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  Stealing Rembrandt 12.10.2026 18min

  Thieves stole thirteen famous paintings from a Boston museum in 1990. This crime has never been solved. Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward discuss this robbery.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/stealing-rembrandt/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Plastic Problem 05.10.2026 14min

  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/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The World Takes Comfort in Comfort Food 28.09.2026 11min

  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-takes-comfort-in-comfort-food/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Story of Superman 21.09.2026 16min

  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.com/uncategorized/the-story-of-superman/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Dolly Parton: The Queen of Country Music 14.09.2026 24min

  She was one of the most influential women in country music history. And she did it with a smile.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/dolly-parton-the-queen-of-country-music/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Is Shohei Ohtani the Best Baseball Player Ever? 07.09.2026 16min

  Roger Basick and Alice Irizarry introduce us to the game of baseball and to one of the players who may be the greatest to ever play the game.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/is-shohei-ohtani-the-best-baseball-player-ever/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Chimamanda Adichie The Wise Young Writer practice English with Spotlight 03.09.2026 14min

  Are stories important to you? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.www.spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Airport that is a Travel Destination of its Own 31.08.2026 14min

  Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet give the history of the development and describe the details of the most efficient, clean, modern, and top-rated airport in the world. Their story will encourage you to travel to Singapore soon.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-airport-that-is-a-travel-destination-of-its-own/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.isit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Birth of Harry Potter 24.08.2026 12min

  Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis present the story of author J. K. Rowling whose storytelling began with an idea on a train ride and months of writing in her notebooks in a small Scottish coffee shop.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-birth-of-harry-potter/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Nireekshana ACET: A Place of Confident Hope 14.08.2026 18min

  What hope for healing do people with life-threatening diseases have? Patrick and Gillian Woodward share the story of Doctors Sujai and Lavanya Suneetha and their clinic in India.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/nireekshana-acet-a-place-of-confident-hope/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Ali vs. Frazier 10.08.2026 18min

  Who is going to be the next heavyweight champion of the world? Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward discuss the infamous “Thrilla in Manila” and the cost to each fighter who entered the ring that night.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/ali-vs-frazier/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Dream Life of Salvador Dalí 05.08.2026 15min

  What would it look like if someone painted a picture of your dreams? Roger Basick and Paula Devis present the surrealistic paintings and complicated lifestyle of Spanish artist Salvador Dali.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-dream-life-of-salvador-dali/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you learning English?Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  A Marriage of Cultures 27.07.2026 14min

  Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the challenges of intercultural marriages and how one couple handled these differences.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-marriage-of-cultures/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The Hero Who Was Blamed for Murder 20.07.2026 17min

  Patrick and Gillian Woodward talk about a security guard who saved many people’s lives but was then falsely blamed for trying to harm them.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-hero-who-was-blamed-for-murder/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Fun in the Sun: Summer Traditions Around the World 13.07.2026 14min

  From summer solstice festivals to blueberry pie stands, we look at summer traditions around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/fun-in-the-sun-summertime-traditions-around-the-world/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Moonwalker: The Life of Michael Jackson 06.07.2026 22min

  Michael Jackson was the biggest music star of the 1980s. But his life was much more complex than popular songs and millions of dollars.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/moonwalker-the-life-of-michael-jackson/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  A Miracle for Deaf People 29.06.2026 13min

  Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about how a business in India is helping deaf people become independent and full members of society.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/a-miracle-for-deaf-people/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Steel Pan: Music from the Caribbean 22.06.2026 9min

  When people could not play the music they wanted, they invented a new kind of music. Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the history of Steel Pan music.www.spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  The ABC's of Managing Stress 22.06.2026 14min

  Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin share simple ways people can deal with the pressures of a busy life.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 
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  Life in a Day 22.06.2026 14min

  Robin Basselin and Bruce Gulland look at the film "Life in a Day". It was created from videos recorded around the world - videos from people like you!https://spotlightenglish.com/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com