How The Odyssey Won The Culture War

20 July 2026

In episode 272: Did Elon Musk’s attack on The Odyssey backfire? Is Netflix in trouble with Wall Street? Why did the Mickey Mouse Club produce so many pop stars?

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sailed to an enormous opening weekend and rave reviews. Has it made its MAGA critics look stupid?

Despite rising viewing figures, Netflix’s stock has plummeted. Is this a problem for the streaming giant?

Disney+ is rebooting the Mickey Mouse Club, which launched the careers of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera. Can it pull it off again?

Lloyds. 250 years on and still backing the nation’s aspirations.

Lending is subject to status. You could lose your home if you don’t keep up your mortgage repayments. Conditions apply. 1996 average first-time buyer deposit based on Office National Statistics House Price Index data.

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Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott

Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy

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