Spotlight English

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about an act that many people like. But when you think about it, it is a little gross! What is a kiss and why do people do it?

What would you do to take the perfect selfie? Would you do something dangerous? Crazy? Adam Navis and Katy Blake tell about government efforts to stop people from taking dangerous selfies.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at foraging – searching for food growing wild. They look at the benefits, and some warnings, about this method.

Do you yell a lot? Spotlight looks at how yelling may affect other people, especially children.

Anne Muir and Liz Waid tell about a group of people who explore the relationship between the human body and technology.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a man who is making symbols of hope for people who need them. What gives you hope?

People use fire for many things, but it is extremely dangerous. Adam Navis and Anne Muir tell about ways to use fire safely.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the maker movement. In this movement, people invent and fix things instead of throwing them away.for a full transcript click HERE

Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about the beginnings of Pokemon! It started as a simple game, but now this business is famous all around the world.for full transcript click HERE

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about Brazilian professional surfer Derek Rabelo. This sport depends on seeing, but Derek is blind.for full transcript click HERE

Have you heard sitar music, from India? Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at the man who made this traditional music popular around the world.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about a researcher who is committed to restoring the world’s Coral Reefs.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the terrible disease smallpox, and the debate about destroying the last small amounts of it.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.

What would you do to protect someone or something you love? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about Lewis Pugh. He is swimming in freezing water to protect the environment.

Bed nets? Medicine? Genetic engineering? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at new methods for stopping the deadly disease malaria.

Successful South African music group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, shows how music can help break down social and cultural barriers.

What kinds of jewelry do you wear? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the different kinds of jewelry people wear all around the world.

Do you have a good father? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at what it means to be a good father. Can a person become a better father?

Would you ever live underground? Bruce Gulland and Katy Blake look at ancient underground cities in Turkey.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at how to talk to people in a better, deeper way. They look at the art of conversation.

What is the good result of an act of kindness? Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the good results for the kind person!

How real is reality television? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at why people love reality television so much, and how real it really is.