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Nayib Bukele is the self-proclaimed "world's coolest dictator", and he has managed to do what many people thought was impossible in El Salvador.
 
In this episode, we'll learn about his rise to power, his controversial treatment of gang members, and explore what comes next for the small Central American nation.
 


President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador
Bukele legalises Bitcoin as currency
High crime rates in El Salvador
Bukele's controversial policies on gangs
Bukele's rise to power and strategies
International vs domestic opinions on Bukele
Criticisms of Bukele's authoritarian tendencies
Bukele's landslide victory in re-election
Bukele's popularity and domestic support
Challenges ahead for Bukele in El Salvador



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In this episode, we'll explore how the country with the largest oil reserves in the world managed to implode, plunging its citizens into extreme poverty. 
We'll discover how a mixture of economic decisions, political ideologies, and external pressures contributed to the country's current situation. 
Rise and collapse of VenezuelaChavez's presidency and socialist policiesControl over currency and economyThe impact on inflation and poverty ratesMaduro's presidency and worsening conditionsMass exodus and economic devastationVarious viewpoints on causes of collapseLegacy of hope turned into despairVenezuelan citizens' anger and sadnessReflection on the future of Venezuela Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/venezuela-collapse

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I lived in Malta from 2017-2024. In part one of this two-part series, I'll talk about some of my experiences living there, and try to answer a question I'm asked multiple times a week: "Should I come to Malta to study English?" 
We'll talk about what types of people come to Malta to study English, how this changes over the year, and what life is really like on a Mediterranean rock. 
Why I moved to Malta in 2017Brief introduction to MaltaIntroduction to learning English in MaltaThe three different categories of English learner in MaltaWhy you should come to Malta to learn EnglishWhy you shouldn't come to Malta to learn EnglishHow Malta has changed in the past 15 yearsLife in Malta for foreignersWhy so many foreigners are coming to MaltaHow much does life cost in Malta Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/malta-pt1

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He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on Earth. 
From facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures, in this episode, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan Khashoggi. 
Adnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, "The Great Gatsby of The Middle East"Wealth exaggerated: $10bn fortune, luxurious lifestyle, major debtsBackground: born in Saudi Arabia, privileged upbringing, early business venturesConnection: broker between West and Saudi Arabia, arms dealsLockheed ties: agent for arms sales, earned $150 millionLifestyle: opulent spending, pleasure wives, extravagant yachtFinancial downfall: bad investments, debts, legal issuesDeath: in 2017, controversial figure in Saudi and US politicsLegacy: related to Jamal Khashoggi, starkly different pathsConclusion: contrasting lives, implications of wealth and power Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/adnan-khashoggi

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Scotland has had a long and complicated relationship with its southern neighbour. 
But will it ever break free? In this episode, we explore the key arguments for and against Scottish independence and look at whether it will ever become an independent nation. 
Scottish independence movement historyReasons for Scottish independenceEconomic arguments for and against independenceImpact on Scotland's global standing post-independenceCultural identity and political reasons for independenceThe younger generation's inclination towards independenceBrexit's effect on the independence pushCurrent status of the independence movementLikelihood of a future independence referendumPotential concessions before a new vote Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scotland-independence

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In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions.  
From the mythical haggis "creature" to the Highland Games, the deep-fried Mars bar to the mysterious taste of Irn-Bru's, and finish up with five intriguing facts about Scotland's national instrument the bagpipes.  
Unusual Scottish traditions and factsHaggis: a Scottish dish, not an animal Burns Night: reading "Address to a Haggis"Highland Games: sports, music, celebrationsTossing the caber, hammer throw, haggis hurlingDeep-fried Mars bar: calorific treatIrn-Bru: Scotland's iconic fizzy drinkBagpipes: national Scottish instrumentBagpipe facts: ancient origins, global presence, Nero's bagpipingGlenmorangie whisky: aged to bagpipe music Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scottish-traditions

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