It’s a big question, but this episode starts with something very small - an ant I accidentally killed on a train. That tiny moment led me to think about pain, morality, meat-eating, dairy, fish, and the strange logic many of us use when we decide which animals matter and which don’t. We’ll talk about why some creatures make us feel guilty and others don’t, why the modern food system keeps uncomfortable truths out of sight, and why many of us avoid thinking too deeply about what’s on our plate...
All content for English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast is the property of Oliver & Cesar and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
It’s a big question, but this episode starts with something very small - an ant I accidentally killed on a train. That tiny moment led me to think about pain, morality, meat-eating, dairy, fish, and the strange logic many of us use when we decide which animals matter and which don’t. We’ll talk about why some creatures make us feel guilty and others don’t, why the modern food system keeps uncomfortable truths out of sight, and why many of us avoid thinking too deeply about what’s on our plate...
Should We Bring Back the Death Penalty? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
11 minutes
3 months ago
Should We Bring Back the Death Penalty? | Intermediate English Listening Practice [B1/B2]
In this episode, Oliver looks at the history and main arguments surrounding the death penalty. With examples from the UK and insights from other countries, he explains why some nations have abolished it, and how public opinion can change over time. You’ll hear about well-known legal cases and the key ethical questions at the centre of the debate - from whether capital punishment deters crime, to whether it delivers justice, to the serious risk of punishing someone who is later found to be inn...
English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
It’s a big question, but this episode starts with something very small - an ant I accidentally killed on a train. That tiny moment led me to think about pain, morality, meat-eating, dairy, fish, and the strange logic many of us use when we decide which animals matter and which don’t. We’ll talk about why some creatures make us feel guilty and others don’t, why the modern food system keeps uncomfortable truths out of sight, and why many of us avoid thinking too deeply about what’s on our plate...
