Topics: American Musicals/Movies – The Producers; The Statue of Liberty; sponsored by versus powered by versus encouraged by; putting the crunch...

If you like beef, pork, and chicken, you probably won’t like this episode. But listen anyway to find out why.
Slow dialog: 1:03
Explanations:...

What happens if living in your own country is no longer safe? Find out in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:23
Explanations: 3:22
Fast dialog:...

Topics: The Lenny Bruce Trial; American Cancer Society; to assume versus to guess; turtle versus tortoise
Words:
satirist
to hone
obscenity
to ban...

When times are tough, the tough get going. Learn how in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:16
Explanations: 3:12
Fast dialog: 16:05
Luisa: Are you still...

If the government is moving slowly on approving new drugs, some people find other solutions.
Slow dialog: 1:17
Explanations: 3:26
Fast dialog:...

Topics: Ask an American – Independent Bookstores; ever since versus ever after; varied versus various; ability versus skill...

Unless you have a lot of money, you usually need to get a loan to buy a house or condominium in the U.S. Learn the terms and phrases you’ll need in...

When you friends and family die, will they leave any money to you? Find out how not to get your inheritance in this episode.
Slow dialog:...

Topics: Famous Americans – Charles and Ray Eames; The Black Fives Leagues and The Negro Baseball Leagues; inner and outer versus inside and outside;...