2014-02-08 Color of Night Light Could Affect Emotions
Hello again and welcome to As It Is! I’m Steve Ember in Washington. Medical experts have long talked about the possible health risks of soft drinks. Now new research suggests…
2014-02-07 Super Computers Faster, More Powerful
Hello there, and welcome to As It Is. I’m Faith Lapidus in Washington. Computer technology has revolutionized the world. It has changed the way people interact and how quickly they…
2014-02-07 Homosexuals in India Seek Rights, Political Support
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the program, we report on how the wedding industry is serving the increasing number…
2014-02-05 Rare Minerals May Be in North Korea
Hello and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we are going to talk about something that is worth a lot of money, and it is buried in the…
2014-02-03 Anti-Muslim Attacks Rise in Britain
Hello there, I’m June Simms! And this is As It Is, from VOA Learning English. Bullying is an international issue, affecting nearly every society. Today we hear what some people…
2014-02-02 Support Grows in Burma for Constitutional Changes
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on corruption trials in Vietnam. Experts say the…
2014-01-31 Economists Say College Costs Hurt Economy
Hello from Washington, and welcome to As It Is, a program from VOA Learning English! I’m Catherine Cole. The cost of college continues to rise, making higher education too costly…
2014-01-30 Remembering a Civil Rights Hero and His Powerful Protest
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we remember two important Americans, both activists in the cause of civil rights. Franklin…
2014-01-29 Business in the Final Frontier is Booming
Hello, my friends, and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. On today’s program, we dream of traveling to other worlds as we gaze at the starry night sky. What…
2014-01-28 Income Inequality Could be a 2014 Political Issue
Welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter in Washington. This week, President Obama gives his State of the Union Speech. Today, we hear how income…
2014-01-27 Obama Set To Talk to the Nation
Hello there, I’m June Simms! And this is As It Is, from VOA Learning English. This year will be a busy year for politics in the United States. President Barack…
2014-01-26 Nigeria’s Ruling Party Faces Challenges in 2014
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on a new opera about a hero in…
2014-01-25 Meat Demand Leads to Changes in Farming
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember in Washington. Today on the program, we visit a banana farm in Uganda and hear about genetically-engineered bananas.…
2014-01-24 Zambia Working to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Hello again, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m George Grow. The World Health Organization says vaccinations have been shown to be more effective in reducing…
2014-01-23 Corruption Protests Continue in Turkey as Government Dismisses Investigators
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we report on political unrest in Turkey. The country has been considered…