Over The Top Under The Radar

Gary and Carys are joined by the MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, to discuss her journey into politics, media representation, and the importance of speaking truth to power.Zarah Sultana is the Member of Parliament for Coventry South. She worked in retail while studying International Relations and Economics at the University of Birmingham. After graduating, she entered the third sector and then became a community organiser for Labour in the West Midlands. She was elected as the Member of Parliament for Coventry South in 2019, representing the Labour Party until she received a six-month suspension in July 2024, as one of seven Labour MPs who voted to scrap the two-child benefit cap.This podcast was recorded live at the London Podcast Festival 2024.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

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

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_

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_

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_

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_

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_

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_