In this Weekly Wrap we discuss everything from the latest cheese news to the Chinese military exercises off Australia. We also get across Trump’s AI-generated video on Gaza, the latest on Richard White and WiseTech, and Andrew outlines the extent of his board game obsession.

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Trump AI Video

SMH article - Chinese Warships

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Season 2 of Newsmakers is here. The first episode drops next Wednesday.

Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Trump sent shockwaves through Europe this week by embracing Putin and snubbing Zelensky. We break down what that could mean, plus why the Aussie government dropped $2 billion on Whyalla steelworks. Also, RBA's rate cut, ASIO boss Mike Burgess's security warning, and a potential cure for advanced melanoma.

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Craig Emerson sings 'no Whyalla wipe-out'

Trailer for Conclave

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The reaction and fallout to antisemitic comments made by two nurses in Sydney, Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin, and what happened with tariffs this week. Plus, we explain the Drake/Kendrick Lamar feud, and the first RBA interest rate decision of 2025 is coming...

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Our shortcut to...Belle Gibson

Video of a kayaker getting swallowed by a whale

The Daily's episode on Kendrick and Drake

The 50 best SNL sketches

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We break down President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, and what happened this week in the US trade wars. Plus, why Bianca Censori's Grammy outit caused such a stir, and Mecca might be up for grabs. In what's coming up - it's Super Bowl Sunday.

UPDATE: Since recording, MCoBeauty confirmed its sale to retail/pharmacy entrepreneur Dennis Bastas, who is behind Australia’s largest privately owned healthcare products business. As we said, it's all happening in the Aussie beauty sector...

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Our Year Ahead episode with Lauren Sams

The naked truth about Bianca Censori

Hetty's spiced sweet potato recipe

Vienna Blood

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It was a big end to the week, with DeepSeek shaking up the markets and a deadly plane crash in Washington. Plus, the fallout from Triple J’s Hottest 100, what to expect from the Grammys, and a possible caravan terror plot. Also, there is plenty of cricket and the latest on inflation.

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The Year Ahead...in Fashion

Pork Skewers recipe

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What will 2025 bring in the business of fashion? Lauren Sams is the fashion editor at the Australian Financial Review and now Deputy Editor of the AFR Mag. In this chat, we cover fashion and how it intersects with business. Who the big players are in Australia, the moves at the very top fashion houses and why they matter to you and me.Plus, the big concerns for the industry and why the way we shop matters both ethically and economically.

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Mr. McMahon

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The key takeaways from Donald Trump’s inauguration and what happened in Israel and Gaza this week. Plus, antisemitism in Australia and a new poll on Dutton vs Albanese. And in what's coming up... tennis, cricket and the school holidays are done for some.

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News Club interview with PM Anthony Albanese

Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Big Business Ambitions

Squid Game

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In his first podcast interview of 2025 ahead of the federal election, PM Anthony Albanese joins News Club to talk about his values and why he doesn’t think the Coalition can win. We asked about his approach to Donald Trump, his news habits, the threat of misinformation, and his views on national pride. We got to educate him on the phrase ‘cossie livs’ aka cost of living...  He also talks about his fiance, Jodie, and his friendship with his son Nathan. It’s a great listen as you ponder how you’ll vote in the upcoming election. 

Who is Anthony Albanese? - The Guardian

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We preview our conversation with the Prime Minister + the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza, LA fires and understanding the case of Oscar Jenkins. There’s also tennis, a looming TikTok ban in the US + Donald Trump's Presidential inauguration.

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The Wide Wide Sea

My Old Ass

Destanee Aiva

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2025 is a federal election year, so in this episode, we’re chatting with Clare Harvey, Editorial Director at The Australian and host of The Front podcast, about what’s on her political radar. We dive into the rise of anti-Semitism, cost-of-living pressures, and the influence of Teals and independents. Plus, we discuss Peter Dutton’s strategy and the tension between Albanese and Plibersek over Tassie salmon farming.

You can watch Wolf Hall on Apple TV

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