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The World and Nuclear Weapons

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Colin Lowther. Voice 2 And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this...

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?

Friday the 13th

Are you afraid of the day Friday the 13th? Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at stories that have made people think this day is extremely unlucky.

Giving Thanks for the Harvest

This week, people in the United States will celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. But people all over the world celebrate a time of harvest and thanks. Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about harvest festivals around the world. During these festivals...

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The Story of Paper

Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.