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Saint Patrick's Day: A Celebration of Irish Culture
Roger Basick and Liz Waid look at the Irish saint, St. Patrick. People in places around the world celebrate him on March 17th.
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3 years, 7 months ago
Koalas in Danger
What is your favourite animal? Liz Waid and Mike Procter look at koalas from Australia. People love these small, furry grey animals, but koalas are i…
3 years, 7 months ago
Lawrence Anthony: Elephant Whisperer
Mike Procter and Anne Muir tell the story of Lawrence Anthony. He protected and tamed herds of wild elephants in South Africa.
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3 years, 7 months ago
Black Mambas: Women Saving South Africa
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about one way officials have reduced poaching – by employing women. These women show that protecting animals and the …
3 years, 7 months ago
Always Alone: The Story of Japan's Hikikomori
Have you ever felt like you have become invisible in society and you’ve given up on trying to fit in? Roger and Alice tell about the “Hikikomori” in …
3 years, 7 months ago
Women in STEM Jobs
Men are far more likely to work in jobs that involve Science and Technology. But why is this? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at this issue and ways …
3 years, 8 months ago
Technology and Death
How do you grieve a loved one? Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland share of a new, innovative way to grieve someone you have lost to death.
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3 years, 8 months ago
A Story of Forgiveness: Corrie Ten Boom
Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo tell the story of Corrie Ten Boom. She shows the power of forgiveness and healing, even in the most difficult situa…
3 years, 8 months ago
The Museum of Failure
Liz and Colin introduce a museum that features failed ideas and products and then talk about how failures often teach important lessons that can lead…
3 years, 9 months ago
The Amazing Life of Helen Keller
Imagine a world of darkness. Imagine a world of silence. Imagine if you could not see or hear. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell writer and educator…
3 years, 9 months ago