Episode Details

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

This week on The Shelley Tasker Show, Mallificus Scott and I caught up on everything from the much-hyped eclipse to wildfire warnings, hosepipe bans, extreme weather and the way these stories are framed in the media. We also had a laugh about my never-ending decorating mission and camping woes before turning to some bigger questions about public narratives, government priorities and the pressures ordinary people are feeling across the UK.

For the main conversation, we were joined by activist and campaigner Jo Wood for a frank discussion about the farming movement, political change, food security, land use, automation in agriculture and growing public concern over immigration, taxation and national policy. Jo shared what she has been hearing directly from farmers, why many still feel ready to mobilise again, and why so many people are questioning who government decisions are really serving. We rounded off with more listener interaction and a wider conversation about Cornwall, culture, community and the importance of protecting local identity in changing times.