#21 Rupert Daniels (Lost In Translation)

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This is the money and power episode! Rupert Daniels has brokered some of the biggest commercial deals in the world, having worked for FIFA, Arsenal FC and his current role as director of services and skills for the UK's Department for Business and Trade.  He is the secret driving force behind the international education strategy along with industries including creative, digital, finance and sports that total a trillion pounds in export trade targets. 

He joins the TFTDL flight crew to discuss the allegations of corruption against FIFA, the joy of a cosmetic-grab bag, dealing with Saudi Arabia and what happens when your haircut is lost in translation. This is an incredible insight into carrying the economic health of a nation on your shoulders. Like it or not, education is big business and money makes the world go round. 

Expect cameos from Lionel Messi, Jim Walker, Arsene Wenger, Sepp Blatter, Sir Steve Smith, Wet Leg and Liz Truss.  

Final boarding call: Japan 

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