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Over the weekend the GND Media team ran a radio station at The World Transformed festival, taking place in Hulme this year. Shout out to Josh, Becky, Stephen, Matthew, Mikki, Fitzroy and Barney! XR not only brought climate issues into the mainstream, they also changed how people protested. However, since COVID XR's civil disobedience style protests have waned and  protests in general seem to have gone back to the prioritising numbers over disruption.Ads is joined by two of his old XR comrades to discuss how XR changed the game but also what protests needs to do today to stay a relevant part of political action.The songs in the show are, Terrorist, by Low Key Health and Wealth by Bob VylanSupport the show

Zack Polanski, the newly appointed leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, shares his whirlwind experience of rising to prominence. He discusses the importance of engaging with mainstream media to spotlight inequalities and confront rival parties like Reform UK. Polanski critiques Conservative and Lib Dem approaches, emphasizes the Green Party's socialist platform, and highlights their recent surge in popularity. He also reflects on the need for unity on the left and the balance between addressing billionaires and celebrating everyday kindness.

One thing you can say about the Labour Party, is that they stuck by their promise to renationalise the rail system. Or did they?To discuss everything that's right and wrong about Britain's  railways Andrew is joined by Gareth Dennis.  Gareth is a rail engineer and author of HOW THE RAILWAYS WILL FIX THE FUTURE., and Hosts @Railnatter on Youtube. They discuss Zack Polanski's landmark win for the Green Party leadership, why the rail network is bad for  people with access needs and what we can do about it. And does Manchester really need a underground network like Andy Burnham desires?Rail natter https://www.youtube.com/@GarethDennisTVCampaign for level boardinghttps://www.levelboarding.org.uk/Greens for HS2Gareth Dennis book https://repeaterbooks.com/product/how-the-railways-will-fix-the-future-rediscovering-the-essential-brilliance-of-the-iron-road/Shout out Possiblehttps://www.wearepossible.org/Support the show

This week Andrew and Lucy are reviewing Now, the People! Revolution in the Twenty-First Century  by the french politician  Jean-Luc Mélenchon. They discuss Melenchon's idea of "the People" how climate change is sown into this book and if Melenchon’s  focus on population levels is necessary for his analysis.  and we  ask Is melenchon a degrowther? LinksGet a copy of Now! the People! Revolution in the Twenty-First Century at Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/products/3256-now-the-people-revolution-in-the-twenty-first-century?srsltid=AfmBOooFyWUlKOqFc2VKog1B_MX-lG4TGB7yJZbHCi8WgLi6dN4upgIIEP Thompson essay "Time, Work-Discipline and industrial Capitalism "https://files.libcom.org/files/timeworkandindustrialcapitalism.pdfSupport the show

We are back!It's been a while and  well..  everything is kinda getting a bit shit. We have breached 1.5C, the Labour Party are spent and its not rained in England for two bloody months. Andrew and Lucy got together to discuss all the big events over the last six months and reflect on the local election results in England. We also covered Zack Polanski's leadership bid for the Green Party and if "Eco Populism" is the way to unite the left and send Nigel Farage packing. LinksListen to Lucy's episode of Trash Future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmPbzlYNYZEZack Polanski's campaign website https://backzack.com/Shout outsGreater Manchester Coalition of Disabled Peoplehttps://gmcdp.com/James Taylor Manchester Unison Support the show

Support the Bhopal Medical Appeal https://www.bhopal.org/Episode two: The Green Revolution  explores the historical, political and economic forces that came together to make the Bhopal Gas Disaster a catastrophe just waiting to happen. Focusing on India’s so called “Green Revolution” we discuss the long term consequences of short term technological fixes to the environmental challenges with which the new post-colonial state was confronted - not least the persistent problem of food security and the threat of famine. We explore how new laws such as the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act contributed to Union Carbide’s decision to cut corners in the building and safety of its plant in Bhopal, and we discuss  some very different responses to the environment at the Green Revolution within India in the 1970s and 1980s.This month, all new sign ups on Patreon will be given directly to the Bhopal Medical Appeal. Music "Recurring anomaly"  by Charles Holmehttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bcoMezO9lb/Support the show

Support the Bhopal Medical Appeal https://www.bhopal.org/Forty years ago on the night of December 2nd 1984  water entered the chemical storage tank 610 at the Union Carbide India plant in Bhopal causing an exothermic reaction that released a deadly cloud of gas into the air which was blown for miles across the city exposing more than 500,000 people to the deadly and enduring effects of methyl isocynate. In Bhopal: Stories of an Ecocide we tell explore the history, social, political and economic drivers behind the  world’s worst industrial disaster and its  devastating - and ongoing - human and environmental impacts.In episode one we explore the deadly events of that night and hear from those who experienced it and are still supporting those living with the consequences. This month, all new sign ups on Patreon will be given directly to the Bhopal Medical Appeal. Music "Recurring anomaly"  by Charles Holmehttps://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bcoMezO9lb/Support the show

First episode December 2nd Forty years ago, on the night of December 2nd 1984, water entered the chemical storage tank 610 at the Union Carbide India plant in Bhopal, causing an exothermic reaction that released a deadly cloud of gas into the air which was blown for miles across the city exposing more than 500,000 people to the deadly and enduring effects of methyl isocynate. In Bhopal: Stories of an Ecocide we tell explore the history, social, political and economic drivers behind the  world’s worst industrial disaster and its devastating - and ongoing - human and environmental impacts.New episodes every fortnight.Support the show

You may have noticed that all your favourite online spaces are rife with climate denial, skepticism and down right lies about how humans are effecting the globe. What is driving this change?Are these people working as individuals, in networks or backed by the oil and gas industry itself? This week we here from some who's trying to fight back against the tide of disinformation and climate denial. Ads and Andrew are joined by "Tom" a scientist who has been working anonymously to combat climate denial and disinformation. We discuss why "Tom" has had to keep his identity secret and the threats made to him and his colleagues, how the Oil and Gas industry is using influencers and backing politicians to muddy the waters around climate change and what tactics can be used to combat the worst offenders. Shout out Climate Brawl - a community of people debunking climate denial online. Support the show

Support the show https://www.patreon.com/gndmediaukLabour's flagship policy of its election campaign was GB Energy. A phrase that would have pricked the ears of anyone who cared about getting off fossil fuels and combating climate change. With the government keeping its cards close to its chest we put together a crack team of guests who can breakdown what GB Energy could be and how it should develop to really build a just transition. This week Andrew is joined by Melanie Brusseler from Common Wealth, Ellie Radcliffe from Carbon Co-op and Keir Milburn from Abundance to discuss how GB Energy is shaping up. We discuss the current problems with the UK energy system, the resources committed to GB energy and if its a good start,  how the governments response to industrial decline so far will inform their approach to the energy transition and how to keep people in the picture when it comes to energy. LinksGB Energy- Government statement on the organisation  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/great-british-energyCommonwealth report on GB energyhttps://www.common-wealth.org/publications/the-greatest-generation-how-public-power-can-deliver-net-zero-faster-fairer-and-cheaper Shout outsSummer the catCarbon Co-op team @CarbonCoopGreen Organise @GreensOrganiseClimate and Community institute @cplusciJohanna Bozuwa @johannabozuwaSupport the show