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The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week’s writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences

Episodes

#373 Apologies, sporting pay and a country comeback

Is it time to say sorry for slavery? Can female sport stars close the pay gap? And is country music moving into the mainstream? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebekah Evans, Emma Smith and Jamie Timson

Mar 29, 202446 min

#372 Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings

What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Jamie Timson and Leaf Arbuthnot.

Mar 22, 202443 min

#371 Derelict homes, Welsh mines and vinyl

What can we do about abandoned property? Are old mines still doing us harm? And what do LP sales tell us about the economy? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Julia Macfarlane and Guy Anker.

Mar 15, 202440 min

#370 Methane, whales and Soho Strife

Can satellites stop methane leaks from space? Are British whale-beachings on the rise? And what's gone wrong at Soho House? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jessica Hullinger, Harriet Marsden and Julia O'Driscoll

Mar 08, 202442 min

#369 Measles, karting and TikTok tunes

What's behind the rising number of measles outbreaks? Will a new female karting competition change motorsport for the better? And why are some songs disappearing from TikTok? 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 Sorcha Bradley

Mar 01, 202442 min

#368 Ageing leaders, asbestos and getting sozzled

Should political leaders undergo cognitive testing? How did Sydney find itself in the midst of an asbestos crisis? And why are there so many English words for getting drunk? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Cindy Yu and Harriet Marsden

Feb 23, 202444 min

#367 Tipping points, hacking and trigger warnings

What would the collapse of a climate regulating ocean current system mean for the world? How hackable is UK infrastructure? And are theatre audiences too squeamish? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jess Hullinger, Rebekah Evans and Jamie Timson

Feb 16, 202443 min

#366 Sham science, a fake death and hair-raising prices

Is science facing a credibility crisis? Why did an Indian influencer fake her own death? And should men and women pay the same for a haircut? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Leaf Arbuthnot The Week's new daily digital digests: find out more about our new approach to the news Introductory offer: Get six weeks free and then 10% off...

Feb 09, 202442 minEp. 366

#365 Musical misogyny, empty schools and wealthy woe

What's the music industry's problem with women? Why are schools running out of pupils? And what can we learn from two unhappy football stars? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Harriet Marsden and Guy Anker

Feb 02, 202449 min

#364 Finland, holograms and the Razzies

Will Finnish voters set a new course for Europe? Are holographic lecturers the future of education? And why do we love to hate bad films? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Julia O'Driscoll and Emma Smith

Jan 26, 202439 min

#363 Wellness, stressful siblings and NFL

Is there any point to corporate wellness? And the science behind sibling rivalry? And could American football replace rugby? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Leaf Arbuthnot and Sorcha Bradley.

Jan 19, 202442 min

#362 Taiwan, solar engineering and secret TikTok

How will China respond to Taiwan's election? Can we refreeze the Arctic sea ice? And why is TikTok hiding its data? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia Macfarlane, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Jessica Hullinger

Jan 12, 202444 min

#361 Mayoral strife, tax changes and Disney unbound

Why is the race to be Mayor of London so fractious? Will new tax laws snare unsuspecting eBayers? And what will we do with the first copyright-free Disney cartoon? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Guy Anker and Rebekah Evans

Jan 05, 202446 min

#360 The Year Unwrapped – Venezuela, gold and Covid in culture

Is Caracas the world's most consequential capital? What's going on with the gold price? And will Covid ever lead to great art? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past 12 months. With Harriet Marsden, Holden Frith and Jamie Timson

Dec 29, 202346 min

#359 Morning sickness, a missing minister and massive bills

Will morning sickness finally be cured? Why has the government abolished a ministerial post? And what's behind a spate of absurdly high energy bills? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jess Hullinger, Rebekah Evans and Guy Anker

Dec 22, 202336 min

#358 Blackouts, braces and bronzes

Can we rely on the national grid? What will happen to Smile Direct's customers? And what kind of art can you use to pay your tax bill? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Emma Smith and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Dec 15, 202342 min

#357 Korean space race, porn-scanning and job hogs

Is Korean rivalry spilling over into space? Could face scans keep young people away from porn and who has time for two full-time jobs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Julia O'Driscoll and Leaf Arbuthnot

Dec 08, 202338 min

#356 Nikki Haley, leaseholds and the death of funerals

Has Donald Trump met his match? Will a new law help homebuyers? And why are funerals falling out of favour? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Guy Anker and Leaf Arbuthnot

Dec 01, 202339 min

#355 Butt lifts, ransoms and Argentina's right turn

Is cosmetic-surgery tourism out of control? Why did cyber criminals target the British Library? And what can Argentina expect from its new president? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Harriet Marsden and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Nov 24, 202345 min

#354 Apec, soft saving and flying taxis

Does Apec matter? Is 'soft saving' putting young people at risk? And will we ever hop into a flying cab? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Rebekah Evans and Rory Reid

Nov 16, 202341 min

#353 EU corruption, activist museums and the Gay Games

Why is Europe having so much trouble with corruption? Can museums change the climate? And what does Asia make of its first Gay Games? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Jessica Hullinger and Emma Smith

Nov 10, 202341 min

#352 Africa rising, ticket offices and the Spanish infanta

Is the world becoming more African? Have rail unions struck a blow against automation? How has Princess Leonor captured Spanish hearts? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Sorcha Bradley and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Nov 03, 202341 min

#351 PM strike, drink-spiking and dogs

Why did Iceland's prime minister join a picket line? Are more people having their drinks spiked? And is the world falling out of love with dogs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia Macfarlane, Julia O'Driscoll and Abdulwahab Tahhan

Oct 27, 202344 min

#350 China vs Kenya, drugs and album reviews

Is Kenya cooling on Chinese money? Why have Mexican drug gangs turned against fentanyl? And are album reviews a lost art? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Cindy Yu, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson

Oct 20, 202342 min

#349 Housing, a bank rescue and 1918

Are British homes really the worst in the developed world? How safe are our savings? And what can we learn from the Spanish flu? The Week and Arion McNicoll, standing in for Olly Mann, delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebekah Evans, Guy Anker and Holden Frith

Oct 13, 202341 min

#348 Swedish violence, John Lewis and the Sphere

Why is Sweden battling gang violence? Can the high-street stalwart recover? And is Las Vegas reinventing entertainment – again? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Emma Smith and Jessica Hullinger

Oct 05, 202338 min

#347 Russian rights, British class and world expos

Will Russia rejoin the UN Human Rights Council? Are we all now working class? And could the world call a halt to expos? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Rebekah Evans and Harriet Marsden

Sep 29, 202340 min

#346 Ghost tankers, loyalty cards and contempt

Should we be worried about illicit oil tankers? What are the limits to protests outside court? And are supermarket loyalty schemes all they seem? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Guy Anker and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Sep 22, 202341 min

#345 Pint pricing, climate wisdom and centrism

Should pubs charge more at peak times? What can Indigenous cultures teach the West about climate change? And are we disagreeing too agreeably? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Sorcha Bradley, Jess Hullinger and Jamie Timson

Sep 15, 202335 min

#344 National service, Bahrain and Roman Polanski

Should we all serve country and community? Can Bahrain and Israel be allies? And has history finally caught up with a legendary director? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Leaf Arbuthnot, Abdulwahab Tahhan and Harriet Marsden

Sep 07, 202339 min
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