Today is the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America. Millions are taking to the National Mall in Washington DC to witness Barak Obama take the Oath of Office. Mr. Obama is making history: He is the first person of African-American heritage to become the leader of our nation. Come join us as we watch history being made.
Nov 2010
My Pet, My Dog: Americans' Love Affair with Pets
Americans are in love with pets: dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, birds, and more! Some Americans even have pet rocks! Today we interview one American dog owner; join us for a fun interview!
4m 15s
Nov 2010
Noun-Pronoun Agreement: Mr. President and the First Lady
Nouns ("Mr. President") and pronouns ("he") must get along in English! They must agree about things like person (I, you, he/she/it, they) and number (singular or plural). In today's podcast, we practice with agreement of nouns and pronouns and listen to some examples from your es ... Show More
3m 30s
Jan 2021
Biden inauguration - The unprecedented presidential handover
On 20 January, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. President Biden has come into power breaking records and making history. He received more votes than any other president in history, beating Barack Obama’s previous record. At 78, he is the ... Show More
18m 10s
Feb 2022
Obscure Presidential History with Jeremy Deutsch
We all know a bit about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, but which President was drunk at his inauguration? Who was the first gay president? And what kind of parent would name their kid “Millard Fillmore”?For this Presidents' Day, I called the brilliant Jeremy Deutsch, the ... Show More
24m 39s
Aug 2023
President Obama Aims to Inspire a New Generation in "A Promised Land"
On Barack Obama's birthday, we revisit Trevor's conversation with the former president to discuss his book. "A Promised Land," the Obama Foundation, and how he hopes to inspire the future change-makers of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32m 56s
Dec 2022
First Lady of the Month, Anna Harrison
Today on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, we’re going to talk about another First Lady who follows the pattern: married to the president, but never lived in the White House. This time, it was our first lady’s husband - the newly elected President William Henry Harrison - who die ... Show More
34m 20s