On today’s podcast, some U.S. official say increased productivity is helping the economy; the U.S. drug food and drug agency approves an asthma drug to treat food allergies followed by a discussion about the report; then, ‘ought to’ and ‘supposed to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an essay about Ukraine from our writing contest; the U.S. is preparing for an insect invasion; scientists report finding the brightest object in the universe followed by a discussion about quasars; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, warm seawater hurts government efforts to grow new corals in Florida; the keeper of the Vatican’s archives is retiring; advice for international students about showing sources in academic writing; then, ‘bully pulpit’ might not mean what you think on Words and Their Stories.

On today’s podcast, Cuban biologist study birds with Canadian help; UNESCO honors Poland’s national dance, the polonaise; we answer a listener’s question about using “do” for emphasis; then, Mark Twain’s ‘The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Alabama’s high court rules that an embryo is a child; a man in New York stays free at a hotel for 5 years, then claims he owns it; celebrating 200 years of dinosaurs; things that are popular in several countries followed by an extended discussion on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, South Korean doctors’ strike means patients are turned away; Neuralink reports progress with brain implant; a Stanford University study says retirees enjoy virtual reality followed by a discussion about what they did not like; then, judging others on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an ocean creature has offspring without a mate; tech company OpenAI introduces a tool that creates video; a program teaches prisoners cooking skills so they can get a job followed by a discussion of ‘soft skills’ and ‘hard skills’; then, what is “migration” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study says polar bears are not gaining weight because of warm weather; some patients and doctors aim for the ‘lowest effective dose’ for cancer drugs followed by a discussion about the meaning of ‘bang for your buck’; then ‘would rather’, ‘had better’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, all about Presidents’ Day in the U.S.; a study says a collapse of a big ocean current could cause problems in the future followed by a discussion about the report; then seven new expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Alaskapox, a rare disease, gets more attention; environmentalists successfully move black rhinos to a new home; what should international students know about the SAT/ACT standardized tests? The, words made up by presidents followed by a discussion about ‘the bully pulpit.’

On today’s podcast, the U.N. reports that 20 percent of migrating animals are at risk of disappearing; South Korean grandmas gain fame rapping about farm life; a listener question about the meaning of ‘sure as heck’; then, ‘The Lady in Black’ by Eleanor H. Porter on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, what are laboratory-grown diamonds? Report: wealth inequality by race grew during the COVID pandemic; a private company launched its own moon lander; humans seek chatbot companions; explaining ‘popular’ followed by a discussion on why we chose the word for Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, workers near retirement need to pass on their skills; companies are offering fewer kinds of products to save and sell more; the campaign of President Joe Biden defends using TikTok followed by a discussion on the China-linked app; then ‘tell’ and ‘say’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, gun manufacturer Remington Arms in New York state to close; scientists say Saturn’s icy moon Mimas has an underground ocean; U.S. schools change health guidelines aiming to improve attendance followed by a discussion of health terms; then ‘fragrant’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Egypt considers suspending peace treaty with Israel over offensive in Rafah; research shows autoimmune disease affects women more than men followed by a discussion about the prefix ‘auto’; then ‘speak’ versus ‘talk’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Mexico passes China as top exporter to U.S.; experts want a new level for really strong ocean storms; NASA launches a new satellite to observe the world’s oceans and atmosphere followed by a discussion about what scientists hope to learn; reported speech on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a culture group rebuilds a huge statue of Emperor Constantine in Rome; young Gazan likened to Isaac Newton for lighting rig; Dartmouth College to again accept SAT, ACT scores; all about ‘tie the knot’ followed by a discussion about life’s knots.

On today’s podcast, many people around the world will celebrate the ‘Year of the Dragon’; record gambling expected for the Super Bowl; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘surge’ and ‘soar’; pt. three of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ by Edgar Allan Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, scientists say data from sponges tell them temperatures were cooler than thought between 1850 and 1900; the debate about the private use of the moon; ways to say ‘goodbye’ on “Everyday Grammar” followed by a discussion on funny farewells.

On today’s podcast, young are more willing to take a pay cut for ‘quality of life’ than older workers; cozy cardio is exercise without the pain; Apple Vision Pro aims for ‘spacial computing’ followed by a discussion on augmented, virtual reality; and polite requests on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Boeing faces more manufacturing problems and delays; King Charles III says he has cancer; will AI ruin music or creativity? U.S. schools are using cameras and technology to catch kids using e-cigarettes followed by a discussion of ‘zero tolerance'; “genus” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, women got music industry recognition at this year's Grammy Awards; a Russian cosmonaut sets a record for time in space; Dengue fever is spreading in South America followed by a discussion about the viral disease; then part two of reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study finds that bright lights cause problems for insects; some people find false data in scientific papers for fun; the U.S. space agency’s Mars helicopter ends service followed by a discussion about NASA’s Ingenuity ; then reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Elon Musk’s $55.5 billion pay deal gets cancelled by a judge in Delaware; the James Webb Telescope captures colorful pictures of galaxies; the Student Academy Awards are a big deal; and how to express ‘seeing double’ followed by a discussion about the word ‘Doppelganger.’

On today’s podcast, remembering performing artist Chita Rivera; the Grammy Awards honor musical performers; we answer a listener’s question about dropped sounds and sound assimilation; then, part two of Edgar Allan Poe’s 'The Fall of the House of Usher' on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, why are European farmers protesting?; a ticket to the Super Bowl costs more than ever; Canada limits foreign students; an Australian filmmaker shows lives of single mothers in Japan; talking about ‘population’ followed by a discussion of ‘population’ versus ‘popular.’

On today’s podcast, how Taiwan improved communication during its elections; businessman Elon Musk announces the first deployment of the Neuralink brain device followed by a discussion about brain implants; then, taking about habitual action on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts to save the white northern rhinoceros move ahead; Myanmar’s military is accused of targeting civilians and religious buildings; all about prostate problems men have, their forms and treatments; and how to pronounce ‘colony’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Japan regains communication with its moon lander; ‘deepfakes’ of singer Taylor Swift spread on internet; small studies suggest gene treatment can help some children born deaf followed by a discussion on gene therapy; then sentence connectors on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Saudi Arabia wants to be an electric vehicle manufacturer; Apple plans new device security measures; Mars Express orbiter finds evidence of water near Mars’ equator followed by a discussion about the spacecraft’s radar abilities; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Kenya moves black rhinoceroses to a new home; Thailand aims to become a big lithium producer; 40 years ago, Apple launched the 'user experience' field which continues growing; learn about cold weather expressions followed by a discussion about why we say ‘cold snap’ and ‘chilly.’

On today’s podcast, scientists map a deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. East Coast; all about the 2024 Academy Award nominees; a listener’s question about ‘as’ followed by a discussion about the little word’s many uses; then, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

On today’s podcast, the U.N. criticizes Afghanistan's Taliban for not keep promises about women’s rights; Japan’s moon lander hit its target; Croatian matchstick artist thinks big; U.S. tea advice upsets British; a look at the word ‘population’ followed by a discussion on voiced consonants.

On today’s podcast, the U.N. says the health care system in Gaza is collapsing; activists behind the ‘Doomsday Clock’ warn of threats; fake audio and video are showing up in politics followed by a discussion about ‘deepfakes’; then more on conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, India opens a huge Hindu temple on the ruins of a historic Muslim center; what plagiarism is and how to avoid it followed by a discussion about using citations and a recent dispute over use of others’ words; then the word ‘toll’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Cameroon launches first malaria vaccination campaign; refugees plant trees around deforested refugee camp; a study finds no link between a weigh-loss drug and suicidal thoughts followed by a discussion about semaglutide; then listen conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, researchers have discovered lost cities in the Amazon; cookbooks and American culture; NASA prepares for tests of its latest supersonic research plane followed by a discussion about barriers to supersonic flight; then, blizzard, affect and effect on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a plan to build a new city in California will be put to a vote; a new survey finds a lot of employers worry about hiring ‘Generation Z’ college graduates; is your task a marathon or sprint? followed by a discussion about what it means to ‘lose steam’ or burn out.

On today’s podcast, China’s population is not growing; a Venezuelan artist re-imagines a famous Spanish painting as statues; we answer a listener’s question about ‘college’ and ‘university’ followed by a discussion about liberal arts colleges; then, ‘Chicken Little’ on American stories.

On today’s podcast, high and low temperatures around the world; Guinness dog-age record to be reviewed; business leaders fear AI, climate change; researchers find link to a nerve disease in ancient DNA; language and mental health followed by a discussion on how to talks about mental health.

On today’s podcast, researchers find extremely small piecres of plastic in bottled water; Argentina’s inflation continues as reforms are put in place; which nations have hypersonic weapons? followed by a discussion about how to defend against them; then, practice using ‘wish’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, singer Elton John becomes an EGOT with latest award; Nauru changes diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China; A playground for students with autism helps prepare them for adult life followed by a discussion about autism; then the word ‘biased’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, cyber kidnapping is scam that is affecting Chinese students in the U.S. and other countries; a giant ape disappeared because of climate; a new method for providing drugs for Alzheimer’s followed by a discussion about the disease; then wish and hope on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam’s VinFast plans to build electric cars in India; civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.; Singapore to permit pets in public housing; delays for NASA followed by a discussion on U.S. space agency plans for the moon; then, ‘should have’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, China is likely to become the world’s top exporter; students, officials say Minnesota values advanced degrees helps students save costs; learn to ‘walk before you run’ followed by a discussion about learning new skills; then, President Joe Biden’s career on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, miners find a mammoth tusk in North Dakota; Hawaiian salt makers want to protect their tradition; a listener asks about adverb, gerund and participle usage; then, Carl Sandburg’s ‘How the Animals Lost Their Tales’ on American stories.

On today’s podcast, Health Agency Says COVID deaths rise; deadly riots ignite in Papua New Guinea; European climate agency says 2023 was hottest year; the world’s important elections in 2024; the grammar of ‘share’ followed by a discussion of the word and its uses.

On today’s podcast, Ecuador’s government declares a state of emergency; new computer keyboards have AI keys; the latest electronics from CES 2024 followed by a discussion about the big, Las Vegas show; passive voice and barbecue on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, details on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a door plug while in flight; a Spanish factory restarts making artistic works after 300 years; tests show young people’s English is decreasing worldwide followed by a discussion; then using the word ‘gem’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the new Golden Globe Awards for film and TV; the first privately-built moon lander is launched; a new nerve operation aims to repair an Italian man’s paralyzed hand followed by a discussion of the term ‘pioneering’; and prepositions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Singapore will stop banning cats from public housing; the biggest space missions to come in 2024 followed by a discussion about private companies in space; then, best and worst, comparatives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Harvard’s president resigns over charges of plagiarism; a grandmother in Chile is also a top online video gamer; ‘coloring inside the lines’ and other expressions followed by a discussion about ‘outside the box’; then the life and path to the presidency of Donald Trump.

On today’s podcast, in the birthplace of fireworks, a debate over whether they should stay legal; Ugandan lawmakers consider banning homemade drink; a listener question about the word slender followed by a discussion about related words; part two of ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

On today’s podcast, the latest on an airplane accident in Tokyo involving a passenger airplane made of composite materials; a teenager defeats a famous, old video game; then, the grammar of a popular song followed by a discussion about ‘personification.’

On today’s podcast, millions of Afghans are displaced within their own country; Japanese researchers say they have broken the world’s record for internet data speed followed by a discussion about some of the technologies involved; then, supporting opinions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a powerful earthquake strikes western Japan; woman praises ‘cat therapy to help disabled; early childhood education followed by a discussion about the word ‘advantage;’ then a look at the word ‘overtaken’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, NASA aims to use human-like robots for jobs in space; we talks with two teachers who feel connected to the world in different ways; will a costly, new treatment for sickle cell disease be successful in controlling the disease?; and the past perfect tense on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Louisianna’s Creole culture means different things to different people; Mexican women grow cannabis as a business; the top space stories of 2023 including NASA’s recovery of space rocks from an asteroid; then workplace terms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, some of the top higher education stories in 2023; what do you do with old solar panels? Recycle them, of course; idioms using the word ‘goal’ followed by a discussion about setting New Year’s goals; then the presidency of Barack Obama on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, remembering those we lost in 2023 including Sandra Day O’Connor and Henry Kissinger; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘change’ and ‘vary;’ and the short story ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, in the U.S., more men live in western states, more women live in eastern states; Vatican experts restore great art works; major social media stories in 2023; the grammar of new year’s resolution followed by a discussion on this year’s resolutions.

On today’s podcast, 50 years of the Endanged Species Act has saved rare animals and had unexpected results; New Year’s Eve will be a big for marriages in Las Vegas; top technology stories of 2023 followed by a discussion about what’s ahead; then workplace terms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, China sets additional rules for online games and purchases; California aims to recycle wastewater for drinking; COVID-19 pandemic still affects students struggling in school, studies suggest; using the word ‘symbolic’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Rohingya refugees in Malaysia says they are being trapped in dangerous early marriages; Dengue fever is spreading in the Western Hemisphere followed by a discussion about the word ‘sentinel; then, meet Anna, the star of Let’s Learn English, on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Ukraine’s army is struggling with the mental health effects of combat; researchers have found evidence of another substance that supports life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus followed by a discussion on new discoveries from old data; and getting ‘in the habit of’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, NASA sends a cat video from space using laser technology; learn about the expression ‘Tis the Season, followed by a talks about holiday wishes; then the presidency of George W. Bush on America’s President; And VOA Learning English’s reading of ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas.’

On today’s podcast, hear a short history of Christmas in America; we answer a listener’s question about the words ‘assessment’ and ‘evaluate’ followed by a discussion about their use; then 'To Build a Fire,' by Jack London on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, EU leaders reach a deal on migration and asylum; Thailand wants a “land bridge” for trade between Indian, Pacific oceans; study: fear of sickness leads to early death; the grammar of the song “Take Me Home Country Roads” followed by a discussion about the song's inspirations.

On today’s podcast, U.S. invests in Africa to balance China; Myanmar passes Afghanistan to becomes the world’s biggest opium producer; 2023 was a big year for artificial intelligence followed by a discussion about the word ‘hype’; then present perfect continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, attacks by Iran-supported Yemeni rebels hurt shipping through the Suez Canal; some Russians are joining Ukrainians to fight Russia; online therapy for U.S. public school systems is a big business followed by a talk on venture capital; the term ‘springboard’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, what does the trial of an activist publisher on national security charges mean for Hong Kong’s future? ; research suggests millions of Americans suffer long-term tiredness followed by a discussion about the problem; then ‘sneaking around’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a short history of climate-related promises made at U.N. climate meetings; scientists have connected nerve cells with an electric circuit to make a biocomputer followed by a discussion about the system’s biological part and its accuracy; then present perfect on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, top college presidents face criticism over testimony about antisematism; expression that include the word ‘snowball’ followed by a discussion about what happens when something snowballs; then the presidency of Bill Clinton on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Brazilian indian tribe aims to expand by having female chiefs as it nears disappearing; we answer a listener’s question about ‘wonder’ followed by a discussion about pronouncing wonder and wander; then “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, America’s first and oldest park is Boston Commons; an app lets people give money to the homeless; the maleo is an Indonesian bird endangered by building for the new capital; the grammar of giving gifts followed by an example.

On today’s podcast, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to donate $100 million; the most mispronounced words of the year; a jury finds Google’s app store illegally blocks competition followed by a discussion on monopolies; then pronunciation and idioms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, environmentalists in Michigan learn to live with a nickel mine; hundreds of seals die from bird flu in Brazil; an international test shows math scores have decreased since 2018 followed by a discussion about resilience in education; on Lesson of the Day, ‘supply chain.'

Pangea: On today’s podcast, Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani gets the biggest-ever contract in team sports; the U.S. government approves to gene treatments for sickle cell disease followed by an explanation about the disease; then lend and borrow on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the College Board changes AP Black history classes after questions; ancient male mosquitos were different; scientists discover an unusual planetary system followed by a discussion on the six, newly-found ‘harmonious’ planets; then the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, more small colleges are closing down because of high costs and other reasons; publishers name ‘AI,’ ‘hallucinate,’ ‘authentic’ and ‘rizz’ as words of the year; then, the presidency of George H.W. Bush on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, India plans a huge renewable energy project; a rock band aims to perform ‘forever’ using computer avatars; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘ability’ and ‘capability’; followed by a Edith Warton’s piece: ‘The Line of Least Resistance’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah; the U.S. government aims to reduce uranium production for nuclear submarines; development of artificial intelligence divides the technology industry; talking about pets followed by a discussion about our animal friends.

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On today’s podcast, a study finds penguins use microsleep to get enough rest; the Associated Press says many home schools in Louisiana operate outside the state education system followed by a discussion about the findings; then, the word ‘legacy’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts grow in the U.S. to reduce food waste; South Africa, Colombia push drug makers to permit cheap TB, HIV/AIDS drugs followed by a discussion about what patents are; then learn what “plan B” is on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, what foreign college students do when big American holidays come along; bright expressions shine a light on things; followed by the presidency of Ronald Reagan on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, life expectancy is rising in the U.S. after years of decline; a new book about Dr. Seuss’s Grinch called ‘How the Grinch Lost Christmas’; we answer a listener’s question about the difference between ‘price’ and ‘rate’; 'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, statesman Henry Kissinger dies at 100; Young Chinese seek a freer life in the country’s southwest; South Korea uses matchmaking to lift birth rate; then, the grammar of gift giving followed by a discussion about hopes for holiday gifts.

On today’s podcast, a former Somali refugee wins UN refuge agency prize; passenger jet flies the Atlantic Ocean on fuel made from cooking fat; Google plans to remove unused accounts followed by a details about Google’s plan; then how feedback works on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, India road workers rescued from a collapsed tunnel after 17 days; costly water is growing in popularity; a program in Washington, D.C.’s poorest neighborhoods sends journalism students to college followed by more on D.C. neighborhoods; then, ‘cultivation’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the latest on the hostage release during a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israel war; Christmas at the White House; new research into an Alzheimer’s disease vaccine followed by a discussion on the report; then, resolutions and fun public speaking tips on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, sugar is in short supply in many nations after a poor harvest; NASA is using lasers to send more information from spacecraft followed by a discussion the new technology and a space mission to an asteroid; then prefixes and shortened forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. Department of Education says Black and Latino students lack the tools for success; a clergyman uses music to connect with young people; ‘count your blessing’ and other expressions followed by the presidency of Jimmy Carter on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, the World Health Organization says nothing unusual about wave of lung infections in northeastern China; herders continue to keep animals in a change world; a listener’s question about ‘danger’ and ‘hazard’; then, ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen’ by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, automakers aim to design electric cars with fewer rare earth metals; coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico are doing well; the grammar of talking about pets followed by a discussion on those family friends; then famous women placed in the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

On today’s podcast, U.S. companies aim to increase battery production; learn about the Thanksgiving Holiday in America followed by a discussion about the tradition; then hair problems on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a “poor” man leaves a New Hampshire town $3.8 million; how did the turkey get its name?; a study finds schools’ reports on student grades do not mean the student is performing at grade level followed by a discussion about report cards; and the word ‘adopt’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Argentina’s new president faces high inflation, economic problems; is it the end of China’s panda diplomacy?; experts worry not enough overweight people are included in drug tests; then ways to agree and disagree on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, extremist groups spread in West Africa; new research on Eris, a distant member of the solar system; Chinese researchers say the made an AI robot that makes oxygen from rocks, and a discussion on similar systems for Mars exploration; then possessive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, numbers of foreign college students in the U.S. have returned to levels before COVID-19 thanks to Indian students; learn about ‘state-of-the-art’ and similar terms on Words and Their Stories; then, the presidency of Gerald Ford on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, could a movie about scams be keeping Chinese visitors away from Southeast Asia?; the difference between ‘source’ and ‘resource’ followed by a discussion on sources and plagiarism; then a ‘fountain of youth’ on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment.’

On today’s podcast, how Taiwan is attending the APEC economic meetings in San Francisco; is a two-state agreement possible in the Middle East?; cheetahs might be changing hunting habits; Spain’s Canary Islands has too many immigrants; then, all about Happy Thanksgiving.

On today’s podcast, people in Japan are buying fish from Fukushima as some countries ban products from that area; new companies aim to confirm video from social media followed by a discussion misinformation and artificial intelligence; then describing amounts in Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, UN negotiators want a treaty on plastic pollution; in Japan, animals receive blessings; a report finds U.S. men graduate at lower rates than women followed by a discussion on the topic; then hear about the word ‘comply’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, hear about this week’s APEC meeting of Pacific Ocean leaders in San Francisco; the drug ketamine is being increasingly used to treat pain, depression and other conditions followed by a discussion on the drug’s effects; then reading people’s minds on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, evidence of a crash with another planet in Earth’s past; Syria’s dry conditions and climate change; a new space telescope begins its search for dark matter and energy followed by a discussion about forces at work in space; certainty and uncertainty on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, college students play climate change board games in class; expression for being in a good place followed by a discussion about ‘sitting pretty’' and being on 'cloud nine;' then the presidency of Richard Nixon on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Swiss device helps a person with Parkinson’s disease; we answer a listener’s question about the word ‘get’ followed by a discussion about its common uses; then a Civil War veteran returns home in Hamlin Garland's “Return of the Private” on American stories.

On today’s podcast, an industrial robot crushes a South Korean worker; homes in Florida are being built to withstand strong storms; what do you do with autumn leaves?; how do we express pessimism in English followed by a discussion comparing pessimism and optimism.

On today’s podcast, Kenya declares a surprise holiday to plant trees; should robots look like people?; scientists find a black hole that formed not long after the Big Bang followed by why you call a black hole “an object;” then listen nouns with –er endings on Lesson of the day.

On today’s podcast, people are again wearing masks in New Delhi, India; artist/activist makes an exhibit on the high cost of housing; then, lack of housing in Los Angeles has students missing class followed by a discussion about shaping a story; the word 'interpret' on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, group will rename all North America birds named after people; Colombia get serious about hippopotamus control; a new treatment for sickle cell disease followed by details about the dangerous disease; then interjections and a poem on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Chinese migrants are crossing Panama to get to the U.S. southern border; Navajos in the American Southwest aim to keep sheep herding; Antarctica was once warm followed by a discussion about findings beneath Antarctica’s ice; then, going to a baseball game on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, what happens when a foreign student mistakes Miami, Ohio, for Miami, Florida?; the popular expression ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ on ‘Words and Their Stories;’ then, the presidency of Lyndon Johnson on ‘America’s Presidents.’

On today’s podcast, a new university law class on – pop star Taylor Swift?; learn about Italian artist Michelangelo’s secret room; a listener’s question about using ‘which’ followed by a discussion on which preposition to use with ‘which;’ then, ‘The Boy on Graves-End Road’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, what is Daylight Savings Time in the U.S.?; a U.N. report says budget cuts are hurting Rwanda; an environmental group says few companies are use water effectively; the grammar of optimism followed by a discussion on optimism and pessimism.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam aims to become a major computer chip manufacturer; a report says Africa is unlikely to increase manufacturing in the future; the way the world gets its electricity – grids – faces problems; then learn about ‘superlatives’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, low water levels in northern Brazil cause hardship; Germany increasingly turns to robots; educators worry about use of chatbots in math, computer science followed by a discussion about “tedious” tasks; then, uses and development of the word “conclusive” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Biden signs an executive order on artificial intelligence; United Auto Workers labor union reaches pay agreement with General Motors; The British Museum will digitize its collection; a study finds chatbot incorrect on medical advice; then childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam aims to restart mining rare earth metals; dry weather uncovers rock designs on the Amazon River in Brazil; a study finds the cause of a big earthquake on Mars followed by a discussion about why scientists are studying it; then nervousness on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, experts say schools are not prepared to deal with students who have math disabilities; what ‘birds of a feather’ means followed by a discussion about expressions using bird terms; then, the presidency of John F Kennedy on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, North Atlantic right whale numbers continue to decrease; a new song from The Beatles thanks to AI; A listener’s question about ‘this’ and ‘that’ followed by a discussion about there common words; then, Washington Irving’s ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, China sends a young crew to its space station; why treasury notes are important to the U.S. economy; astronomers identify an ancient radio burst; U.S. might change H1B visa policy; then, the grammar of Halloween followed by a discussion about usual activities for the holiday.

On today’s podcast, Pakistan prepares to send illegal Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan; researchers create an AI tool to predict changes in viruses followed by a discussion about why it is different from existing methods; and being sick and using intonation on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, women in Iceland go on strike to demand more pay; publishers worry an AI search tool will hurt their business; more states aim for financial education in high school followed by a discussion about the report; then the word ‘feature’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists propose a new law of nature that builds on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution; a new device is designed to help people with disabilities play video games followed by a discussion about vocabulary in the story; then Lesson of the Day based on Let’s Learn English.

On today’s podcast, Antarctic krill is a food for whales, fish and people, is there enough for everyone?; researchers develop an artificial intelligence tool for finding supernovas followed by a discussion about AI in science ; then using should and ought on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, standardized test scores for high schoolers seeking admission to college reach their lowest level in 30 years; learn about expression describing success followed by a discussion on how to use them; then Dwight Eisenhauer’s life on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast: artificial intelligence in political advertisements acceptable; Australian researchers map the history of the universe; a listener asks about when and while followed by a discussion about correct and acceptable grammar; then, “The Devil and Tom Walker” on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, international scientists are testing fish from waters off Fukushima nuclear plant to ensure the safety of seafood; old ways of wine making are popular again; northern Brazil is dry; then, the grammar of disagreeing followed by a discussion on disagreements on social media.

On today’s podcast, climate activists want a new chemical to be used in air coolers; the government’s case against Google could change how people use search on the internet followed by a a discussion about the report; then, ‘whaddaya call it’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a California Community College program for Mexican citizens; study warns land use hurts insects that pollinate plants; the hottest chili pepper in the world; UN: technology in education should be used carefully followed by a discussion; the term ‘nightmare’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the International Monetary Fund warns China’s slow economy could hurt Southeast Asia; efforts to prevent whale deaths from ships; the Gates Foundation pushes vaccine development in Africa followed by a discussion about the nonprofit group; then, food trucks on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, uses for banana fiber in Uganda; the Greek government has an app to show the Acropolis as it was 2,500 years ago; Good has an AI-powered program to improve traffic flows learn about followed by a discussion about the effort; On Lesson of the Day, travel and pumpkin spice.

On today’s podcast, Canadian colleges say Indian students are welcome; rose and thorn expressions and what they mean followed by a discussion about rosy and thorny pop culture; then hear about the presidency of Harry Truman on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a secret of Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa" is revealed; learn about the largest Hindu temple outside of India, we answer a listener’s question about ‘historical’ and ‘historic’ followed by a discussion about ‘hysteria’; then “Hearts and Crosses” by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, pop star Taylor Swift releases a concert movie; U.S. Marines have men and women training together but not all the time; smoke is a problem in Malaysia and Indonesia; then, the grammar of international conflicts followed by a discussion about the active and passive voice.

On today’s podcast, ancient footprints preserved in the U.S. state of New Mexico; a coffeemaker in the city of Seattle aims to make coffee—without coffee; scientists show gravity affects antimatter followed by a discussion about the experiment; then more shortened forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Paris deals with a begbug problem as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games near; mining companies aim to provide metals for new technologies and produce less pollution; Concerns over math education for America’s children followed by Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists try to make long-lasting building materials to save planet Earth; a dancer runs an all-Black dance school by herself; the World Health Organization approves another malaria vaccine; shortened forms of common words and the use of ‘everyone’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, disputes over the national Columbus Day holiday; China aims for space diplomacy with space station; NASA plans new mission to an asteroid followed by a discussion of NASA’s asteroid research program; then, shortened forms of pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, university programs aim to protect American wine grapes from wildfire damage; expressions to keep you ‘in shape’ followed by a discussion about similar idioms; then Franklin D. Roosevelt, Part 2, on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, Ethiopian coffee customs are finding a home in London; a listener question about why an Elton John song breaks grammar rules; traditional Chilean weaving work is disappearing; part one of the story “Hearts and Crosses” by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, a Norwegian writer wins the Nobel Prize in Literature; immigrants are more hopeful that U.S.-born Americans; a report says girls less willing to share online; two Cubans combine fishing, farming; the grammar of uncertainty followed by a discussion on why its important.

On today’s podcast, quantum dots wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for three scientists; a training program in Pakistan helps Afghan women; study: AI tools help but also hurt worker performance followed by a discussion about what the good and bad of AI; on Lesson of the Day, ‘good news, bad news’.

On today’s podcast, Pope Francis calls a gathering to discuss difficult questions for the Catholic Church; export restrictions are causing food prices to rise; a school in Alabama is raising math scores followed by a discussion about the nation’s report card; then ‘spontaneous’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Guinean student bicycles to Egypt for school; Southeast Asian nations might share energy resources; U.S. health advisors do not recommend a treatment aimed at ALS disease followed by a discussion about the story; then, hard and soft skills on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Neanderthals and Denisovans live on in modern humans; NASA has plans to deorbit the International space station after it is retired followed by a discussion about why it won’t be saved and plans for the future; then, the difference between can, can’t on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, warming threatens the oceans’ big fish; improving teachers’ math skills will help American students; What does ‘boilerplate’ mean followed by a discussion about standardized language; then, part 1 of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s life on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, efforts aim to raise endangered tortoises on private land; Paris is the city of…bicycles; we answer a listener’s question about teacher, lecturer and tutor followed by a discussion about what instructor means; then Mark Twain’s short story “Luck” about a fortunate military man.

On today’s podcast, an app for survivors of school shootings; indoor farming ideas; genetic material recovered from the extinct Tasmanian tiger; learn about the grammar of talking about alien life followed by a discussion about aliens.

On today’s podcast, scientists say winter sea ice is low around Antarctica; a famous U.S nuclear research center aims to modernize U.S. atomic weapons; ChatGTP upgrades its artificial intelligence offerings followed by a discussion about them; then, ‘tons’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the oldest wooden structure; Sweden returns to traditional textbooks and handwriting after falling test scores followed by a discussion about what means; then, U.S. President Biden visits striking auto workers in Michigan; And learn about ‘conservation’ on the Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, do you know about the solar eclipse in October?; learn how researchers are releasing mosquitos around the world aiming to stop the spread of Dengue fever followed by a discussion about ‘one and done’; then, ways to talk about differences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, birth centers might ease a lack of hospital maternity wards at rural hospitals; researchers are testing a drug on mice that might prevent bone loss in astronauts followed by a discussion about long space missions; then talking about difference between people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts to increase the number of Black doctors and what people are saying about the issue ; learn about the expression ‘to gild the lily’ followed by a discussion on when to use it; then, Herbert Hoover’s presidency on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a company plans to build flying taxis in Dayton, Ohio; find out how the federal government puts artwork in federal buildings; we answer a question about ‘in time’ and ‘on time’ followed by a discussion about time in music; then, the final part of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

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On today’s podcast, scientists say Earth is outside a safe space in six of nine measures of it health; Google is using artificial intelligence to improve its internet search followed by a discussion on why Google is pushing Bard now; then, ways to talk about other people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, U.S. Senators can now wear almost anything they want to work; strange-looking tomatoes taste just as good; changes are coming to the U.S. citizenship test followed by a discussion about the story; then listen exercises on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Pope Francis welcomes Russia’s new Ambassador to the Vatican; learn about the updated COVID-19 vaccine followed by a discussion about the vaccine and the term ‘tripledemic’; then, new ways to use Let’s Learn English in our Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, volunteers let mosquitos bit them so scientist can learn more about the insects; NASA is transforming carbon dioxide into oxygen on Mars followed by a discussion on why oxygen is needed on Mars; then Lesson of the Day explores unusual things from Let’s Learn English.

On today’s podcast, college professors blame poor students’ poor math performance on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; learn about ‘icing on the cake’ followed by a discussion of that and similar expressions; then learn about Calvin Coolidge on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, young Chinese are moving back home as China’s economy slows; the hidden beauty of New York’s Old City Hall Station; learn about the difference between awareness and consciousness followed by a discussion of self-awarness; then part three of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

On today’s podcast, government experts say a common cold medicine is ineffective; France bans the iPhone 12 over radiation and Belgium is considering it; is “green” hydrogen really good for the environment; then, learn three phrasal verbs with “along” followed by a discussion about “getting along.”

On today’s podcast, find out who music awards this year; research shows artificial intelligence systems use a lot of water followed by a discussion about the report; then Lesson of the Day uses our video series Let’s Learn English to teach language points.

On today’s podcast, thousands are missing after floods hit northeastern Libya; the U.S. government charges Google with illegal competition; U.S. students remain behind in math followed by a discussion on why math scores have not recovered; then Lesson of the Day explores symptoms and reactions.

On today’s podcast, rescuers are hard at work Morocco after a powerful earthquake; traffickers are using the banana business to ship drugs out of Ecuador; learn how gardeners can reduce fire risk followed by a discussion of words with multiple meanings; then a Lesson of the Day on intonation.

On today’s podcast, efforts to gain from sports gambling also aim to deal with gambling problems; mysterious investors are buying up land in California in an effort to build a new city; Japan launches a moon lander and an X-ray satellite; learn about small words on the Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the sport of tennis wants to find ways to deal with old tennis balls; 13 universities form a group on free speech; learn what an “empty nester” is followed by a discussion about this and other expressions; then hear about President Warren Harding on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, the Rolling Stones release their first album since 2016; we answer a listener’s question about the difference between mandatory, compulsory, obligatory followed by a discussion about growing old and growing up; then part two of “Love of Life” by Jack London.

On today’s podcast, two Chinese cut a hole through the Great Wall of China; Afghan immigrants in the U.S. struggle; West Point Military Academy opens a time capsule; Australia aims to give voice to native people; and a lesson and discussion on the grammar of artificial intelligence.

On today’s podcast, the UN declares the summer of 2023 the hottest on record; India clears poor neighborhoods before the G20 meeting in New Delhi; China launches government approved AI Chatbots followed by a discussion on technology terms; then learn from our Let’s Learn English series.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. extends protections from deportation to citizens of six nations if they are not in the U.S. legally ; artists fight art created by artificial intelligence; a TV show explores U.S. urban public schools; then, a close look at a story on an ancient “ice man” from the Alps.

On today’s podcast, why the U.S. is strengthening ties with Vietnam; a U.S. sea bird recovers after almost disappearing; scientists push for testing children’s genomes to find rare diseases followed by a discussion about diagnose; then Lesson of the Day explores word stress and contractions.

On today’s podcast, Knoxville, Tennessee tries methods to reduce gun violence that supporters say are based on science; then, all about the science and lore of full moons followed by a discussion about what a blue, harvest and supermoon are; then hear about the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

On today’s podcast, a disputed plan to cut costs at West Virginia University would eliminate language programs; learn about expressions using “armchair” followed by a discussion about living our lives through other; the, hear about Woodrow Wilson’s two terms in office on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, some big U.S. cities are using mental health teams instead of police to answer emergency calls; then learn about the difference between cheer and applause followed by a discussion about what people ‘life for’; then listen to part one of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

On today’s podcast, climate activists are increasingly targeting rich people with protests; learn about tenses in the song ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ followed by a discussion about conditional statements; then the Painted Desert and other places on Route 66 America’s ‘Mother Road.’

On today’s podcast, Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with high winds; Sweden aims to grow its wine industry; Google launches a way to identify images created by AI followed by a discussion about why the new tool is important; then hear about the city of Santa Fe near Route 66, America's 'Mother Road.'

On today’s podcast, a Japanese company is designing digital clones to interact in place of their owners; a study says melting ice in Antarctica threatens emperor penguins; learn about our Early Literacy series followed by our program on teaching English comprehension; then eateries on Route 66.

On today’s podcast, researchers find deep-sea octopuses using a 'hot tub' to raise their young; a new stem cell treatment shows promise against blindness followed by a discussion about the working parts of the human eye; then hear about all the strange attractions along the 'Mother Road,' Route 66.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. government approves an RSV vaccine for very young children; scientists discover that Neptune has lost all of its clouds followed by a discussion about the effects of the solar cycle; then hear the next episode of a series about Route 66, a famous road in America.

On today’s podcast, community colleges offer summer classes for high school students; learn what ‘on a shoestring’ means followed by a discussion of the idiom and some personal stories; then learn about President William Howard Taft on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Peruvian singer imitates K-pop singers but sings in his native Quechua language; learn the difference between people and persons followed by a discussion of what a' people pleaser' is; then listen to the O. Henry short story “Mammon and the Archer” on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt are likely to join the BRICS group of nations; three studies link natural gas recovery and children’s health problems; learn the grammar of cleaning house followed by a discussion about phrasal verbs; then continue the trip down Route 66.

On today’s podcast, India becomes the fourth nation to reach the moon; satellite data suggests China is expanding bases in the South China Sea; Media groups call for laws limiting artificial intelligence followed by a discussion about AI; then our series about America’s road Route 66 continues.

On today’s podcast, an unlikely partnership between an American baseball player and a British artist; then a discussion about VOA Learning English’s Early Literacy series followed by the this week’s episode on teaching English vocabulary; then listen to the first part of our Route 66 series.

On today’s podcast, India is hoping to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole; learn how to save a flooded garden; officials plan to push for a new COVID-19 vaccine followed by a discussion about why; then the New Orleans Jazz National historical Park.

On today’s podcast, Afghan women, barred from school, face mental health difficulties; Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo is getting more polluted; researchers say Mar’s climate had wet and dry periods in the past followed by a discussion about the findings; then, hear about Zion National Park in Utah.

On today’s podcast, New York University doctors transplant a genetically engineered pig’s kidney into a brain-dead person; educators worry artificial intelligence will increase cheating; the expression “spick-and-span” followed by a discussion on how to us it; then U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

On today’s podcast, doctors worry about the dangers of weight loss drugs for people undergoing medical operations; a listener asks about the difference between descent and ancestry followed by a discussion our announcers’ ancestries; then listen to part two of Willa Cather’s story “Paul’s Case.”