Over The Top Under The Radar
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Gary and Carys are sick and tired of poorly researched news stories that are over-reported and go way over the top! But on the other hand, they wanna show some love to let those important new stories that slip under the radar get their well-deserved moment in the sun, no pun intended!
Join Gary Younge and Carys Afoko every week on Over The Top Under The Radar, where they'll discuss the news stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation.
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Latest episode
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In Conversation with Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Gary and Carys are joined by Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, to discuss the need for reconciliation within the Labour Party, the importance of representation in politics and why Diane Abbott gets a better offic… -
Farage's threat to Labour, Luigi Mangione and Racist "Science"
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the potential rise of Reform UK, Elsevier's decision to review its publication of "race science" papers, why America shouldn't just wait it out for two years and how med… -
Belgian Reparations, Starmer's Bad Politics and the power of women of a certain age.
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the media buildup to Keir Starmer's reset speech, Ibrahima Bah's request to appeal his sentence, and a ruling finding the Belgian state guilty of crimes against humanity… -
The politics of Black Friday, Irish Elections, Bogus Petitions and Labour's Loveless Landslide
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar podcast, Carys and Gary discuss Black Friday, petitions, the UK government's plan to "Get Britain Working" and Ireland's upcoming general election. Plus!- An exploration of public transport eti… -
Ukraine and Trump's isolationism, Taxing Farms and Bronze Cheetahs
In this episode of the award winning Over The Top Under The Radar podcast, Gary and Carys discuss profiteering by providers of children’s homes, Ukraine, the farmers' protests and the recent UK by-elections. Plus!- A guide… -
If you’re woke, you dig it... Unpacking the term 'Woke', Teen Social Media Bans, and Post-Election Turmoil in Mozambique
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss social media bans, political unrest in Mozambique, and the meaning of the term 'woke'. Plus... an important beanie hat update.… -
In Conversation with HOPE Not Hate's Dr Joe Mulhall
In this episode, Carys sits down with Joe Mulhall to discuss the UK's far-right riots, how the internet has changed far-right activism, and his new book, Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance.Dr … -
A post election podcast that won't leave you totally depressed
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss US Election coverage, Kemi Badenoch's leadership win and the passing of Paul Stephenson. Plus! - Gary's in his hipster era.Ove… -
US Election Special: is Trump really the biggest threat to democracy? What's the truth about Harris and the black male vote? Plus why Lina Khan is a player and how everyone needs to focus on the burbs.
In this US Election Special of Over the Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss how US cities vote, Silicon Valley's criticism of Lina Khan and Black men's voting intentions. Plus!- Are marathons natural? -
The Chris Kaba controversy, Elon Musk's Playbook and Labour's black hole
In this episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss riots in Martinique, Elon Musk's lottery, the black hole in UK public finances and the media portrayal of Chris Kaba. Plus!- Mariah Carey owning winter, Rudy Giuliani b…
