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#268 Wheels, Russian losses and speaking pigs
What makes a social media post go viral? What does the war in Ukraine mean for our pensions? And can an algorithm understand a pig’s emotions? Olly M…
4 years, 6 months ago
#267 Far-right spying, sport sanctions and petrol poison
Why is Germany spying on an elected political party? Is football finally waking up to sportwashing? And has lead made us all less intelligent? Olly M…
4 years, 6 months ago
#266 Birds, podcasts and nostalgia
Why did a flock of blackbirds plunge to their death? Are big-money deals changing the podcast landscape? And can nostalgia alleviate physical pain? O…
4 years, 6 months ago
#265 Medals, lizards and vibe shifts
Why did a US-born athlete choose to compete for China? How do lizards shed their tales? And are we ready for a vibe shift? Olly Mann and The Week del…
4 years, 6 months ago
New podcast: The Overview
Introducing The Overview, a new podcast from The Week.
The Overview will explore the past, present and future of one idea in the news, bringing you th…
4 years, 6 months ago
#264 Truckers, sewage and Friends in China
Why has Canada declared a national emergency? What can we do to clean up Britain’s rivers? And what did Ross and Rachel do to upset Beijing? Olly Man…
4 years, 7 months ago
#263 Football violence, military trauma and the year of the potato
Why are hooligans back in the headlines? Are our soldiers being failed by their employer? And is the humble potato the next superfood? Olly Mann and …
4 years, 7 months ago
#262 French symbols, pay rises and spring
Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end? Olly Mann and The Week del…
4 years, 7 months ago
#261 religious tolerance, trans treatment and police misogyny
Is the Arab world re-embracing its Jews? Are the rights of LGBTQ+ people under threat? And do the police have a misogyny problem?
Olly Mann and The W…
4 years, 7 months ago
#260 Shareholder power, Serbian threats and Anglican anxiety
Do investors (including anyone with a pension) have more power than they realise? Is Bosnia on the verge of breaking up? And how will the next Archbi…
4 years, 7 months ago