A shmu-produced podcast on behalf of the Poverty Alliance, looking ahead to the Scotland Demands Better march and rally in Edinburgh on October 25th 2025

Challenge Poverty Week 2025 - Warm Homes, Green Travel, Safe Climate

As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, our shmuFM presenter Rose met with Scott Herrett of Friends of the Earth Scotland, exploring the links between the environment, climate justice, and tackling poverty.

Challenge Poverty Week 2025 - Better Investment in Our Communities

As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, shmuFM volunteer Aron interviewed our very own Dave Black, Community Development Manager at shmu. Themes covered included the need for increased and sustained investment in the community and third sector, the importance of investing in volunteer support, and how more power and resources can be transferred to communities.

Challenge Poverty Week 2025 - Better Investment in Life's Essentials

As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, our shmuFM volunteer Alan Parker interviewed Iona Rennie and Davy MacIver from Shelter Scotland, to discuss the theme of better investment in life's essentials, with a particular focus on housing and homelessness.

Challenge Poverty Week 2025 - Fair work

As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, our shmuFM volunteer Steph interviewed the President of Aberdeen Trades Union Council on the topic of Fair Work. The discussion covered issues such as the role of trade unions in improving the situation for working people, and what more can be done to tackle in-work poverty.

As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025, our shmuFM volunteers Dave and Rachel interviewed the ever-inspiring and passionate Fiona Young, Development Worker at Tillydrone Flat. We explored the theme of social security, how individuals and communities are being impacted by the current benefits systems, and what changes are needed locally and nationally to change things for the better.

In this episode of shmu In Focus, we examine the critical link between poverty and health inequalities. Poverty has a profound impact on physical and mental health, often limiting access to healthcare, nutritious food, and safe living conditions. Those living in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, face shorter life expectancies, and encounter barriers to mental health support.Through powerful interviews, expert analysis, and real-life stories, Shmu In Focus explores how poverty drives health disparities and what can be done to address them. Join us as we shine a light on the fight for a fairer, healthier society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their income or background.

In this episode of shmu In Focus, we examine the critical link between poverty and health inequalities. Poverty has a profound impact on physical and mental health, often limiting access to healthcare, nutritious food, and safe living conditions. Those living in poverty are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses, face shorter life expectancies, and encounter barriers to mental health support.Through powerful interviews, expert analysis, and real-life stories, Shmu In Focus explores how poverty drives health disparities and what can be done to address them. Join us as we shine a light on the fight for a fairer, healthier society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their income or background.