Episode

Xi’s purge, Prosper UK and hearing difficulties

Podcast

The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

Published

Jan 30, 2026

Duration seconds

2752

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https://www.theweek.co.uk/the-week-unwrapped

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Summary

Why is China clearing out its generals? Can the Conservatives win back the centre? And what’s gone wrong with Britain’s hearing aids? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jamie Timson, Felicity Capon and Harriet Marsden Image credit: Lintao Zhang / Getty Images