Dialogue - stopped by police

In this episode, we explore the different ways people do laundry, from meticulous care to a more carefree approach.Get the transcript in your inbox.In this series, designed for upper beginners and beyond, we’ll explore everyday situations in Portugal and other useful topics to he ... Show More

In this episode, we follow the story of a family caught in a daily battle for control of the "diabolical device" – the TV remote – and explore the dynamics of who controls the television at home.Get the transcript in your inbox.In this series, designed for upper beginners and bey ... Show More

In this episode, we follow Joana as she navigates various invitations, from dinner parties to weddings, and comes up with creative excuses to politely decline them.Get the transcript in your inbox.In this series, designed for upper beginners and beyond, we’ll explore everyday sit ... Show More

On today's episode of @TheBreakdown I unpack and explain how police brutality is a math problem. African Americans are forced to interact with police FAR too much. And by drastically reducing these number of forced interactions, we will, by default, reduce the incidents of police ... Show More

In the weeks since George Floyd was killed by the Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Americans have been confronting hard questions about bias and racism within law enforcement — and what the role of the police should be.In the process, many have asked whether the culture ... Show More

I had a listener who is taking their driving test soon and requested an episode on driving, so I thought that was a great idea and I did it! I hope this episode helps you with some driving vocabulary and expressions, as well as the differences between British and American English ... Show More

"How can you feel in fear of your life when the person is running away from you?" Attorney Ben Crump discusses why the quick arrest of the officers in the Tyre Nichols case should be the blueprint moving forward, why people need to stop justifying unnecessary killings by the poli ... Show More

Every day I see people rightly ask why more "good cops" don't speak out on police violence. Well - today I'll show you why. This brave officer posted his professional opinion about the murder of George Floyd - and just got fired over it. ----- If you listen to The Breakdown and w ... Show More

In this podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary connected to prisons and criminal rehabilitation. We also talk about the death penalty and ask the question; should criminals be helped or punished? Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   La ... Show More

When it comes to police reform, a retired NYPD detective argues that policing as a profession must evolve or go away completely.  The problem of police violence, and the excessive use of force in Black and Brown communities in particular, has spanned centuries and retired NYPD de ... Show More

Redoine Faid, a notorious French criminal who escaped from jail twice, most recently in a dramatic helicopter escape, has been recaptured and is in jail again. Faid has lived a life of crime, moving from stealing candy and sweets to robbing banks and armored vehicles. He was serv ... Show More