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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 7, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 8 February: Devastation in Turkey and Syria; Rate rises return; Joe Biden prepares his pitch; And howling at the moon
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.LINKS: If you're concerned about friends or loved ones following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can contact the DFAT consular assistance line.If you have a couple of minutes, we'd really appreciate it if you could complete our Squiz Saturday survey.To try your hand at the "peak Sydney" fancy Jatz appetiser, check out the recipe here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 6, 2023 • 12min
Tuesday, 7 February: Alcohol bans are back; A killer quake in Turkey and Syria; Get your interest rate stackhat on; And a freshly minted EGOT
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 a gallery of outfits from the Grammys red carpet 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 5, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 6 February: Shooting a balloon out of the sky; A young shark attack victim is named; Parliament's back in session; And carbonara corruption
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 Kay Chun's controversial smoky tomato carbonara 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!#Sponsored To learn more about being an Amazon flex delivery partner, go to: https://flex.amazon.com.au/
Feb 3, 2023 • 16min
Saturday Squiz, 4 February 2023: Calls for action on Alice, the Labor Party is cracking on and our Grammy's deja vu
This week on Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Labor Government's big policy announcements, the latest calls for action on Alice Springs and the upcoming Grammy Awards. Shania Twain drops her new album, and Claire embraces leopard print.LINKSWe'd love some feedback on Saturday Squiz, take our quick survey here Rare clouds spotted over ScotlandCancer Council's article on the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer ABC's article on the consequences of picking up a radiation capsuleClaire's leopard print dress from H&MStream Shania Twain's documentary on Netflix and Shrinking on Apple TV+HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Feb 2, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 3 February: Aussie health reforms on the table; A crime ring is busted; Russia intensifies its offensive; And queen Bey runs the world
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 out more about The English TV series 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 1, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 2 February: Reviewing the crime crisis in Alice Springs; Protests planned for Pell's funeral; Settling a dispute with our neighbour; And undeading the dodo
The podcast discusses the crime crisis in Alice Springs and protests planned for Pell's funeral. It also covers various topics like deportations, sponsor controversies, tax cuts for women, and plans to bring back extinct species like the dodo.
Jan 31, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, 1 February: The rate rise relief is over; New support for family violence victims; Pell's final farewell; And a massage for your mouth
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.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 30, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 31 January: More rain heading for New Zealand; The no campaign speaks up; An Aussie footballer makes it big in America; And being left on hold
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 Colorado black bear's selfies 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!
Jan 29, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 30 January: Protests in the US over a police bashing; A radioactive cap is MIA; Support for the arts sector; And Australia's best beach is crowned
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 top 10 songs in triple j's Hottest 100 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!
Jan 27, 2023 • 17min
Saturday Squiz, 28 January 2023: the PM visits Alice, a few extraordinary Australians and an ode to the Aussie Burger
In an Aussie-themed Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Australian of the Year award recipients, the ongoing debate around Australia Day and what's happening in Alice Springs. Plus, a few Aussie TV recommendations and an ode to the Aussie Burger.LINKS Professor Marcia Langton talks about Australia Day on ABC The 2016 viral Facebook post from Australian of the Year, Tyran BrumfittThis Good Food article on Aussie burgersStream Better Date than Never, The Secret River and Australia's Wild Oddessy on ABC iView HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
