Award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Reni Eddo-Lodge joins Carys and Gary to reflect on racism within the feminist movement, experiences of activism, and the challenges of being a public figure. Eddo-Lodge also discusses the objectification that comes with fame, the importance of emotional honesty, and the joys of being a writer.Further reading-Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race: The Sunday Times Bestseller-Reni's BlogJoin Gary and Carys for their first ever Over The Top, Under The Radar live event at London Podcast Festival at Kings Place on Sept 5th at 7pm! Tickets here!Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over The Top Under The Radar

In Conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge

It's another listener questions episode! In this week's podcast, Carys and Gary discuss the media-politico complex, films about peace, similarities and differences between US and UK politics, and their proudest accomplishments. We've also got some very important cream-based snacks chat from the Over Under WhatsApp community.Join Gary and Carys for their first ever Over The Top, Under The Radar live event at London Podcast Festival at Kings Place on Sept 5th at 7pm! Tickets here!Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Mailbag: Cream tea, Trump rallies and right wing media

Faiza Shaheen joins Carys and Gary to discuss her experience of running as an independent candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green after being removed from the Labour Party. The conversation focuses on issues like the lack of respect for grassroots politics within the Labour Party, the importance of community connection and ways to tackle economic inequality.Dr. Faiza Shaheen is an economist, writer, and commentator. She is the author of a range of materials and publications covering the most salient social and economic debates of our times, including inequality, austerity, immigration, youth unemployment and social mobility. Faiza has over 15 years of experience researching the trends and consequences of inequality, as well as designing policies and campaigns to address the causes of inequality and exclusion.Further reading- Know Your Place By Faiza Shaheen- Faiza's website- The Inequality Solutions PortalJoin Gary and Carys for their first ever Over The Top, Under The Radar live event at London Podcast Festival at Kings Place on Sept 5th at 7pm! Tickets here!Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Conversation with Faiza Shaheen

It's a listener questions episode! In this week's podcast, Carys and discuss nationalising railways, investing in mental health services, the challenges faced by political Muslims, the need for more left wing spokespeople, dream dinner party guests, and death row meals. They also highlight the importance of organising and collaboration among Green and independent candidates as well as the need for better representation in the Green Party.Join Gary and Carys for their first ever Over The Top, Under The Radar live event at London Podcast Festival at Kings Place on Sept 5th at 7pm! Tickets here!Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener Mailbag: Punditry, Dinner Parties and Quick Maths

Carys and Gary are joined by Independent MP for Islington North and former leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn to discuss his recent election victory, Labour's campaign strategy, concerns about authoritarianism within the party, and the rise of a political movement centred on community engagement and grassroots activism.Support us on PATREON - to get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community, plus many other extra features.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Conversation with Jeremy Corbyn

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Kamala Harris, the two-child benefit cap and the discrimination faced by Roma communities. Also!- Is Gary brat? Should the Tory leadership contest play out in the Love Island villa? What does going for a few Dianes mean? Dame Carys and Short King Gary answer these questions and more.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_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamala Harris, diversity hires and Tory Love Island

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Hurricane Beryl, political violence and billionaire weddings.Further reading:Connect 4 The Caribbean - Fundraiser To Support Those Affected By Hurricane BerylBoris Johnson at the Ambani weddingSupport 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump, Vance and white identity politics.

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the French election, Kamala Harris and diversity in Parliament.Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Starmer Situationship

In this post-election special episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the election coverage, Gaza and first-past-the-post voting.Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socialist snacks for the Genny Lec

In this bonus episode, Carys and Gary are joined by Huda Jawad from The Three Hijabis. Huda tells us how she created, along with Shaista Aziz and Amna Abdullatif, a petition calling for racists to be banned from football matches for life after the Euros 2021 final and the racist abuse the three Black England players (Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford) received after the game. This ended up going viral, with the then Prime Minister (Boris Johnson) committing to extending banning orders to those convicted of racist abuse online, as well as mentioning the petition during a keynote speech during the same week.Gary, Carys and Huda discuss national identity, supporting England in sports, and how people of colour navigate this journey and how racism and tribalism in sport and society, make it hard for Black and Brown people to really feel English and cheering England on, when they don't feel welcome.For more info go to - https://www.threehijabis.com/Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Conversation with Huda Jawad From The Three Hijabis

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss Kemi Badenoch, taxing billionaires and South African ethnic communities.Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betting on Badenoch, Bangladesh and Billionaires

RMT's General Secretary joins Gary and Carys to discuss the General Election and how they intend to work with Labour if they come into power. They discuss the 'B' word with Mick, BREXIT!Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Conversation with Mick Lynch, General Secretary Of The RMT

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation, Windrush Day and the crisis in Sudan.Further reading:Donate to Sudan Appeal for Children in Crisis - https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/With Windrush, Theresa May mistook a national treasure for an easy target - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/20/theresa-may-windrush-equalityThe Good Victim - https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/good-victim/Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face charges - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq557j53ln5oOh Dearism - https://thoughtmaybe.com/oh-dearism/Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worthy Victims and Unworthy Villains

In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss party manifestos, D-Day, gentrification, and income tax.Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vibes, Values and Tax Me Baby

In this episode of Over the Top Under the Radar, Gary and Carys discuss weddings, the media coverage of Nigel Farage, public opinion on climate change, and the election of Lilian Seenoi-Barr.Support 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.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial Liars And Spring Onions

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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