The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann
The Week UnwrappedHave 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 524 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Can we keep making cars safer? Are we a nation of Eeyores? And will Glasgow make the most of its sporting moment? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Felicit... more
Will Florida’s execution of a 74-year-old change the death penalty debate? How did scientists create a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in 57 days? And is spoken-word poetry the next social-media trend? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind t... more
What’s behind China’s latest missile tests? How do anchovies in Peru affect the global food chain? And do Brits really trust the weather forecast?
Image: Yi Haifei / China News Service / VCG / Getty Images
In the last part of our special series, Olly Mann and The Week dive into the UK property market and work out how to improve it for everyone. This week, will Andy Burnham’s pledge to build vast numbers of council homes transform Britain’s approach to ... more
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- Always an interesting discussion but watch the filler words!
I have been a listener for many years and always find it a worthwhile pod with thoughtful ideas and useful news. However, and I say this with kindness and as constructive feedback, the host and guests should read a transcript of their speaking, I am quite sure they will be surprised/horrified to see how often they use the fillers “kind of”, “sort of”, “obviously” and “you know”. The fillers are so ubiquitous on this podcast these days that it is almost painful to listen to, because your brain ju... more
Apple Podcasts4Stardust1233
United Kingdom21 days ago - Latest episode is old
Latest episode is old
Apple Podcasts5Kris TUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Disappointing
I tuned in because it was recommended in the Liz Earle well-being magazine. Sadly the podcast is biased and doesn’t present both sides of the story. It does try though, I’ll give them that. The bias has come through as result of them believing and repeating the mainstream narrative that has been peddled to them , and not looking deeper. (For example, It’s clear in their commentary on Andrew Wakefield that they have never listened to him being interviewed or heard his side) for the farmers stor... more
Apple Podcasts3Stricklandstreet
Australia10 months ago - Lack of depth and understanding
Recent Enhanced games segment revealed a lack of understanding of what the issues are from a number of the contributors. While probably not malicious, ignorance and only superficial understanding, and was unfortunately conveyed with false confidence and without challenge.
While I’m sure listeners want fresh and relevant topics, the show should consider if contributors are genuinely expert enough, and their views interesting enough, to add to the debate or if they are doing more harm than good.... more
Apple Podcasts1JL11!!United Kingdoma year ago - Depends on the guests
I love the week and generally this podcast is good with guests who are balanced, but more and more the guests just bring an agenda with them and only the host Ollie seems to challenge the generally very left week thinking. Please please stop having Elizabeth Carr-Ellis on the show, she clearly has an agenda for every story and does what the week stands for a disservice.
Apple Podcasts1Joannecroxer12United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #61 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | United Kingdom/News |
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What is The Week Unwrapped about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show focuses on under-reported stories with potential long-term consequences, analyzed by a rotating panel of The Week writers and editors. Episodes typically pair health, policy, technology, and geopolitics with cultural or civic angles, offering evidence-driven takes, historical context, and practical implications for policy and business audiences. A standout trait is the group's habit of challenging mainstream narratives with diverse angles, plus a consistent emphasis on how long-running projects, public policy, and technology shape everyday life. The format is well-suited for listeners who want concise, policy-forward analysis grounded in current events, with regular guests providing expert context and journalists offering depth on ... more
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