Spotlight English

The Global Press Institute

Where do you get news? Do you trust newspapers and radio in your community? Bruce Gulland and Colin Lowther look at an organization training local reporters.

The Green Belt Movement

Liz Waid and Adam Navis remember the life of Wangari Maathai - the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

George Muller - Father to Many

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the life and work of George Müller. He refused a salary, and still provided homes for 2,000 orphans.

Does a Beard Make You a Man?

Stones for Remembering

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the stumbling stone memorials in Europe. These stones encourage people to remember victims of the Holocaust.

Selfies - Pictures of Yourself

Do you take selfies? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at why people like to take pictures of themselves.

Palm Oil Problems

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a very popular and useful product - palm oil. However, big palm oil farms also cause many problems.

Fortnite - Simply Survive

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the popular video game Fortnite. This popular game has even influenced culture.

Sumo - Japan's National Sport

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and traditions of the ancient Japanese sport of Sumo.

The Prison Angel

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a woman who chooses to live in one of the worst prisons in Mexico.

The Story of Bobby Dunbar

Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin share the mysterious story of Bobby Dunbar. As a boy, he disappeared. When he was found, there were serious questions about his identity.

Stop Cyberbullying

Bullying people on the internet can have terrible effects. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid talk about these effects, and how all people can work to stop this cyberbullying.

Know More Women in Science

How can you support under-represented people? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about Jess Wade. She is helping women in science get the credit they deserve.

Out of Eden - The Seven Year Walk

Why would a man walk over 38,000km? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about Paul Salopek's 7-year walking journey around the world.

The Oldest First Grader

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Kimani Maruge. He started school when he was 84 years old!

Picture Stories

Liz Waid and Nick Page tell about graphic novels. These books combine pictures and words to tell a complex story.

Easter Foods Around the World

Does your food tell a story? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the foods that people eat at Easter. Many of these foods represent part of an important story.

Good Rules for the Internet

How do you communicate with other people on the internet? Nick Page and Liz Waid share rules for good behavior.

Nasreddin Hodja: Turkey’s Holy Fool

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the traditional storyteller in Turkey – Nasreddin Hodja. He has a way of making people think differently!

Easter Traditions

Liz Waid and Nick Page look at the traditions and history of the Christian celebration of Easter.

Drumming to End Bullying

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a group using drums to bring children together. This can end the problem of violent bullying in schools.

Honey Hunters

Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the lives of honey hunters in India. This dangerous tradition provides thick, sweet honey.

Curing Leprosy

What diseases scare you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the ancient disease leprosy.

Music as Medicine

Robin Basselin and Colin Lowther looks at the use of music as medicine. How does music help people to heal, mentally and physically?

Sugar and Your Teeth

How much sugar is too much? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the connection between the increased use of sugar and an increase in a global health crisis.

Collecting Sneakers

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a culture of people who collect one kind of shoe.

The Value of Weakness

Is there any value in weakness? Adam Navis shares a story that shows how weakness can have a purpose.

Achieving the Singularity

Will computers become more intelligent than people? Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the Singularity.

Girl Scouts - Changing Girls' Lives

Around the world, girls learn to work together, and serve their community, through the Girl Scouts organization. Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the Girl Scouts.

Vietnam’s Beautiful Ao Dai

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the history of Vietnam’s traditional clothing – the Ao Dai. It has developed and changed throughout Vietnam’s history.