

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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Feb 23, 2024 • 44min
#368 Ageing leaders, asbestos and getting sozzled
Should political leaders undergo cognitive testing? How did Sydney find itself in the midst of an asbestos crisis? And why are there so many English words for getting drunk? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Cindy Yu and Harriet Marsden

Feb 16, 2024 • 43min
#367 Tipping points, hacking and trigger warnings
What would the collapse of a climate regulating ocean current system mean for the world? How hackable is UK infrastructure? And are theatre audiences too squeamish? 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 Jamie Timson

Feb 9, 2024 • 42min
#366 Sham science, a fake death and hair-raising prices
Is science facing a credibility crisis? Why did an Indian influencer fake her own death? And should men and women pay the same for a haircut? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Leaf ArbuthnotThe Week's new daily digital digests: find out more about our new approach to the newsIntroductory offer: Get six weeks free and then 10% off

Feb 2, 2024 • 49min
#365 Musical misogyny, empty schools and wealthy woe
What's the music industry's problem with women? Why are schools running out of pupils? And what can we learn from two unhappy football stars? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Harriet Marsden and Guy Anker

Jan 26, 2024 • 39min
#364 Finland, holograms and the Razzies
Finnish voters set a new course for Europe; holographic lecturers in education; love for hating bad films explained by guests Mariana Vieira, Julia O'Driscoll, and Emma Smith.

Jan 19, 2024 • 42min
#363 Wellness, stressful siblings and NFL
Is there any point to corporate wellness? And the science behind sibling rivalry? And could American football replace rugby? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Leaf Arbuthnot and Sorcha Bradley.

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

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.

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

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