News Club
The SquizNews 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 | 496 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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Itâs your week in news and whatâs coming up with Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. This week, the Popeâs 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
You may have seen those 47% memes going around, taking aim at Labor's tax changes - weâll unpack what those are about, as well as the rest of the budget debate from this week. Weâve also got the story of the activists intercepted off the coast of Gaz... more
This week, weâll help you understand the political debate around the budget tax reforms, plus a few tidbits you might not have heard about. Then, we feel obligated to get you across the significance of the result in the Farrer by-election last weeken... more
A group of Australian women known as the 'ISIS brides' and their children have returned to Australia from Syria this week. We'll explain the background to that, and why legal experts are calling their legal case âcompletely unprecedentedâ. Australia... more
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- News in a nutshell
Love the wrap up of the news week and the quiz on a Wednesday is the midweek pep up everyone needs đ thanks quiz team for the great content
Apple Podcasts5Bananaqld
Australia3 months ago - Happy to be back in 2026
Given the tinderbox we are all sitting on, having a news show that has being unbiased and impartial as part of their values is a breath of fresh air. Thank you and I look forward in sharing the year's news with you this year.
Apple Podcasts5HouseCatAUAustralia5 months ago - Another year informed
Thanks Claire and amazing Squiz Team! Concise, factual, unbiased and relevant, the content is spot on with a serious lightheartedness. Looking forward 2026 with your familiar voices.
Apple Podcasts5ChristoGHAustralia5 months ago - Squizzer for life
Love my Saturday morning routine of listening to the weekly wrap whilst eating my sourdough toast. Such a great way to catch up the weekâs events. Thanks Claire and the team!
Apple Podcasts5kpets10Australia7 months ago - Great for keeping informed
Really loving the new format of the weekly wrap and whatâs coming up on weekends!
Apple Podcasts5lisaaaaa12234Australia7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #9 | Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #84 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Saudi Arabia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  New Zealand/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  Hong Kong/News/News Commentary |
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What is News Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A fast-paced current-events show driven by two longtime hosts who keep the conversation agenda-free and accessible. Episodes mix week-in-review news, geopolitics, politics, media literacy, and occasional entertainment or sport trivia, all delivered with warm banter and a clear emphasis on practical takeaways for staying informed. A standout trait is the quiz format that brings guests and hosts together for lighthearted, knowledgeable exchanges, making complex topics approachable for a broad, conversational audience. The format also features regular co-hosts alongside recurring guests, giving the show a familiar rhythm while exploring a wide range of timely topics.
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1. Squiz Today
2. Squiz Kids
3. The Quicky
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5. ABC News Daily
How many episodes of News Club are there?
News Club launched 7 years ago and published 496 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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What guests have appeared on News Club?
Recent guests on News Club include:
1. Brandon McClelland
2. Alex Williams
3. Cassie McCullagh
4. Kate Evans
5. Fashion Critical
6. Glen James
7. Rachelle Kroon
8. Lauren Sams
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