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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 storie... more

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Joining Carys this week is Ayeisha Thomas-Smith - a social movement strategist, facilitator, and Executive Director of the New Economy Organisers Network (NEON). She's also the host of the New Economics Foundation podcast.

Together, they discuss the... more

The UK’s Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has just delivered her 2025 budget and to give our immediate reaction, I'm joined by two fellow podcast hosts - James Meadway, host of the Macrodose podcast and Hannah Peaker, deputy chief executive at the New Econo... more

On this week's show I’m joined by Chantelle Lunt - an academic writer and activist based in Merseyside.

Together we looked at stories either under-discussed and over-reported such as Shabana Mahmood's asylum policy reforms, Sara Sharif, scam adverts... more

This episode is brought to you by Power to Change to celebrate Community Business Week, which starts on 29 November.

This week’s show takes an in depth look at one subject making all the headlines this week and one that tends to fly under the radar.... more

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Episode: UK Budget Reaction Special - with James Meadway & Hannah Peaker
Hannah Peaker
Deputy Chief Executive at the New Economics Foundation and host of the New Economics Podcast
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Episode: UK Budget Reaction Special - with James Meadway & Hannah Peaker
Pat Younge
Former Chief Creative Officer at the BBC and has 30 years of broadcasting experience
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Episode: Trump vs BBC & Whats Going On In Wales - with Pat Younge & Vaughan Gething
Vaughan Gething
Member of the Senate for Cardiff, South and Penarth and former First Minister of Wales
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Episode: Trump vs BBC & Whats Going On In Wales - with Pat Younge & Vaughan Gething
Deborah Francis White
Standup comedian, podcaster, screenwriter, and author of Six Conversations We're Scared To Have
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Episode: Conversations We Need To Have - With Deborah Frances-White
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill and former chief of staff to Diane Abbott
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Episode: Labour's Next Deputy Leader with Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Amanda Litman
Co-founder of Run for Something, focused on getting young people from diverse backgrounds to run for office
Run for Something
Episode: Why You Should Run For Something with Amanda Litman
Joe Mulhall
A representative from Hope Not Hate and expert on far-right movements
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Episode: The Rise Of The Far-Right & Reform UK with Joe Mulhall (Hope Not Hate)
Adam Green
Co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, focusing on economic populism and grassroots campaigns.
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Episode: Trump, Mamdani and Economic Populism with Adam Green

Hosts

Carys Afoko
Co-host of the podcast, engaged in discussions around representation, social issues, and media validation.
Gary Younge
Co-host and journalist, known for his insightful commentary on political and social issues, including race and representation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 347 ratings
  • This pod: a rest from podcast individualism: hooray for a common, warm voice: class!

    I feel team Carys and Gary intrinsically understand that what we ‘have’ has evolved from what we’ve all contributed and we’re all involved.

    Friends of how the world has/had been/is (and could be) across society: great work Over The Top Under The Radar

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soapsoane
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Just perfect

    This is a great podcast, differs from any other current affairs pod! I like that they don’t just spend time talking about the headlines, there is always something new and they do not talk endlessly!

    Also loved the 9th May episode and the VE Day comment, as Greek living in the UK always feel offended by the lack of awareness of what other countries did for the war and of what Churchill did to some of these countries right at the end of it!

    Worthy of your time and money!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ΔέσποιναΤ
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Finally,

    It is hard to find discourse about UK and world politics that does not speak through a lense of comfort and proximity to the status quo and/or media political infrastructure. This isn’t that ! Serious, grounded, Fearless and Blackety Black Black. If I’m listening to the usual suspects I better makes sure that this is my first course Sign me up . Patreon too. Because I can’t risk loosing this vital addition to the landscape! Well done team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R-OA
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Half-baked Tory talk

    Two blinkered right wingers chat about politics while trying to avoid admitting the left exists. It’s like a small brained version of that one with Rory and Alistair.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    softandfruity
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Insightful and compassionate

    Really insightful and informative podcast. Full of genuine discussion of ideas for improving the lives of underprivileged people rather than performative debate, and all this whilst incorporating elements of fun and context for newcomers to an issue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _rowantree_
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Q: What happens next if someone wants to run for office?
You sign up at runforwhat.net to receive information about running and join the Run for Something community for guidance.
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Q: Do you feel like that's a deliberate tactic, strategy of the Trump administration to just have you feeling overwhelmed and bamboozled by all of the news?
Yes, they want us to feel like we're suffocating and drowning in information; it's a shock and awe tactic.
Why You Should Run For Something with Amanda Litman
Q: What does it feel like to go from that to this?
It's a reminder that things can change fast, and we actually have a lot of agency.
Live From The Belfast Book Festival
Q: What are your thoughts on the scrutiny faced by female politicians?
They both agree that female politicians face heavy scrutiny but it often differs depending on their political affiliations and identities, with unique challenges for women from underrepresented groups.
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Q: Do you think there would be similar scrutiny for female leaders?
The scrutiny may vary based on societal expectations and biases, with women possibly facing unique challenges regarding health and leadership perception.

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This podcast features candid discussions on current events that span both prominent and overlooked topics, aiming to offer nuanced perspectives often missing from mainstream media. Hosted by Gary Younge and Carys Afoko, the conversations cover a variety of subjects, including political phenomena, social justice, representation, and culture, frequently infused with humor and relatability. The duo critiques excessive media coverage on certain narratives while highlighting significant stories that tend to slip under the radar. This blend of insightful commentary and light-hearted banter makes it a distinctive platform for exploring the intricacies of today's societal challenges, alongside a celebration of diversity in thought and experience.

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2. Hannah Peaker
3. Pat Younge
4. Vaughan Gething
5. Deborah Francis White
6. Bell Ribeiro-Addy
7. Amanda Litman
8. Joe Mulhall

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