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Mark and Steve discuss a recent provincial election in British Columbia talking about politics in general and the democratic system. Image courtesy of tristanbrand(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tristanbrand/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about hunting of seals and the recent banning of the importation of seal products by the European Union. They also touch on the Swine Flu again and the possible move to Canada of an American professional hockey team. Image courtesy of thivierr(http://www.flickr.com/photos/thivierr/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve discuss the Swine Flu but as usual do a fair bit of wandering around. Image courtesy of Esparta(http://www.flickr.com/photos/esparta/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about the press coverage of the Financial Crisis as well as touching on a few other news stories including the World Anti-Racism Conference in Geneva. Image courtesy of Alex Barth(http://www.flickr.com/photos/a-barth/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about Mark’s recent experience in a commercial, Steve’s hockey team and the Somali pirates. Image courtesy of RogueSun Media(http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttercat7/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about certain words which are used to influence how we interpret the news, drawing on recent articles in the newspaper. Image courtesy of Matt Callow(http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackcustard/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about a recent study on childhood obesity and about the removal of the president of General Motors by President Obama’s government. Image courtesy of Joe_13(http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_13/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Steve is continuing his cross country US radio tour. Here he is interviewed by Ann Butenas of KCTE Kansas City.

Steve has been conducting interviews with a variety of radio stations in the United States. Here he speaks with Jon and Mary of WFON-FM/Milwaukee about his favourite subject, language learning.

Mark and Steve talk about this subject and compare kids activities today to those of previous generations. Image courtesy of endbradley(http://www.flickr.com/photos/endbradley/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Today, Mark and Steve talk about the prevailing orthodoxy of political correctness. Image courtesy of ➨ Redvers(http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvers/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about how to make the transition from understanding a new language to speaking that language. Image courtesy of ooOJasonOoo(http://www.flickr.com/photos/restlessglobetrotter/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about their impressions of Barack Obama and the recent inauguration ceremonies in the United States. Image courtesy of Allison Harger.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/allisonharger/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about language learning systems that are available and why they believe LingQ is a better way to go. Image courtesy of thisisbossi(http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisisbossi/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Mark and Steve talk about their recent ski trip to Big White in the B.C. Interior. They talk about winter driving, skiing and family. Image courtesy of Hamedog(http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamedog/). Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Steve talks to Annie and Kyle (his grandchildren). Image courtesy of Jug Jones.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/jughead_jones/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Steve tells Mark about his recent trip to Europe. They also discuss different approaches to children’s education. Image courtesy of chuck624.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/chuck624/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

LingQ founder Steve in casual conversation with his brother Tom, who is visiting Vancouver from Toronto. Image courtesy of Tony the Misfit.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonythemisfit/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

LingQ founder Steve in casual conversation with his brother Tom, who is visiting Vancouver from Toronto. Image courtesy of _sarchi.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarchi/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Jill stopped by with her baby for a quick visit today so Steve stole a few minutes with her for a quick podcast. She promises to make it longer next time! Image courtesy of mrplough.(http://www.flickr.com/photos/10380973@N02/) Some rights reserved (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).