Over The Top Under The Radar
Carys Afoko
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Carys Afoko critically examines the week's news agenda, highlighting stories that receive excessive media coverage and those that are overlooked. The podcast offers a thoughtful analysis of media bias and the factors that shape news priorities. Listeners can support the show via Patreon for bonus episodes.
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West Bank Sanctions, Dover Protests, the Reform UK Conference, and another By-Election w/ Dewi Afoko 11.09.2026 36minHow does an international coalition of nationalists work?Joining Carys is Dewi Afoko. Dewi is a web developer, writer and Carys's brother.Dewi and Carys discuss the Reform UK conference, the UK’s West Bank sanctions, the police response to far right protests, and the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:Dewi’s Substack | Substackhttps://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-oral-statement-on-israel-palestine -
Pat Younge Answers Your Questions (Patreon Unlocked) 04.09.2026 17minThe team are taking a belated summer break this week, so instead of our usual show, we’ve unlocked a Patreon bonus episode with Pat Younge.Pat is a former Chief Creative Officer for BBC Television production and former President/General Manager of US cable network, Travel Channel Media. Pat served on the board as Non Executive Director of ITV Studios Ltd from 2020-2024 and is the Chair of the Council of Cardiff University. He’s also one of the founding members of the Over/Under podcast.Want to hear more bonus episodes? Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar to listen to our back catalogue and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_
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Women’s Rights, Bodily Autonomy, and Feminism w/Camille Kumar 28.08.2026 38minThis week, we’re taking a closer look at women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and feminism as part of our August deep dives.Joining Carys is Camille Kumar. Camille is an activist and the managing director of Abortion Support Network (ASN).Camille and Carys discuss the far right and abortion, global attacks on abortion rights, queerness and abortion rights, and community infrastructure.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.asn.org.uk/
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International Development and Global Debt w/Naomi Nyamweya 21.08.2026 40minThis week, we’re taking a closer look at international development and global debt as part of our August deep dives.Joining Carys is Naomi Nyamweya, Senior Research and Policy Manager at the Malala fund, working on education financing.Carys and Naomi discuss Elon Musk, aid dependence, Afreximbank’s lawsuit against South Sudan, and African debt and interest rates.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links: http://samaritans.org https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-dr-jason-atta-kwei-arday?cp_src=d https://goodlawproject.org/petition/jason-arday-letter/ https://media.samaritans.org/documents/Media_Guidelines_2026_DIGITAL.pdfhttps://x.com/NaomiNyamweya_https://malala.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoqKYxDHVchttps://www.implicator.ai/new-musk-interview-musk-told-the-economist-usaid-killed-no-one-it-didnt/https://www.commondreams.org/news/musk-dead-children-usaidhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/30/a-quarter-of-young-africans-believe-usaid-cuts-could-be-positive-survey-findshttps://debtjustice.org.uk/press-release/south-sudan-ordered-to-pay-afreximbank
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The Good, the Black and the Boujee w/ Symeon Brown 14.08.2026 39minWe’re dropping our normal format for the month of August to bring you a series of deep dives. This week, Carys is joined by Channel 4 journalist, broadcaster, and writer Symeon Brown to discuss his latest book, The Good, the Black and the Boujee: How Black Britain Became Middle Class.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-good-the-black-and-the-boujee-how-black-britain-became-middle-class-symeon-brown/6907fe1c69f9b2b8https://www.instagram.com/symeonbrownhttps://www.youtube.com/@symeon_brown
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Is a Wealth Tax the Answer? w/ Aditya Chakrabortty 07.08.2026 39minIt’s a tax special! We’re dropping our normal format for the month of August to bring you a series of deep-dives.Joining Carys is Aditya Chakrabortty. Aditya is a Guardian columnist and the Guardian's senior economics commentator.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/20/wealth-tax-left-super-rich-britain-budget-2025https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/jul/23/gary-lineker-urges-burnham-to-make-millionaires-pay-wealth-tax-the-latest
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Southern Water, Congo's mining reforms, Zack Polanski's Instagram, and Reform UK's mega donors w/ Dewi Afoko 31.07.2026 37minWhy has so much money been donated to Reform UK? Are Congo's mining reforms a good thing? How much sewage do you have to pump into a river to get sent to jail?Joining Carys is Dewi Afoko. Dewi is a web developer, writer and Carys's brother.Dewi and Carys discuss Zack Polanski’s Instagram, Reform UK’s mega donors, Congo’s mining reforms, and Southern Water.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://channel4news.substack.com/p/the-gaping-loopholes-used-by-billionaire?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5386015&post_id=208711474&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=qlcl&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailhttps://dewiafoko.substack.com/
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A New Prime Minister Special w/ Fatima Ibrahim 24.07.2026 40minWhat will the King of the North be called when he moves down south?Joining Carys is Fatima Ibrahim, Co Executive Director at Green New Deal Rising.Fatima and Carys discuss North Sea oil, the debate surrounding who will be Andy Burnham’s chancellor, Burnham’s non-political appointments, and the need to tax Big Tech.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.gndrising.org/https://www.instagram.com/gndrising/https://twitter.com/GndRisinghttps://www.facebook.com/GreenNewDealRising
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Crisis in Sudan, Meta's Discrimination Lawsuit, Count Binface, and PMQs w/ Dewi Afoko 17.07.2026 33minWhy don’t we hear more about the conflict in Sudan? Should we have Prime Minister’s Questions? Does Count Binface eat rubbish?Joining Carys is Dewi Afoko. Dewi is a web developer, writer and Carys's brother.Dewi and Carys discuss the Clacton by-election, Meta’s AI use on employees, Sudan, and PMQs.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.amnesty.org/en/projects/sudan-conflict/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/meta-ai-mass-layoffs-lawsuithttps://dewiafoko.substack.com/
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Posh George & Nigel Farage, Air Conditioners, Anti-Trans Reporting, and the Festival of Britain w/ Phin Harper 10.07.2026 37minWhy are the media so obsessed with some minority groups? Why were 5000 prize animals brought to London’s Southbank? Will the revolution have air conditioning?Joining Carys is Phineas Harper. Phin is a British writer, founder and cultural leader. A regular contributor to The Guardian, their career spans criticism, curation, education, youth work, journalism and sculpture.Phin and Carys discuss Nigel Farage, air conditioners, anti-trans reporting and the Festival of Britain.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.instagram.com/phinharper https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/29/progressive-case-for-air-conditioning-climate-adaptationhttps://www.thenerve.news/p/phin-harper-architecture-the-festival-of-britain-75-years-legacy-lansbury-estate-social-housinghttps://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-06-17/amnesty-international-exposed-years-of-anti-trans-reporting-at-four-uk-newspapers-they-ignored-it
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Social Media Bans, the AI IPO Wave, Sexual Assault in Sport and Abuse in the Aid Community w/ Dewi Afoko 03.07.2026 38minWhat are the stories we think will play out this summer?Joining Carys is Dewi Afoko. Dewi is a web developer, writer, and Carys's brother.Dewi and Carys discuss the proposed social media ban for under 16s, LLMs and the AI IPO wave, sexual assault in sport, and abuse in the aid community.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://dewiafoko.substack.com/
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White Boy Summer, Political Vision Boards, and Seeking Justice for Victims of the Windrush Scandal w/ Kimberly McIntosh 26.06.2026 37minIs it necessary to break out helicopters to cover Andy Burnham’s train journey? Why does the government continue to deny justice for victims of the Windrush scandal? Why did the FT give Nick Clegg a column?Joining Carys is Kimberly McIntosh. Kimberly is a writer and commentator on politics and pop culture, host of the podcast Hot Girl Politics, and author of Black Girl, No Magic. She is also a longstanding Windrush campaigner and policy researcher.Kimberly and Carys discuss Andy Burnham, Reform UK, Windrush Day, and Nick Clegg.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/honour-promises-made-to-windrush-generationshttps://www.instagram.com/kimmi_mcintoshhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlymcintosh5https://www.instagram.com/hotgirlpolitics_/
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AI Verdicts, Donald Trump’s Birthday, Palestine Action, and Defence Spending w/ Banseka Kayembe 19.06.2026 36minWhat are teenagers going to do now there’s a social media ban? Does giving the US use of our air bases make us safer? And what’s the difference between UFC and MMA?Joining Carys is Banseka Kayembe. Banseka is the Founder and Director of Naked Politics, a media platform aimed specifically at young people.Banseka and Carys discuss Palestine Action, defence spending, Peter Thiel v. Journalists, and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:A Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial. I’m Its First TargetThe New Politics Of GrievanceThe right has created a false reality – fuelled by toxic images delivered straight to your phone | Jason OkundayeNaked Politics (@nakedpolitics) • Instagram profileNaked PoliticsNaked Politics (@nakedpoliticsGB) on X
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Elon Musk, Harassment Law, University Fees, and Donald Trump’s World Cup w/ Pat Younge 12.06.2026 35minIs there any power left in campaigning? Is university worth it? And what’s happened to the World Cup song?Joining Carys is Pat Younge. Pat is a former Chief Creative Officer for BBC Television production and former President/General Manager of US cable network, Travel Channel Media. Pat served on the board as Non Executive Director of ITV Studios Ltd from 2020-2024 and is the Chair of the Council of Cardiff University. He’s also one of the founding members of the Over/Under podcast.Pat and Carys discuss how Elon Musk is using X to abuse his power, the bigger story around David Stroud and harassment law, why universities provide a societal benefit, and how Donald Trump’s immigration rules are impacting the FIFA World Cup.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://news.sky.com/story/the-x-effect-how-elon-musk-is-boosting-the-british-right-13464445https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jun/02/shrinking-graduate-premium-sours-views-on-university-poll-shows
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Two Tier Policing, The Legacy Act, Peter Mandelson, and The Durham Communities Standing Up To Reform w/ Daniel Trilling 05.06.2026 36minWhere is the accountability for the people who wield violence on behalf of the British state? How are communities in Durham standing up to Reform? And is Peter Mandelson kind of basic?Joining Carys is Daniel Trilling, a journalist and author based in London. His journalism focuses on human rights and politics, particularly right-wing nationalism and migration, and has been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. His new book, If We Tolerate This: How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable, is available now at all good bookstores. Daniel and Carys discuss the response to Henry Nowak’s murder, Peter Mandelson’s WhatsApps, Durham Pride, and revelations around a policymaking group involved in creating the Legacy Act.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://ramblingsofasikh.substack.com/p/henry-nowaks-murder-the-kirpan-the https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/n11/daniel-trilling/slow-waltz https://www.instagram.com/trillingual/ https://bsky.app/profile/trillingual.bsky.social
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Justice and Accountability, The Updated EHRC Code, and Channeling Your Inner Blair w/ Nim Ralph 29.05.2026 44minWhat has the mainstream media missed in its coverage of the updated EHRC code of practice? What conditions are needed to support different modes of justice? And how many comebacks does Tony Blair get?Joining Carys is Nim Ralph, a writer, trainer, facilitator with around 20 years organising in UK social movements, including trans and queer liberation, anti-racism, disability justice and environmental justice. They co-founded QTIPOC London and Purple Rain Collective and currently work at Stand.Nim and Carys discuss single-sex spaces, Tony Blair, the need for bigger conversations around justice and accountability, and the cancellation of a Pride event in Hertfordshire.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:Action: https://www.transsolidarityalliance.com/mass-lobby-2026https://x.com/NMRLPHhttps://www.facebook.com/100057393311811/posts/1464710142118749/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g958n8vyxohttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e2rj3zj02ohttps://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/may/26/court-of-appeal-to-review-sentences-of-teenage-boyshttps://institute.global/insights/politics-and-governance/the-labour-party-is-playing-with-fire-over-its-future-and-the-future-of-the-countryhttps://www.lighthousereports.com/investigation/blair-and-the-billionaire/
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The Makerfield By-Election, High Speed 2, Maximum Working Temperatures, and Christopher Harborne w/ Fatima Ibrahim 22.05.2026 36minWhat happened at the King’s Speech? When is a billionaire a crypto billionaire? And how hot is too hot to work?Joining Carys is Fatima Ibrahim, Co Executive Director at Green New Deal Rising.Fatima and Carys discuss the Makerfield by-election, High Speed 2, maximum working temperatures, and Christopher HarborneSupport us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at Over The Top Under The Radar Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:We’re rising up for climate justice - GND RisingGreen New Deal Rising (@gndrising) • Instagram profileGreen New Deal Rising (@GNDRising) on XGreen New Deal RisingUK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers sayActivists disrupt Priti Patel speech in protest against Rwanda refugee planhttps://www.tiktok.com/@greenpeaceuk/video/7095688352883559685
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Bloc Voting, Water Companies, Zack Polanski’s Council Tax & Local Government Coalitions w/ Nick Anstead 15.05.2026 34minIs bloc voting a useful way to understand British politics? Should Labour and The Green Party collaborate? What’s going on on houseboat internet forums?Joining Carys is Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.Nick and Carys discuss bloc voting, water companies, Zack Polanski’s council tax and local government coalitionsSupport us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://bsky.app/profile/nickanstead.bsky.socialhttps://open.substack.com/pub/channel4news/p/exclusive-how-polluting-water-companies?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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Fighting Antisemitism, The Devil Wears Amazon, Taxing Billionaires & The West Bank w/ Em Hilton 08.05.2026 37minJoining Carys is Em Hilton, a writer, organiser, strategist and co-founder of Na'amod: UK Jews against Israeli occupation and apartheid.Em and Carys discuss antisemitism, the Met Gala, the West Bank and the Samsung family’s inheritance tax bill.Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://www.instagram.com/emhilton91/https://www.instagram.com/naamoduk/https://bsky.app/profile/naamoduk.bsky.social
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Trump & King Charles, AMOC Collapse, Westminster Drinking & Super El Nino - w/ Ella Gilbert 02.05.2026 45minJoining Carys this week is climate scientist Ella Gilbert. Ella is an expert in Antarctic climate change and a professional cloud nerd.Together Carys and Ella discuss King Charles' visit to the US, potential AMOC collapse, what really is a 'super el nino' and Hannah Spencer calling out Westminster drinking culture.Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected]Sign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Show notes:https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/amoc-explainer/index.htmlhttps://www.joe.co.uk/politics/green-mp-hannah-spencer-hits-out-at-mps-for-drinking-on-the-job-in-westminster-530613
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