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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 12, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, 13 January - Planning for more violence in the US; A big 'darknet' bust; Tim Paine's bad week; And it's lamb time.
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. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .Lamb ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCIMYjqWxwA See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 11, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, 12 January - States clash on elimination v suppression of Covid-19; Democrats move to impeach President Trump; Plans to lift the smoking age in Tasmania; and doing a Ben & Jerry's run for your very good dog....
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Under the shade of a Coolabah tree”More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .The latest on the border rules: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-11/qld-nsw-tas-sa-act-nt-wa-vic-border-closures-hotspots-explained/13047690Ben & Jerry's for your dog: https://apnews.com/article/ben-and-jerrys-frozen-dog-treats-e06b685bb618c2128d907741ce33627dSATC Reboot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4c3MDpU1f/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 10, 2021 • 11min
Monday, 11 January - President Donald Trump and a second impeachment; 62 dead after Indonesian airplane crash; Bitcoin's boom; and staying off social media...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Curious about the subject line of the Squiz Today newsletter? Follow @TheSquiz on Instagram for the answerMore details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .What is Bitcoin?Life-sized cake of Meghan and Harry See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 7, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 8 January - The aftermath of the pro-Trump supporters storming the US Capitol; Australia's vaccination plans are brought forward; Concerns for the well-being of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma; and the ... unusual member of a Danish children's tv show
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The land of the free and the home of the brave”More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .Your shortcut to... Changes to the Australian National Anthem: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-changes-to-australias-national-anthem/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 6, 2021 • 10min
Thursday, 7 January - China blocks Covid-19 investigators; The latest in US politics; Julian Assange's bail bid has been denied; and bean dad, explained...
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. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 5, 2021 • 10min
Wednesday, 6 January - The significance of the Senate vote in Georgia; Abu Bakar Bashir to be released from jail this week; A warning from the Energy Security Board, and love in the time of vaccines...
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Jan 4, 2021 • 10min
Tuesday, 5 January - President Trump's leaked phone call over Georgia's election results; A UK court rules against extraditing Julian Assange; Good news for the housing market; and the power of karaoke...
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. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .Squiz Kids podcast - www.squizkids.com.auLiverpool 'You'll Never Walk Alone' - https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1345788898744688640 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jan 3, 2021 • 10min
Monday, 4 January - Covid-19 clusters continue into 2021; Concerns for an Australian activist in Tanzania; Checking in on US politics, and dealing with nomophobia
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. While you were away... catch up on the 10 biggest news stories: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2021/january/while-you-were-away/More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au .Your Shortcut to... Wikileaks: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-julian-assange/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 30, 2020 • 15min
Year in Review - Part 3 (Sep-Dec)
In the third and final episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped September through to December, as well as the most clicked links in the Squiz Today email.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.You can find a written version of the content here:Episode notes:Wedding announcement goes wrongPrincess Mary's eldest son Prince Christian turns 15yoRockefeller Christmas tree failThe best Christmas ad of 2020 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 29, 2020 • 14min
Year in Review - Part 2 (May-August)
In the second episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped May through to August, as well as the most clicked links in the Squiz Today email.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.You can find a written version of the content here: See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
