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 Magnaphone.
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 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
23 Jun 2026
S01E15 Borders
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 Editing: William Demiri-Watson
Sound effects by Pixabay
16 Apr 2026
S01E14 Human Rights
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?
13 Jan 2026
S01E13 Water
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?
21 Oct 2025
S01E12 The Internet, Disinformation, and Online Safety
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 Demiri-Watson
Sound effects by Pixabay
16 Sept 2025
S01E11 Trade and Tariffs
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
12 Jun 2025
S01E10 Gender Equality
Host Magnus Burrett-Simons explores gender equality, addressing its definition, importance, and actionable steps for listeners to foster a more equitable world.
2 Feb 2025
S01E09 Sustainability
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!
9 Oct 2024
S01E08 Food
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?
26 Jun 2024
S01E07 Immigration
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).
12 May 2024
S01E06 Terrorism
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
29 Mar 2024
S01E05 Biodiversity
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
10 Mar 2024
S01E04 Democracy and Nationalism
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
3 Mar 2024
S01E03 Nuclear Weapons
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
25 Feb 2024
S01E02 Artificial Intelligence
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
17 Feb 2024
S01E01 The Climate Emergency
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
Sound effects by Pixabay
17 Feb 2024
Magnaphone Series 1 Trailer
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 Magnaphone.
Magnaphone is hosted by Magnus Burrett-Simons. Magnus is an eight-year-old British-Canadian living in Tokyo, Japan.
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11 ratings
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