The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

The Week Unwrapped
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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.

  1. Demining Ukraine, reviving Baltimore and unleashing first ladies

    5H AGO

    Demining Ukraine, reviving Baltimore and unleashing first ladies

    Could robotic dogs help clear landmines? What can we learn from a new approach to urban renewal? And how much power rests with political spouses? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Jamie Timson and Felicity Capon Image credit: Anadolu / Getty Images

    49 min
  2. The Pope's flatmates, the world remapped and seagulls

    AUG 22

    The Pope's flatmates, the world remapped and seagulls

    Who gets a place in the papal digs? Can a map change the way we see the world? And why are seagull 'muggings' on the rise? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Arion McNicoll and Felicity Capon Image credit: Heritage Art / Heritage Images / Getty Images

    45 min
  3. Peace prizes, Russia's economy and pickles

    AUG 15

    Peace prizes, Russia's economy and pickles

    Will bringing peace to Armenia and Azerbaijan win Donald Trump a Nobel Peace Prize? What does the use of North Korean and Indian labour tell us about the Russian war economy? And why have we all gone crazy for pickles? Andrew Harnik / Getty Images

    46 min
  4. A submarine stream, Morecambe FC and endangered jobs

    AUG 8

    A submarine stream, Morecambe FC and endangered jobs

    Why are people watching footage from the ocean floor? What can we learn from a football club on the brink? And which jobs will fall to AI first? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Felicity Capon and Jamie Timson. Image credit: Alexis Rosenfeld / Getty Images

    41 min
  5. Climate law, a $2bn game and virtual models

    AUG 1

    Climate law, a $2bn game and virtual models

    Should countries sue each other for climate damage? What does Grand Theft Auto 6 tell us about the health of the video game industry? And could AI replace catwalk models? 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 Felicity Capon. Image credit: Pau Barrena / Getty Images

    48 min
  6. Ukrainian corruption, Unesco and rental bikes

    JUL 25

    Ukrainian corruption, Unesco and rental bikes

    Why is Volodymyr Zelenskyy opposing anti-corruption laws? How will US withdrawal affect Unesco? And are shared electric bikes a force for good or evil? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Harriet Marsden and Felicity Capon Image credit: Mike Kemp / Getty Images

    44 min
  7. Politicised science, abortion law and the rise of Ro Khanna

    JUL 18

    Politicised science, abortion law and the rise of Ro Khanna

    Are scientists too left-wing? Could Ro Khanna be the next Democratic president? And is abortion still a criminal offence?

    45 min
  8. Juryless trials, NDAs and the Craic Pack

    JUL 11

    Juryless trials, NDAs and the Craic Pack

    Is Britain giving up on trial by jury? Should non-disclosure agreements be banned? And is Irish culture having a moment? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Harriet Marsden and Jamie Timson. Image credit: Samir Hussein / Getty Images

    46 min
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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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