2012-11-12 Medical Students Help the Homeless; Haitian Soccer Players in Maryland; Soccer Balls for Africa
From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. I’m Christopher Cruise. And I’m June Simms. This…
2012-11-05 Election 2012: Economy, Immigration and the Role of Government
From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. I’m Faith Lapidus. And I’m Christopher Cruise. This…
2012-10-29 A Story for Halloween: ‘Innocence Burned’
From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. On Halloween, children dress in costumes and collect…
2012-10-22 Visit to a Medical Museum; Plastic Surgeon Makes Healing Trips to Vietnam; Help for Female Veterans
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Steve Ember. And I’m June Simms. This week on our…
2012-10-15 Musical Legend Chuck Berry Still Reeling and Rocking on Stage at 86
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Faith Lapidus. This week on our program — the music…
2012-10-08 Clowning Around; Making Magic; Hair Care for Less
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Barbara Klein. And I’m Christopher Cruise. Clowning has been a…
2012-10-03 How to Win a Debate, Presidential or Otherwise
President Obama and former governor Mitt Romney have teams of advisors and aides to help them prepare for their three…
2012-10-01 Minnesota State Fair Holds Big Sing Along
Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Barbara Klein. And I’m Christopher Cruise. This week, we visit…
2012-09-24 Mob Museum Hits Vegas, but It’s No Sure Bet
SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Shirley Griffith. Today we take you to the…
2012-09-17 Another World, Underground: Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico
BOB DOUGHTY: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Bob Doughty along with Barbara Klein. This week…
2012-09-10 Research Grows Through Citizen Science; Vocal Trash Recycles More Than Old Songs; Artist Creates Wood Sculptures With a Chainsaw
JUNE SIMMS: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m June Simms. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: And I’m Christopher Cruise.…
2012-09-03 Nell Freudenberger on Her Book ‘The Newlyweds’; Pioneer Music From the ‘Little House’ Series
SHIRLEY GRIFFITH: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Shirley Griffith. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: And I’m Christopher Cruise.…
2012-08-27 Catching Up With Vivica A. Fox, Shaft, the Hulk and TV’s Batman
BARBARA KLEIN: Welcome to the VOA Special English program THIS IS AMERICA. I’m Barbara Klein. CHRISTOPHER CRUISE: And I’m Christopher…
2012-08-20 Lower East Side Tenement Museum Recreates Life in New York for Immigrants 100 Years Ago
BOB DOUGHTY: I’m Bob Doughty. FAITH LAPIDUS: And I’m Faith Lapidus with THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today,…
2012-08-13 Second Chances for Prisoners, Horses and the Unemployed; Dogs Help Children Learn to Read
CAROLYN PRESUTTI: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I’m Carloyn Presutti. STEVE EMBER: And I’m Steve Ember.…