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[From The Vault 🔐] MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis

20 Feb 2026

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From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--Is there a global water crisis, and what happens when the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast, builds 100 wells across Africa?In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why billions of people around the world still don't have access to clean water, and look at what happens when a Western influencer becomes involved.MrBeast's viral video builds 100 wells in AfricaWells provide water for half a million peopleHighlights of the global water crisis athe nd lack of infrastructureKey reasons: geography, money, mismanagement, and neglectCriticism of performative charity and "white saviour" narrativeDebate on dependency vs. self-sufficiency in aidImportance of local expertise for system maintenanceRaising awareness and funds for global water projectsCosts and benefits of securing clean water globallyRole of different actors in solving the water crisis Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mrbeast-water-crisis --🔓 And if you’d like to unlock our entire catalogue (550+ episodes), along with interactive transcripts, instant translations, and study packs, check out membership at https://bit.ly/FromTheVault2025

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English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

[From The Vault 🔐] MrBeast & The Global Water Crisis

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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