Current Events 12: The COVID-19 Vaccines and Sesame Street?!?

<p>On the 12th episode of Current Events, Al covers an important political and cultural issue regarding COVID-19.</p> <p>Over the last few years, the American political landscape has been changing quite rapidly. But, it’s not just about politics. Cultural issues play an important part in how the direction of a country goes. In this case, we are talking about the famous children’s TV show “Sesame Street” and it’s most famous character, Big Bird.</p> <p>In this article, we look at how Big Bird’s recent tweet is sparking controversy about the COVID-19 vaccines and if young children should get them.</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> prevalent<br /> to be polarized<br /> beloved<br /> conservative politician<br /> to push back<br /> senator<br /> government propaganda<br /> to brainwash<br /> criticism<br /> public broadcasting (PBS)<br /> liberal<br /> blood clotting<br /> contentious<br /> dispute<br /> minors<br /> to be dismissed<br /> legislation</p> <p><a href= "https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-12.mp3"> Download MP3</a> (19MB) Right Click->Save Link As</p> <p>Article used in this episode:</p> <p>VOA News:<br /> <a href= "https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/big-bird-facing-criticism-over-vaccine-message/6313730.html"> Big Bird Facing Criticism over Vaccine Message</a></p> <p>Speak Natural English:</p> <p><a href="https://alsensei.com/idioms">Get ALsensei’s 25 HOT IDIOMS for 2021 *ALL NEW*</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the “Comment” section below!</p> <p><span id="more-4545"></span>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.</p> <p>Level up your Learning<br /> Level up your Life</p>