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May 31, 2020 • 4min

#23 - ANTIFA meaning

Explore the history and definition of Antifa, from its origins in Germany to the recent controversy sparked by President Trump. Uncover the reasons behind their mask-wearing and the rise of their presence in the media. Delve into the debate on Antifa's perception and support as a reactive opposition to fascist groups in power.
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May 28, 2020 • 4min

#22 - Having said that

“Having said that” is a useful transitional phrase that has become common in spoken language. When people say, “Having said that” it is a signal that they are gonna say something which will contrast or disagree with what they said a moment ago.For the full transcipt go to: https://www.myfluentpodcast.com/?p=861Now, having said that, I would tell you as well that in education and in healthcare in particular, the two words that you’re going to hear for the next decade are going to be transparency and efficacyHaving said that, we must recognize that these detention policies cannot be unbounded.ObamaOn episode 21 (22) we want to cover the expression “having said that”. Having said that is a transitional phrase that has become more and more common in spoken language. When people say, “having said that”, it is a signal that they are going to say something which will contrast or disagree with what they said a moment ago. And to be honest with you. I came to learn about this expression just today when I was listening to a podcast called Inglespodcast. And before that I always misinterpreted this expression. So it’s about time to discuss this expression and learn it for good. So the Inglespodcast puts it this way have a listen:So it’s when you want to give a different opinion about something. An example would be he forgets most things. This is probably me. Craig forgets most things, but having said that, he always remembers my birthday. So what that really means is, despite what has just been said, despite what has just been said. And when you want to give a contrasting opinion, so you give one opinion, but then you want to contrast it with another comment. Even though you think both things are true, you could say, for example, Apple products are expensive. Having said that, I must admit they’re very well made, so many people use that expression. Having said that, some people don’t. Some people say “That being said“, it’s not so common, but it means the same thing. Here’s an example, but Peter was reading, listening, and writing are all very good. That being said, his speaking needs to be improved. I could replace it with, having said that, his speaking needs to be improved. So that being said is a variation of having said that,InglespodcastSome synonymesWhat would be some synonyms we could use? Well. It’s that simple, for example there is: However, though, after saying that, nonetheless, nevertheless.…hearing about the importance of local connection, uh, and instead of just sort of the network participation serving that community, any thoughts about that? I think where we’re headed is to become more national. Now, having said that, what I really mean is local. That sounds like a paradox, but by, by saying more national, I think NPR has realized that it is more important now, maybe more than ever before for them to reach out beyond the beltway, beyond the traditional coastal media centers and reach out to different parts of the country.Current Conversations, Dick Pryor, Episode #218 (at 19.55 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1197&v=ugmEXTZbEY0&feature=emb_logoAs always, you can read along while you are listening to this podcast. That way you can improve your English even better. My name is Daniel Goodson and this is the fluent vocabulary podcast. Bye.
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May 20, 2020 • 8min

#21 I have lost my train of thought

In this podcast, the host discusses the expression 'I've lost my train of thought' and how it can buy you time when you're struggling to speak. They also cover other useful phrases like 'my mind went blank' and 'on the tip of my tongue'. The importance of actively using these expressions to remember them is highlighted, along with a recommendation for another English podcast.
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May 16, 2020 • 3min

#20 - Morass (Used by New York Governor Cuomo at a Coronavirus News Conference)

The podcast explores the meaning and usage of the word 'morass' in the context of the coronavirus reopening. They also touch upon the verb form of 'impede' and conclude with a final mention of 'morass'.
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May 14, 2020 • 8min

#19b - Unmitigated disaster

Learn vocabulary with Daniel Goodson, the vocab man, who talks about vocabulary. This time with a lot of music. Sorry guys. I love you all. “Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmitigated. Accessed 14 May. 2020.https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmitigatedDefinition of unmitigated1: not lessened : unrelieved sufferings unmitigated by any hope of early relief2: being so definitely what is stated as to offer little chance of change or relief an unmitigated disasterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3264&v=ZzzVdhyKjww&feature=emb_logoEvery tenth pot of rice I make is a unmitigated disaster and I don't knowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=489&v=-xY57F_cJ6k&feature=emb_logogovernment hasno role. The one common denominator that unifies all economic thinking is the unswerving beliefin pursuing growth.JR: But what happens when we no longer can grow at the same pace that we've been accustomedto in the past? Is it the unmitigated disaster that we've been taught to believe. Curiouslywhen we look around the world and we see which societies and which economies have the mostcontent and happiest people, they are seldom the economies that have the largest GDP. Theyare seldom even the economies that have the fastest growing GDP. Countries like Denmarkconsistently outpaced countries like the United States.https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1508&v=leyxgPRYDuk&feature=emb_logoAnd sadly, there is an African-Americanman right now who may be executed, by the name ofDuane Buck. Google him when you get a chance, and you'lldiscover sadly, that Duane Buck is on death row, becausean expert witness, during the sentencing phase of the trial, hadthe unmitigated racist gall to suggest that becausehe is black, he is much more dangerous. It's his skin colorthat makes him, that makes him dangerous. And the jury thensentenced him to death. To execution. They are in the state ofTexas, again I'll repeat, the criminal justice systemexperienced from the bottom up is often criminal and downrightunjust.https://dictionary.cambridge.org/de/worterbuch/englisch/unmitigatedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bruce_Lee/Cat_Somefilewav__devdsp/04_-_Bruce_Lee_-_Shifty
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May 14, 2020 • 8min

#19 - Unmitigated disaster - with a lot of music :) sorry guys

Daniel Goodson, Learn vocabulary with the vocab man, talks about the meaning of 'unmitigated' in various contexts. They also discuss the drawbacks of pursuing economic growth and share insights on buying a home.
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Apr 28, 2020 • 4min

#18 - UFO Pentagon releases footages - unidentified flying object

US Department of Defense releases declassified videos of unidentified aerial phenomena. The origins of UFO sightings in 1947. The massive scale of Google search queries and YouTube video uploads. Host discusses anxiety relief and reflects on the unique content of the episode.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 5min

#17 - The average Joe / Jane

The terms average Joe, ordinary Joe, Joe Sixpack, Joe Lunchbucket, Joe Snuffy, Joe Schmo (for males) and ordinary Jane, average Jane, and plain Jane (for females), are used primarily in North America to refer to a completely average person, typically an average American. It can be used both to give the image of a hypothetical "completely average person" or to describe an existing person. Parallel terms in other languages for local equivalents exist worldwide. (wikipedia)Transcripts:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=ha5gWzURMjU&feature=emb_logo...so we go through dumpsters and recover it. Especially commercial dumpsters-a lot of it gets thrown away. A lot of it gets thrown away by your average Joe consumer, but also a lot of it gets thrown away by shops and retailers and middlemen before it even reaches the consumerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=269&v=ryMllsSMFR4&feature=emb_logo...and then the citizens understand that and citizens can range from developers who build a lot ofthings in cities to, you know, just average Joe and Jane that might not be related to development.But you can feel that and sense it. And it gives a sort of guiding star to everyone that is involved.https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=454&v=uCC3d-7FrkQ&feature=emb_logo..., and out-of-reach for the average Joe like me that I just wrote it off completely. I seemed to be witnessing the dawn of a truly disturbing food revolution, and it sucked.https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=82&v=MG5BcWgnjz4&feature=emb_logoIntro used as outro :) - The average Joe podcasthttps://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-average-joes-podcast/e/62715547?autoplay=truemusic:https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Documentary__TV_Series_Music/20190707110504694- Suspect Located by Scott Holmes is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 4min

#16 - Let's put it this way

In this episode, they explore the meaning of 'Let's put it this way' and discuss its equivalent meanings. They emphasize the importance of using different expressions in daily conversations.
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Apr 17, 2020 • 3min

#15 - The thing is

In this episode, they discuss the expression 'the thing is' and its usage for explanations or excuses. They cover topics such as mental health crisis, hotel competition, sounding natural, availability of transcripts, and creating fitness careers. Institutions often use vague language without clear definitions.

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