Spotlight English
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Episodes
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Apr 7, 2020 • 15min
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!
Apr 6, 2020 • 15min
Easter Traditions
Liz Waid and Nick Page look at the traditions and history of the Christian celebration of Easter.
Apr 3, 2020 • 15min
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.
Apr 2, 2020 • 15min
Honey Hunters
Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the lives of honey hunters in India. This dangerous tradition provides thick, sweet honey.
Apr 1, 2020 • 15min
Curing Leprosy
What diseases scare you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the ancient disease leprosy.
Mar 31, 2020 • 15min
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?
Mar 30, 2020 • 15min
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.
Mar 27, 2020 • 15min
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.
Mar 26, 2020 • 15min
The Value of Weakness
Is there any value in weakness? Adam Navis shares a story that shows how weakness can have a purpose.
Mar 25, 2020 • 15min
Achieving the Singularity
Will computers become more intelligent than people? Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the Singularity.
