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Jan 13, 2020 • 15min

Richard III - The Crooked King

How could a king disappear for hundreds of years? Katy Blake and Mike Procter share the story of Richard III.
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Jan 10, 2020 • 15min

Dan Eley - Hope After and Accident

Nick Page and Liz Waid tell Dan Eley's story. After a terrible accident, he could not walk. Now, he is building a new life.
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Jan 9, 2020 • 15min

The Story of Paper

Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.
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Jan 8, 2020 • 15min

Teenage Behavior

Robin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves - why do teenagers behave that way?
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Jan 7, 2020 • 15min

Writing For His Country

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid share the stories of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. His writing and ideas have been controversial, but he has made a big difference in his country.
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Jan 6, 2020 • 15min

Board Games

Roger Basick and Liz Waid look at the history of board games, and why this kind of game is becoming more popular today. Can these games bring people together?
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Jan 3, 2020 • 15min

What You Leave Behind

Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?
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Jan 2, 2020 • 15min

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.
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Jan 1, 2020 • 15min

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/spotlightenglishDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment. Visit our website to hear programs in English: http://spotlightenglish.com
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Dec 31, 2019 • 15min

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.

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