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Demining Ukraine, reviving Baltimore and unleashing first ladies
Episode 446
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…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The Pope's flatmates, the world remapped and seagulls
Episode 445
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 mat…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Peace prizes, Russia's economy and pickles
Episode 444
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…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A submarine stream, Morecambe FC and endangered jobs
Episode 443
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 …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Climate law, a $2bn game and virtual models
Episode 442
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…
Published on 3 months ago
Ukrainian corruption, Unesco and rental bikes
Episode 441
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 headlin…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Politicised science, abortion law and the rise of Ro Khanna
Episode 440
Are scientists too left-wing? Could Ro Khanna be the next Democratic president? And is abortion still a criminal offence?
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Juryless trials, NDAs and the Craic Pack
Episode 439
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 matte…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Female conscription, ID cards and injuries
Episode 438
Should call-up rules be gender neutral? Are digital ID cards inevitable? And why do women get more ACL injuries? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from …
Published on 4 months ago
Green painkillers, mercenaries and graduate jobs
Episode 437
How do you turn plastics into paracetamol? What is the Wagner Group doing now? And why is it so hard to find a job after university? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what …
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago