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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 31 MIN

Weekly Wrap: The world reacts to the social media ban, and MP travel entitlements under scrutiny

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The social media ban for under-16s was everywhere this week, so we take stock of how that’s going, and cover the international reactions and responses from big tech. Then we unpack the controversy surrounding Communications Minister Anika Wells’ travel expenses. It’s the debut of Jodie’s ‘crime corner’, with major updates on the Greg Lynn and Toyah Cordingley cases, and we explain why a trip to the US will soon require handing over your social media history. Links The Comedy Wildlife Awards’ Dancing Gorilla Jodie’s recommendation: Unravel: Huntsman Larissa’s recommendation: The Rest Is Politics interview with Anna Wintour 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 Video editor: Charlie Devenport Researcher: Nicoletta Hay Chapters 00:00 - International reactions to Australia’s U16s social media ban 08:12 - Federal politicians travel entitlements under scrutiny 13:08 - Jodie’s ‘crime corner’ 18:33 - US mandating social media checks for travellers 21:55 - What coming up in the week ahead 26:50 - Squiz Recommends 27:43 - Squiz Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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