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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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Sep 17, 2025 • 11min
Another delayed deal in the Pacific, and Robert Redford's online legacy
Thursday, 18 September: Another delayed deal in the Pacific; Trump gets the royal treatment; The NBL gets underway, And Robert Redford's online legacy...
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Here's that GIF we were talking about.
And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help!
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
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Sep 16, 2025 • 11min
Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report, and vale Robert Redford
Wednesday, 17 September: Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report; Trump sues the Times; Vale Robert Redford; And the White Lotus heads to France...
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Here's a link to an obituary for Robert Redford - and a gallery of his work.
And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help!
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Sep 16, 2025 • 15min
Squiz Shortcuts: Qatar, the Middle East's 'prickly Switzerland'
Qatar has typically been the mediator of choice for conflicts in the Middle East, but last week, Israel carried out its first-ever airstrike on the country when it targeted Hamas officials in the capital Doha. Those officials were looking over the latest ceasefire proposal to put an end to the war in Gaza that was put forward by the United States. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get to know Qatar better as a nation, its role in Middle Eastern diplomacy, and why Israel’s strike is so notable.
Squiz Recommends:
Reading: This article in Tatler covering Sheik Tamim’s visit to the UK last year gives a fascinating look into the house of al-Thani.
Reading: This piece from the New York Times titled What Drove Israel’s Brazen Attack on Hamas in Qatar? (paywall). It’s a good wrap-up of what many well-credentialled experts think, and a lot of it seems to come down to frustration with the peace process…
Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to hello@thesquiz.com.au.
Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…
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Sep 15, 2025 • 11min
The climate's in the spotlight, and Adolescence wins big at the Emmys
Tuesday, 16 September: The climate's in the spotlight; Australia and PNG make a deal; State of Origin returns, And Adolescence wins big at the Emmys...
Here's the link to the AirBnb survey - appreciate your help!
And here are the other links we mentioned:
The climate risk report
The explanation on the ANZ penalties
The Squiz Kids episode on Papua New Guinea
The Emmys red carpet gallery
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Sep 14, 2025 • 11min
Albanese announces billions for defence, and Bowie's favourite tracks
Monday, 15 September: Albanese announces billions for defence; An arrest in the Charlie Kirk investigation; It's crunch time for footy finals; And Bowie's favourite tracks...
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You can check out the full list of David Bowie's favourite tracks here.
Here's that try by Kaeo Weekes.
And here's where you can find out more about watching today's Emmys.
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Sep 12, 2025 • 10min
Weekly Wrap Preview: The assassination of Charlie Kirk
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. This week, we're leading with the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk - we'll explain who Kirk was, why he was significant, and what the political fallout has been as the search for his killer continues.
Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them.
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Hosts: Claire Kimball & Jodie Speers
Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton
Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
Sep 11, 2025 • 12min
The search for a shooter in the US, and some educational noodles
Friday, 12 September: The search for a shooter in the US; A week of chaos in Nepal; The NRL finals begin; And some educational noodles...
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Watch Clinton Moore's impressive 720 here (and maybe don't try this at home...).
You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's Singapore noodles here.
And find out more about The Office spin-off, The Paper, here.
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Sep 11, 2025 • 15min
Squiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and the HRT Scoop
In the final instalment of our Squiz Shortcuts menopause series, our host Gillian Bradford talks to Professor Susan Davis - she’s a rockstar of menopause, writing 480+ peer-reviewed papers. She explains to us why HRT got so controversial and what women actually need to know now.
Head to welleco.com for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15.
Watch all our episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz
PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about Squiz Today and News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista.
Recommendations
Reading - We really enjoyed The New Yorker reflections on why menopause is having such a moment… you can bet you a few celebrities had just a little something to do with it…
Following - Professor Davis co-authored a handy guide for GPs to help them when they are treating women in perimenopause and menopause. So check it out for yourself - and you can go armed to your next appointment with all the info…
Sep 10, 2025 • 11min
Qatar is drawn into the fray, and a sluggish start to the morning
Thursday, 11 September: Qatar is drawn into the fray; A sub-stantial defence investment; Postecoglou makes his return; And a sluggish start to the morning...
SPONSORED: You can listen to the third episode of our menopause series at midday today and check out WelleCo’s range and use the code SQUIZP15 here.
Here's an explainer on ghost sharks (and here's what they're named after).
Here's some more detail on the Jacinta Nampijinpa Price story.
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Sep 9, 2025 • 12min
The Murdoch succession plan succeeds, and some galloping gumboots
Wednesday, 10 September: The Murdoch succession plan succeeds; A Pacific deal doesn't go through; ANZ cuts thousands of jobs, And some galloping gumboots...
SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts
You can read up on the Gumboot Gift here - and watch the competitors in action (trips included...) here.
You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).
Other things we do:
Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it.
Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
