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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 TodayYour shortcut to... the Canadian election
Canada is about to go to the polls after its new PM, Mark Carney, called a snap election. Faced with a stagnant economy, cost of living issues and a trade war…
Squiz TodayTributes flow for the Pope, and a brief band bust-up
Tuesday, 22 April: Tributes for the Pope; An Aussie faces jail in Russia; Piastri sets a new record; And The Who's who of drama... SPONSORED: You can find out…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Week 3 of the federal election campaign
In the words of the great Bon Jovi, we're halfway there (until polling day that is). In our Squiz Shortcut to Week 3 of the election campaign, we’ll get you…
Squiz TodayRussia dominates the debate, and a fancy fish pie
Thursday, 17 April: Russia dominates the debate; More drama in the US security team; A peek at Flinders' letters; And a fish pie for Easter... SPONSORED: You…
Squiz TodayRussia becomes a campaign issue, and a large act of nature
Wednesday, 16 April: Russia becomes a campaign issue; A US deportation dispute; Our new basketball star; And a large act of nature... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... South Korea's political turmoil
Months of political upheaval in South Korea have come to a head recently with the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his…
Squiz TodayA celebrity space mission, and some big names at Coachella
Tuesday, 15 April: A celebrity space mission; More deadly Russian strikes; Rory finishes the story; And some big names at Coachella... SPONSORED: You can find…
Squiz TodayHousing policies take centre stage, and a new use for potatoes
Monday, 14 April: Housing policies take centre stage; A tragedy in Goulburn; Trump's backtrack on tech; And a new use for potatoes... SPONSORED: You can find…
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The Squiz Quiz of March
It's time for our most exciting episode of the Squiz Quiz yet! Kate Watson is back for another crack at seeing if anyone can beat our dominant champ Claire…
Squiz TodayThe US and China face off, and some perfect pancakes
Friday, 11 April: The US and China face off; An Australian teen faces terror charges; The Masters get underway; And some perfect pancakes... SPONSORED: To find…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Week 2 of the federal election campaign
It's Week 2 and we're into the swing of the election campaign, but it's been an unusual one with US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement dominating…
Squiz TodayInvestigating a tourism tragedy, and a superstar's heading our way
Thursday, 10 April: Investigating a tourism tragedy; Trump dumps some tariffs; Another new sprint star; And a superstar's heading our way... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodayRecession talk strikes, and highs and lotuses
Wednesday, 9 April: Recession talk strikes; Albanese and Dutton face off, Extinct wolves make a comeback; And highs and lotuses... SPONSORED: For useful tips…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Trump's Liberation Day tariffs
Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There's a bit to…
Squiz TodayA bad day on the Aussie stock market, and a box office sensation
Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success... SPONSORED: For useful tips about…
Squiz TodayTrump's tariffs cause market mayhem, and British slang has its moment
Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodayTrump's tariffs are revealed, and an unusual lemon
Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta... Sign our petition for…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Aussie federal election: Setting the scene
It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of things…
Squiz TodayIt's Liberation Day for Trump, and a battle of the creepy crawlies
Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies... Sign our petition…
Squiz TodayTrump's tariffs take off, and a very golden rabbit
Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for the fight…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Myanmar's civil war
A major earthquake has struck Myanmar, but as rescuers try to reach people in the rubble, the military has continued to carry out airstrikes against…
Squiz TodayFlooding in outback Queensland, and don't try this at home...
Tuesday, 1 April: Flooding in outback Queensland; Another Chinese ship is spotted; Kerr's cleared for a comeback; And don't try this at home... Sign our…
Squiz TodaySearching for earthquake survivors, and some huge sports deals
Monday, 31 March: Searching for earthquake survivors; Hitting the campaign trail; Prince Harry's in hot water; And some huge sports deals... Sign our petition…
Squiz TodayCounting down to the election, and delicious dumplings
Friday, 28 March: Counting down to the election; Team Trump is hit with a lawsuit; A time warp at the gym; And delicious dumplings... Sign our petition for the…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
After a 100-day review, the Queensland Government has revealed its new plan for hosting the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s an ambitious one, with…
Squiz TodayA security blunder blows up, and a shroom with a view
Thursday, 27 March: A security blunder blows up; Deadly wildfires in South Korea; Jeanswest goes under; And a shroom with a view... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayA new Olympic stadium, and Quidditch on horseback
Wedneday, 26 March: A new Olympic stadium's on the way; A final budget before the election; A major US security breach; And Quidditch on horses... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the fight over salmon farming in Tassie
There’s been a fight brewing in Tasmania for a while now between salmon producers, locals, and environmental groups - and the Albanese Government has now…
Squiz TodayA big US merger tanks with investors, and a comeback for the ages
Tuesday, 25 March: Pushback against a US merger; Turkey's opposition leader is jailed; A fishy election issue; And a comeback for the ages... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayThe WFH debate flares up again, and a sharktopus strikes
Monday, 24 March: The WFH debate flares up again; Canada heads for an election; The US pulls uni funding; And a sharktopus strikes... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayProtecting the PBS, and what's the hottest hot cross bun?
Friday 21 March: The US takes aim at our PBS; Protests kick off in Turkey; The new kid on the track; And our hottest hot cross buns. The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... What the PBS is all about
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides affordable access to necessary medicines for all Australians. It’s one of the cornerstones of our health…
Squiz TodayStranded astronauts are home, and a fish of the year upset
Thursday, 20 March: Stranded astronauts make it back safely; An Aussie JFK connection; the mystery of the missing Netflix show, and an upset winner in fish of…
Squiz TodayFighting resumes in Gaza, and a rare move from the Oscars
Wednesday, 19 March: Fighting resumes in Gaza; Trump v the Supreme Court; An ancient fish fossil is found; And a rare move from the Academy... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Fentanyl and the opioid crisis
A powerful pain relief drug called fentanyl has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s frequently mentioned as being one of the reasons for the US imposing…
Squiz TodayThe CFMEU's in trouble again, and a good day for spuds
Tuesday, 18 March: The CFMEU's in trouble again; A power struggle in Israel; Headed for a deficit; And a good day for spuds... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayAussie troops might go to Ukraine, and surviving 95 days at sea
Monday, 17 March: A chance of Aussie peacekeepers in Ukraine; US airstrikes hit Yemen; Piastri spins out of the Formula 1; And surviving 95 days at sea... The…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz of February
Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in February? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is…
Squiz TodayMore tariff trouble, and a twist on a Greek treat
The tariff fallout continues; Russia pushes back on a ceasefire; Pokemon Go is on the move; And a twist on a Greek treat... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest
The former president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested this week for crimes against humanity that were allegedly committed during his ‘war on…
Squiz TodayA decision on Australia's tariff exemption, and a test of... still?
Thursday, 13 March: No tariff exemption for Australia; A possible ceasefire in Ukraine; A local equipped with a heart, And a test of still... SPONSORED: Here…
Squiz TodayA tough week for global markets, and songs fit for a King
Wednesday, 12 March: A tough week for global markets; Duterte is arrested; A mega NRL deal; And songs fit for a King... SPONSORED: Here is the link for the…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Why the US wants Greenland
US President Donald Trump has made a lot of announcements in the short time he’s been back in the White House - but one that has raised some big questions is…
Squiz TodayFlooding in the wake of Alfred, and some enterprising chefs
Tuesday, 11 March: Flooding after Alfred; A Dural caravan plot update; A golfer to keep your eye on; And some chefs get thirsty... SPONSORED: Here is the link…
Squiz TodayAlfred makes landfall; and an Aussie dog show champ
Monday, 10 March: Alfred makes landfall in the east; Labor romps home in the west; an update on Gene Hackman's death; and an Aussie champ at Crufts SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayIt's our 8th birthday - what's next?
The Squiz is turning 8, if you can believe it - so we thought it was a good time to have a quick chat to the Squiz Today OGs Claire Kimball and Kate Watson…
Squiz TodayCyclone watch continues, and man's best friend battles it out
Friday, 7 March: Cyclone watch continues; The US and Hamas make contact; Vale Fred Stolle; And man's best friend battles it out... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The West Australian election
Western Australia is about to go to the polls for the first time since the Labor government won an historic landslide victory in 2021. Since then, there’s been…
Squiz TodayMore cyclone warnings, and a woolly small mouse
Thursday, 6 March: Tropical Cyclone Alfred warnings; Another nurse arrest; Trump's big speech; And a woolly small mouse... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayCutting off support for Ukraine, and suede makes a comeback
Wednesday, 5 March: Cutting off support for Ukraine; Preparing for a cyclone; The Aussies fall short in Dubai; And suede's comeback... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... What's next for the Gaza ceasefire
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has ended, but despite agreeing to a blueprint for phase 2 back in January, the 2 sides are…
Squiz TodayKeeping an eye on Alfred, and Anora wins big
Tuesday, 4 March: Preparing for a cyclone; Zelensky is hoping for peace; Star Entertainment's problems grow; And Anora wins big... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayZelensky runs into problems, and the fish doorbell rings
Monday, 3 March: Zelensky runs into problems; Defence spending in focus; Hanging up on Skype; And the fish doorbell rings... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayA new partnership takes off, and a weekend salad
Friday, 28 February: A new partnership takes off; Farewell to a Hollywood legend; The Matildas band together; And a weekend salad.. The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Oscars campaigns
It’s Academy Awards time, honouring the best movies and performances from last year - and behind the scenes, the nominees and their teams have been working…
Squiz TodayMonitoring Chinese military moves, and ready to Go-Jo
Thursday, 27 February: Monitoring military moves; A new MH370 search; Farewell to an election guru; And ready to Go-Jo... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayLongtime allies at odds, and the case of the gold toilet
Wednesday, 26 February: Longtime allies at odds; A citizenship conundrum; Bird flu spreads; And the case of the gold toilet... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Bird flu
There’s been another outbreak of bird flu in Victoria, where thousands of chickens have been culled, adding extra pressure to our already-stretched egg and…
Squiz TodayChaos at the top of WiseTech, and some very good dogs
Tuesday, 25 February: Chaos at the top of WiseTech, Germany goes to the polls, some breast cancer screening data, and some very, very good dogs The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayA Medicare cash splash, and the goat's cheese GOAT
Monday, 24 February: A Medicare cash splash; The Pope's health worsens; A James Bond change; And the greatest goat's cheese... The Squiz is your shortcut to…