Oct 7

The Plastic Problem (Advanced Program)

Gillian Woodward and Rob Quiring talk about a material that is can be useful but very damaging at the same time.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-plastic-problem/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/ ... Show More

10m 22s

Sep 30

The World Takes Comfort in Comfort Food (Advanced Program)

You take just one bite. The smell, the texture, and the flavor deliciously carry you back to your childhood, to family together, and to home. Roger Basick and Paula Devis savor the memories of comfort food around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-world-take ... Show More

8m 20s

Sep 23

The Story of Superman (Advanced Program)

Alice Irizarry and Colin Lowther tell us the story of a hero--a hidden hero who transforms from being the defender of a single city on a comic book page to become a global hero on the silver screen for the entire planet. This is the true story of Superman!https://spotlightenglish ... Show More

11m 45s

Aug 2021

Truth and Reconciliation for Canada

In Canada, there is a long, sad history of abuse towards native people. Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet look at this terrible history, and an attempt to bring healing. Can a country ever reconcile a difficult situation?Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos and ... Show More

16m 39s

Jul 2025

271. Canada’s Dark Secret: Stolen Children, Unmarked Graves, & Survival Stories (Ep 5)

What was life like for Indigenous children forced to attend Residential Schools in Canada in the 1800s and 1900s? When was the final residential school closed? Which grim discovery in 2021 forced non-Indigenous Canadians to grapple with this dark history? Listen as Anita and Will ... Show More

49m 29s

Jun 2021

In Which We Talk About Canada's Indigenous Mass Graves

Today we talk with Lance from The Serfs about the indigenous mass grave found in Canada, and the country's history of genocide and abuse against indigenous people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info ... Show More

52m 38s

Aug 2021

RoseAnne Archibald: Uncovering Canada's dark past

Stephen Sackur speaks to RoseAnne Archibald, newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Canada. The truth about the deaths of thousands of indigenous children in schools infamous for abuse and neglect has shocked the world. Why has Canada failed to heal the wo ... Show More

23m 45s

Jul 2021

State-Sponsored Abuse in Canada

This episode contains accounts of physical and sexual abuse.The residential school system was devised by the Canadian government under the auspices of education, but very little education took place. Instead, children were taken from their families in order to wi ... Show More

26m 24s

Oct 2021

Isadore Charters: The Healing Pole

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the story of Isadore Charters. He was taken from his home as a young child. He lost his culture but found healing. Photo credit: "Isadore Charters" (CC BY 2.0) by SFU - Communications & MarketingJoin this channel to get access to exclusive video ... Show More

15m 47s

Jul 2021

Bonhoeffer: Making Difficult Choices

Join our YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinWould you ever harm someone on purpose? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the difficult ethical choice made by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What guides people to make the right c ... Show More

13m 59s

Aug 2025

The Predicament Question

Marina Santee and Colin Lowther look at predicaments - bad situations. Why do people get into bad situations? How do they get out?https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-predicament-question/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app fo ... Show More

13m 18s

Apr 2023

The Sinking Country

Does your country discuss about climate change and the problems it may be causing? Is your country doing anything to think of solutions? Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about how The Netherlands is working together to make a difference.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and ... Show More

15m 22s

Truth and Reconciliation for Canada (Adv...