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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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Nov 28, 2022 • 9min
Tuesday, 29 November: Australia's terror threat is downgraded; Pollies have a big week ahead; A hit to retail spending; And a technicolour house goes on sale
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.#Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see photos of the Butterfly House in California 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!
Nov 27, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 28 November: The Industrial Relations bill is set to pass; Daniel Andrews wins a third term; COVID protests rock China; And a new Miss Universe
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.#Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworths Group’s 2022 Regional Report. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Amazon Flex and links to the products Janet and Kate discuss in the interview. Dad’s Special Spice Mix Small business deals BackslapOther 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!
Nov 25, 2022 • 18min
Saturday Squiz, 26 November 2022: A bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and Twitter... and we won an award!
Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about the bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and the Twitter saga and Labor's Industrial Relations Bill. Also, the Sean Turnell interview we're listening to and The Squiz won an award.LINKS:'Bachelor's handbag' finalist for Macquarie 2022 Word of the YearHow I survived 650 days in Myanmar jail - The Front podcast with Sean TurnellOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Credits:Hosts: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Nov 24, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 25 November: Victorians head to the polls; An Aussie is locked up in Iran; Protecting our plonk; And getting trendy with food
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 Victorian election Squiz Shortcut here.Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here.#Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.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!
Nov 23, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 24 November: Turning over Trump's taxes; Making Ukraine invincible; Qantas profits fly; And its bin chickens versus cane toads
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 Victorian Election Squiz Shortcut here.Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here.#Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.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!
Nov 22, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 23 November: Driving down electric vehicle prices; A close call in the Solomons; Better the Bob you know; And a Furphy fetches a fortune
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.#Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!
Nov 21, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 22 November: A dramatic escalation in Iran; Wild weather go away; Young Kiwis push to vote; And living a lunar life
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 out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here.#Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!
Nov 20, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 21 November: Trouble at Twitter; A Silicon Valley sentencing; We are the champions; And it's time to let rip
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!Sponsored Link: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.
Nov 18, 2022 • 17min
Saturday Squiz, 19 November 2022: The G20 wash-up, Kath and Kim returns and our fave sunscreen
Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about floods, Taylor Swift's MTV EMAs outfit and the G20 wash-up. Plus a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and the sunscreen we can't get enough of at Squiz HQ.LINKS:Tayor Swift's European Music Awards outfitChinese President Xi Jinping confronts Canadian leader Justin TrudeauThis week's Squiz Shortcut on the Qatar FIFA World CupKath & Kim are back this Sunday and Monday nights and their warm-up chat with Sonia Kruger is a crackClaire's favourite Queen Screen sunscreen from Ultra VioletteGuardian's Ben Roberts-Smith v the Media podcastOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Credits:Hosts: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Nov 17, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 18 November: A long-awaited homecoming; A verdict on the downing of MH17; Republicans take the House; And a pancake surprise
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 Cup Squiz Shortcut here.Find the recipe for Eun Hee An's spring onion pancakes with jamón 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!
