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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Posh George & Nigel Farage, Air Conditioners, Anti-Trans Reporting, and the Festival of Britain w/ Phin Harper
1w ago00:37:47Tap to summarizeWhy 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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
Transcribe →Social Media Bans, the AI IPO Wave, Sexual Assault in Sport and Abuse in the Aid Community w/ Dewi Afoko
2w ago00:38:28Tap to summarizeWhat 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 info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at http://www.overunderpod.com Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Links:https://dewiafoko.substack.com/
Transcribe →White Boy Summer, Political Vision Boards, and Seeking Justice for Victims of the Windrush Scandal w/ Kimberly McIntosh
3w ago00:37:50Tap to summarizeIs 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 info@overunderpod.comSign 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_/
Transcribe →AI Verdicts, Donald Trump’s Birthday, Palestine Action, and Defence Spending w/ Banseka Kayembe
4w 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
Jun 1200:35:59Tap 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
Jun 500:36:56Tap 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
May 2900:44:15Tap 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
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