This vignette explores the magic of people from all walks of life coming together in a protest for a cause, demanding a better future for their communities. It was recorded on 25 October 2025, the day of Scotland Demands Better march and rally in Edinburgh, organized by Poverty Alliance. Kaska speaks to Sandy Greene from ScrapAntics in Dundee who shares her personal experience as a lifelong activist and the way a peaceful protest can resonate throughout lives of individuals involved, local communities and a wider society. You will hear vox pops from members of Dundee Changemaker Hub, protest participants and ambient recordings from the day.

Credits:

Production, interview, edit - Kaska Hempel

Resources:

Kaska's creative sound Substack podcast ("Pebbles"): https://kaykay2000.substack.com/

Scotland Demands Better Campaign https://www.scotland-demands-better.com/

Dundee Changemakers Hub https://www.dundee-changemakers.net/

Scrapantics https://www.scrapantics.co.uk/

Galgael Trust https://www.galgael.org/

In this crossover, we share a standalone podcast episode from Transition St Andrews about their reuse and repair initiative. You will hear about the programme’s projects and activities and its positive impact on students, staff and local residents within the community.

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Credits: Ruth Sanderson, Senior Communications Manager at the University of St Andrews.

Resources:

Sharing, Reuse & Repair: Transition St Andrews: https://transitionsta.org/sharing/

Transition St Andrews website: https://transitionsta.org/

In this crossover, we share an episode of the CycleHub Stories podcast A Journey of a Bike Time. Cycle Hub.Org director Scott Francis talks about why the organisation was formed. We meet David, who comes to the Dundee Cycle Hub to donate a bike with a story. We also hear from Fiona Brunton, Engagement Coordinator for the Students Association at Abertay University.

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Credits: Production, interviews and editing: Sally Pearson - volunteer for Cycle Hub.Org.

Resources:

CycleHub Stories A Journey of a Bike Time podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uJ2e2McKNUujOYkKmIVf3?si=23d88782a74d46cd

Cycle Hub.Org’s website: https://www.cyclehub.org/

Abertay Students Association: https://www.abertaysa.com/