Learning English Podcast China Fireworks, Ugandan Home Brew, Slenders Meaning

Dan Friedell and Caty Weaver host today’s program.
First, Dan Novak has a report on a “fiery” debate going on in China. Chinese lawmakers and citizens consider whether or not fireworks should be banned ahead of next month’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
Next, Anna Matteo tells us what a possible ban on a special Ugandan drink would mean to local people. The fermented banana drink is known as tonto, or tontomera.
Then it is time for Ask a Teacher. Faith Pirlo answers a question about the adjective “slender.” Then Faith joins Caty in the studio to talk more about the word - and its opposite.
Finally, we hear part two of the American Story Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Dan and Caty close the show.
Key moments in the podcast and links to the articles on our website
00:48 Ahead of Lunar New Year, Chinese Debate Fireworks Ban
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03:55 Ugandan Homemade Drink Threatened by Bill, Market Changes
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10:29 What Does Slender Mean?
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Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part Two
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