Nov 2

Marion Barry: Mayor for Life

Marion Barry overcame poverty to become mayor of Washington, D.C. Despite struggles with drugs and prison, he made a surprising political comeback.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/marion-barry-mayor-for-life/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDow ... Show More

18m 48s

Oct 26

The Muppet Man

He created Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Big Bird. He taught them how to speak so they could talk to millions of people.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-muppet-man/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://b ... Show More

16m 55s

Oct 19

The Night Witches

Do you know the story of the secret airplane squadron that helped to defeat the Nazis? Listen to Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward talk about the brave deeds of the Night Witches of World War Two.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-night-witches/Download our app for An ... Show More

13m 36s

Jun 2021

Taking Noise Out of Your Life (Advanced Program)

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the effects of noise pollution on people and animals. They give some tips on how to get rid of noise in your life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/taking-noise-out-of-your-life/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-andr ... Show More

10m 25s

Feb 2025

Chatterbox #332 – The soundscape of our lives

In this episode, Andrew and Anna explore the impact of sound on our daily lives. From the noises that wake us up in the morning to the background sounds that shape our work, relaxation, and social interactions, they discuss how these sounds affect our mood, focus, and overall wel ... Show More

38m 32s

Nov 2024

Be ready to block out the world

How to stay calm in a noisy placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4m 30s

Aug 2017

Chill Out(side)!

Where in the world can we find sounds that will help us chill out? Why in the world do our brains react differently to noises in nature versus noises made by humans? And how in the world can we add a little peace and quiet to our loud and busy communities? Join Guy Raz and Mindy ... Show More

13m 8s

Apr 2021

A quieter world

Neil and Georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.

6m 19s

Jul 2022

Living with Anxiety (Advanced Program)

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid give a scientific explanation for anxiety and share practical ways to deal with it. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/living-with-anxiety/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit. ... Show More

10m 17s

May 2021

😵 Noise (S05E24) + Transcript

Are there any sounds that you like? Which sounds do you dislike? Do you think there's too much noise in modern society? Tune in and have a great day! - IELTS Speaking for Success PREMIUM: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s05e24 Find an IELT ... Show More

15m 2s

Feb 2023

🔊 Noise (S08E25) + Transcript

Do you live in a noisy area? Does being in a noisy place bother you? What do you do to escape noisy places? Are there any specific noises that annoy you? What noise do we have in cities? What kind of noise do cars make? What natural sound(s) do you like the most? Why? Tune in an ... Show More

24m 46s

Oct 2022

Finding Your Quiet Space

We’re constantly assaulted by “noise” all around us: crowds, vehicles, social media. As quiet spaces around us dwindle, what is it doing to our minds and bodies? Why do we need silence for our health? Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes Dr. Sanjay Gupta on a tour to one of th ... Show More

22m 27s