#232 Kibbutzniks, quitters and Britishness
What does a row about a kibbutz say about modern Israel? Are record numbers of people about to give up their jobs? And why can’t we work out how to celebrate Britishness? Olly Mann and The Week delve ...
24 Juni 202139min
#231 Ethiopia, passwords and a plague of mice
Is the Ethiopian PM a hero or villain? Should the police have power over our passwords? And why are mice multiplying like rabbits in Australia? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and de...
17 Juni 202134min
#230 Pride flags, Denmark and animal magic
Why won’t the Pentagon fly the flag for gay pride? What led Denmark to deport Syrian refugees? And how do birds see through magicians’ tricks? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and deb...
10 Juni 202134min
#229 Fuel protest, Danish spying and living to 150
How are oil shareholders changing the climate debate? Is Copenhagen a US stooge? And could we really double human lifespans? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really ma...
3 Juni 202132min
#228 Fashion for rent, euthanasia and a chip shortage
Will we start borrowing clothes instead of buying them? Why has the world’s supply of microchips dried up? And has the tide turned on assisted dying? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines ...
27 Maj 202138min
#227 Toxins, abortions and rectal breathing
What should we know about ‘forever chemicals’? Are abortion rights at risk in Northern Ireland? And can we breathe through our bottoms? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate wha...
20 Maj 202138min
#226 France in revolt, junior networks and digital emotions
Why are French soldiers up in arms? Is Instagram the right place for children? And can computers recognise emotions? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters fr...
13 Maj 202138min
#225 Psychedelics, peacekeeping and office productivity
Could hallucinogenics replace antidepressants? How can peacekeepers be more effective? And what can Google tell us about the post-pandemic workplace? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines ...
6 Maj 202140min
