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The politics of Black Friday, Irish Elections, Bogus Petitions and Labour's Loveless Landslide
In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar podcast, Carys and Gary discuss Black Friday, petitions, the UK government's plan to "Get Britain Working" and Ireland's upcoming general election. Plus!- An exploration of public transport etiquette and how Gary got his bag.
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Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and Bell Ribeiro-Addy at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available here
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Produced & Edited by Sarah Myles
Executive Producer - Andrew Spence
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36. Best Of 2024: Interviews
40:42||Ep. 36Since starting the podcast earlier this year, we've spoken with Jeremy Corbyn, the Independent MP for Islington North and former leader of the Labour Party; Huda Jawad from The Three Hijabis; Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of the RMT; Dr. Joe Mulhall from HOPE Not Hate; award-winning journalist, author, and podcaster Reni Eddo-Lodge; and economist, writer, and commentator Dr. Faiza Shaheen. Enjoy this episode of highlights from our conversations with the UK’s most thoughtful speakers, thinkers and doers. Plus!- Carys and Gary's plans for the malaise.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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ35. In Conversation with Bell Ribeiro-Addy
43:55||Ep. 35Gary and Carys are joined by Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, to discuss the need for reconciliation within the Labour Party, the importance of representation in politics and why Diane Abbott gets a better office.Bell Ribeiro-Addy was born and raised in Brixton Hill. She has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019 and is the Labour MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill. Prior to the boundary changes that took effect at the last election, she served much of the same area as the MP for Streatham.Our partner for this episode, Movement brings all your digital campaigning tools into one place. You can inspire change by interacting with members via SMS, email, WhatsApp and phones on their platform. They work with campaigns great and small, having helped the likes of Hope Not Hate, Unison and Labour in the General Election. They're free up to the first 10,000 users, so If you’re running a campaign for progressive causes then get in touch with Movement at https://www.movement.industries/over-under-promotion to see how they can help you succeed.This podcast was recorded live at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre.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.comProduced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Bernard P AchampongVisuals by J10XJJ34. Farage's threat to Labour, Luigi Mangione and Racist "Science"
35:50||Ep. 34In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the potential rise of Reform UK, Elsevier's decision to review its publication of "race science" papers, why America shouldn't just wait it out for two years and how media coverage can depoliticise political stories. Plus!- Why did Gary get a telling off after the live show?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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Bernard P AchampongVisuals by J10XJJ33. Gregg Wallace, Starmer's stumble, Ibrahima Bah and Congo's orphans
43:13||Ep. 33In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Gary and Carys discuss the media buildup to Keir Starmer's reset speech, Ibrahima Bah's request to appeal his sentence, and a ruling finding the Belgian state guilty of crimes against humanity. Plus!- Escapism via elves giving it to each other in National Trust homes.Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and Bell Ribeiro-Addy at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available hereSupport 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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ31. Ukraine and Trump's isolationism, Taxing Farms and Bronze Cheetahs
37:39||Ep. 31In this episode of the award-winning Over The Top Under The Radar podcast, Gary and Carys discuss profiteering by providers of children’s homes, Ukraine, the farmers' protests and the recent UK by-elections. Plus!- A guide to the art of getting canapésUse code Podcast30 in the promo box in the checkout for 30% off Gary Younge books with Faber: https://www.faber.co.uk/author/gary-younge/Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and Bell Ribeiro-Addy at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available hereSupport 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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ30. If you’re woke, you dig it... Unpacking the term 'Woke', Teen Social Media Bans, and Post-Election Turmoil in Mozambique
32:35||Ep. 30In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss social media bans, political unrest in Mozambique, and the meaning of the term 'woke'. Plus... an important beanie hat update.Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available hereSupport 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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ29. In Conversation with HOPE Not Hate's Dr Joe Mulhall
40:07||Ep. 29In this episode, Carys sits down with Joe Mulhall to discuss the UK's far-right riots, how the internet has changed far-right activism, and his new book, Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance.Dr Joe Mulhall is a researcher and historian of postwar and contemporary fascism and is currently Senior Researcher at Hope not Hate, the UK’s largest anti-fascism and anti-racism organisation.Buy Joe's new book Rebel Sounds: Music as Resistance HEREWatch Undercover: Exposing The Far Right HERE Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available HERESupport 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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ28. A post election podcast that won't leave you totally depressed
46:43||Ep. 28In this episode of Over The Top Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss US Election coverage, Kemi Badenoch's leadership win and the passing of Paul Stephenson. Plus! - Gary's in his hipster era.Over The Top Under The Radar is back for a special LIVE event this Christmas! Join Carys, Gary and a special guest at the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London on December 11th. Tickets available hereSupport 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_Produced & Edited by Sarah MylesExecutive Producer - Andrew SpenceVisuals by J10XJJ