The Guardian Starts a New US Video Podcast

May 12, 2026, 12:45
USEntertainment

Introduction

The Guardian has a new video podcast. It is called 'Stateside with Kai and Carter'. The show talks about news and life in America.

Main Body

Two journalists lead the show. Kai Wright knows a lot about history and power. Carter Sherman knows a lot about women's rights and politics. The show talks about many things. They talk about civil rights, big companies, and the weather. They also talk about health, culture, and soccer. The podcast comes out three times a week. You can watch or listen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. It is on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Conclusion

The podcast is a place for journalists to talk about the news three times a week.

Learning

📅 Scheduling Your Week

Look at how the text describes time. It uses a very simple pattern for routines:

[Action] →\rightarrow [How often] →\rightarrow [Which days]

Example from text: "The podcast comes out →\rightarrow three times a week →\rightarrow on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays."

💡 Simple Rules for A2:

  1. Days of the week always start with a Big Letter (Capital).
  2. We use the word 'on' before the day (e.g., on Friday).
  3. To say something happens many times, use '[Number] times a [Period]'.

Quick Comparison:

  • Once a week →\rightarrow 1 time
  • Three times a week →\rightarrow 3 times
  • Every day →\rightarrow Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Vocabulary Learning

podcast
A series of audio or video episodes that you can listen to online
Example:I listen to a podcast about history every morning.
journalist
A person who writes news stories for newspapers, magazines, or online sites
Example:The journalist interviewed the mayor about the new park.
civil
Relating to the rights of citizens and the laws that protect them
Example:The civil rights movement helped many people get equal treatment.
rights
The legal or moral entitlements that people have
Example:Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
politics
The activities involved in making decisions about a community or country
Example:She likes to read about politics to stay informed.
culture
The customs, arts, and beliefs of a society
Example:We learned about Japanese culture during the school trip.
soccer
A sport played with a round ball where teams try to score goals
Example:They played soccer in the park after school.
weather
The conditions outside, like sunny, rainy, or windy
Example:The weather today is sunny and warm.
watch
To look at something carefully for a period of time
Example:I watch the news on TV every evening.
listen
To pay attention to sound or words
Example:Please listen to the teacher while she explains the lesson.