Spotlight English
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Episodes
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Mar 10, 2020 • 15min
Skin Whitening
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.
Mar 6, 2020 • 15min
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 5, 2020 • 15min
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 4, 2020 • 15min
The Ulcer Prize
Doctors win a prize for their dangerous research on stomach ulcers. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell their story.
Mar 3, 2020 • 15min
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 3, 2020 • 15min
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.
Feb 28, 2020 • 15min
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 27, 2020 • 15min
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 26, 2020 • 15min
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 25, 2020 • 15min
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.
