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A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.

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Jul 3, 2023 • 10min

Tuesday, 4 July: The RBA considers the cash rate; Russian troops advance in Ukraine; Nick Kyrgios is out of Wimbledon; And a mini Brexit

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jul 2, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 3 July: Australia's new corruption watchdog; Huge protests in France; An impressive person of the year; And a bride with teeth

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can see the changes that have come into effect for Aussies as of 1 July, 2023 here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jun 30, 2023 • 21min

Saturday Squiz, 1 July: Mutiny in Russia, a Swifty surprise, and the news we didn't talk about

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSAn essay on the Taylor Swift phenomenon in The New York TimesStream the Lewis Capaldi documentary on NetflixCheck out the trailer for Whams! new docoHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Jun 29, 2023 • 11min

Friday, 30 June: Gladys Berejiklian's corrupt conduct finding; Ben Roberts-Smith to pay up; The Tour de France kicks into gear; And get ready to pull some swift moves

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Find the recipe for chicken and risoni soup here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jun 28, 2023 • 11min

Thursday, 29 June: A proposal to ban gambling ads; Inflation deflation; The Musk effect; And sad and sorry Swifties

Jun 27, 2023 • 10min

Wednesday, 28 June: Developments in the William Tyrrell case; A crime boss killed in Bondi; Biden speaks on the Russian turmoil; and Aussies need to eat more veggies

Jun 26, 2023 • 11min

Tuesday, 27 June: Fresh Aussie support for Ukraine; Cocaine use is on the rise; The battle for Taylor Swift tickets; And the case for a sleep divorce

Jun 25, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 26 June: Russia's alarming weekend; Simon Crean passes; PwC gets out of the government game; and the world's ugliest dogs

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.For a photo of Scooter the ugly dog, click here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jun 23, 2023 • 20min

Saturday Squiz, 24 June: An ode to Fantales, the Titanic Sub tragedy, and the 411 on Super Netball

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSRead The New Yorker's profile on Sarah Jessica ParkerStream Arnold on NetflixHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Jun 22, 2023 • 11min

Friday, 23 June: The Titanic sub search comes to a sad end; A dangerous dingo attack; A new trend for men in romance novels; And a cosy curry

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Find the recipe for the lamb shank massaman curry here and the beef massaman curry here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

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