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The United States Today — Slow English: American News

Samantha Watkins 4 Episodes Feb 12, 2026

This podcast delivers daily news from the United States, covering politics, business, technology, sports, health, and entertainment. Host Samantha Watkins, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, presents the top stories in slow, clear English to help language learners follow along. The show provides transcripts and extra learning resources on its website. There is also an Italian-language version titled "Gli Stati Uniti Oggi."

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2.11.26 - Judges Push Back on Mass Detention, GOP Rebels on Tariffs, Grand Jury Spares Senate Democrats, U.S. Opposes West Bank Expansion, FDA Rejects Moderna Vaccine Feb 12, 2026 546 Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content.An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link.Sources:Borger, Julian. “‘A step in the wrong direction’: Israel’s West Bank plans prompt global backlash” The Guardian. 10 Feb 2026. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/israel-west-bank-pl

02.10.26 - ICE funding stalled, Trump threatens U.S.–Canada bridge, Judge blocks mask ban, U.S. speedskater comes out, Funding increase for the 211 hotline Feb 11, 2026 526 Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content.An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link.Sources:Arrieta, Rolando. “U.S. skater Connor McDermott-Mostowy joins record number of out LGBTQ Winter Olympians” NPR. 09 Feb 2026. https://www.npr.org/2026/02/09/nx-s1-5703620/speedskater-connor-mc

2.8.26 - Pelosi Backing JFK’s Grandson, Netanyahu Meeting With Trump, Mass Arrests at Minnesota Protest, The Super Bowl Halftime Show: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock, and Pittsburgh’s Boil Water Advisory Feb 11, 2026 422 Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content.An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.Per l’episodio in Italiano, visita questa link.Sources:Davis, Sarah. “Americans prefer to watch Bad Bunny halftime show over Kid Rock’s: Poll” The Hill. 07 Feb 2026. https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5728286-halftime-show-poll-results/Mokam,

02.07.26 - Immigration Detention Ruling, The Census, Nuclear Talks With Iran, TrumpRx, And ‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ Feb 8, 2026 433 Visit this link for additional materials, resources, and content.An episode in Slow English for those who want to follow American news without the stress.Sources:Ebrahim, Nadeen, and Salem, Mostafa. “US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know” CNN, 06 Feb. 2026, https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/middleeast/us-iran-oman-talks-explained-intlRaymond, Nate. “US appeals court upho

The United States Today — Slow English: American News

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