Talking Heads reporter Michael McEwan interviews Darren McGarvey, aka Loki, the Scottish rapper, about his new book Poverty Safari and what it has to say about social inequality and mental health.

Loki was speaking after a special spoken word and music event based on the book at Paisley Central Library, held as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2018.

Michael McEwan has a learning disability and is a freelance journalist and motivational speaker who talks about challenge, stigma and his own experiences finding employment. He previously worked for the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD), presenting to organisations including the Scottish Government and the National Autistic Society. Find out more on his website.

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