On todays podcast, a school shooting raises questions about cellphone bans in U.S. schools followed by a discussion about distract and disrupt; learn about modals on Everyday Grammar; then, on Lesson of the Day, some good examples of stereotypes.

On todays podcast, the world produces a lot of plastic pollution every year; learn all about Apples new iPhone 16 followed by a discussion of what users might think of the new AI-powered device; then, tag questions on Lesson of the Day.

On todays podcast, all schools in Gaza are closed as the fighting there continues; report: how is banning using only race for college admissions going? followed by a discussion on what a disadvantaged area is; then, bored and boring on Lesson of th

On todays podcast, Typhoon Yagi hits northern Vietnam causing deadly flooding and heavy damage to some factories; experts are worried about ultraprocessed foods followed by a discussion the prefix ultra; then, unusual and usual on Lesson of the D

On todays podcast, bitcoin miners are providing energy for artificial intelligence companies; a SpaceX mission aims to carry out the first private spacewalk followed by a discussion how the idea got off the ground; then, homesickness on Lesson of the D

On the weekend podcast, a workshop in Taiwan makes products out of waste plastic; Korean kimchi faces threats; how to summarize on Ask a Teacher; what is a dead giveaway on Words and Their Stories; finally, part four of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,'

On the weekend podcast, a workshop in Taiwan makes products out of waste plastic; Korean kimchi faces threats; how to summarize on Ask a Teacher; what is a dead giveaway on Words and Their Stories;finally, part four of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' b

On todays podcast, Japan aims to increase use of the 4-day workweek to improve workplace flexibility; scientists wonder why Antarctic ice is melting; learn grammar from singer Bob Dylan; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.

On todays podcast, employers use wearable devices to measure employees body temperature; learn how to make your smartphone last followed by advice on device insurance plans and costs; then, avoiding mistakes on Lesson of the Day.

On todays podcast, why is polio still a problem? U.S. schools are using money, fun and support to get students to come to class followed by a discussion about absenteeism; then, small words on Lesson of the Day.