logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
14m 59s

English listening Practice with Health N...

Hilary Platt
About this episode

Is America about to shake up its entire health system? With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stepping into a powerful government role, big changes could be on the way. But why is he such a controversial figure? And what does his appointment mean for food safety, vaccines, and healthcare in the US?


If you enjoy my podcast and want more! Please consider joining my premium podcast subscription https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe Your support will help me continue to create fascinating English listening content for you. We have a great FAQ explaining the premium subscription here: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/


In today’s episode, we explore RFK Jr.’s surprising political journey, his bold views on health, and why some see him as a fearless reformer while others dismiss him as a conspiracy theorist. You’ll hear useful political vocabulary, real-world English https://adeptenglish.com/language-courses/ expressions, and fascinating insights into the power struggles shaping American politics.


"Vaccines are a triumph of science, but our work on vaccine safety must never stop." Margaret Chan


At Adept English, we help you improve your English by listening https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ to compelling, real-world topics. So stay with us as we unpack this intriguing story—there’s plenty of great language to learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ along the way.


Follow and subscribe to our FREE English language podcast, wherever you listen https://adeptenglish.com/english/listening/ or watch your podcasts.



Up next
Jul 7
English Listening With News Stories Ep 817
Have you ever wondered why the London Underground feels like a sauna in summer? Or what happens when a high-powered politician cries in public? Welcome to Adept English, the podcast where you learn https://adeptenglish.com/company/learning-system/ real, spoken English through fas ... Show More
14m 15s
Jun 30
Are RED UK Phone Boxes Useless Now? Learn English Ep 816
Did you know that over 3,000 iconic red telephone boxes in the UK no longer have phones inside? They are being converted into mini libraries, cake shops, even storing life-saving defibrillators!Welcome to Adept English, the podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx ... Show More
11m 51s
Jun 23
Improve English: Oxford Cambridge & Red Brick Unis Ep 815
Did you know that over 680,000 international students chose UK universities in just one year? Or that some British https://adeptenglish.com/ universities still require students to wear formal gowns, just like in Harry Potter?Welcome to Adept English, the podcast where you learn h ... Show More
13m 58s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
#282 Learn English from the News - Stephen from SEND7
Stephen from the SEND7 podcast joins me today for a talk about the news. We cover a wide range of topics, such as learning English with the news, avoiding bias and fake news, how to deal with news anxiety, and some positive stories you may have missed.  Stephen also shares reason ... Show More
53m 51s
Feb 2024
Advanced English Conversation: Our Healthy Daily Habits — B2/C1 Level
Calvin and I share what we do in life to try to stay healthy! We talk about what we eat, exercise, sleep, avoiding toxins in the home and more. What do you do to stay healthy? Let us know in the comments? Can you understand advanced English? Practice your advanced English listeni ... Show More
9m 53s
Nov 2024
The secrets to a healthy old age
How can we stay healthy in old age? Beth and Phil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-2411 ... Show More
6m 58s
Mar 2025
#316 Curious Minds Learn Faster with Alastair Budge
Alastair Budge from Leonardo English joined me for a casual chat about a variety of different topics.Alastair has his own podcast called "English Learning for Curious Minds". In it, he covers all sorts of topics from space mining to population decline, while making content that h ... Show More
1 h
Jun 12
Can climate change affect our mental health?
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250612SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.b ... Show More
6m 49s
Apr 27
EP118 Presidential Speech | Advanced
Welcome to English Learning Podcast, the podcast created for the followers of EnglishPod and all English language learner. If you enjoy our content, please subscribe and share our show with friends. Your support means the world to us! 
17m 32s
May 2
Classic Stories: The War of the Worlds
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 13 uses of ‘fire’. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish ... Show More
5m 23s
Jun 2023
Thursday 29th June 2023. World News. Today: French protests. Russia Wagner leader. US man choked to death. Honduras prison crackdown. S Kore
World News in 7 minutes. Thursday 29th June 2023. With Namitha Ragunath. Today: French protests. Russia Wagner leader. US man choked to death. Honduras prison crackdown. S Korea age laws. Thailand monarchy charges. Nigeria UN concern. SA permits. AI cancer progress. If you enjoy ... Show More
7m 38s
May 28
R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines
The Trump administration on Tuesday bypassed the traditional system of vaccine guidance and abruptly ended the government’s recommendation that two key groups of Americans receive vaccinations against Covid.Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York ... Show More
28m 50s