Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about an interesting discovery from a very old tunnel. What kind of animal would have dug the tunnel and how long ago? Find out by listening to this program.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3552Download our

Hope for the Tasmanian Tiger

Mar 11th, 2024 13m 43s

Roger Basick and Megan Nollet talk about the nearly extinct Tasmanian Tiger and the new and perhapds controversial project to avoid its extinction.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3502Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-andro

Female Climbers in Afganistan

Mar 8th, 2024 15m 16s

A sport is helping women achieve new goals. Katy Blake and Colin Lowther tell about a group of women in Afghanistan who are learning to climb higher than ever before.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotl

Artemisia Gentileschi

Feb 12th, 2024 13m 33s

Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about the interesting art and life of the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3468Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at h

The Town That Lost its Cheese

Feb 5th, 2024 17m 1s

Colin Lowther and Marina Santee talk about cheddar cheese, where it came from and its interesting history.https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/58504172/download.mp3Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app

Becoming Padman

Jan 8th, 2024 16m 27s

Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet tell us about Arunachalam Muruganantham, a man in India who was brave enough to do something most men would not want to do in order to make an important and practical way to help women in his country.https://spotl

Agitu Gudeta Saves the Goats

Dec 19th, 2023 16m 17s

Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about Agitu Gudeta and the incredible influence she had during her short life in a country that was not her own.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3420Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-andr

The 10,000 Masterpieces of Dafen Village

Dec 6th, 2023 16m 47s

Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about an interesting village in China where painters have been learned to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh.www.spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownlo

The Amazing Horseshoe Crab

Nov 20th, 2023 15m 6s

Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland tell us about the horseshoe crab and the significant role they play in the medical industry.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3389Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for i

Emily Dickinson: American Poet

Nov 6th, 2023 14m 48s

Do you enjoy reading poems? Have you ever written a poem? Have you read anything by Emily Dickinson? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet share about the interesting and difficult life of the American poet, Emily Dickinson.https://spotlightenglish.co

Reality Television

Nov 1st, 2023 15m 10s

How real is reality television? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at why people love reality television so much, and how real it really is.

CRISPR and the Angry Hamsters

Oct 9th, 2023 16m 13s

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about a new and innovative medical treatment by altering genetic information.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3367Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://

The 5 Steps to Making New Habits

Sep 25th, 2023 13m 9s

Do you have a habit you want to form? What is it? How will you make the habit happen? Bruce Gulland and Alice Irrizary give us helpful tips on how to start a good habit.spotlightenglish.com/your-life/the-5-steps-to-making-new-habits/Download ou

DART

Sep 11th, 2023 16m 11s

Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about the DART project and how scientists are working on a future planetary defense system.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/dart/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-an

The Woman Who Saved Sushi

Aug 28th, 2023 14m 33s

Have you eaten seaweed before? Do you enjoy eating sushi? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about how a British scientist made an important discovery about seaweed and for the world of sushi.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology

Entertainment Around the World: Kabuki Theater

Aug 14th, 2023 16m 33s

Does your country have a special kind of theater? When did it develop? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about Japan’s Kabuki Theater and its history.https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/entertainment-around-the-world-kabuki-theater/Download

Henry Ford: A Difficult History

Jul 17th, 2023 15m 22s

Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland talk about the man who revolutionized the auto industry in America. But they also talk about a something in his past that sheds a different light on his life.

History and Future of the Automobile

Jul 3rd, 2023 15m 39s

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about the history of the automobile and the present and future advancements in technology.

History of the Bicycle

Jun 5th, 2023 14m 33s

Christy VanArragon and Bruce Gulland tell the history of one of the most important inventions in history - the bicycle!Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFaceb

Forming a Family: Siblings as Parents

Jun 1st, 2023 15m 36s

Have you ever taken care of your brothers and sisters? Do you know someone who has? When parents cannot take care of their children, sometimes an older brother or sister takes this responsibility. Adam Navis and Katy Blake tell about families w

Amazing Ancient Yeast

May 22nd, 2023 14m 26s

Is fermented food or drink popular in your country? Bruce and Megan talk about a food that has been used for thousands of years, yeast!Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spot

The Amazing History of Tea

May 21st, 2023 20m 13s

Do you drink tea? What kinds of tea do you drink? All over the world, people share a love of tea. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history and customs of this popular drink.Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDo

Honey Hunters

May 20th, 2023 17m 40s

Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the lives of honey hunters in India. This dangerous tradition provides thick, sweet honey.Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appl

Living in a Lighthouse

May 16th, 2023 15m 58s

What do we lose when lighthouse keepers leave? Do you think technology can do a better job guiding boats at night? Do we even need lighthouses anymore? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at how technology is replacing people in lighthouses.Downloa

Forming a Family: Friends as Family

May 15th, 2023 17m 13s

Do you have friends who are so close, they are like family? What does it mean to have friends like this? Why do people feel close to their friends? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther talk about how good friends can feel like family.Download our app for