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Sep 2022
59 m

Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesi...

BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis with podcasts for young ears. Molly Bloom discusses the debate show Smash Boom Best, and tells us why it's important to introduce children to debating at an early age.

And Rebecca Sheir talks about her global storytelling podcast Circle Round, which introduces children to stories from around the world.

Plus we'll hear clips from

But Why? Kids Law Million Bazillion CBeebies Radio Podcast The Story Seeds Podcast

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