Current Events 4: What Just Happened at the U.S. Capitol?

<p>On the 4th episode of Current Events, Al describes what occurred at the U.S. Capitol a few days ago.</p> <p>On January 6th, a mob of mostly Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C. They were able to get past security and get inside the halls of the U.S. government. So what happens now? Why and how could this happen? Al goes over the details so that you can understand and follow along with the updates.</p> <p>Here are the key vocabulary:<br /> to storm<br /> to be affirmed<br /> President-Elect<br /> democracy<br /> tatters<br /> shell-shocked<br /> unprecedented<br /> impenetrable<br /> to tabulate<br /> joint session of Congress<br /> unimpeded<br /> Rotunda<br /> to ricochet<br /> to incite<br /> the mob<br /> Speaker of the House<br /> Senate Majority Leader<br /> battleground state<br /> to be evacuated<br /> to resign<br /> to concede</p> <p><a title="Current Events 4" href= "https://chtbl.com/track/23977G/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alsensei/current-events-4.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download MP3</a> (26MB) Right Click->Save Link As</p> <p>Article used in this episode:</p> <p>The Hill:<br /> <a href= "https://thehill.com/homenews/house/533052-congress-affirms-biden-win-after-rioters-terrorize-capitol"> Congress affirms Biden win after rioters terrorize Capitol</a></p> <p>If you have a question or comment, please leave it in the “Comment” section below!</p> <p><span id="more-3631"></span>On the English 2.0 Podcast, I help you express yourself more naturally and smoothly. We go beyond the words and phrases and talk about how to make your English sound more natural, proper mindset, and success principles.</p> <p>Level up your Learning<br /> Level up your Life</p> <p>Do you have a question or comment?<br /> Please email me at: al AT alsensei DOT com</p> <p><a title="Subscribe in iTunes!" href="http://bit.ly/pxMJbo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Please subscribe in iTunes</a></p>