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Over The Top Under The Radar

Carys Afoko
Over The Top Under The Radar
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  • Over The Top Under The Radar

    Elon Musk, Harassment Law, University Fees, and Donald Trump’s World Cup w/ Pat Younge

    12/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Is 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.
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    Links:
    https://news.sky.com/story/the-x-effect-how-elon-musk-is-boosting-the-british-right-13464445
    https://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 | 36 mins.
    Where 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.
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    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 | 44 mins.
    What 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.
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    Links:

    Action: https://www.transsolidarityalliance.com/mass-lobby-2026

    https://x.com/NMRLPH
    https://www.facebook.com/100057393311811/posts/1464710142118749/

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g958n8vyxo

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e2rj3zj02o

    https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/may/26/court-of-appeal-to-review-sentences-of-teenage-boys

    https://institute.global/insights/politics-and-governance/the-labour-party-is-playing-with-fire-over-its-future-and-the-future-of-the-country

    https://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 | 36 mins.
    What 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 Harborne
    Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.
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    Links:
    We’re rising up for climate justice - GND Rising
    Green New Deal Rising (@gndrising) • Instagram profile
    Green New Deal Rising (@GNDRising) on X
    Green New Deal Rising
    UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
    Activists disrupt Priti Patel speech in protest against Rwanda refugee plan
    https://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 | 34 mins.
    Is 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 coalitions
    Support us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.
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    Links:
    https://bsky.app/profile/nickanstead.bsky.social
    https://open.substack.com/pub/channel4news/p/exclusive-how-polluting-water-companies?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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About Over The Top Under The Radar
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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