Chainsaws, disguises and toxic tea: the battle for Sheffield’s trees

This podcast explores the battle in Sheffield over tree removal, with a focus on the motivations behind the project, the protests that ensued, and the conflict between campaigners and the council. It discusses the experiences of individuals involved in the protests, including arrests and forming a WhatsApp group. The intense battle between protesters and arborists, the efforts to find peaceful solutions, and the consequences of leadership failure are also examined. Additionally, the podcast briefly touches on the impact of 1988 on hip-hop culture.