Edison, Mental health at work, Cancer medicines, Mt Everest

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On today’s podcast, Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter, Jr. host the show. Mario tells listeners what they are going to hear. (1:07) John Russell continues our All About America series with a report on inventor Thomas Edison. Edison had a major effect on the lives of people all across the world. He is remembered most for his work involving electric light, the phonograph and with motion pictures. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/thomas-edison-inventor-and-busy-team-leader/7974949.html (4:25) Anna Matteo and Andrew Smith present the Health and Lifestyle report. They examine advice from health experts that suggest people set limits at work in an effort to protect their physical and mental health. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/saying-no-at-work-can-be-good-for-your-health/7945653.html (12:06) Then, John Russell is back with a report on a new program by the World Health Organization that seeks to provide free cancer medicines to thousands of children in less wealthy nations. The drugs are expected to reach around 5,000 children with cancer this year across at least 30 hospitals in the six countries. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/who-launches-new-cancer-drug-plan-for-children-/7972396.html (17:18) Andrew Smith reports on a decision by the government of Nepal to increase the cost of a permit to climb Mount Everest by about one-third. Officials say the increase aims to help reduce pollution and increase safety on the world’s highest mountain. (21:14) Finally, Jill Robbins and Andrew Smith bring us the Lesson of the Day. This week, they use an episode of Let's Learn English with Anna to discuss superlatives. A superlative describes something with the highest degree of a particular quality. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-31-take-me-out-to-the-ball-game/3535235.html Caty and Mario sign off. --------- Learning English is Voice of America’s multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide. We help you build vocabulary, strengthen your speak