Joining Carys this week is Dr Robert Topinka from Birkbeck University. Rob’s research is focused on digital culture, reactionary politics, race and racism. Among other things, he's an expert in what used to be known as the alt-right.Together, Carys and Rob discuss X's AI bot 'Grok', Tory defections to Reform UK, Trump's slamming of civil rights, and the continued calamity that is the privatised water system of England & Wales.Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at <a href="mailto:info@overunderpod.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Sign up to the newsletter at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/60075df2795a1c638da152f1/shows/663266073eb92b0012a93c54/episodes/www.overunderpod.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

Joining Carys this week is Dr Robert Topinka from Birkbeck University. Rob’s research is focused on digital culture, reactionary politics, race and racism. Among other things, he's an expert in what used to be known as the alt-right. Together, Carys and Rob discuss X's AI bot 'Grok', Tory defections to Reform UK, Trump's slamming of civil rights, and the continued calamity that is the privatised water system of England & Wales. 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

Joining Carys this week is Dr Robert Topinka from Birkbeck University. Rob’s research is focused on digital culture, reactionary politics, race and racism. Among other things, he's an expert in what used to be known as the alt-right.Together, Carys and Rob discuss X's AI bot 'Grok', Tory defections to Reform UK, Trump's slamming of civil rights, and the continued calamity that is the privatised water system of England &amp; Wales.Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PATREON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Sign up to the newsletter at <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/60075df2795a1c638da152f1/shows/663266073eb92b0012a93c54/episodes/www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>Follow us on all socials @over_under_pod_

Defection's Galore for Reform UK & Grok Unleashed - with Dr Rob Topinka

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 <a href="www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.overunderpod.com</a> Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PATREON</a> - 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.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> 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.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 <a href="www.overunderpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.overunderpod.com</a> Support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar" rel="noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a> - 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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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