
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 499 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

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
It’s your week in news and what’s coming up with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson.
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Makes me feel informed and ready for the week ahead. Great banter and recommendations too
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
Informative, consistent and easy to follow! A great way to stay up to date with Aussie news while living overseas. Thanks team!
My go to way to catchup on news weekly. Thank you! As a techie I appreciate when you cover tech, AI and Tim Apple.
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.
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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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Recent guests on News Club include:
1. Nicole Gillespie
2. Brandon McClelland
3. Alex Williams
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5. Kate Evans
6. Lauren Sams
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8. Glen James
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