Spotlight English

Spotlight English
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Jun 26, 2019 • 15min

Cheating in Schools

Liz Waid and Nick Page look at the problem of cheating in schools. Why do people cheat? Is it ever okay?
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Jun 25, 2019 • 15min

Being Perfect

The podcast discusses the concept of perfectionism and its negative effects on individuals and relationships. It shares personal stories and explores the importance of self-acceptance and embracing imperfections. The speaker highlights the book 'Overcoming Perfectionism' and wraps up by emphasizing the idea of forgiving oneself and recognizing our inherent perfection.
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Jun 24, 2019 • 16min

Growing Chairs

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a business that grows trees into chairs! This simple method is a way to help the environment and create beauty.
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Jun 21, 2019 • 15min

Mozart: Child of Music

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the life of one of the world’s most famous musical writers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Jun 20, 2019 • 15min

What is a Kiss?

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about an act that many people like. But when you think about it, it is a little gross! What is a kiss and why do people do it?
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Jun 19, 2019 • 15min

Unsafe Selfies

What would you do to take the perfect selfie? Would you do something dangerous? Crazy? Adam Navis and Katy Blake tell about government efforts to stop people from taking dangerous selfies.
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Jun 14, 2019 • 15min

Finding Your Food

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at foraging – searching for food growing wild. They look at the benefits, and some warnings, about this method.
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Jun 13, 2019 • 15min

Yelling Is Not Teaching

Do you yell a lot? Spotlight looks at how yelling may affect other people, especially children.
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Jun 12, 2019 • 15min

Body Hacking: More Than Human

Anne Muir and Liz Waid tell about a group of people who explore the relationship between the human body and technology.
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Jun 11, 2019 • 15min

The Lampedusa Cross

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a man who is making symbols of hope for people who need them. What gives you hope?

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