her life today.
15:0116/01/2020
The Man with the Golden Arm
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the life-saving medicine Anti-D. This medicine comes from people like James Harrison and his special blood.
15:0115/01/2020
What the World Eats
Dave Bast and Liz Waid look at the book "Hungry Planet: What the World Eats". This book shows the different ways people prepare and eat food around the world.
15:0114/01/2020
Richard III - The Crooked King
How could a king disappear for hundreds of years? Katy Blake and Mike Procter share the story of Richard III.
15:0113/01/2020
Dan Eley - Hope After and Accident
Nick Page and Liz Waid tell Dan Eley's story. After a terrible accident, he could not walk. Now, he is building a new life.
15:0110/01/2020
The Story of Paper
Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.
15:0109/01/2020
Writing For His Country
Joshua Leo and Liz Waid share the stories of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. His writing and ideas have been controversial, but he has made a big difference in his country.
15:0207/01/2020
Board Games
Roger Basick and Liz Waid look at the history of board games, and why this kind of game is becoming more popular today. Can these games bring people together?
15:0106/01/2020
What You Leave Behind
Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?
15:0103/01/2020
Sister Angelique - Bringing Refugees Hope
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at a woman who is working to bring hope and healing to other women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
15:0102/01/2020