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News Club

The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series - Newsmakers - where each week Kate sits down with journalists, producers and media experts to help give you an understanding of the people behind the news you consume in a human way. It's about who they are and what makes them so committed to doing what they do. The Squiz is a proudly independent media business that values quality news. If you want to support us, it can be as simple as telling a mate about our podcasts and newsletters. Agenda-free as always. We're your shortcut to be informed.

  1. Queensland’s election ramps up, tensions rise between Iran and Israel, and what we learned about Maggie Smith

    1 DAY AGO

    Queensland’s election ramps up, tensions rise between Iran and Israel, and what we learned about Maggie Smith

    As the 7 October anniversary approaches, Iran and Israel’s airstrikes continue, and the local spotlight is on the pro-Palestine protests. We pay tribute to Maggie Smith and Kris Kristofferson and chat about an A-lister’s daughter who made a splash this week. Plus, Queensland’s election campaign officially kicks off, the NRL Grand Final looms, and Melania Trump’s memoir makes headlines. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS Guardian piece on Maggie Smith and Judy Dench's friendship ABC's Australian Story on Fiona MacDonald BBC's explainer on the Iron Dome

    32 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The big conversations: our next News Club series

    Get ready because next week, we’re launching our new interview series all about the big news conversations of 2024! Stay tuned...

    1 min
  3. This week in the Middle East, the ACCC takes on supermarkets, and P Diddy's downfall

    SEP 27

    This week in the Middle East, the ACCC takes on supermarkets, and P Diddy's downfall

    It’s a big one this week… We’re breaking down the escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, plus what the Aussie government’s saying about it. We’ll also dive into the latest inflation data and why negative gearing is making headlines again. Meanwhile, the ACCC is taking Woolies and Coles to court, and we take a look at P Diddy’s history and the charges he’s facing. What’s coming up? The AFL Grand Final, the NRL’s Dally M Awards, the US Vice Presidential debate, and yes… Fat Bear Week! Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS: Squizers will know we’re dedicated to this edamame dip, and it’s with good reason. Claire recommends A Very Royal Scandal on Prime and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix

    35 min
  4. Our wrap on Newsmakers

    SEP 24

    Our wrap on Newsmakers

    Kate & Claire dive into thier four big takeaways from our Newsmakers series. Our first season is done and dusted, but don’t worry—we’ll be back very soon with our next limited series on News Club. Want more News Club in your life? We've got you... Sign up to our News Club newsletter Watch all our Newsmakers interviews on Youtube Follow us on Instagram: @The Squiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better—spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista.

    25 min
  5. Weekly Wrap: Pagers explode in Lebanon, another assassination attempt, and our best recommendation yet

    SEP 20

    Weekly Wrap: Pagers explode in Lebanon, another assassination attempt, and our best recommendation yet

    This week, we dive into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and why a debate over housing policy in the Senate could trigger a double dissolution election this year. Looking ahead, we’ve got footy finals and the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates. And Kate delivers what could be our best recommendation yet. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS ABC's Four Corners episode on Hezbollah and Israel This Free Press article about why journalists took Ryan Routh seriously Justin Steven's speech at the Melbourne Press Club Snackachangi Chips

    31 min
  6. Weekly Wrap: The US presidential debate (ft. Taylor Swift), age limits for social media, and the Murdoch's showdown

    SEP 13

    Weekly Wrap: The US presidential debate (ft. Taylor Swift), age limits for social media, and the Murdoch's showdown

    This week's biggest headline is a toss-up between Taylor Swift’s US Open appearance, her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and her wins at the VMA's. We also break down the US presidential debate, the government's move to set social media age limits, and what’s going on with the protests in Melbourne. And we get you prepped for the footy finals and the Murdoch family's showdown in court. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS Our Shortcut on the Royal Family's wealth Part 1 of ABC's Australian Story on Lachlan Murdoch Watch The Perfect Couple on Netflix Princess Kate's health update video King Charles' hug with the NZ women's rugby team

    32 min
  7. Weekly Wrap: Protests in Israel, Chalmers v.s the RBA, and Elle Macpherson comes under fire

    SEP 7

    Weekly Wrap: Protests in Israel, Chalmers v.s the RBA, and Elle Macpherson comes under fire

    Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. LINKS Our Newsmakers episode with Dr Karl Elle Macpherson's interview in Women's Weekly Politico's article on what to know about the US debate The Front's episode on Netanyahu and the hostages

    29 min
  8. Newsmakers with Dr Karl

    SEP 7

    Newsmakers with Dr Karl

    For many Aussies who grew up listening to Dr Karl's science show on Triple J, he’s an icon. Beyond that, he's written 48 books, co-hosted the Sleek Geeks show with Adam Spencer, made countless TV appearances, and even had a brief political run in 2007. Kate’s 4-year-old knows him from Playschool. Dr Karl’s latest book, A Periodic Tale, dives into his life – from being the son of Holocaust survivors to becoming a physicist, taxi driver, children's doctor, and TV star. In typical Dr Karl fashion, this chat is a bit whirlwind...We hope you enjoy! This is our final episode of Newsmakers. If you've enjoyed it, we'd love if you shared an episode with someone you know or left us a review. A Periodic Tale :HarperCollins Australia, $45.00, available now.

    35 min
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The place to go for conversations about the news. Each Saturday, Claire Kimball and Kate Watson present the Weekly Wrap - the week in news and what's coming up. Super handy if you're busy and want a recap of the week that was, a way to get ahead of next week and some helpful news recommendations on your way through... Then there's our limited interview series - Newsmakers - where each week Kate sits down with journalists, producers and media experts to help give you an understanding of the people behind the news you consume in a human way. It's about who they are and what makes them so committed to doing what they do. The Squiz is a proudly independent media business that values quality news. If you want to support us, it can be as simple as telling a mate about our podcasts and newsletters. Agenda-free as always. We're your shortcut to be informed.

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  • Channel
    The Squiz
  • Creator
    The Squiz
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    344
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    News Club

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