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We have some breaking news now.
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Iran has fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the ceasefire was agreed to.
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Live to Reid Butler in Los Angeles.
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Reid.
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Jane, this is a major escalation.
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The Israeli military is reporting waves of ballistic missiles from Iran.
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All have been intercepted and at least 10 missiles were reportedly fired.
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The Israeli military reportedly as well trying to draw up plans immediately to strike back.
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Now, the US president has been briefed on this.
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He's been regularly clashing with reporters over this unpopular war.
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He actually also stormed out of a new interview after being pushed on his claims about rigged elections.
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Have a look.
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Let's call it quits because I've had enough.
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Thank you, darling.
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A country can never be great with a dishonest strike.
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Listen, we travelled all the way to Wisconsin.
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Now, more problems for the president with these new strikes in Israel so begins a new phase of this war, Jane.
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Reid, thank you.
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US President Donald Trump has stormed out of an interview with NBC after he was pressed on his claims about false elections.
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Let's call it quits because I've had enough.
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Thank you, darling.
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A country can never be great with a dishonest question.
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Listen, we travelled all the way to Wisconsin.
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Oof.
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Former White House adviser and Pentagon operative Tony Schaefer joins us now live from Edmonton, North Carolina to discuss.
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Hey, Morin, Carl.
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Hey, Tony, look, what about that?
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What did you think?
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So there's a lot of angst about the 2020 and other elections.
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There's a number of ongoing investigations that have not been announced formally, but the Department of Justice is moving forward.
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So I think this is a very sensitive issue because of the inevitable pushback that's going to come with it.
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So I read through most of the transcript that interview.
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He actually put out a lot of good information, mostly on Iran.
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But clearly that the issue of election interference and investigations is something
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that the president is very sensitive about at this point in time.
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OK, well, speaking of Iran, before you said as before he stormed out, he defended the length of the war, which has now lasted 100 days.
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How do the American people feel about this?
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THE PRESIDENT IS GOING TO DO WITH THE ECONOMY.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE ECONOMY?
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THERE'S A MIXED BAG.
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A LOT OF FOLKS ARE VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT THIS IS GOING TO DO TO THE ECONOMY,
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ALTHOUGH IN THE LAST JOBS REPORT CONTINUES TO SHOW THAT WE'RE GROWING STUDILY WITH JOBS FOR A LOT OF DIFFERENT SECTORS.
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INEVITABLY IF IT DOES CONTINUE WE'RE GOING TO SEE A CONTINUATION OF HIGH GAS PRICES, OIL PRICES THAT WILL CONTINUE TO DOG THE THE ECONOMY PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE WILL REBOUND
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AND OBVIOUSLY HE President said during this interview, Jane, that he believes that once we're done, and hopefully it's soon, the economy plus everything else will rebound.
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And obviously he believes that prices for gas, oil and everything else will come down pretty quick prior to the November midterms,
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which obviously a lot of folks on the Republican side are very concerned about regarding what will come out of
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that regarding the control of Congress.
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I mean, just looking at those shots from the Straits of Hormuz, I mean, those ships have racked and stacked like a used shipping yard, right?
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I mean, it just gets worse and worse.
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So he's saying that he's now considering again sending troops in to retrieve Iran's nuclear stockpile.
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Any validity in that at all?
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So the way he's terming it, Carl, and we have options.
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We have a lot of options.
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Pete Hesteth has said in hearings just within the last 10 days that we could do a lot more militarily.
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And that means that there's a policy reason not to do it.
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That's up to the president.
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But the way the president phrased it, and I do believe it to be true, that a trading continue to degrade the Iranian military will make it
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so weak that we can just literally go in and get it.
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I think that's what will happen if there cannot be a solid agreement between the Iranians and the United States, I'd say by September.
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And I hate to sound like it's going to drag out that long, but at this rate, it may drag out that long.
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Putting boots on the ground, though, is very different to, you know, sending bombs from the sky.
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Would the American people stomach that?
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THE DEMOCRATS IS VERY DIFFERENT TO SENDING BOMBS FROM THE SKY.
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WOULD THE AMERICAN PEOPLE STOMACH THAT?
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SO WE'VE DISCUSSED THIS HERE DOMESTICALLY A LOT.
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AND IT'S NOT GOING TO BE A FULL-BLOWN INVASION.
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I THINK THE MILITARY TERM IS WE WOULD SEE CENTERS OF GRAVITY, A CLOSWITZIAN TERM ABOUT SEIZING THE TERRAIN OR FACILITIES
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WHICH WILL GIVE US THE ABILITY TO DICTATE TERMS REGARDING WHAT WE DO WITH THE IRANIANS AND ALL THAT.
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So the seizure of terrain would be Karg Island, some of the areas near the strait, and obviously, Jane, in the interior,
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some of the key military facilities where we think we could get access to that range.
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So it would not be a massive land force.
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We're talking about a handful of Marines and special operations troops going in.
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But it would mean seizing and holding terrain for at least some period of time.
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That's going to be a difficult sale to the American people.
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That's 100 percent right and a September conclusion, and then it's not far from the midterms, and then the possibility of Americans coming home in coffins.
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Yep.
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All right, mate.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you.
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In this lesson, you will practice improving your English speaking skills through the context of a recent current affairs interview involving US President Donald Trump. By engaging with the dialogue, you will focus on intonation, pronunciation, and fluency. As you listen to a discussion about critical political events, you will also learn how to express opinions and navigate sensitive topics. This content will provide you with practical skills that are beneficial for discussions on current events and media analysis.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Stormed out: To leave a situation abruptly, often due to anger or frustration.
- Claims: Statements that something is true, often without evidence.
- Ceasefire: An agreement between hostile parties to stop fighting temporarily.
- Escalation: An increase in intensity or seriousness, especially concerning conflicts.
- Interceptions: The act of stopping something or someone from reaching its intended destination.
- Sensitive issue: A topic that can provoke strong emotional reactions or controversy.
- Investigations: The act of examining or researching something in detail.
Practice Tips
To effectively employ the shadowspeak technique, follow these tips as you practice with this interview transcript:
- Slow Down: Initially, slow your playback speed. This will help you catch every word and intonation pattern clearly before speeding it up.
- Focus on Emotion: Pay attention to the speaker's emotions, especially in tense moments. Notice how tone varies with context, such as frustration when he “stormed out.”
- Repeat Aloud: Use the shadowing technique by repeating phrases immediately after hearing them. This will reinforce your vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
- Practice in Sections: Break the interview into smaller parts, focus on each section, and ensure you understand the vocabulary and context before moving on to the next.
- Record Yourself: Record your own voice while practicing. Listening to your recordings will help you identify areas for improvement.
- Engage with Questions: After practicing, ask yourself questions about the content. This will help you develop the ability to respond to similar discussions in real-life situations.
These practice strategies, combined with use of a reputable shadowing site, can significantly enhance your speaking skills and boost your confidence in discussing current events in English.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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