In this bonus episode, Jude and Louise reflect on the overwhelming response to the podcast so far. They meet together, in producer Halina Rifai’s kitchen, to discuss some of the feedback they have received from listeners and participants since launching the series. During the session they share some insights into the participants and themes that will be explored in Episode 3. The session ends with a snapshot from poet, playwright and author Jackie Kay.

This episode explores timelines and ownership of the Clyde, and why that matters today.

Includes poetry and music from The Empire Cafe.

Contributors include:

● Jim Carruth, Poet and Glasgow Makar from 2014 reading ‘Portrait of the Glassford Family’ from The Empire Cafe

● Andy Wightman, Land Reformer

● Sandra Whyte, former MSP, Scottish Parliament

● Statement from James McSporran, Peel Ports (recorded by voice actor)

● Paul Sweeney, MSP, Scottish Parliament

● Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council

● Various Clydeside contributors including residents, urbanists, artists, security guards, cyclists and passersby.

● Artist Graham Fagen and Ghetto Priest with music ‘I Murder Hate’.

● Recording of ‘Send Back the Money’ from Merchant City Voices by Jude Barber, Collective Architecture and Louise Welsh with students from the Conservatoire of Scotland commissioned by Glasgow City Council.

This episode introduced why the Clyde is so central to the City through discussions with local politicians, citizens, passers-by and informed guests.

Includes poetry and music from The Empire Cafe.

Contributors include:

● Malika Booker, Poet reading ‘Yonder Awa’ from The Empire Cafe’

● Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council

● Councillor Graham Campbell

● Andy Wightman, Land Reformer

● Sandra Whyte, former MSP, Scottish Parliament

● Various Clydeside contributors including residents, urbanists, artists, security guards, cyclists and passersby.

● Artist Graham Fagen and Ghetto Priest with music ‘I Murder Hate’.