#326 | How TikTok Took Over The World

Why do dogs understand us so well, and how did the "wild" wolf become man's closest companion? This episode tells the remarkable story of how a partnership thousands of years ago changed both species forever. From ancient myths to modern living rooms, it shows how dogs helped bui ...  Show more

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--It is a fascinating yet controversial practice that involves deep freezing the dead with the hope of reviving them in the distant future. In this episode, we'll look at the history of Cryonics, ...  Show more

" As the world flips the calendar to 2023, we discuss four stories that will have an impact in the next twelve months. How long will the war in Ukraine last? Will China experience a nasty wave of COVID? Can central banks avoid causing a recession? And how bad is the damage to cry ...  Show more

Follow us on Instagram and check out our Stories for more ways to interact with Plain English: @plainenglishpod Donald Trump has been charged in New York with falsifying business records, marking the first time that an American president has been indicted. But prosecutors face se ...  Show more

Announcing: Want to make faster progress in English? Check out our new workshop, all about active learning strategies at PlainEnglish.com/active End-of-life planning is a terrifying thing for most people to consider, but just a few minutes of planning can set your loved ones up f ...  Show more

Learn how to improve your English pronunciation, listening comprehension, and vocab acquisition by watching movies! The best movies to watch are the American Classics from the Golden Era of Hollywood, where the actors speak with a Transatlantic accent. This accent is straightf ...