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The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Jan 12, 2024 • 44min

#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
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Jan 5, 2024 • 46min

#361 Mayoral strife, tax changes and Disney unbound

The podcast delves into the race to be Mayor of London, controversial social media activity, tax changes for eBay sellers, Disney's copyright expiration, and Disney's disappointing year. They also discuss upcoming literary works entering the public domain and imagine the possibilities.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 46min

#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
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Dec 22, 2023 • 36min

#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
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Dec 15, 2023 • 42min

#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
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Dec 8, 2023 • 38min

#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
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Dec 1, 2023 • 39min

#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
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Nov 24, 2023 • 45min

#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
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Nov 16, 2023 • 41min

#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
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Nov 10, 2023 • 41min

#353 EU corruption, activist museums and the Gay Games

Discussing Europe's corruption problem, activist museums and Asia's first Gay Games. Topics range from corruption allegations in Portugal's lithium mining industry and the need for stronger punishments for corrupt behavior in politics. The role of museums in tackling the climate crisis, including concerns about sponsorships from fossil fuel companies and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports with a focus on the Gay Games.

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