The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

What can we learn from the skin of sidewinders? Why are farmers descending on Delhi? And would your cat eat lab-grown mouse protein? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Felicity Capon and Alok Jha

Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Abdul Tahhan and Arion McNicoll

Are British companies doing enough about modern slavery? How can we regulate digital repossessions? And why are we still opening new coal mines? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Kieran Yates and Theo Tait

Will offices give way to green spaces? Are robots on the verge of mastering empathy? And what’s gone wrong with the EU’s vaccine plan? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Holden Frith and Joe Evans.

How is the Me Too movement evolving as it spreads? Why is China going after its best-known businessman? And what are the consequences of quantitative easing? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Tomiwa Owolade and John Stepek.

Would we rather be safe than free? Is Kenya finally realising its potential? And is Generation Z really dabbling with Marxism? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Kieran Yates

Will rugby survive a concussion crisis? Why are French goods being recalled across the Arab world? And what’s happening down on the farm? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Abdul Tahhan and Kari Wilkin

Why don’t artists make more money from streamed music? Will Britain ban fur after Brexit? And why did Peru get through three presidents in a week? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days - with Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Kari Wilkin and Holden Frith revealing all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. What is Jared Kushner up to in the Middle East? How will a new court ruling affect young trans people? And why has one of the world’s great telescopes been left to rot? Gabriel Power, Joe Evans and Alok Jha reveal all.

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Will retail sales continue their surprising growth? Should social media companies clamp down on flashing images? And why are German railways turning to hydrogen. Merryn Somerset-Webb, Kieran Yates and Holden Frith reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Can a 15-nation trade deal unite the Pacific rim? Is Covid making us too willing to hand over data? And why are gay rights under attack even as public acceptance grows? John Stepek, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Gabriel Power reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Is religion helping to spread the pandemic? What led to fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan? And are legends and fairytales inevitably non-PC? And how can meditation help the armed forces? Abdul Tahhan, Joe Evans and Felicity Capon reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. What can we learn from an attack on Kabul university? Why is the Italian Mafia leading anti-lockdown protests? And how can meditation help the armed forces? Tomiwa Owolade, Joe Evans and Kari Wilkin reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Are instant social purchases too easy for our own good? Is Bitcoin entering the mainstream? And can David Attenborough get us to invest in the environment? Suchandrika Chakrabarti, John Stepek and Holden Frith reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Should courts break up Google’s monopoly? Why do some countries sell citizenship? And would you visit Covid’s ground zero on holiday? Theo Tait, Joe Evans and Kieran Yates reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Can German pronouns redress a gender imbalance. Should social media celebrities unionise? And are we seeing the start of a new space race? John Stepek, Felicity Capon and Kieran Yates reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Is Banksy undermined by the price of his art? Could ‘active bystanders’ help stop police violence? And are Syrians well served by a theatrical protest? Holden Frith, Kari Wilkin and Abdul Tahhan reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Will China save us from climate change? Are modern leaders immune to shame? And what can we learn from online party conferences? Joe Evans, Gabriel Power and Suchandrika Chakrabarti reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Should doctors monitor expectant mother's alcohol intake? Are electric cars the next investment bubble? And should British spies have a "licence to kill"?

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. What does Caster Semenya’s latest court defeat reveal about gender? Is Colombia slipping back into conflict? And why are killer whales turning against us? Felicity Capon, Gabriel Power and Holden Frith reveal all

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Will border tensions between China and India trigger the next geopolitical fall out? Does your workplace need spiritual guidance? And will the Federal Reserve's new inflation plan boost employment? Jessica Hullinger, Joe Evans and John Stepek reveal all

Where have New Guinea’s mystery canines been hiding? Is Africa being targeted by Big Plastic? And what will coronavirus do to gadget sales? Theo Tait, Kari Wilkin and Jess Hullinger reveal allSPECIAL 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

What can we learn from a victory against polio? Why is the MoD building a virtual copy of Britain? And will we all end up working from Bermuda? Gabriel Power, Holden Frith and Joe Evans reveal all.

How the coronavirus crisis and our response to it could change business for the better. Olly Mann and The Week’s Joe Evans are joined by guest expert Dr Yvette Ankrah MBE, a transformational business coach

Should George Elliot now be called Mary Ann Evans? Why are thousands of young people openly protesting the Thai monarchy? What can our twin galaxy tell us about our origins? Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Gabriel Power reveal all.

How a new breed of battery will help to power a lower-emission economy. Olly Mann and The Week’s Holden Frith are joined by guest expert Gabrielle Walker, a scientist, consultant and business strategist

Are pets for life or just for lockdown? Is the world losing its taste for meat? And will concert audiences put up with being penned in? Olly Mann, Kari Wilkin, John Stepek and Mike Starling reveal allSPECIAL 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

Could we all opt out of the legal system? Why does Germany want to keep its US troops? And why are we all giving up on the suit? Olly Mann, Holden Frith, Gabriel Power and Felicity Capon 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

Why is the US funding military research into UFOs? Are our favourite fashion brands indirectly funding genocide in China? And should we 👍 or 👎 emojis in the workplace? Olly Mann, Joe Evans, Kari Wilkin and Felicity Capon reveal all.

Should pathological lying be classified as a diagnostic disorder? Is Greece undercutting European competition with tax breaks for foreign pensioners? And why has unlimited toast and jam caused a huge reduction in prison violence? Olly Mann, James Ashford, John Stepek and Jeremy O’Grady reveal all.

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.

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

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

What is seasteading? Why are kids with short attention spans being prescribed video games? And what can we learn from a £100,000 speech?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why are the fences around “Fortress Europe” being taken down? Why has Pinochet’s great-niece been named Chile’s women’s minister? And are CGI influencers less fake than the real ones? Olly Mann, Arion McNicoll, Felicity Capon and Joe Evans reveal all.

How did the US women’s football team lose their equal pay case? Why isn’t the RAF on lockdown like the rest of us? And what can traditional retailers learn from their upstart online rivals? Olly Mann, Jessica Hullinger, James Ashford and Holden Frith reveal all.

Why are people the world over experiencing vivid dreams? Are Zoom weddings the new norm for nuptials? And why has Saudi Arabia stopped executing minors? Olly Mann, Gabriel Power, Kari Wilkin and Arion McNicoll reveal all.

Is counting calories unhealthy? Why has the UK fallen down the press freedom index? And is the price of gold headed for an all-time high? Olly Mann, James Ashford, Felicity Capon and John Stepek reveal all.

Are the handwritten lyrics to Hey Jude worth $910,000? Has Prince Harry shot his last pheasant? And why is sororal violence on the rise? Olly Mann, Holden Frith, Arion McNicoll and Felicity Capon discuss all.If you need to speak to someone about domestic violence the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. International helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org.

Why are radiation levels spiking again near Chernobyl? How many bodies are yet to be discovered in Rwanda? And why has Prague taken down a statue of a Soviet-era military commander? Olly Mann, Gabriel Power, Jessica Hulliger and Joe Evans reveal all.

Can we learn to be more joyful? Are the world’s coral reefs doomed? And why is gay sex still illegal in Singapore? Olly Mann, Kari Wilkin, Theo Tait and Holden Frith reveal all.

How do you march if you’re in self-isolation? Is RuPaul really an oil baron? And are rhino numbers heading in the right direction? Olly Mann, Joe Evans, James Ashford and Felicity Capon reveal all.

Could rustling leaves power the homes of the future? Why isn’t legal cannabis catching on in Canada? And will British skies soon fill with messages? Olly Mann, Holden Frith, Hollie Clemence and Joe Evans reveal all.

How did an STI get to the Arctic seabed? What’s going on with the price of oil? And why are we drinking more low-alcohol beer? Olly Mann, Gabriel Power, Jess Hullinger and John Stepek reveal all.