S01E15 Borders

In this episode, Magnus discusses child labour. What is child labour? Why does it occur? What are its consequences? And what can you do to help prevent child labour?Episode CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound effects by Pixabay

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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound effects by Pixabay

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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound effects by Pixabay

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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound 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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound 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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound 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 CreditsHost: Magnus Burrett-SimonsScript: Professor Tina BurrettEditing: Martin BurrettMusic: Magnus Burrett-Simons and C. E. J. SimonsMusic Editing: William Demiri-WatsonSound 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).