EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 39 MIN
Weekly Wrap: The uprising in Iran, and the Australian Open kicks off
from News Club · host The Squiz
We’re starting this week with the deadly uprising in Iran. Widespread protests are not uncommon in Iran, but it’s become clear that this uprising is different, and we’ll explain why. Then, we’ll unpick the messy cancellation of Writers’ Week at the Adelaide Festival and how it’s tied to a broader debate on hate speech and antisemitism. We’ll also cover the bushfires and the equipment crisis facing Victorian firefighters, and we’ll get you ready for the summer of tennis as the Australian Open kicks off. Links Claire’s recommendation: How Dolly Parton Wrote “I Will Always Love You” - Drunk History Jodie’s recommendation: Taylor Swift: The End of an Era on Disney+ Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… 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 Chapters 00:00 - The uprising in Iran 11:13 - Adelaide Writers’ Week 19:08 - Victorian bushfires 22:27 - Australian Open 26:09 - What’s coming up in the week ahead 32:17 - Squiz Recommends 34:35 - Squiz Press
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We’re starting this week with the deadly uprising in Iran. Widespread protests are not uncommon in Iran, but it’s become clear that this uprising is different, and we’ll explain why. Then, we’ll unpick the messy cancellation of Writers’ Week at the Adelaide Festival and how it’s tied to a broader debate on hate speech and antisemitism. We’ll also cover the bushfires and the equipment crisis facing Victorian firefighters, and we’ll get you ready for the summer of tennis as the Australian Open kicks off. Links Claire’s recommendation: How Dolly Parton Wrote “I Will Always Love You” - Drunk History Jodie’s recommendation: Taylor Swift: The End of an Era on Disney+ Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… 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 Chapters 00:00 - The uprising in Iran 11:13 - Adelaide Writers’ Week 19:08 - Victorian bushfires 22:27 - Australian Open 26:09 - What’s coming up in the week ahead 32:17 - Squiz Recommends 34:35 - Squiz Press
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