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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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Jun 21, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, 22 June: A race against time in the sub search; Biden says the D word; Andrew Tate is charged with human trafficking; and Australia becomes a Taylor Nation
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!
Jun 20, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, 21 June: The search for the Titanic tourist sub; Notes on the RBA's last rate rise; An AirBnb crackdown; and the power of the nanna nap
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 topics (including whale migration...)Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jun 19, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 20 June: The Voice referendum gets the go-ahead; Pakistan mourns after a migrant ship disaster; Ski season kicks off; And a disappointing pie chart
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!
Jun 18, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 19 June: The US and China back at the table; A showdown over housing; The royal mic drop at Spotify; and Kylie Minogue is trending
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!
Jun 16, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 17 June: Unraveling parliamentary privilege, The Ashes are almost here, and a Squiz apology
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. More details and links to further reading for today's episode can be found in The Saturday Squiz email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSGot 2 mins? Here's a very quick survey from usThis Guardian article on parliamentary privilegeThis excellent New York Times piece about 3 women’s experiences living in today’s IranOttolenghi's one-pot chickpea, carrot and marinated feta recipeWatchVariety's Actors on Actors hereRead The Measure by Nikki ErlickCheck out our Squiz Recommends pageClaire has contributed some commentary to the Uni of Canberra’s 2023 Digital News ReportHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
Friday, 16 June: Allegations and removals in Parliament House; Boris Johnson is back in hot water; Surprising economic data; and a TV recommendation for all ages
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.To contact sexual assault support services, follow this link.Watch the tear-jerking Bluey episode here.And the chicken pot pie recipe is here.Here is our audience survey – it's just 5 questions and we'll be forever grateful if you complete it. Thanks!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 14, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 15 June: Xi Jinping marks a milestone; More abuse claims in parliament; Nick Kyrgios opens up; And a job for the fashion lovers
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.If you need mental health support, you can find some at the services listed 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!#SponsoredLearn more here about why you should consider Canberra as your next weekend away.
Jun 13, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, 14 June: Trump's big day in Miami; Bail for the Hunter Valley bus driver; A global study on how we spend out time; and King Charles's new perfume
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!
Jun 12, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 13 June: Charges over the Hunter Valley bus crash; Ukraine's counter-offensive kicks off; King's birthday honours for some notable Aussies; And some advice from Jennifer Coolidge
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 listen to the Donald Trump Squiz Shortcut here.Find the full list of King's Birthday Honours awardees 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 11, 2023 • 18min
Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... artificial intelligence
The Squiz team is taking the long weekend, so we thought we'd share our latest Squiz Shortcuts episode with you. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been getting quite a bit of really bad press lately, with experts warning it could ultimately spell the end of the human race. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at what AI is, why some of the biggest names in tech are so worried, and what governments are going to do about it.Squiz recommends:A short clip of 60 Minutes reporter Tom Steinfort talking to an AI robotHow to Spot an AI-Generated Image Like the 'Balenciaga Pope' - TIME Magazine
