The East-West Position Clock
Mike Procter and Liz Waid tell about clockmaker John Harrison. He invented a way for ships to know their East-West position at sea.
Mar 20, 2020•15 min
Spotlight English
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Episodes
How to Be a Good Father
Do you have a good father? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at what it means to be a good father. Can a person become a better father?
Mar 19, 2020•15 min
Stunting in Afghanistan
When children do not eat enough food, they do not grow correctly. Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at this serious problem in Afghanistan.
Mar 18, 2020•15 min
Storytellers: Shaping History and Community
Rena Dam and Joshua Leo look at storytellers around the world. Their stories influence the people around them.
Mar 17, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 16, 2020•15 min
Life After Crisis
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin continue the story of the Chilean miners. What happened to them after the crisis?
Mar 13, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 12, 2020•15 min
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?
Mar 11, 2020•15 min
Skin Whitening
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.
Mar 10, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 06, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 05, 2020•15 min
The Ulcer Prize
Doctors win a prize for their dangerous research on stomach ulcers. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell their story.
Mar 04, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 03, 2020•15 min
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.
Mar 03, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 28, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 27, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 26, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 25, 2020•15 min
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!
Feb 24, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 21, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 20, 2020•15 min
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
Feb 18, 2020•16 min
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.
Feb 17, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 14, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 13, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 12, 2020•15 min
Words, More Words
Ruby Jones and Mike Procter look at the history and development of the most important English dictionary - the Oxford English Dictionary.
Feb 11, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 10, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 07, 2020•15 min
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.
Feb 06, 2020•15 min