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?

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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 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

Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson

Sound effects by Pixabay

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 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 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 Demiri-Watson

Sound effects by Pixabay

Sumo sound effects: recorded at the Kokugikan (National Sumo Stadium), Ryōgoku, Tokyo (Sumo.wav by RTB45 -- https://freesound.org/s/161927/ -- License: Attribution 4.0).

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: William Demiri-Watson

Sound effects by Pixabay

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. E. J. Simons

Music Editing: William Demiri-Watson

Sound effects by Pixabay

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