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Over The Top Under The Radar

The Summer Of Our Discontent

Ep. 19

We're back! Gary and Carys return from the summer break to discuss the rise of white supremacy, how media coverage continues to fail victims of the Grenfell tragedy, and how the Oasis reunion came to dominate headlines. Plus!- bear facts.


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