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Squiz Today
A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, 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 some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect…
Episodes
Squiz TodayBonus ep: The Call Sheet: Trent Dalton on ambition, regrets and what comes next
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Squiz TodayThe US considers striking Iran, and a tasty sweet potato
Friday, 20 June: The US considers striking Iran, The survivor of the Air India crash speaks, An update on our population, and a pretty sweet potato…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Tassie stadium saga
It’s not often that the fate of a footy team hinges on a state election, but Aussie Rules fans will be paying close attention to the campaign in Tasmania…
Squiz TodayA new war brews in the Middle East, and some honorary Oscars
Thursday, 19 June: A new war brews in the Middle East; Tax changes are on the table; A big State of Origin win for Queensland; And some honorary Oscars…
Squiz TodayTrump makes an early G7 exit, and a puffer jacket you can sleep in
Wednesday, 18 June: Trump makes an early G7 exit; Pheobe Bishop's body is found; A sunscreen barney; And a puffer jacket innovation... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The conflict between Israel and Iran
Long-simmering tensions between Israel and Iran have boiled over after Israel launched a major attack on Iran, targeting its military leaders, nuclear…
Squiz TodayAussies caught in the Middle East, and the Logie noms are out
Tuesday, 17 June: Aussies get caught in the Middle East; The G7 Summit kicks off; Eating the rainbow; And a ladies' Logies... SPONSORED: You can find out more…
Squiz TodayIsrael and Iran trade strikes, and all eyes on Adam Scott
Monday 16th June: Israel and Iran trade strikes, a search for a shooter in the US, Adam Scott's a big chance at the US Open, and rocking out just a bit too…
Squiz TodayA major plane crash in India, and some brilliant baked beans
Friday, 13th June: A major plane crash in India, an awkward time for AUKUS, a big week for dinosaurs, and some brilliant baked beans SPONSORED: To help mark…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The US immigration protests
If you’ve caught any news recently, you’ll have seen footage of protests going on in the US city of Los Angeles. They’re in response to federal officers…
Squiz TodayTensions between Australia and Israel, and some maritime mysteries
Thursday, 12 June: Tension grows between Australia and Israel; The Pentagon is reviewing AUKUS; Vale Brian Wilson; And some maritime mysteries... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayTassie's election decision is delayed, and a new dino discovery
Wednesday, 11 June: Tassie's election decision is delayed, Trump orders more troops to LA; Another major IVF mistake; And a new dino discovery... SPONSORED: To…
Squiz TodayProtests escalate in Los Angeles, and a very dull club
Tuesday, 10 June: Protests escalate in the US; An aid ship is blocked by Israel; Some weekend winners; And a very dull club... SPONSORED: You can find out more…
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The Squiz Quiz of May
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in May with the Weekly Wrap co-hosts Jodie Speers and Claire…
Squiz TodayTrump and Musk hit the rocks, and a Wicked date is set
Friday, 6 June: Trump and Musk hit the rocks; Rockliff gets the boot; A French Open underdog; And a Wicked date is set... SPONSORED: You can find out more…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to… the drought in southern Australia
A severe drought that’s been going on for over a year has caused big problems in the southern states of Australia. The lack of rainfall has devastated crops…
Squiz TodayA political storm in Tassie, and the search for an iconic prop
Thursday, 5 June: A political storm in Tassie; Aid centres in Gaza hit pause; Patterson's evidence continues; And the search for an iconic prop... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayErin Patterson's back in the witness box, and some accidental auction items
Wednesday, 4 June: Erin Patterson's back in the witness box; Our minimum wage gets a boost; A big donation to Africa; And some accidental auction items…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the super tax debate
Superannuation has been coming up in the headlines a bit recently, with an increase in tax on super accounts set to affect some of the wealthiest Australians -…
Squiz TodayRussia and Ukraine meet again, and a busy week in the night skies
Tuesday, 3 June: Russia and Ukraine meet again; Erin Patterson takes the stand; The Tillies have a new coach; And a busy week in the night skies... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayThe US pushes for more defence spending, and a big weekend for Swifties
Monday, 2 June: The US pushes for more defence spending; Gaza ceasefire talks progress; Piastri secures another win; And a big weekend for Swifties…
Squiz TodayTrump's tariffs hit a snag, and our favourite potato recipe
Friday, 30 May: Trump's tariffs hit a snag, Magda Szubanski is diagnosed with cancer, The Aussie Rich List is out, And our favourite potato recipe…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Ask the Squiz: Factions
We're almost a month past the federal election and the result that ended up being a lot more colourful than the campaign itself. Labor's sweeping victory and…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition is back together, and spelling out some complaints....
Thursday, 29 May: The Coalition is back together, The North West Shelf extension gets approved, A big night for the Blues, and spelling out some complaints…
Squiz TodayInvestigating the Liverpool parade attack, and the awkward sound of silence
Wednesday, 28 May: Investigating the Liverpool parade attack; King Charles gives a major speech; It's State of Origin day; And the awkward sound of silence…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Sussan Ley
The newly minted leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the party after the Coalition’s recent election defeat. She’s been…
Squiz TodayPower bills are on the rise, and an epic voyage
Tuesday, 27 May: Power bills are on the rise; An Australian is arrested in Bali; The French Open begins; And an epic voyage... SPONSORED: You can find out more…
Squiz TodayPatching up the Coalition and going loco for Labubus...
Monday, 26 May: Patching up the Coalition; Floodwaters begin to recede; Live sport pays off for streaming giants; And going loco for Labubus... SPONSORED: You…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition pauses the divorce, and some very committed journalism
Friday, 23 May: The Coalition hits pause on its divorce; The floods in NSW turn deadly; Ange has a huge win; And a serious commitment to journalism…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Oscar Piastri's ride to the top of F1
There’s a lot of buzz around Formula One driver Oscar Piastri this year. He’s leading the world rankings coming into the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix this…
Squiz TodayThe floods in NSW get worse; and a fake drama drops
Thursday, 22 May: The floods worsen in NSW; Getting the band back together; Jelena Dokic's father dies; And a fake drama drops... SPONSORED: You can find out…
Squiz TodayIt's Splitsville for the Coalition, and giving away billions
Wednesday, 21 May: The Coalition consciously uncouples; Israel faces criticism; Heavy rainfall hits NSW; And Spain says adios to Airbnb... SPONSORED: You can…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Australia's civics crisis
Young Australians’ understanding of civics and how democracy works is at a 20-year low - and it’s got educators worried because we’re living in a time of mis…
Squiz TodayTrump and Putin plan for peace, and the loss of the semi-colon
Tuesday, 20 May: Trump and Putin plan for peace; Qantas is in court; A turnaround in Bradfield; And the loss of the semi-colon... SPONSORED: You can find out…
Squiz TodayTrump and Putin schedule a call, and the Eurovision winner is crowned
Monday, 19 May: Trump and Putin schedule a call; The final votes are counted; Improving our kids' media literacy; And the Eurovision winner is crowned…
Squiz TodayPutin passes on peace talks, and a cake for world baking day
Friday, 16 May: Putin passes on peace talks; A juror is dismissed in Erin Patterson's trial; The Greens get a new leader; And a cake for world baking day…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Australia at Eurovision
For the past 10 years, Australia has taken part in the extravaganza that is the Eurovision Song Contest. It’s an annual competition held, not surprisingly, in…
Squiz TodayThe Menendez brothers are resentenced, and Eurovision kicks off
Thursday, 15 May: The Menendez brothers are resentenced; Albanese meets Subianto; McIlroy heads down under; And Eurovision kicks off... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayThe UN makes a ruling on MH17, and Cannes cracks down
Wednesday, 14 May: The UN makes a ruling on MH17; Trump heads to the Middle East; The Aussie Test team shapes up; And Cannes cracks down... SPONSORED: You can…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the conflict over Kashmir
After decades of relative peace, India and Pakistan have resumed fighting over Kashmir - an area at the foothills of the Himalayas that’s at the centre of a…
Squiz TodayThe new Cabinet is revealed, and a mind-bending piece of art
Tuesday, 13 May: The PM settles his new Cabinet; The US and China hit pause on tariffs; ANZ has a new boss; and a mind-bending piece of art SPONSORED: You can…
Squiz TodayThe political shuffling continues, and some no-go baby names
Monday, 12 May: The political shuffling continues; India and Pakistan's truce is on the rocks; A Soviet-era shock; And some no-go baby names... SPONSORED: You…
Squiz TodayTest your news knowledge with the Squiz Quiz of April
It's time for another episode of the Squiz Quiz! This time our Content Manager Nicoletta Hay is making her podcast debut, to take on quiz regular Claire…
Squiz TodayA new Pope is chosen, and a ragu recommendation
Friday, 9 May: A new pope is chosen; A verdict in the Cassius Turvey murder; More political shuffling after the election; And a ragu recommendation…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Critical minerals
Critical minerals have been in the news a lot lately, particularly in relation to world conflicts and trade deals, so in this Squiz Shortcut we thought we’d…
Squiz TodayTensions erupt between India and Pakistan, and Valerie's happy ending
Thursday, 8 May: Tensions erupt between India and Pakistan; The conclave begins; WA nabs a new NRL team; And Valerie's happy ending... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayA mushroom meal witness testifies, and a Met Gala spectacular
Wednesday, 7 May: A mushroom meal witness testifies; The Senate gets a shake-up; A social media ban for Kiwi kids; And a Met Gala spectacular... SPONSORED: You…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the election result
Well, here we are on the flip side - Labor has been returned to government in a resounding win over the Coalition, which is staring down the barrel of its…
Squiz TodayTaking stock of an election shock, and a mega moose migration
Tuesday, 6 May: Taking stock of an election shock; A plan for Alcatraz; The Met Gala is almost upon us; And a mega moose migration... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayA result for the ages, and snake bites for a cause
Monday, 5 May: A result for the ages; Prince Harry offers an olive branch; An investing guru retires; And snake bites for a cause... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayIt's almost election time, and an adorable vulture
Friday, 2 May: It's almost election time; a change at the White House; The Women's State of Origin kicks off; And an adorable vulture... SPONSORED: You can…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Week 5 of the election campaign
Can you believe it - polling day in the 2025 federal election is almost here... Over the past 5 weeks, we've taken you through the notable twists and turns of…
Squiz TodayInflation hits its target, and a winning screech
Thursday, 1 May: Inflation hits its target; Trump marks 100 days in office; The Wallabies welcome a new coach; And a winning screech... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayErin Patterson's trial begins, and a climber's conundrum
Wednesday, 30 April: Erin Patterson's trial begins; Canadians elect their new PM; A major day in history; And a climber's conundrum... SPONSORED: For more…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... what happens in the conclave
Following the death of Pope Francis, the papal conclave - where Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new leader - will soon begin. It’s a ritual that’s highly…
Squiz TodayThe Bondi Junction inquest begins; and secrets of the hard-boiled egg
Tuesday, 29 April: The Bondi Junction inquest begins; Charges are laid in Vancouver; An ap-peeling technique; And rock'n'roll legends... SPONSORED: For more…
Squiz TodayA symbolic meeting, and a little dog's big tale
Monday, 28 April: A symbolic meeting in Rome; Counting down to the election; Another win for Wrexham; And a little dog's big tale... SPONSORED: To find out…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Week 4 of the federal election campaign
Between the death of Pope Francis, Trump's tariffs, and back-to-back long weekends, it’s fair to say the election campaign has been fighting for air time this…
Squiz TodayA tariff turnaround, and an ANZAC biscuit to savour
Thursday, 24 April: A tariff turnaround; Getting a headstart on voting; Vale to a cricket legend; And an ANZAC biscuit to savour... SPONSORED: For more tips on…
Squiz TodayPlanning a Pope's farewell, and some boozy chimpanzees
Wednesday, 23 April: Planning a Pope's farewell; Albanese and Dutton face off; The Academy's new rules; And some boozy chimpanzees... SPONSORED: You can find…