The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

Is HIV in retreat? How is Bob Geldof reshaping the Band Aid story? And is Britain falling out of love with the cuppa? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Arion McNicoll and Rebekah EvansImage credit: Anna Puzatykh / Getty Images

Will deals with Tunisia and Kurdistan help Labour? What next for the Wagner Group? And are we any closer to identifying UFOs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Rebecca Messina and Catriona StewartImage credit: David Wall / Getty Images

Will China's military robots change the military landscape? Why are Britain's birds in decline? And are sleeper trains making a comeback? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, Irenie Forshaw and Holden FrithImage credit: Chen Jimin/ China News Service / VCG / Getty Images

Guests include Leif Arbuthnot, assistant editor at The Week; Gary Cafell, deputy editor at MoneySavingExpert; and Vincent Moss, former political editor of The Sunday Mirror. They dive into New York's surprising water shortage and its implications, while also discussing the recent £15 billion Vodafone and Free merger's effect on mobile services. The conversation humorously connects marriage and mental health, revealing how partnerships can impact depression rates and exploring the shifting perceptions of weddings today.

What is France up to in North Africa? Could virtual characters help treat psychosis? And do Americans work harder than Europeans? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Irenie Forshaw and Abdulwahab Tahhan.Image credit: Ludovic Marin / AFP / Getty

Will fungi get their own kingdom, alongside plants and animals? Do we send too many women to jail? And what is Meta doing with facial recognition? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Rebekah Evans and Suchandrika ChakrabartiImage credit: Shaiith / Getty Images

What's at stake as Trudeau takes on Modi? How would assisted dying change Britain? And are we running out of water? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia Macfarlane, Leaf Arbuthnot and Arion McNicollNote: this episode includes references to suicide. The Samaritans offer support to people having suicidal thoughts. You can call them free on 116 123.Image credit: Drbouz / Getty Images

What can be done about the latest online scam? Could discarded gadgets solve the copper shortage? And will employers hire more over-50s? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Gary Caffell and Catriona StewartImage credit: SOPA / Getty Images

What's on the to-do list for Mexico's first female president? Is the menopause an economic issue? And why did Francis Ford Coppola's pet project bomb at the box office?Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days.With Harriet Marsden, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis and Emma SmithNote: this episode includes references to suicide. The Samaritans offer support to people having suicidal thoughts. You can call them free on 116 123.Image credit: Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images

Vincent Moss, a current events commentator, joins journalist Holden Frith and writer Suchandrika Chakrabarti to delve into pressing global issues. They discuss Iran’s provocative cyber attacks against Sweden, revealing the troubling intersections of cyber warfare and geopolitical manipulation. The conversation also navigates innovative vaccine methods in Iran, like the new nasal flu vaccine, and examines the controversial removal of the block feature on X, highlighting its potential impact on user safety in the realm of social media.