EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 35 MIN
Weekly Wrap: Charlie Kirk's assassination, tension in the Liberal Party, and Canberra gets its flowers
from News Club · host The Squiz
The US is on edge following the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk - we'll explain who Kirk was, why he was significant, and what the political fallout has been as the search for his killer continues. We'll also cover Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Qatar's importance in the Middle East, the ongoing Jacinta Nampijinpa Price drama in the Liberal Party, and the resolved drama in the Murdoch family... In what's coming up, it's a feast of sport, Canberra's Floriade festival brings back memories, and arrr, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day.... Links Claire’s recommendations - This (paywalled) article on James Murdoch from The Atlantic and AKA Charlie Sheen Jodie’s recommendation - QV Dermcare Sting-Free Ointment with Ceramides Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Also in our News Club show - ‘The Big Threat’ looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz 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. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Jodie Speers Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton Researcher: Nicoletta Hay Chapters 01:00 - Charlie Kirk 09:00 - Israel and Qatar 13:54 - Jacinta Price 18:34 - Murdoch succession decided 22:40 - What’s coming up in the week ahead 29:35 - Squiz Recommends 32:00 - Squiz Press
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The US is on edge following the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk - we'll explain who Kirk was, why he was significant, and what the political fallout has been as the search for his killer continues. We'll also cover Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Qatar's importance in the Middle East, the ongoing Jacinta Nampijinpa Price drama in the Liberal Party, and the resolved drama in the Murdoch family... In what's coming up, it's a feast of sport, Canberra's Floriade festival brings back memories, and arrr, it's Talk Like a Pirate Day.... Links Claire’s recommendations - This (paywalled) article on James Murdoch from The Atlantic and AKA Charlie Sheen Jodie’s recommendation - QV Dermcare Sting-Free Ointment with Ceramides Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Also in our News Club show - ‘The Big Threat’ looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz 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. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Jodie Speers Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton Researcher: Nicoletta Hay Chapters 01:00 - Charlie Kirk 09:00 - Israel and Qatar 13:54 - Jacinta Price 18:34 - Murdoch succession decided 22:40 - What’s coming up in the week ahead 29:35 - Squiz Recommends 32:00 - Squiz Press
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Weekly Wrap: Charlie Kirk's assassination, tension in the Liberal Party, and Canberra gets its flowers
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