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Monday · 12 min
The Birth of Harry Potter
Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis present the story of author J. K. Rowling whose storytelling began with an idea on a train ride and months of writing in her notebooks in a small Scottish coffee shop....
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August 14 · 18 min
Nireekshana ACET: A Place of Confident Hope
What hope for healing do people with life-threatening diseases have? Patrick and Gillian Woodward share the story of Doctors Sujai and Lavanya Suneetha and their clinic in India....
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August 10 · 18 min
Ali vs. Frazier
Who is going to be the next heavyweight champion of the world? Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward discuss the infamous “Thrilla in Manila” and the cost to each fighter who entered the ring that night....
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August 5 · 15 min
The Dream Life of Salvador Dalí
What would it look like if someone painted a picture of your dreams? Roger Basick and Paula Devis present the surrealistic paintings and complicated lifestyle of Spanish artist Salvador Dali....
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July 27 · 14 min
A Marriage of Cultures
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the challenges of intercultural marriages and how one couple handled these differences. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-marriage-of-cultures/ Download our app for Android at...
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July 20 · 17 min
The Hero Who Was Blamed for Murder
Patrick and Gillian Woodward talk about a security guard who saved many people’s lives but was then falsely blamed for trying to harm them. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-hero-who-was-blamed-for-murder/ Download our app for Android...
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July 13 · 14 min
Fun in the Sun: Summer Traditions Around the World
From summer solstice festivals to blueberry pie stands, we look at summer traditions around the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/fun-in-the-sun-summertime-traditions-around-the-world/ Download our app for Android at...
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July 6 · 22 min
Moonwalker: The Life of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was the biggest music star of the 1980s. But his life was much more complex than popular songs and millions of dollars. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/moonwalker-the-life-of-michael-jackson/ Download our app for Android at...
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June 29 · 13 min
A Miracle for Deaf People
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about how a business in India is helping deaf people become independent and full members of society. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-miracle-for-deaf-people/ Download our app for Android at...
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June 22 · 9 min
Steel Pan: Music from the Caribbean
When people could not play the music they wanted, they invented a new kind of music. Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the history of Steel Pan music. www.spotlightenglish.com Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download...
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June 22 · 14 min
The ABC's of Managing Stress
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin share simple ways people can deal with the pressures of a busy life. http://spotlightenglish.com Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at...
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June 22 · 14 min
Life in a Day
Robin Basselin and Bruce Gulland look at the film "Life in a Day". It was created from videos recorded around the world - videos from people like you! https://spotlightenglish.com/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android...
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June 22 · 14 min
Mine Kafon: Clearing Land Mines
How could better design improve your life? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a new product design to destroy landmines. https://spotlightenglish.com/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at...
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June 21 · 17 min
The Only Father's Day Gift Michael Jordan Could Give
All he wanted was to see his father again. But he could not. So he gave him something he knew his father would love. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-only-fathers-day-gift-michael-jordan-could-give/ Download our app for Android at...
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June 15 · 14 min
Changing Skin Color
A man's skin color begins to change because of a disease. Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell the story of how it has changed the way he looks at life. http://spotlightenglish.com Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our...
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June 15 · 18 min
How Stranger Things Took Over the World
Paula Devis and Roger Basick talk about a very popular TV show that not only appealed to young people but also had an important message for adults. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/how-stranger-things-took-over-the-world/ Download our app...
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June 8 · 13 min
A Second Beginning
Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward talk about several people who were very successful in more than one career. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-second-beginning/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our...
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June 1 · 14 min
The Flamin' Hot Janitor
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward talk about a poor, uneducated janitor who thought of a great idea that made millions of dollars. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-flamin-hot-janitor/ Download our app for Android at...
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May 25 · 14 min
Twenty-Six Seconds that Changed One Man's Life
Andrew Devis and Alice Irizarry talk about how a man filmed the murder of the President of the United States. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/twenty-six-seconds-that-changed-one-mans-life/ Download our app for Android at...
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May 18 · 13 min
The Rise of the NFL
Roger Basick and Paula Devis talk about a popular sports league in the United States. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-rise-of-the-nfl/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at...
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