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Aug. 30, 2023

#25: Niger in Crisis: Unpacking the 2023 Coup and Its Impact

Episode 25: Today's news in English will look at the ongoing coup in Niger. A sudden coup in Niger has sent shockwaves through West Africa and the world. With the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum overthrown, N…
Aug. 24, 2023

#24: Flames in Paradise: Navigating Hawaii's 2023 Fire Crisis

Episode 24: Today's news in English will look at the damage caused by the Hawaii wildfires in August 2023. Please find the full transcript here . Visit www.englishnewspod.com for more learning resources!
Aug. 16, 2022

#17: United Nations Estimates World Population to Reach 8 Billion

Episode 17: The United Nations (UN) estimates the world’s population to hit 8 billion people soon! Please find the full transcript here .
July 5, 2022

#13: Heat Wave? Japan Turns Off the Lights

Episode 13: Today's news in English will look at millions of people in Japan being asked to turn off their lights due to a heatwave. Please find the full transcript here. Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon for mo…
Feb. 11, 2021

#11: Myanmar's Coup and Protests

Episode 11: Today's news in English will look at the coup in Myanmar (Burma) and the most recent updates on the protests, curfews, and state of emergency. You can find a full transcript of this podcast episode here . Thanks …
Sept. 30, 2020

#9: Debate Over UK’s New COVID-19 Curfews

Episode 9: Today's news in English will look at the new COVID-19 curfews in the UK and the reaction of British pub-goers. You can find a full transcript of this podcast episode here . Thanks for listening, and I will see yo…
Sept. 9, 2020

#7: Fire Destroys Greece’s Moria Refugee Camp

Episode 7: Today's news in English will look at the destruction of the Moria Refugee Camp on the Greek island of Lesbos late in the night on September 8, 2020. Please find the full transcript here . Thanks for listening, and…
Sept. 7, 2020

#6: Uganda's Gorilla Baby Boom

Episode 6: Today's news in English will look at Uganda’s gorilla baby boom this summer in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Look below for a full transcript: -------------------------- Hello my beautiful students and…