Podcast
Over The Top Under The Radar
Hosted by Carys Afoko · EN
Ever wonder why some stories get endless media attention and others barely get a look in? Carys Afoko takes a critical look at the week's news agenda to pick out the stories being over-reported and the ones flying under the radar. If you like the show and want to access bonus episodes you can support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar
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AI Verdicts, Donald Trump’s Birthday, Palestine Action, and Defence Spending w/ Banseka Kayembe
5d ago00:36:24Tap to summarizeWhat 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Elon Musk, Harassment Law, University Fees, and Donald Trump’s World Cup w/ Pat Younge
2w ago00:35:59Tap to summarizeIs 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Two Tier Policing, The Legacy Act, Peter Mandelson, and The Durham Communities Standing Up To Reform w/ Daniel Trilling
3w ago00:36:56Tap to summarizeWhere 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Justice and Accountability, The Updated EHRC Code, and Channeling Your Inner Blair w/ Nim Ralph
4w ago00:44:15Tap to summarizeWhat 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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/
Transcribe →The Makerfield By-Election, High Speed 2, Maximum Working Temperatures, and Christopher Harborne w/ Fatima Ibrahim
May 2200:36:25Tap to summarizeWhat 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Bloc Voting, Water Companies, Zack Polanski’s Council Tax & Local Government Coalitions w/ Nick Anstead
May 1500:34:31Tap to summarizeIs 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Fighting Antisemitism, The Devil Wears Amazon, Taxing Billionaires & The West Bank w/ Em Hilton
May 800:37:29Tap to summarizeJoining 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Trump & King Charles, AMOC Collapse, Westminster Drinking & Super El Nino - w/ Ella Gilbert
May 200:45:26Tap to summarizeJoining 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Palantir, The World Cup, Danny Kruger and More Mandelson - w/ Matthew McGregor
Apr 2400:47:12Tap to summarizeJoining Carys again this week is the Chief Executive of 38 Degrees and former political advisor to Labour and the US Democratic party, Matthew McGregor.Together Carys and Matthew discuss the Reform UK's Danny Kruger, the upcoming world cup, US tech-firm Palantir, and yet more around the Peter Mandelson scandal on 'advanced vetting'.Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_
Transcribe →Strait Of Hormuz, Melania Trump, The Maternity Crisis & The Telegraph - w/ Alona Ferber
Apr 1700:47:23Tap to summarizeJoining Carys this week is the senior editor at Prospect magazine Alona Ferber.Together Carys and Alona discuss the Strait of Hormuz, the crisis in Britain's maternity care, a bizarre statement from Melania Trump, and the sale of right-wing British broadsheet The Telegraph.Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Show notes:https://thebacklash.substack.com/https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/author/5447/alona-ferberhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html
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