On todays 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 Americas Presidents.

On todays podcast, India plans a huge renewable energy project; a rock band aims to perform forever using computer avatars; a listeners question about the difference between ability and capability; followed by a Edith Wartons piece: The Line of

On todays 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

On todays podcast, some scientists say the first 11 months of 2023 was the hottest 11 months recorded since 1900; street cars in San Juan, Puerto Rico; an electric car-charging road followed by a discussion about the story; then guilty pleasures on Lesso

On todays 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 Lesso

On todays 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 todays 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 Americas Presidents.

On todays podcast, life expectancy is rising in the U.S. after years of decline; a new book about Dr. Seusss Grinch called How the Grinch Lost Christmas; we answer a listeners question about the difference between price and rate; 'The Boarded Win

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