Spotlight English
Spotlight English
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Episodes
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Apr 21, 2020 • 15min
Sumo - Japan's National Sport
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and traditions of the ancient Japanese sport of Sumo.
Apr 20, 2020 • 15min
The Prison Angel
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a woman who chooses to live in one of the worst prisons in Mexico.
Apr 17, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 16, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 15, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 14, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 13, 2020 • 15min
The Oldest First Grader
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Kimani Maruge. He started school when he was 84 years old!
Apr 10, 2020 • 15min
Picture Stories
Liz Waid and Nick Page tell about graphic novels. These books combine pictures and words to tell a complex story.
Apr 9, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 8, 2020 • 15min
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.
