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Gas vs. electric stoves: Which is better? | Plus, learn the phrasal verb 'win out'
Episode 545
Natural gas stoves have many advantages, but they may come with some health hazards. Are electric stoves any good? And what about induction? We talk …
3 years, 6 months ago
Alec Baldwin and the 'Rust' shooting | Learn English phrase 'meet the definition'
Episode 544
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Actor Alec Baldwin and another crewmember have been charged with involuntary manslaughter, after a gun accidentally fired and killed a cinematograp…
3 years, 6 months ago
When cemeteries run out of space | Learn a new way to use 'short'
Episode 543
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Death is forever, but at many cemeteries, a burial plot may not be. That's because some cemeteries are running out of space for new caskets. What c…
3 years, 6 months ago
What happened at FTX | Learn English phrasal verb 'pay up'
Episode 542
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FTX was a cryptocurrency futures exchange. However, the firm suddenly collapsed into bankruptcy in late 2022, leaving millions of customers without…
3 years, 6 months ago
Copyright starting to expire on Hollywood icons | Learn English phrasal verb 'slim down'
Episode 541
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Copyright on films, drawings, and literature lasts a long time...but it doesn't last forever. While classic novels have been in the public domain f…
3 years, 7 months ago
Past banking crises hold lessons for crypto | Learn English phrase 'sour on'
Episode 540
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How does a bank get in trouble? It's usually one of two problems: a liquidity crisis or a solvency crisis. Both are bad, but a solvency crisis is w…
3 years, 7 months ago
Dublin: Guinness, whiskey, music, literature, and more | Learn English phrasal verb 'plan ahead'
Episode 539
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Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is a great place to explore the best of Irish culture: the music, the drinks, and the literature. W…
3 years, 7 months ago
New drug reduces progression of Alzheimer's | Learn English phrase 'show promise'
Episode 538
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A new drug has been shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease by targeting protein buildup in the brain. While this drug makes just a small…
3 years, 7 months ago
Qatar: pros and cons of first Middle East host | Plus, learn English expression 'at the last minute'
Episode 537
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Qatar, the first World Cup host in the Middle East, faced criticism for its migrant labor system and human rights record. Critics questioned whethe…
3 years, 7 months ago
Four stories from the 2022 World Cup | Learn English phrase 'grow closer'
Episode 536
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The World Cup was full of on- and off-the-field stories. Argentina won in a thrilling final on penalties, making host Qatar the real winner. Morocc…
3 years, 7 months ago