Could hallucinogenics replace antidepressants? How can peacekeepers be more effective? And what can Google tell us about the post-pandemic workplace? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Arion McNicoll and Holden Frith
May 06, 2021•40 min
Why are dating scams on the rise? Have scientists made a breakthrough in the battle against malaria? And can humans live without a sense of time? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Theo Tait, Arion McNicoll and Alok Jha. To get six free issues of The Week magazine and then a 57% discount on your subscription visit theweek.co.uk/offer and enter the promo code: SPRING
Apr 29, 2021•39 min
Are the world's environmentalists about to take power? Is financial advice getting cheaper? And why are private citizens leading the space race? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, John Stepek and Sorcha Bradley To get six free issues of The Week magazine and and then a 57% discount on your subscription visit theweek.co.uk/offer and enter promo code: SPRING
Apr 22, 2021•39 min
Are human rights going backwards? Is Russia squaring up to Ukraine again? And can a town’s name be too vulgar? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Tomiwa Owolade
Apr 15, 2021•35 min
What has Greenland’s general election got to do with China? Why has Jordan’s royal family split? And who has been stripped of their honours in secret? 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 Sorcha Bradley
Apr 08, 2021•36 min
Are the Democrats falling into the hypocrisy trap? How did Cuba develop such a strong biotech industry? And will anything reverse religious decline? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Arion McNicoll
Apr 01, 2021•38 min
Why has Covid caused a surge in scams? What’s got into the world’s stock markets? And will men really start wearing skirts? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, John Stepek and Sorcha Bradley
Mar 26, 2021•40 min
Is the Good Friday Agreement unravelling? How much of a threat are AI deepfakes? And can we really now see round corners? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Kari Wilkin and Alok Jha
Mar 19, 2021•38 min
China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In the last of three special episodes, we discuss the ethical questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Holden Frith and guest expert James McGregor of APCO Worldwide
Mar 16, 2021•22 min
Why are we only now learning about France’s atomic legacy? Are social networking about to change the property market. And why are so many migrants leaving the UK? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Theo Tait. To get six free issues of The Week magazine and a free thermal mug visit theweek.co.uk/offer and enter promo code: POD21
Mar 12, 2021•38 min
China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In the second of three special episodes, we discuss the legal questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Joe Evans and guest expert Mark Schaub, international partner at law firm King & Wood Mallesons
Mar 09, 2021•18 min
Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Tomiwa Owolade and Jess Hullinger
Mar 05, 2021•39 min
China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In a three-part special, we discuss the cultural, legal and ethical questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Kari Wilkin and guest expert Tom Simpson of the China-Britain Business Council.
Mar 02, 2021•23 min
Can phones measure our carbon footprint? Is tech more important than sporting talent? And could we turn our homes into virtual art galleries? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With John Stepek, Arion McNicoll and Suchandrika Chakrabarti
Feb 26, 2021•35 min
Will new TV news channels threaten impartiality? Is space the final frontier for disability? And do we really need lessons in chit-chat? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Kieran Yates and Arion McNicoll
Feb 19, 2021•37 min
What links monks and Myanmar’s military? Are we past peak skyscraper? And why is Turkey joining the space race? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Jess Hullinger and Adulwahab Tahhan
Feb 12, 2021•37 min
What can we learn from the skin of sidewinders? Why are farmers descending on Delhi? And would your cat eat lab-grown mouse protein? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Felicity Capon and Alok Jha
Feb 05, 2021•39 min
Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Abdul Tahhan and Arion McNicoll
Jan 29, 2021•37 min
Are British companies doing enough about modern slavery? How can we regulate digital repossessions? And why are we still opening new coal mines? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Kieran Yates and Theo Tait
Jan 22, 2021•32 min
Will offices give way to green spaces? Are robots on the verge of mastering empathy? And what’s gone wrong with the EU’s vaccine plan? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Holden Frith and Joe Evans.
Jan 15, 2021•38 min
How is the Me Too movement evolving as it spreads? Why is China going after its best-known businessman? And what are the consequences of quantitative easing? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Tomiwa Owolade and John Stepek.
Jan 08, 2021•43 min
Would we rather be safe than free? Is Kenya finally realising its potential? And is Generation Z really dabbling with Marxism? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Kieran Yates
Dec 31, 2020•43 min
Will rugby survive a concussion crisis? Why are French goods being recalled across the Arab world? And what’s happening down on the farm? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Abdul Tahhan and Kari Wilkin
Dec 18, 2020•36 min
Why don’t artists make more money from streamed music? Will Britain ban fur after Brexit? And why did Peru get through three presidents in a week? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days - with Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Kari Wilkin and Holden Frith revealing all
Dec 11, 2020•34 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. What is Jared Kushner up to in the Middle East? How will a new court ruling affect young trans people? And why has one of the world’s great telescopes been left to rot? Gabriel Power, Joe Evans and Alok Jha reveal all.
Dec 04, 2020•42 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Will retail sales continue their surprising growth? Should social media companies clamp down on flashing images? And why are German railways turning to hydrogen. Merryn Somerset-Webb, Kieran Yates and Holden Frith reveal all
Nov 27, 2020•40 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Can a 15-nation trade deal unite the Pacific rim? Is Covid making us too willing to hand over data? And why are gay rights under attack even as public acceptance grows? John Stepek, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Gabriel Power reveal all
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Is religion helping to spread the pandemic? What led to fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan? And are legends and fairytales inevitably non-PC? And how can meditation help the armed forces? Abdul Tahhan, Joe Evans and Felicity Capon reveal all
Nov 13, 2020•38 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. What can we learn from an attack on Kabul university? Why is the Italian Mafia leading anti-lockdown protests? And how can meditation help the armed forces? Tomiwa Owolade, Joe Evans and Kari Wilkin reveal all
Nov 06, 2020•35 min
Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Are instant social purchases too easy for our own good? Is Bitcoin entering the mainstream? And can David Attenborough get us to invest in the environment? Suchandrika Chakrabarti, John Stepek and Holden Frith reveal all
Oct 30, 2020•38 min