South Korean impeachments, Kung Fu nuns, Weighted blankets

On today’s podcast, Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter, Jr. host the show. Caty tells listeners what they are going to hear.
(1:07) First, Mario reports on complex political events in South Korea. South Korea faces a growing political crisis that has led to the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol and acting president Han Duck-soo. Now, the country’s Constitutional Court is being asked to decide the complex matter.
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(6:55) Next, Jill Robbins has a story about female religious workers in the Himalayan country of Nepal. Women who are part of a religious group in Nepal are learning a Chinese form of martial arts to develop their strength and confidence. Their religious center recently reopened after being closed during the pandemic.
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(10:50) After that, Anna Matteo presents the Health & Lifestyle Report. Anna discusses a new way that people are trying to improve the quality of their sleep and health. A weighted blanket can be a popular choice to help you keep warm. Some people say the extra pressure of the cover helps to ease their worries and fall asleep faster. However, research on the effectiveness of weighted blankets is limited.
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(17:40) Finally, Jill and Andrew Smith present the Lesson of the Day. Today, the two examine Lesson 12, Level 1 of Let’s Learn English for discussions involving “homesick” feelings. This gives Jill and Andrew a chance to discuss some special vocabulary words such as “urning,” “longing” and ways to use them. The also talk about ways to use the verb “remind” and its phrasal forms.
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Then, Caty and Mario sign off.
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