Weekly Wrap: Lidia Thorpe’s royal protest, Queensland votes, and a Menendez brothers' update
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This week, we break down the Queensland election, including why abortion has become a big issue. Plus, the Aussie billionaire Richard White we all now know, and a major update in the Menendez brothers’ saga. We also get across what to expect as we roll into the final week of the US election, and the fallout from Lidia Thorpe heckling King Charles.
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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How the 2024 Election became a battle fought by podcast - New York Times
Our 2024 report on Australian News Consumers
Our News Club interview with Ben Smith on the US election
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