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Latest episodes
10 snips
May 25, 2023 • 6min
Can climate change cause more disease?
Mosquito-borne diseases kill 750,000 annually. Could climate change make it worse?
10 snips
May 18, 2023 • 7min
Food shortages
Listen to an expert on the global food system and learn some vocabulary.
11 snips
May 11, 2023 • 6min
Addicted to war
A war correspondent tells his story.
12 snips
May 4, 2023 • 6min
Ice and the origins of life on Earth
Sam and Neil talk about an essential element for life to thrive.
7 snips
Apr 27, 2023 • 6min
Women in politics
We discuss some of the reasons why women make up only 26% of the world's politicians.
24 snips
Apr 20, 2023 • 6min
What's the point of museums?
Beth and Neil discuss the controversial role of museums in the 21st century.
9 snips
Apr 13, 2023 • 6min
How culture affects sadness
Could your culture influence sadness? We talk about sadness and teach you vocabulary.
10 snips
Apr 6, 2023 • 7min
Would you eat a Kalette?
Learn about the world of novelty vegetables.
11 snips
Mar 30, 2023 • 6min
Do you get jealous easily?
Hear experts talking about jealousy and envy, and learn related vocabulary.
33 snips
Mar 23, 2023 • 6min
Are you lonely in a crowd?
We discuss the role of crowds in modern life
