What You Leave Behind
Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?
Jan 03, 2020•15 min
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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.
Jan 02, 2020•15 min
The History and Present Situation of HIV/AIDS
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the global situation of HIV/AIDS today. There is some bad news. But there is a lot of good news too! https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/the-history-and-present-situation-of-hiv-aids/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you learning English? Are you looki...
Jan 01, 2020•15 min
History of Applause
Are there special customs for applause in your home country? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at clapping, cheering and other kinds of applause.
Dec 31, 2019•15 min
Dr Barry's Amazing Secret
How long could a woman pretend to be a man? Mike Procter and Marina Santee tell the amazing story of James Barry.
Dec 27, 2019•15 min
Buying Things that Cost A Lot
How do you spend your money? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the moral question of buying things that cost a lot of money.
Dec 26, 2019•15 min
The Christmas Story
In today’s Spotlight, we tell one of the most famous stories in the world: the story of Christmas, and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Dec 25, 2019•15 min
Saint Nicholas - The Christmas Saint
Santa Claus? Father Christmas? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the stories about Saint Nicholas. Who was this man and why do we remember him?
Dec 24, 2019•15 min
Christmas Cracker of Christmas Traditions
Anne Muir and Adam Navis share a Christmas cracker of stories and customs from Christmas around the world.
Dec 20, 2019•15 min
Talking to Children About Disasters
Do you know how to talk to children when bad things happen? Today's Spotlight is on talking to children about disasters.
Dec 19, 2019•15 min
Finding Your Food
Are you able to survive by finding your food growing wild? Today's Spotlight is on finding your food.
Dec 18, 2019•15 min
The Joy of Christmas Music
Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Today's Spotlight is on the music of Christmas.
Dec 17, 2019•15 min
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Have you ever wondered what a flying reindeer has to do with Christmas? Today's Spotlight is on the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Dec 16, 2019•15 min
Market of Mothers
Where do you buy your food? Who grows it? Who sells it? Bruce Gulland and Robin Basselin travel to an unusual market in India: Ima Keithel. This market is controlled by women only!
Dec 13, 2019•15 min
Uluru - A Special Rock
Is there a special place near you that you like to visit? Today's Spotlight is on Uluru, a special rock.
Dec 12, 2019•15 min
How Mad Are You?
Christy Van Arragon and Joshua Leo look at an experiment done by a BBC television program. How easy is it to see if a person has a mental health problem?
Dec 11, 2019•15 min
Video Game Music
Do you have a favorite piece of video game music? Are there games you recognize just by their music? Today's Spotlight is on the history of music in electronic video games.
Dec 10, 2019•15 min
Advent
Do you like waiting? Today's Spotlight is on the season of Advent--a season of waiting.
Dec 09, 2019•15 min
Animals and Music
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the relationship between animals and music. Can animals make and enjoy music like people do?
Dec 06, 2019•15 min
Princess Kasune Zulu - Positive Living
Spotlight looks at the life of a Zambian woman. She has HIV, but it has given her joy and purpose.
Dec 05, 2019•15 min
Cosmetic Surgery - The Search for Beauty
What makes a person beautiful? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland explore the world of cosmetic plastic surgery. Why does a person change his or her face or body?
Dec 04, 2019•15 min
A Telephone Film
How do you use your mobile phone? Robin Basselin and Liz Waid share a new kind of film - a film made entirely with a mobile phone.
Dec 03, 2019•15 min
Living in a Lighthouse
Have you ever wanted to live alone? Today's Spotlight is on people who live on the edge of the sea, in tall buildings called light houses.
Dec 02, 2019•15 min
Buy Nothing Day
In many wealthy countries, people celebrate an unusual holiday: Buy Nothing Day. Why would people choose NOT to buy things? Robin Basselin and Adam Navis look at this holiday.
Nov 29, 2019•15 min
Giving Thanks for the Harvest
Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about harvest festivals around the world. During these festivals people give thanks for the good things in their lives.
Nov 28, 2019•15 min
A Warning from Easter Island
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid examine the history of Easter Island. Could the story of this island be a warning about the future of Earth?
Nov 27, 2019•15 min
Crazy English
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about a method for learning English called “Crazy English”. Could this method help you?
Nov 26, 2019•15 min
Businessess for Good
Can a company make money and make the world a better place? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at an organization helping companies do just that!
Nov 22, 2019•15 min
Hope Through Good Housing
What is the best way to support parents? Katy Blake and Joshua Leo look at an organization supporting and encouraging families through good places to live.
Nov 21, 2019•15 min
To The Moon
What is more important - the life that you live, or the one that you might have lived? Robin Basselin and Luke Haley look at a video game that asks this question.
Nov 20, 2019•15 min
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