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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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.

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Unpacking the devastating wildfires in LA, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's time at the top comes to an end, and we chat about the Golden Globes. Plus, a big week ahead in sports with the Women's Ashes, rhe Australian Open, and Santos Down Under.

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The Year Ahead is our hit-the-ground running podcast series, where we chat with our friends in news about the big stories and trends on their radar for 2025. Starting with our Squiz Today co-host Andrew Williams for his take on the world of entertainment and his big predictions for the year ahead.

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This week: It’s Christmas so Claire and Kate exchange gifts plus we talk natural disasters, drones, an assassination in Russia and give our news predictions for the year ahead. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead.

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Arthur Sinodinos was US Ambassador for a time under the first Trump Presidency. He shares with us why he thinks the American people voted for him again and what he expects from a second Trump administration. 

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This week: A rise in attacks on Jewish communities and Rupert Murdoch loses family trust battle. Plus, the Coalition releases the cost of thier nuclear power plan, and the manhunt for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooter ends. 

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When Leigh Sales, one of our earliest supporters, said yes to joining us on Newsmakers—it was a big moment for us. With so much to ask, we dive into everything from her time as a foreign correspondent and anchoring 7.30 to her writing on journalism, research into grief and fear, and her thoughts on news fatigue. Plus, we chat about her side hustle, Chat 10 Looks 3, which has grown into a community of tens of thousands.

Leigh shares her interview approach, dream guests, and even a few celebrity stories. Whether you’re into news, journalism, or just curious, there’s something here for everyone.

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This week on Weekly Wrap, we discuss the Syrian rebels take on Assad, Joe Biden pardon of his son, and the end of an era...

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With all the news of late about youth crime, gendered violence, and incarceration rates, we have found ourselves asking - I wonder what Bernie thinks? Bernie Shakeshaft is the 2020 Australian Local Hero of the Year recipient and the founder of Backtrack. It's a community-led organisation for young people who are having a tough time. In this chat, he delves into what helping those kids who need it most means and why it makes a big difference.

Club Picks:

1. This piece on the ABC looks at the data around youth offender rates and the various solutions being offered. 
2. This Moree report, written by Adam Harvey in March, paints a picture of what it is like to live with the issue of youth crime on your doorstep. We interviewed Adam Harvey previously on News Club about reporting on conflict zones.
3. This is the documentary made in 2018 about BackTrack and a recent update to it. You can also watch the trailer here.
4. This is Bernie featured in the AFR’s Philanthropy edition. If you don’t have time for the doco or our News Club interview, this is an easy way to get across what he has built/is building.  

Find out more about BackTrack here

Host: Kate Watson

Producer: Annelise Taylor