9 January 2025
Episode 3468
36 minutes
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An evacuation order is in effect for Hollywood as thousands of acres surrounding Los Angeles are consumed by fire. Then: we’ll uncover the auction selling off the belongings of style-and-design legend Iris Apfel and look at the future of wellness and luxury travel in 2025. Plus: Tibet’s tourism industry in 2025 with the vice-president of Songtsam Hotels Resorts & Tours.
9 January 2025
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An evacuation order is issued for Hollywood as thousands of acres are consumed by fire around Los Angeles. We hear the latest and examine the authorities’ reactions with Chritopher Lord.
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