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George the Poet: can stories change the world?

We speak to George Mpanga - poet, podcaster, and social commentator.

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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