Spotlight English
Spotlight English
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Episodes
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Jul 11, 2019 • 15min
My Grandfather the Nazi
What would you do if you learned your grandparent was a war criminal? Nick Page and Liz Waid tell the story of a woman who learned a troubling thing about her past.
Jul 10, 2019 • 15min
The First Time Ever
Anne Muir and Adam Navis tell about people experiencing things for the first time. Do you like to try new things? What do you want to try?
Jul 9, 2019 • 15min
Boxing for Freedom in Thailand
In Thai prisons, some prisoners are earning their freedom through boxing. Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at why the Thai government is encouraging this sport.
Jul 8, 2019 • 15min
A Video Game About Cancer
When a young boy gets cancer, his parents make a video game to tell his story. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the video game That Dragon, Cancer.
Jul 5, 2019 • 15min
Marie Curie
Katy Blake and Luke Haley tell about the life and work of Marie Curie. Her discoveries changed the future for science and medicine.
Jul 3, 2019 • 15min
Pele - The King of Football
Who is your favorite sports player? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the most famous football player in the world, the Brazilian star Pelé.
Jul 2, 2019 • 15min
Being Shy
Are you ever so worried that you cannot speak or do anything around other people? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther discuss this condition - being shy.
Jul 1, 2019 • 15min
Charles Atlas and The Business of Getting Strong
Spotlight looks at Charles Atlas. He created a body-building program that continues to be successful today.
Jun 28, 2019 • 15min
Drinking Alcohol
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at how people around the world drink alcohol. Some drink every day, but some never drink it. Why is there such a difference?
Jun 27, 2019 • 16min
Cosplay - Playing Your Favorite Character
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the strange world of cosplay - people who dress like their favorite characters from television, movies and books. Why do people do this?
