Speakeasy conversation about strategy, competition, economics, history, and policy from two non-experts. The episodes include some actual economic Game Theory such as the Prisoner's Dilemma, the Traveler's Dilemma, and the Public Good game. Episodes also include conversations on dilemmas in TV/Movies, sports, and board/card games, as well as the history of military, intelligence (spies), politics, and economics. The objective is simply to think critically about how people make strategic choi ...
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Learning English is VOA’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. Learning English began as Special English, which Voice of America launched in 1959. Special English newscasts and features were a primary fixture of VOA’s international shortwave broadcasts for more than half a century. In 2014, our line of products was expanded to include more English teaching materials, and the service became known as Learning English.
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We all know the story of the charming underdog who gets blessed with powers beyond their control after a freak accident and spends the rest of their life fighting for the greater good of mankind. But what if those abilities came from inside you, from the very worst part of you, and there was nothing you could do to control them? What if every time you tried to help someone, things spiraled out of control, and all you did was cause more damage? Recognized by the Austin Film Festival, Super Or ...
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On today’s podcast, Turkey is exporting TV Dramas and winning fans and visitors; scientists announce evidence of hydrogen sulfide on a Jupiter-like planet followed by a discussion scientific adjectives; then, part two of reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.By VOA Learning English
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On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.By VOA Learning English
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On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.By VOA Learning English
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Advocacy Groups Warns about Logging Operations in Peru - July 19, 2024
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European Parent Groups Aim to Ban Smartphones for Teens - July 19, 2024
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Indonesia's Nickel Mining Hurting Forests - July 19, 2024
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On today’s podcast, an American Indian tripe says its fishing tradition is affected by climate change; listeners write in about the Olympics in Paris followed by a discussion on the importance of articles; then, all about reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.By VOA Learning English
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Japanese Researchers Make Robot Face 'Smile' with Lab-grown Skin - July 18, 2024
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Be Careful What You 'Bank On' - July 18, 2024
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Ukrainian Companies Develop Robotic Vehicles to Fight Russia - July 18, 2024
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Language of the Olympic Games, Part 2 - July 18, 2024
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Ivory Coast Launches First Malaria Vaccine Program - July 18, 2024
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On today’s podcast, scientists find a cave on the moon that could house future explorers; one of the world’s rarest animals washes up on a New Zealand beach; all about passwords followed by a discussion about passkeys; then, habitual actions on Lesson of the Day.By VOA Learning English
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Turkey’s Export of TV Shows Also Fuels Tourism - July 17, 2024
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Tech Tip: Password Manager Can Simplify Logins, Improve Security - July 17, 2024
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Scientists Find Cave on Moon That Could House Future Explorers - July 17, 2024
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Catching Up & The State of Podcasts - Why Your Favorite Podcast MAY Be In Trouble
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On today’s podcast, experts are following bird flu around the world; a public opinion study shows many Americans do not think college is worth it followed by a discussion about cost versus expense and ‘bang for the buck’; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.By VOA Learning English
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UN: World Population Expected to Reach 10.3 Billion in 2080s - July 16, 2024
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Rarest Whale in World Appears on New Zealand Beach - July 16, 2024
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Heat Can Be Good or Bad for Your Garden - July 16, 2024
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On today’s podcast, a gunman attacks former President Donald Trump and a short history of attack on U.S. presidents and candidates; resistance training might be good for your health followed by a discussion on resistance exercises; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.By VOA Learning English
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A Short History of Attacks on US Presidents, Candidates - July 15, 2024
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Fake Picassos Create Legal Trouble for Australian Museum - July 15, 2024
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Climate Change Affects Traditional Spearfishing - July 15, 2024
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Where Is Bird Flu Spreading around the World? - July 15, 2024
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