The Third Nuclear Age : 81 Years After Hiroshima – Scottish CND Commemorates & Campaigns for Nuclear Disarmament
We recently had Bill Kidd as a guest of our Glasgow group. He talked about his work for nuclear disarmament. So we thought you would appreciate this podcast from IndyPodcasters in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of Hiroshima. Bill was one of the speakers when Scottish CND marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing with two powerful ceremonies—a gathering at Glasgow’s Peace Garden and a vigil at Faslane Nuclear Base. This episode goes beyond remembrance. We also hear from two academic researchers who tackle the hard questions facing the nuclear arms disarmament movement:
🔴 The Reality of Nuclear Risk: Hugh Irving presents shocking simulations revealing the potential impact of a nuclear strike on Faslane—forcing us to confront the dangers of nuclear weapons on Scottish soil.
🟢 The Power of Positive Change: Rhys Crilley challenges us to rethink our messaging, exploring how anti-nuclear campaigners can craft compelling, hopeful narratives that resonate globally and strengthen our collective push for disarmament.
Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or new to these issues, you’ll find inspiration, evidence, and hope in this conversation. What will you do with what you learn?
Key Chapters:
02:24 High Irving presentation – simulations of nuclear strikes on the Clyde
09:58 Rhys Crilley presentation – nuclear disarmament in the Third Nuclear Age
20:40 Images and reflections from the vigil at Faslane
26:13 Ceremony at the Peace Garden at the Glasgow Botanics
28:26 Dr Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost of Glasgow
32:02 Samuel Rafanell-Williams, Scottish CND
36:43 Bill Kidd, former MSP and Nobel Peace Prize nominee
42:18 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND
48:38 Tree planting accompanied by Protest in Harmony
- Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube channel : The Third Nuclear Age
- Bill Kidd’s talk to our Glagow group
- Browse IndyPodcasters’ Peace & Security Playlist
- Thanks to Margaret Ferguson Burns for the additional images from Faslane.
- Find out more about Scottish CND
- Watch the full CND webinar here
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