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Weekly Wrap: Unpacking the latest Epstein files, and a lifesaving swim
Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 45:29
The US Department of Justice released over 3 million documents in the latest batch of Epstein files. Despite feeling a bit intimidated by digging into it all, we decided we couldn’t look past it, so we’ve done our best to pull out the key details for you. Then, we get into where we’re at with the Liberals and the Nationals - will they get back together, or no? We also wanted to get you across the biggest thing in AI at the moment, Claude Code. And our favourite story from the week had to be the 13-year-old who made a heroic 4km swim to shore to save his family.
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Anthropic’s Claude Superbowl ad
Kate’s recommendation: The Guardian’s profile on children’s author Allison Lester
Claire’s recommendation: Justin Bieber’s performance at the Grammys
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Hosts: Claire Kimball & Kate Watson
Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton
Squiz Shortcuts: Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein headache
Friday, February 6, 2026 • Duration 12:44
This is a Shortcut we made in July 2025 about the backlash towards Trump over the Epstein files. Given the final documents were released this week, we thought it'd be good to resurface it for you here.
US President Donald Trump is dealing with backlash from his political base over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile and former financier who died in jail before his case could go to trial. There’s a long history to this, and it’s arguably the most significant political issue Trump has had to deal with since he became President again in January. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the history between the 2 men and why it’s become such a headache for Trump.
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Reading: A CNN article: 5 Big Questions about Trump’s Ties to Epstein... It gives a breakdown of their history together.
Listening: This episode on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast about MAGA’s Revolt Over Jeffrey Epstein explores the backlash from Trump’s supporters.
Reading: And we’ve also found this article in the New York Times from the POV of one of Epstein’s accusers, Maria Farmer, suggesting why there’s a possibility that Trump’s and other high-profile names could be in the Epstein files… But just a heads up, you’ll need a New York Times subscription to access it.
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The Squiz Quiz w/ Escape This Podcast
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • Duration 25:57
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Dani Siller and Bill Sunderland from Escape This Podcast and Solve This Murder. Can you best our in-studio guests?
Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home:
The quiz has 8 questions.
Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8).
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Listen to Escape This Podcast and Solve This Murder
The Cipher Room in Sydney
The Ministry of Peculiarities in Azusa, California
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Host: Andrew Williams
Producer: Ryan Pemberton
Weekly Wrap: China's warships make waves, Ukraine and Gaza updates, and growing up Murdoch
Friday, February 28, 2025 • Duration 34:56
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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Atlantic - James Murdoch
Trump AI Video
SMH article - Chinese Warships
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Hosts: Kate Watson & Andrew Williams
Producer: Annelise Taylor
Newsmakers is back...
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 01:50
Season 2 of Newsmakers is here. The first episode drops next Wednesday.
Weekly Wrap: A new world order, buying Whyalla, and ASIO's worried
Friday, February 21, 2025 • Duration 35:52
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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We're looking for a video editor
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
Craig Emerson sings 'no Whyalla wipe-out'
Trailer for Conclave
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Hosts: Kate Watson & Andrew Williams
Producer: Annelise Taylor
Weekly Wrap: NSW nurses stood down, dodging US tariffs, and Kendrick vs Drake
Friday, February 14, 2025 • Duration 31:07
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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Hosts: Kate Watson & Andrew Williams
Producer: Annelise Taylor
Weekly Wrap: Trump’s Gaza plan, Queensland floods, and who is Bianca Censori?
Friday, February 7, 2025 • Duration 31:09
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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Hosts: Claire Kimball & Andrew Williams
Producer: Annelise Taylor
Editor: Carter Quinn
Weekly Wrap: The new AI player, a deadly plane crash, and all things music
Friday, January 31, 2025 • Duration 31:48
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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Hosts: Claire Kimball & Andrew Williams
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Editor: Carter Quinn & Yashica White
The Year Ahead...in Fashion
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 32:10
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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#100
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#54
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#89
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#90
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