Carys Afoko

Here in case @Beyonce shows up. @over_under_pod_ out every Friday.

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

I'm co-hosting a weekly podcast with the wonderful @garyyounge. It's about politics, the media and the odd bit of pop culture. Sign up to get the first episode @ https://t.co/mp3zf8m3Gg

[Gary Younge @garyyounge]

Launching a new podcast, ‘Over the Top, Under the Radar’ with the brilliant @carysafoko . Join us for politics, bantz and special guests starting this Friday 17th May and every Friday on all platforms. Sign up for exclusive bonuses https://t.co/k7naVdK6AR

[Over The Top Under The Radar @over_under_pod_]

"Have you actually read the guidance?"

@NMRLPH joins @carysafoko to discuss the Supreme Court ruling, the media reaction, and why much of the debate appears to be driven by headlines rather than the details.

Full episode available below 🎧

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

Reform has custom campaign software. The Greens only just got a canvassing app. And yet both parties are gaining ground challenging Labour and the Tories. Carys Afoko reports
https://t.co/t58s3CGeim

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

The Greens and Reform have different political agendas but they are cutting through for similar reasons. I analysed both parties communications and campaign approaches for this month’s @prospect_uk

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

They have won byelections and local elections, but are they ready for a general election? @carysafoko reports on Reform UK and the Greens’ campaigning operations:
https://t.co/t58s3CGeim

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

I spent two months following the Green Party and Reform Uk for @prospect_uk. Here’s what I found:

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

“The longer I spend following Reform and the Greens, the clearer it becomes that, despite their opposing policy agendas, the two parties have much in common,” writes @carysafoko
https://t.co/t58s3CGeim

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

If you want to know why the greens have got so good at winning elections pay attention to this man ⬇️

[Chris Williams @chrisw100]

18 months ago, I announced 'Plan for our 5th MP within 2 years' to confused faces at @TheGreenParty Conference.

Here she is...

[Nels Abbey @nelsabbey]

The Rules-Based Order is dead. But how should the children of the colonised remember the era of international law, decolonisation, freedom of speech, equality, sovereignty and a slew of other illusions?

Join us in mourning at Uppity in Shoreditch on Tuesday 24th Feb.

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

I’ll be reacting to the Budget with @meadwaj and @nef’s Hannah Peaker. Special episode of @over_under_pod_ drops later today!

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

Really fun chat with the @prospect_uk pod team, thanks for having me on!

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

🎧: Broadcaster @carysafoko joins the Prospect Podcast to discuss whether Labour’s rightward shift will work—and how it gives progressives a chance to reshape UK politics.
https://t.co/XhgJy6xBZq

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

🎧: Broadcaster @carysafoko joins the Prospect Podcast to discuss whether Labour’s rightward shift will work—and how it gives progressives a chance to reshape UK politics.
https://t.co/XhgJy6xBZq

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

The Greens and pro-Gaza independents want to position themselves as credible alternatives both to Labour and Reform. Labour isn’t responding to this left-wing threat, writes @carysafoko.
https://t.co/SO6pN5fWe8

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

As a lifelong Labour supporter writing this piece wasn't easy, but a growing number of people on the left are moving away from Labour towards alternatives.

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

Labour is copying Reform’s agenda. But this is not only pointless—it’s handing a victory to progressive challengers such as the Greens, writes @carysafoko.
https://t.co/SO6pN5fWe8

[Chris Williams @chrisw100]

"Labour is ignoring the threat from its left"

Flattering but important write-up from @carysafoko @prospect_uk

https://t.co/gefBsL34DX

[Over The Top Under The Radar @over_under_pod_]

💥 Episode 47 Out Now!💥

🎙️ Topics 💬 @GaryYounge & @CarysAfoko talk all things…
Disability Benefits Slash // Reform UK Drama & Nigel Farage // Thames Water Finances // Palestinian Student being Persecuted in America // AND MORE…

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

Final one is classic young adult fiction rather than romantasy. The brilliant Children of blood and bone, set in a fictional West Africa and screen adaptation incoming! https://t.co/L0hkb0UC6G

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

Ok for everyone feeling a bit meh this week and looking for escapism. I promised @over_under_pod_ listeners my top recommendations for "fairy porn" or romantasy or books that are set in another reality to this hellscape🧵

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

Throne of glass is the less sexy cousin of ACOTAR, but it's lead is a teenage assassin who is fairly badass. Also a ridiculous number of books in the series so hours of escapism.

[KaEl @BroadenView]

A witty article by @carysafoko on the role of social media platforms in elections - emerging podcast culture, the state of online political advertising and the lack of transparency around the KI algorithms that shape what content we see online. https://t.co/m0MBG40KMr

[Carys Afoko @carysafoko]

Important thread on Meta changes, we shouldn't just be worried about lack of fact checking. The algorithm might be about to get *more* polarizing 🫥

[Laura Edelson @LauraEdelson2]

Meta's announcement on Tuesday has gotten a lot of attention, but IMHO the most important part was the one that no one seems to be talking about: changes to Facebook's feed algorithm that will make it more likely to recommend extreme and polarizing content. Quick 🧵: