Magnaphone

In this episode, Magnus discusses borders. What is the history of international borders? Where are the world’s most unusual borders? What are the causes of border disputes? And what can you do to help prevent misunderstandings over borders? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editi...

In this episode, Magnus discusses human rights. What are human rights? Why are human rights important? What are humanitarian interventions and are they effective in protecting human rights? And what can you do to promote human rights? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: Wi...

In this episode, Magnus discusses fresh water. Why is fresh water important? Why is it scarce? And what can you do to help preserve our precious clean water resources? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson Sound effects by Pixabay

In this episode, Magnus discusses the internet, disinformation and online safety. How does the internet benefit us and why can it be harmful? What is disinformation and how can you avoid it? And how can you keep safe online? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demi...

In this episode, Magnus discusses trade and tariffs. What is free trade and what are its benefits and drawbacks? What are tariffs, why are they used, and with what effects? And what can you do to promote ethical trade that helps your local community? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons M...

In this episode, Magnus discusses gender equality. What is gender equality? Why is gender equality important? And what can you do to promote a more gender-equal world? This episode is dedicated to the girls of 5S at the British School in Tokyo, who inspire me with their creativity and strength. I am grateful to have them as friends! Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tin...

In this episode, Magnus discusses sustainability. What is sustainability? How does unsustainable living harm our world? And what can you do to promote sustainable living? This episode is dedicated to my teacher Mr. Dominic Hill, who teaches our class about the importance of working towards a sustainable classroom and a sustainable world. Thank you Mr. Hill!

In this episode, Magnus discusses food, including who gets food and who does not. What is food insecurity? Why when there is enough food to feed everyone on the planet are some people hungry? And what can you do to help prevent hunger in your community and in the wider world?

In this episode, Magnus discusses immigration, including economic migration and refugees. What is an economic migrant? What is a refugee? Where do most of the world's refugees go, and what can governments do to help refugees? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William...

In this episode, Magnus discusses terrorism. What is terrorism? Why does terrorism happen, and how do governments respond to terrorism? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson Sound effects by Pixabay

In this episode, Magnus discusses biodiversity. What is biodiversity? Why is biodiversity important? How is human activity harming biodiversity? And what can we do to protect wildlife and restore biodiversity on our small blue planet? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: Wi...

In this episode, Magnus discusses democracy and nationalism. What is democracy, and how has democracy changed over time? What is nationalism? How can nationalism be a force for good? And how can nationalism, in its extreme forms, lead to wars and threaten democracy? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C...

In this episode, Magnus discusses nuclear weapons. What are nuclear weapons? What are the dangers of nuclear weapons? Why are the risks from nuclear weapons increasing in the world today? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson Sound effects by Pixabay

In this episode, Magnus discusses AI and machine learning. What are AI and machine learning? How is AI changing our lives? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson Sound effects by Pixabay

In this episode, Magnus explains the climate emergency. What is causing the climate emergency? Why are political leaders reacting too slowly to prevent disaster? And what can you do to tackle the climate crisis? Episode Credits Host: Magnus Burrett-Simons Script: Professor Tina Burrett Editing: Martin Burrett Music: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. Simons Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson Sou...

Do you want to know more about the biggest challenges facing our world? Do you want to understand the climate crisis and what you can do to help? Do you want to know how Artificial Intelligence is changing our future? Then listen to Magnaphone with me, Magnus Burrett-Simons. Magnaphone is the podcast for kids by kids. To be more certain about what is going on in our uncertain world, listen to Magn...