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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Jul 16, 2020 • 34min
#184 Rising stocks, falling births and work in limbo
Why are global stock markets soaring in the middle of a recession? Why has the Italian birth rate slumped to its lowest since 1861? And are people happier working from home? Olly Mann, Felicity Capon, John Stepek and Joe Evans reveal all.
Jul 9, 2020 • 33min
#183 Vaccines, animal labour and psychological ads
Are we on the verge of eradicating HIV? Could a political advert get under Donald Trump’s skin? And should humans be banned from setting animals to work? Olly Mann, Jess Hullinger, Joe Evans and Kari Wilkin reveal all
Jul 2, 2020 • 31min
#182 Kosovo, Isis drugs and the second wave of rave
Will the indictment of Kosovo’s President lead to new Balkan tensions? Why is Isis sending amphetamines to Europe? And why might Covid-19 lead to a new round of raves. Olly Mann, Joe Evans, Holden Frith and James Ashford reveal all
Jun 25, 2020 • 35min
#181 Floating cities, ADHD and £100,000 speeches
What is seasteading? Why are kids with short attention spans being prescribed video games? And what can we learn from a £100,000 speech?
Jun 19, 2020 • 38min
#180 Hibernation, Instagram MPs and the house of Assad
Are humans on the cusp of being able to hibernate? Has social media given rise to a new type of politics? And has war finally arrived inside the Assad family? Olly Mann, Arion McNicoll, Jessica Hullinger and Joe Evans reveal all.SPECIAL OFFER: Claim six free issues of The Week - and a free Moleskin notebook - by going to theweek.co.uk/offer and entering the promo code POD25
Jun 11, 2020 • 35min
#179 Alcohol, furlonteering and swimming in sewage
Why are South Africa’s hospitals overflowing with drink-related casualties? Should furloughed workers be working for free? And why are British beaches still not clean? Olly Mann, Holden Frith, Kari Wilkin and Theo Tait reveal all.SPECIAL OFFER: Claim six free issues of The Week - and a free Moleskin notebook - by going to theweek.co.uk/offer and entering the promo code POD25
Jun 4, 2020 • 34min
#178 paedophile hunters, cashless China and sad doctors
Why is a convicted paedophile claiming vigilantes violated his rights? Will China have a future without cash? And are UK doctors facing a depression pandemic? Olly Mann, Felicity Capon, James Ashford and John Stepek reveal all.SPECIAL OFFER: Claim six free issues of The Week - and a free Moleskin notebook - by going to https://theweek.co.uk/offer and entering the promo code POD25
May 28, 2020 • 35min
#177 Seasonless fashion, sacred land and Saudi Magpies
Why is Gucci renouncing seasons? Why has a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage site been blown up? And who are Newcastle United's prospective new owners? Olly Mann, James Ashford, Jessica Hullinger and Arion McNicoll reveal all.SPECIAL OFFER: Claim six free issues of The Week - and a free Moleskin notebook - by going to https://theweek.co.uk/offer and entering the promo code POD25
May 26, 2020 • 25min
Bonus episode: 25 Years of The Week
In a special edition for the 25th anniversary of The Week, current editors Theo Tait and Caroline Law and founding editor Jeremy O’Grady join Olly Mann to talk about how the magazine began - and how it has developed a unique approach to the news. SPECIAL OFFER: Claim six free issues of The Week - and a free Moleskin notebook - by going to https://theweek.co.uk/offer and entering the promo code POD25For more on The Week’s 25th anniversary, visit https://subscription.theweek.co.uk/25years
May 21, 2020 • 34min
#176 Skin hunger, Taiwan and the University of Zoom
What are the health effects of living without touch? Has coronavirus advanced the cause of Taiwanese independence? And will students buy into virtual education. Olly Mann, Jeremy O’Grady, Holden Frith and Kari Wilkin reveal allFor six free issues of The Week magazine and a moleskine notebook visit theweek.co.uk/offer and enter promo code: pod25
