Is the FA phasing out headers? Do rising interest rates offer a glimmer of hope to savers? And how will fish and chip shops cope with a poor potato harvest? Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delves behind the headlines and debates what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Guy Anker and Suchandrika Chakrabarti.
Jul 21, 2022•37 min
Are home massage services putting users at risk? Is YouTube’s copyright claim system fit for purpose? And how has the world succeeded in almost completely eradicating a tropical disease? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Tom Chivers, Leaf Arbuthnot and Emma Smith
Jul 14, 2022•39 min
The Week’s new podcast explores the past, present and future of an idea in the news with insights from specialist experts. As the world races to decarbonise, nuclear power is being touted as an essential energy source. But safety fears remain, along with claims that nuclear reactors are too expensive and too slow to build. So just what would it take to win over the nuclear sceptics? This is The Overview. Presented by Julia O'Driscoll, with guests Richard Rhodes, author of The Making of the Atomi...
Jul 12, 2022•23 min
Why is the Indian government suppressing social media? Have we given up using our memories? And why are so few of us getting a good night’s sleep? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Cindy Yu, Sorcha Bradley and Arion McNicoll
Jul 07, 2022•40 min
Can women’s sport be both fair and inclusive? Do we choose friends based on how they smell? And is Big Data putting us at risk of big losses? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Emma Smith, Kate Samuelson and Abdulwahab Tahhan
Jun 30, 2022•38 min
Can our immune systems help us fight cancer? Have unions finally cracked the tech sector? And is 90s house music making a comeback?
Jun 23, 2022•41 min
Should we take steps to guard our genetic security? Is wind power overpriced? And why are so many of us turning off the news? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Tom Chivers and Kate Samuelson
Jun 16, 2022•40 min
Has Scotland’s minimum drink price failed? Has Jordan reached a tipping point for women’s rights? And will seaside towns be abandoned to the waves? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Abdulwahab Tahhan and Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Jun 09, 2022•41 min
Why are strict new gambling laws in doubt? Can activists justify flying to an environmental conference? And is Top Gun: Maverick leading a revival of film? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Julia O’Driscoll and Emma Smith
Jun 02, 2022•39 min
Why has AirBnB given up on China? Are social networks finally taking age limits seriously? And why is it so hard to find a dentist? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Cindy Yu, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Sorcha Bradley
May 26, 2022•40 min
Are we closer to understanding sudden infant death syndrome? Has a Trump-appointed judge given a glimmer of hope to trans Americans? And are too many British police officers about to get Tasers? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Tom Chivers, Kate Samuelson and Emma Smith
May 19, 2022•33 min
Why is India changing its marriage laws? What led French and British fishermen to join forces? And who really benefits from the tips we leave? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Arion McNicoll and Holden Frith
May 12, 2022•41 min
Should people who work from home earn 20% less? Is Taiwan at risk of a Chinese invasion? And what does the failure of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest production tell us about post-Covid theatre? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Leaf Arbuthnot, Joe Evans and Julia O’Driscoll
May 05, 2022•39 min
What does an election in Slovenia tell us about populism in Europe? Why is the government appointing a HRT tsar? And is it too late to save the nation's favourite game? The Week and Olly Mann delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Arion McNicoll and Emma Smith.
Apr 28, 2022•39 min
Why has Islamic State launched a new global offensive? Is the US right to ban anti-satellite missile tests? And does the UK need a natural history GCSE? The Week and Olly Mann delve behind the headlines and debate what really matter from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Kate Samuelson and Alok Jha.
Apr 21, 2022•38 min
Do private schools make pupils happier? Is the NHS still failing British mothers? And when do we learn to be carnivores? The Week and Arion McNicoll, sitting in for Olly, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Leaf Arbuthnot and Sorcha Bradley
Apr 14, 2022•40 min
Is Sri Lanka’s latest crisis a warning for the rest of the world? Are second-home owners facing a revolt in Cornwall? And why do most digital assistants have women’s voices? The Week and Arion McNicoll, sitting in for Olly, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Julia O’Driscoll and Kate Samuelson
Apr 07, 2022•41 min
Can the World Bank set the Taliban straight? Why is Florida saying ‘don’t say gay’? And what can we learn from the last trials of the Troubles? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Emma Smith and Theo Tait
Mar 31, 2022•34 min
What makes a country happy? Why are the police strip-searching children? And do school uniforms have a future? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Leaf Arbuthnot and Sorcha Bradley
Mar 25, 2022•39 min
What makes a social media post go viral? What does the war in Ukraine mean for our pensions? And can an algorithm understand a pig’s emotions? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Merryn Somerset Webb, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Alok Jha.
Mar 18, 2022•28 min
Why is Germany spying on an elected political party? Is football finally waking up to sportwashing? And has lead made us all less intelligent? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Felicity Capon and Emma Smith.
Mar 11, 2022•37 min
Why did a flock of blackbirds plunge to their death? Are big-money deals changing the podcast landscape? And can nostalgia alleviate physical pain? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Kate Samuelson and Arion McNicoll
Mar 04, 2022•39 min
Why did a US-born athlete choose to compete for China? How do lizards shed their tales? And are we ready for a vibe shift? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Alok Jha, Theo Tait and Abdulwahab Tahhan
Feb 25, 2022•36 min
Introducing The Overview, a new podcast from The Week. The Overview will explore the past, present and future of one idea in the news, bringing you the stories that you’ll wish you already knew about. We’ll be looking behind the scenes and analysing the subtext, helping you understand what’s really going on and why it matters. The Overview will cover stories from around the globe, calling on experts and leading writers to give you a clear, balanced picture of the subject along with fresh insight...
Feb 21, 2022•51 sec
Why has Canada declared a national emergency? What can we do to clean up Britain’s rivers? And what did Ross and Rachel do to upset Beijing? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Leaf Arbuthnot and Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Feb 18, 2022•42 min
Why are hooligans back in the headlines? Are our soldiers being failed by their employer? And is the humble potato the next superfood? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Emma Smith, Joe Evans and Kate Samuelson
Feb 11, 2022•37 min
Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past 12 months. With Felicity Capon, John Stepek and Sorcha Bradley
Feb 04, 2022•43 min
Is the Arab world re-embracing its Jews? Are the rights of LGBTQ+ people under threat? And do the police have a misogyny problem? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Theo Tait, Emma Smith and Arion McNicoll. Eddie Thomas' GoFund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-eddie-raise-money-for-hrt?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_cq5n+help-eddie-raise-money-for-hrt...
Jan 28, 2022•36 min
Do investors (including anyone with a pension) have more power than they realise? Is Bosnia on the verge of breaking up? And how will the next Archbishop of Canterbury be chosen? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With John Stepek, Joe Evans and Leaf Arbuthnot
Jan 21, 2022•42 min
Should we be breeding more porcine organ donors? Will students lose the right to rate their university lecturers? And will football ever really come home again? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Abdulwahab Tahhan and Emma Smith.
Jan 14, 2022•39 min