Advanced Lesson 007

In today's episode, we discuss a few current issues happening in America. Super Bowl XLII New England Patriots vs. New York Giants At midnight tonight (Sunday)! Watch for a bit of culture Historical game because if the Patriots win, they will have the record for most wins in a season Personally – go Giants! I don't like the Patriots, so I want them to lose The Writers' Strike Television writers are striking against the studios The issues: more money from DVD sales and “New Media”, meaning online and OnDemand, and including reality TV and animation writers in the writers' guild Costing the TV industry millions of dollars (estimates between $500 million and $1.2 billion!!) The average American is very annoyed and wants to watch their TV shows Short mention of politics – coming soon I will discuss the American government system and the upcoming elections in more detail!