Learning English Podcast - Vernal Equinox, Gray Whales, Weight-Loss Drug

Dan Novak and Ashley Thompson host today's Learning English show. First: Ashley Thompson and John Russell report about the Northern Hemisphere's vernal equinox. It officially arrives at 3:06 UTC on Wednesday, March 20. At that time, the sun will be exactly above the Earth’s equator. Next: Gregory Stachel tells about the exciting discovery of some gray whales in the Atlantic Ocean. The species has not been seen in the Atlantic in two hundred years. Then: The US Food and Drug Administration says a weight-loss drug can reduce the risk of death from stroke or heart attack in adults who have cardiovascular disease or are overweight. The FDA approved a usage change requested by the drug's maker as a result. Anna Matteo has the story for this week's Health and Lifestyle Report. Finally: 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 episode 12 of the series. Learn how to express "homesickness" and much more in today's lesson. Dan and Ashley close the show. Vernal Equinox Marks Arrival of Spring https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... Pacific’s Gray Whale Found off Atlantic Coast https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a... US Approves Weight-loss Drug to Reduce Heart Disease Risk https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...