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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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Feb 19, 2023 • 12min

Monday, 20 February: A year of the Ukraine war; North Korea fires up; Counting the natural disaster costs; And music fit for a king

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!

Feb 17, 2023 • 16min

Saturday Squiz, 18 February 2023: Rhianna's power play, things are happening with Defence and some unlikely besties

This week, Kate and Claire chat cyclones, the Superbowl, and a segment called 'things we said might happen have started to happen'. Plus, a couple of book recommendations and a hilarious TV show.LINKS:Sign up for our Saturday Squiz newsletterStream season 2 of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime.Check out Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin here*. And Matthew Perry's autobiography here*.*Buy using this link and The Squiz may earn a little commissionCredits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor

Feb 16, 2023 • 11min

Friday, 17 February: Missing miners are found dead; Police shooting declared domestic terrorism; Unemployment's going up; And chatbot confusion

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 find the recipe for Adam Liaw's light chicken 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!

Feb 15, 2023 • 11min

Thursday, 16 February: More rate rises are on the way; Lives lost in New Zealand; Ukraine calls for more aid; And a chocolate heist goes wrong

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 World Pride Squiz Shortcut 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!

Feb 14, 2023 • 12min

Wednesday, 15 February: An Aussie defence review handed in; Gabrielle hits New Zealand hard; Peter Bol's back on track; And banking the big bucks

Feb 13, 2023 • 10min

Tuesday, 14 February: New money to close the gap; Gabrielle hammers New Zealand; Rihanna wins the Super Bowl; And a bad day to propose

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 all of the Super Bowl commercials 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!

Feb 12, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 13 February: Scrutiny of the Reserve Bank; Balloon hunting season continues; Turkey and Syria's death toll could double; And a big Aussie lines up for a big game

Feb 10, 2023 • 21min

Saturday Squiz, 11 February 2023: A spy balloon goes pop, the complex politics of a devastating quake, and a very relatable plus one

In the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Kate and Claire chat about all the other things that ordinarily would’ve been big stories but you might’ve missed. Plus, the Instyle magazine cover we love and some feedback from Squizers.LINKS:ABC's article on how to donate to aid charities helping the earthquake victimsInstyle's cover story, What Would Chilli Do? Stream The Last of Us on Binge and FoxtelKate's big tote bag from Sydney-based brand Saarde.Credits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor

Feb 9, 2023 • 11min

Friday, 10 February: A senior Liberal farewells politics; An Aussie earthquake victim; Google's AI makes a blunder; And a big weekend of cricket

Feb 8, 2023 • 12min

Thursday, 9 February: Aussies missing in Turkey; The MH17 investigation draws to an end; Time to check the mail; And bailing on a bad date

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 Alice Springs Pt. 2 Squiz Shortcut 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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