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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week’s writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences
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Will Scottish ministers give up their messaging apps? Could autonomous buses solve our transport problems? And how will AI cameras tackle drink-driving? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Catriona Stewart and Vincent MossImage credit: Smith Collection / Gado / Getty
Could "sexsomnia" claims derail more rape trials? Will 3D printing undermine gun controls? And has the rainbow lace campaign tied itself in knots? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, Rebekah Evans and Emma SmithImage credit: Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images
Will the Taliban stop women working as nurses? Is population growth going into reverse? And are honey fans in a sticky spot? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Leaf Arbuthnot, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Irenie Forshaw.Image credit: Paula Bronstein / Getty Images
Is HIV in retreat? How is Bob Geldof reshaping the Band Aid story? And is Britain falling out of love with the cuppa? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Arion McNicoll and Rebekah EvansImage credit: Anna Puzatykh / Getty Images
Will deals with Tunisia and Kurdistan help Labour? What next for the Wagner Group? And are we any closer to identifying UFOs? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Abdulwahab Tahhan, Rebecca Messina and Catriona StewartImage credit: David Wall / Getty Images
Will China's military robots change the military landscape? Why are Britain's birds in decline? And are sleeper trains making a comeback? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, Irenie Forshaw and Holden FrithImage credit: Chen Jimin/ China News Service / VCG / Getty Images
Is the Big Apple drying up? Will we benefit from a phone company shake-up? And is marriage good for your mental health? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Vincent Moss, Gary Cafell and Leaf ArbuthnotImage credit: GCShutter / Getty
What is France up to in North Africa? Could virtual characters help treat psychosis? And do Americans work harder than Europeans? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Irenie Forshaw and Abdulwahab Tahhan.Image credit: Ludovic Marin / AFP / Getty
Will fungi get their own kingdom, alongside plants and animals? Do we send too many women to jail? And what is Meta doing with facial recognition? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Rebekah Evans and Suchandrika ChakrabartiImage credit: Shaiith / Getty Images
What's at stake as Trudeau takes on Modi? How would assisted dying change Britain? And are we running out of water? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Julia Macfarlane, Leaf Arbuthnot and Arion McNicollNote: this episode includes references to suicide. The Samaritans offer support to people having suicidal thoughts. You can call them free on 116 123.Image credit: Drbouz / Getty Images
What can be done about the latest online scam? Could discarded gadgets solve the copper shortage? And will employers hire more over-50s? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Harriet Marsden, Gary Caffell and Catriona StewartImage credit: SOPA / Getty Images
What's on the to-do list for Mexico's first female president? Is the menopause an economic issue? And why did Francis Ford Coppola's pet project bomb at the box office?Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days.With Harriet Marsden, Elizabeth Carr-Ellis and Emma SmithNote: this episode includes references to suicide. The Samaritans offer support to people having suicidal thoughts. You can call them free on 116 123.Image credit: Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images
Why is Iran sending text messages to Swedes? Should we administer our own vaccines? And what's the latest outrage at X.com? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Vincent Moss, Holden Frith and Suchandrika Chakrabarti
What does Japan's ever-growing proportion of pensioners mean for the future? Why is the UK's national debt set to treble? And is Polly Pocket the next Barbie? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Abdulwahab Tahhan and Leaf Arbuthnot.
What has the Pope been doing in Asia? Why is ketamine addiction on the rise? And who will win the race to a trillion dollars? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Harriet Marsden and Irenie ForshawImage: Andrew Kutan / AFP / Getty Images
Will pay TV win African hearts and minds? How did a former supermodel spark a cancer row? And what can we learn from the death of a cetaceous spy suspect? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Sorcha Bradley, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Arion McNicollPhotoc: Jie Zhao / Getty Images
Why has France arrested the head of a social network? Will cannabis ever be legal in Britain? And have government spending cuts led to worse art? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Jamie Timson and Suchandrika ChakrabartiImage: Nadine Rupp / Getty Images
Are Malaysian apes now working for the palm-oil industry? Will floating wind farms boost green power? And how will new checks affect European holidays? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Mariana Vieira, Jess Hullinger and Leaf ArbuthnotCredit: Anup Shah / Getty Images
What's happened to Afghanistan in three years of Taliban rule? Is the UK energy network about to get an upgrade? And why are sporting judges under so much scrutiny? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Rebecca Messina, Gary Caffell and Emma SmithPhoto: Mohsen Karimi / AFP / Getty Images
Could seaborne sabotage bring down the internet? Will Labour dare to replace the council tax? And how can we help ex-prisoners find a home? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Julia Macfarlane and Irenie Forshaw.Image: David Oller / Europa Press / Getty Images
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Ally Lee

consistently good reporting and comment

Oct 20th
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Lior Jane Smith

Perhaps if you cover disability again, you could allow someone who is disabled to speak on your show?

Aug 27th
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Lior Jane Smith

As a disabled person, I appreciate this episode. I do wonder what percentage of those billion people are capable of work with adjustments- not all of us are. We all will need to get creative to invent new kinds of adjustments, as well as encouraging existing adjustment methods to be implemented. People with autism or mental health problems who can't use public transport do fit the definition of disability where they are stopped from doing 'normal' daily activities - you said they can't use public transport, and that's a normal daily activity. Maybe you could find a better example to justify why the definition of disability ought to be expanded.

Aug 27th
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arc747

good stuff!

Aug 9th
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Martin Njuguna

Interesting topic being discussed.

Apr 30th
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