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News Club

The Squiz
Australia
Donald Trump
Social Media
China
Media Literacy
Gaza
Anthony Albanese
Israel
United States
Iran
Ukraine
Disinformation
Misinformation
Journalism
Australian Politics
Climate Change
Anti-Semitism
Russia
Middle East Conflict
Olympics

News Club is the place to go for conversations about the news. Agenda-free and hosted by friends - Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - we are here for you - making it easy to keep across the big issues and get ahead of what's coming up.

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This is the week in news and what’s coming up with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.

Just a note to say that the podcast is now back on video, for those on Spotify, and YouTube. And we’re working on getting video on Apple soon!

This week, we’re talki... more

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It’s your week in news and what’s coming up with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.

A big announcement out of South Australia for us. Quite a few strands to pull out on the rise of One Nation. We also give a few updates on stories we’ve been following ... more

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It’s your week in news and what’s coming up with Claire Kimball and Eliza Harvey.

We’re starting this week with a couple of big market moves with Anthropic and SpaceX moving towards listing as public companies. Sounds complex, but we’ve sweated it t... more

It’s your week in news and what’s coming up with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. This week, the Pope’s comments on artificial intelligence, what's up with US-Iran negotiations, and are the Teals plotting a new political party? Spencer Pratt is about ... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Gillespie
Professor of management and AI trust expert
University of Melbourne
Episode: AI and the stock market, second hand subs? And a personal story about MND
Brandon McClelland
Host of They Might Become Giants podcast
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
Alex Williams
Host of They Might Become Giants podcast
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
Cassie McCullagh
Podcaster and book reviewer from The Bookshelf
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ The Bookshelf Podcast
Kate Evans
Co-host and book reviewer from The Bookshelf Podcast
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ The Bookshelf Podcast
Lauren Sams
Fashion editor of the Australian Financial Review and regular guest on the Squiz Podcast.
Australian Financial Review
Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
Fashion Critical
Fashion commentator known for critiquing red carpet looks.
Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
Glen James
Host of the Money Money Money podcast and property expert
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Episode: The Squiz Quiz w/ Glen James and Rachelle Kroon from money money money
Rachelle Kroon
Host of This Is Property podcast and mortgage broker
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Hosts

Claire Kimball
Host of News Club; co-host; frequent presenter discussing topics and leading conversations.
Kate Watson
Co-host and news presenter; guides discussions and drives segments.
Eliza Harvey
Co-host or guest presenter in several episodes; provides analysis and context.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 712 ratings
  • A Must listen on a Saturday

    Makes me feel informed and ready for the week ahead. Great banter and recommendations too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SofiaC50
    Australia9 days ago
  • Weeklies

    Love these, tuning in on Saturdays are a definite must for me and love the conversational approach with only a tiny bit of bias on the fun stuff. Keep doing great stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anniemiller01
    Australia11 days ago
  • Best way to stay informed!

    Informative, consistent and easy to follow! A great way to stay up to date with Aussie news while living overseas. Thanks team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew in Norway
    Norway21 days ago
  • Thank you

    My go to way to catchup on news weekly. Thank you! As a techie I appreciate when you cover tech, AI and Tim Apple.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leflaw
    Australia24 days ago
  • The perfect blend

    Just love this pod. The perfect blend of keeping me informed, entertained and ready for the week ahead. Wish I’d discovered it years ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @hkbf
    Australia24 days ago

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AI and the stock market, second hand subs? And a personal story about MND
Q: What is a market listing and why does it matter for AI companies like Anthropic or SpaceX?
A market listing makes a private company's shares available on the public market, increasing transparency and subjecting the company to public investor scrutiny, which can influence governance, funding, and the pace of AI deployment.
AI and the stock market, second hand subs? And a personal story about MND
Q: Does that include second hand nuclear subs?
No, there was skepticism about the practicality and advisability of second-hand submarines, and the discussion highlighted how the political framing sometimes clashed with technical feasibility and strategic considerations.
Our PM For a Day meets the real PM
Q: What one message would you like to send to Aussie kids about the future of our country and the role they can play in it?
Be optimistic and hopeful about Australia's future, recognize that our country has natural advantages, and understand that every small action can create a ripple effect that helps improve the nation for everyone.
The Squiz Quiz w/ Georgie Trickett from Sport-ish
Q: What did influencer Logan Paul sell at auction this week for $23 million Australian?
An ultra rare Pokemon card of Pikachu
The Squiz Quiz w/ Georgie Trickett from Sport-ish
Q: Can you name either athlete that was chosen as a flag bearer for Australia for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony?
Cooper Woods or Danielle Scott

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This show delivers a weekly, agenda-free roundup of current events with a focus on politics, business, technology, and culture. Episodes mix sharp analysis of global and domestic news with light banter, guest perspectives, and regular features like quizzes and recommended reads. A consistent strength is translating complex policy and market topics into accessible takes, often tying them to everyday life in Australia while weaving in broader international contexts. Noteworthy is the host duo's rapport and the program's ability to blend serious analysis with approachable discussion, making it easy for busy listeners to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.

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News Club launched 7 years ago and published 499 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Brandon McClelland
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4. Cassie McCullagh
5. Kate Evans
6. Lauren Sams
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8. Glen James

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