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Episodes
Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grandmothers are being trained to provide therapy to people in their community.
Is there a future without bees?
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The number of bees is declining at an alarming rate, with serious consequences for us.
How to talk about conspiracy theories
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what to do when you are confronted with someone who spreads falsehoods.
What’s the point of blood types?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this programme, we’ll be finding out all about blood and teaching you some vocabulary.
Will Covid-19 change cities?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Neil discuss the future of our cities and teach you useful vocabulary.
Is this the era of distrust?
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an era of fake news, could it be that we are living through a crisis in trust?
No more bosses
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can companies operate better without managers? We talk about it and teach you vocabulary.
The medicine of coronavirus
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil and Georgina talk about Covid-19 and teach you related vocabulary.
Food made in space
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how growing plants in space might help develop better crops.
Sport against poverty
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil and Sam discuss how sport is giving hope to young people leading the toughest lives.
Covid-19: The office after lockdown
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Companies are rushing to install technology to make offices safer. Neil and Sam discuss.
Should we wear a face mask?
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can wearing masks in public help prevent the spread of coronavirus? Rob and Sam discuss.
Millennials and business
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Sam discuss the new generation's desire to make the world a better place.
Is being thrifty a virtue?
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil and Sam talk about being a saver in a consumer culture and teach you vocabulary.
The food delivery revolution
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Takeaway apps are changing food culture. We talk about it and teach you vocabulary.
What difference has #MeToo made?
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Georgina talk about the movement and teach you related vocabulary.
Is the recycling system broken?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the over-reliance on recycling rather than reducing the use of plastics
The soothing power of books
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can books help us relax and feel more alive during troubled times?
Shocking facts about electricity
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Neil and Georgina talk about how electrical systems differ from country to country.
Internet - good or bad?
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Neil discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of going online