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  • #555 | Mobutu Sese Seko | The King of the Kleptocrats
    Ā Meet Mobutu Sese Seko, the man who rose from a lowly army officer to become the autocratic ruler of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ā  Wearing his signature leopard-skin hat, Mobutu rebranded the country as Zaire and himself as a symbol of African pride. Ā  Despite his charismatic persona and lavish lifestyle, his regime left the country impoverished, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power and corruption.Ā  Mobutu Sese Seko's rise to power in Congo Congo's harsh colonial history under Belgian rule Mobutu's involvement in Patrice Lumumba's downfall Mobutu's 1965 coup and 32-year rule Renaming Congo to Zaire and introducing the AuthenticitĆ© movement Mobutu's repressive regime and personality cult Corruption and Mobutu's embezzlement of state funds Economic decline and dependency on foreign aid Mobutu's fall from power and death in exile Mobutu's enduring legacy in modern-day DRC Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:Ā https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mobutu-sese-seko ---You might like:šŸ”“ Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]šŸ“¹ A look inside Leonardo English membership šŸ“§ Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglĆ©s, idiomas, aprender inglĆŖs, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,č‹±čŖžć‚’ēæ’ć†, تعلم Ų§Ł„Ų„Ł†Ų¬Ł„ŁŠŲ²ŁŠŲ©
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  • #553 | A Short History Of The Minimum Wage
    Ā In this episode, we'll explore the complex world of minimum wage laws, from their surprising origins in Australia and New Zealand to modern debates around their effectiveness. Ā  Do they protect the lowest-paid workers, or do they do more damage than good?Ā  History of the minimum wage globally Early minimum wage laws in Australia and New Zealand Introduction of minimum wage in the UK and the US Arguments for and against minimum wage Impact of the minimum wage on businesses Regional variations in minimum wage Alternatives to the minimum wage Minimum wage and wage growth in the UK Comparison of minimum wage with skilled jobs Political perspectives on the minimum wage Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website:Ā https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/minimum-wage ---You might like:šŸ”“ Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]šŸ“¹ A look inside Leonardo English membership šŸ“§ Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglĆ©s, idiomas, aprender inglĆŖs, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,č‹±čŖžć‚’ēæ’ć†, تعلم Ų§Ł„Ų„Ł†Ų¬Ł„ŁŠŲ²ŁŠŲ©
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  • #550 | The Egyptian Revolution
    Ā In 2011, Egypt erupted in protest, toppling a 30-year regime.What began as a grassroots movement against an autocratic leader turned into a complex struggle for democracy and power.In this episode, we'll travel through the events that led from the hopeful dawn of revolution to the military's return to power, and see how social media and global events played pivotal roles in shaping modern Egypt.Egypt's conditions ripe for revolution in 2011Ā Hosni Mubarak's rule and use of emergency lawsĀ Impact of Tunisian Revolution on EgyptĀ Rise of protests on Egyptian Police Day 2011Ā Role of social media in Egyptian protestsĀ Mubarak's resignation and military's interim governmentĀ Muslim Brotherhood's rise and Morsi's presidencyĀ Morsi's overreach and public dissatisfactionĀ Army's intervention and Sisi's rise to powerĀ Repression and return to authoritarian rule under SisiĀ Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/egyptian-revolution ---You might like:šŸ”“ Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]šŸ“¹ A look inside Leonardo English membership šŸ“§ Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglĆ©s, idiomas, aprender inglĆŖs, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,č‹±čŖžć‚’ēæ’ć†, تعلم Ų§Ł„Ų„Ł†Ų¬Ł„ŁŠŲ²ŁŠŲ©
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  • #548 | The Salem Witch Trials
    Ā In this episode, we'll explore the eerie events of the Salem Witch Trials, a chilling tale of suspicion, fear, and injustice in 17th-century Massachusetts. Ā Discover how a village turned against itself, leading to the execution of innocent people amidst accusations of witchcraft, and consider the theories behind what really happened.Ā The harsh winter of 1692 in MassachusettsĀ Puritans' fear of the devil and witchcraftĀ Witch accusations in Salem VillageĀ Tituba's confession and impactĀ Spectral evidence in Salem court trialsĀ Tragic outcomes of the witch trialsĀ Ergot fungus and mass hysteria theoriesĀ Social tensions and personal vendettas in SalemĀ Aftermath and attempts to right wrongsĀ Exoneration of Elizabeth Johnson Jr. in 2022Ā Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/salem-witch-trialsEpisode about The History of Witches: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/witches"Weird history" episodes: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcast-tags/weird-history"Horror" episodes: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcast-tags/horrorW ---You might like:šŸ”“ Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]šŸ“¹ A look inside Leonardo English membership šŸ“§ Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglĆ©s, idiomas, aprender inglĆŖs, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,č‹±čŖžć‚’ēæ’ć†, تعلم Ų§Ł„Ų„Ł†Ų¬Ł„ŁŠŲ²ŁŠŲ©
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  • #545 | The Life of Lawrence of Arabia
    Ā In part one of this three-part mini-series, we'll explore the captivating life of T.E. Lawrence, the British archaeologist and army officer known as "Lawrence of Arabia." Ā Discover how he fought alongside Arabian tribesmen during World War I in their quest for independence, all while knowing an uncomfortable secret.Ā The early life and interests of T.E. LawrenceĀ Lawrence's work as an archaeologist in the Middle EastĀ The Ottoman Empire and World War I contextĀ Lawrence's role with Arab forces against OttomansĀ The strategy of guerrilla warfare and victory at AqabaĀ Lawrence's experience and trauma in DeraaĀ The broken promises of the Sykes-Picot AgreementĀ Lawrence's return to Britain and later lifeĀ The lasting impact of Lawrence on the Middle EastĀ Varied perceptions of T.E. Lawrence's legacyĀ Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/lawrence-arabia ---You might like:šŸ”“ Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]šŸ“¹ A look inside Leonardo English membership šŸ“§ Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglĆ©s, idiomas, aprender inglĆŖs, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,č‹±čŖžć‚’ēæ’ć†, تعلم Ų§Ł„Ų„Ł†Ų¬Ł„ŁŠŲ²ŁŠŲ©
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Are you looking for a more interesting way to learn English? English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast for intermediate-advanced English learners. Learn weird and wonderful things about the world at the same time as improving your English. Every episode comes with an interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary and is spoken at a speed you can understand. Join listeners from 189 countries and discover a more interesting way of improving your English. Find the bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles, key vocabulary, and more at www.leonardoenglish.com
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