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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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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
Jan 27, 2023 • 18min
Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... The latest on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across all the latest developments on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament that's been dominating the news lately. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from who Andrew Tate, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts.Squiz recommends:Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s letter to PM Anthony AlbaneseUluru Statement: a quick guide – Parliament House LibraryParliament, not the devil, should control the detail on the Voice – SMHThe Uluru Statement from the Heart – Squiz Shortcuts
Jan 27, 2023 • 16min
Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Andrew Tate
The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across a name that has been making a lot of headlines lately: Andrew Tate. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from the latest on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts.Squiz recommends:Squiz Kids - NewshoundsYoung people interviewed about Andrew Tate (scroll down to watch)Greta Thunberg's viral reply to Andrew Tate
Jan 24, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, 25 January: Albanese visits Alice; Japan's population problems; The Aussies of the Year are set to be named; And a very smart 4-year-old
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 Squiz Shortcuts on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Andrew Tate here.You can see the full list of nominees for the Australian of the Year awards 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 23, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 24 January: Attention on Alice; A billion Chinese COVID cases; Queensland's number 1; And an on-court curse
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 watch the video about Stoffel the escapee honey badger here, and find out about Global Belly Laugh Day 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 22, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 23 January: A coronation fit for a king; A Lunar New Year Tragedy; New Zealand gets a new prime minister; And picks for the Golden Guitars
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!
Jan 20, 2023 • 22min
Saturday Squiz, 21 January 2023: Kyrgios and Arden bow out, Clarke blows up and we've bought a new calendar
This week Kate and Claire chat about that Michael Clarke video, what's going on in the Aussie Open and the Australian of the Year nominees. Plus, Jacinda Arden says goodbye to politics, and we have a podcast recommendation.LINKS:Michael Clarke and Karl Stefonvic get caught on video fightingA list of the Australian of the Year award nomineesEmily Blunt and John Krasinski on the Smartless podcastA 2023 bush calendar from Buy from the Bush Yotam Ottolenghi's cheesy potato cakeHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jan 19, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 20 January: Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to politics; Alec Baldwin set to face charges; Aussie unemployment stays low; And permission to sip
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 recipe for Giovanni Pilu's herbed ricotta and roasted tomato bruschetta 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 18, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 19 January: Biden's paperwork problem; Aussie troops sent to train Ukrainians; A frightening flight lands safely; And a spice crisis
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 Hunter Biden 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!
Jan 17, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 18 January: Eyeing our economic horizon; Some seriously hard rain; Farewelling 2 prominent Aussies; And getting loud about leaving
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!
