George the Poet: can stories change the world?
We speak to George Mpanga - poet, podcaster, and social commentator.
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "George the Poet: can stories change the world?" was published on November 30, 2018 and runs 23 minutes.
November 30, 2018 ·23m · Beyond Today
Summary
George Mpanga is a poet, podcaster, and one time rapper with plenty to say about the big news stories of our time from Grenfell to the migrant crisis. He came to the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his journey from a North West London estate to Cambridge University – and beyond. He tells us how the power of stories can bridge the gaps between those two worlds.Producers: Jaja Muhammad and Philly Beaumont Editor: John Shields
Episode Description
George Mpanga is a poet, podcaster, and one time rapper with plenty to say about the big news stories of our time from Grenfell to the migrant crisis. He came to the Beyond Today studio to tell us about his journey from a North West London estate to Cambridge University – and beyond. He tells us how the power of stories can bridge the gaps between those two worlds.
Producers: Jaja Muhammad and Philly Beaumont Editor: John Shields
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