Learning English Podcast - Tahitian Village, Depression Device

Dan Novak and Ashley Thompson host today's Learning English show.
First: A small village in Tahiti is the site of surfing competitions at the Summer Olympic Games. But locals and others are demanding that organizers protect the natural environment and culture of the small village Teahupo’o, where the event will take place. Dan Friedell has the story.
Next: The LE Health and Lifestyle Report. Research in a kind of medical treatment for depression called deep brain stimulation is showing promise for patients. Gregory Stachel and Gena Bennett tell about the therapy and some concerns its use has raised. Then, Gregory joins Ashley in the studio where he explains what clinical trials are and what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does.
Then: It is time for LE's Lesson of the Day. Andrew Smith and Jill Robbins base their instruction on the LE video series Let's Learn English. Today, they explore the final episode of the series --- it's all about hopes and dreams in American English!
Dan and Ashley close the show.
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