The Kids Are Alright

It's been an inspiring week with young people leading the way on climate action not only in Glasgow but around the world. There's also been a lot to admire in community action in Maryhill. However we also have to look at the swirl of corruption surrounding the Tory party and government.

Show Notes

It's been a week with young people leading the way on climate action not only in Glasgow but around the world. 
The media decided to focus almost entirely on Greta Thunberg but there are lots more inspiring young "leaders" out there advancing the cause of climate action and justice.
We take a look at what political power they might be able to wield.
There's also been a lot to admire in community action in Maryhill where local residents are campaigning for a community buy out in the Valley area to build eco friendly social housing.
However we also had to look at the swirl of corruption surrounding the Tory party and government with the Owen Paterson case and cash for peerages scandal.
Along the way we touch on the future of HS2,Brian Cox v Sir Keir Starmer ,Andrew Marr's Dundonian roots, and the joys of compost.
Plus
Brilliant, vivid, thoughtful poems on the climate crisis by Glaswegian Peter Clive. This slim, eminently dip-able collection of climate/planet poetry will make you sad, furious, hopeful and scared but also inspired by the natural wonders of our embattled world.
 Ideal green-prezzie for Christmas says Lesley. 

https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/peter-clive/the-end-of-the-age-of-fire/paperback/product-vnr4kd.html?page=1&pageSize=4

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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.