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War or Peace: Ukraine, Gaza and Trump.
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss settler violence on the West Bank, Trump's address to the joint houses of Congress, MPs' financial interests and peace- whether it's in the Middle East or the Ukraine, what kind of peace are we talking about? And who does it favour?This episode is sponsored by Jacaranda Books. Jacaranda Books is an award-winning, diverse-owned independent publisher and bookseller who, since 2012, has held the torch for diversity in publishing for writers in the UK, Africa and the diaspora. They describe themselves as a place where ‘books are bigger than books’ because of their commitment not just to telling stories, but developing, showcasing and protecting the community’s writers, cultures, histories, pasts and futures. As a special offer, shop at Jacaranda’s website and enjoy an exclusive 30% discount with code OTTUTR30 at checkout. Support Black publishing and discover your next great read with Jacaranda Books!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] up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who pays the price of free speech, Musk's eggs, aid cuts and Black women's safety?
In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the price of eggs in America and what it has to do with the Trump administration, William Hague becoming Chancellor of Oxford University, Keir Starmer's decision to increase the defence budget at the expense of aid, and the allegations against Tim Westwood.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] up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump, Starmer and Vance: A toxic relationship?
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary is joined by guest co-host Ayeisha Thomas-Smith. They discuss discuss JD Vance's spicy speech at the Munich conference, the German anti-fascist fightback, why left-wing activists are apparently not playing nice, and Britain's special relationship with the US. Are they really that into us?You can also find Ayeisha on the New Economics Foundation podcast.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] up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why is Labour failing to create jobs, protect children and manage Trump?
On this week's episode of Over the Top, Under the Radar, Gary is joined by guest co-host Faiza Shaheen. They discuss the impact of Trump's flurry of executive orders on our perception of politics, Morgan McSweeney, the mental health crisis among young people, new job data, and, of course, K-Dramas.Thanks to Young Minds, Mind and Scottish Action for Mental Health for their research support on this episode.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] up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Conversation with Rachel Shabi
In this episode, Carys sits down with Rachel Shabi to discuss antisemitism, Jewish experiences and her new book Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism.Rachel Shabi is a journalist and broadcaster whose work has appeared in the Guardian, the New York Times, Independent, The Times and the New York Review of Books, among other papers and journals. Her previous book, Not the Enemy: Israel’s Jews from Arab Lands, received a US National Jewish Book award.Buy Rachel's new book Off-White: The Truth About Antisemitism HERESupport us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at [email protected] up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 stories that are over the top and under the radar. It can be anything from Voter ID to Cowboy Carter, Welsh Steel and Garfield the Cat! But one thing is for sure: expect scrutiny, real talk, and the odd special guest joining the conversation.Join the 'Over The Top Under The Radar' movement by signing up to our mailing list at www.overunderpod.comSupport us on PATREON - to find out how you get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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