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 It is a fascinating story that gets you thinking about the age of responsibility, the nature of citizenship, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the fate of individuals who joined extremist groups.   In this episode, we'll be talking about Shamima Begum, a young lady who had her British citizenship revoked after leaving the country to join the Islamic State.   Shamima Begum's departure to Syria at 15 Begum's life in ISIS, marriage, and involvement in enforcing strict standards Begum's reappearance in a Syrian refugee camp in 2019. Pregnancy, loss of children, and desire to return to the UK British government's decision to revoke Begum's citizenship Shamima Begum's return: National security concerns and legal aspects Media coverage: Front-page headlines, public and political responses Challenges of being stateless and rejection by potential countries Shamima Begum's TV interviews, lack of remorse, and sympathy for ISIS Broader implications for policies on citizenship and terrorism Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/shamima-begum-isis-bride ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 It's the story of how artists from a small, somewhat unexpected country became global music sensations, amassing devoted fans and making billions in the process.   In this episode, we'll be talking about the rise of K-Pop, the strategic role of the Korean government, and the global phenomenon that is BTS.   Introduction to K-Pop: Impact on global music and pop culture South Korea's unlikely rise to a musical powerhouse Post-Korean War, the influence of American soldiers on Korean music Government Intervention: Formation of Cultural Industry Bureau to boost pop culture Seo Taiji and Boys to PSY BTS: The Global Phenomenon Factors Behind Success: Effective use of social media, especially by BTS Influence and activism demonstrated by K-Pop fans Impact of K-Pop on fashion, language, and lifestyles worldwide Parallel between K-Pop and Beatlemania Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kpop ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 Millions worldwide dedicate their lives to research, striving for medical breakthroughs and enhancing our understanding of the human body. But occasionally, they make mistakes.   In this episode, we'll explore three instances where scientific breakthroughs were announced but later proven to be mistakes.  Scientific Studies in Media Case 1: Faster Than Light Neutrinos 2012 CERN press conference: Einstein was wrong Investigation reveals a fault in the fibre optic cable Case 2: Cold Fusion Fiasco 1989 claim of "cold fusion" by electrochemists Fleischmann and Pons Experiment flaws exposed; Fleischmann and Pons discredited Case 3: Chocolate and Weight Loss Hoax 2015 false claim: Eating chocolate aids low-carb diet weight loss Researcher John Bohannon exposes the ease of making outrageous claims Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/bad-science ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية