The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
The Week Unwrapped
Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and three of The Week's writers and editors decide which under-reported stories will have the biggest long-term consequences. Join Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson to learn about three stories you won't hear on other news podcasts – but will remember in years to come.
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Mar 5, 2021 • 39min
#216 Missiles, ransoms and awe
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 2, 2021 • 23min
Business Unwrapped: China’s culture and customs
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.
Feb 26, 2021 • 35min
#215 Carbon apps, super shoes and VR art
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 19, 2021 • 37min
#214 New news, equality in space and small talk
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 12, 2021 • 37min
#213 Martial monks, high living and Turks in space
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 5, 2021 • 39min
#212 Snake robots, farm protests and pet food
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
Jan 29, 2021 • 37min
#211 Australia, Egypt and the British Virgin Islands
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 22, 2021 • 32min
#210 Forced labour, virtual bailiffs and Cumbrian coal
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 15, 2021 • 38min
#209 Parks, mindful robots and selfish vaccines
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 8, 2021 • 43min
#208 #PakistanToo, Jack Ma and printing money
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.
