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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 TodayA steelworks rescue plan, and the tomb where it happens
Friday, 21 February: A steelworks rescue plan; A South Korean trial; Chipping towards the future; And the tomb where it happens... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the latest on Ukraine
As the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, talks about how to bring the war to an end are ramping up. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll…
Squiz TodayAssessing our threats, and Kentucky loses an icon
Thursday, 20 February: Assessing our threats; A shaky steel situation; The Champions comp begins; And Kentucky loses an icon... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayA long-awaited rate cut; and a toilet paper verdict
Wednesday, 19 February: The Reserve Bank makes a big call; the US and Russia meet on Ukraine; Aussie kids falling behind on civics - and the top toilet paper…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Jannik Sinner's doping ban
Jannik Sinner is one of the most talented players on the tennis circuit, but the world #1 has been suspended from playing professionally for 3 months following…
Squiz TodayMore Russia-Ukraine talks, and the big BAFTA winners
Tuesday, 18 February: More Russia-Ukraine talks; A rate decision's incoming; A bailout for Star; And the big BAFTA winners... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayNegotiating with Nauru, and the smell of history
Monday, 17 February: Negotiating with Nauru; More Russia-Ukraine talks; A Jay-Z suit is dropped; And the smell of history... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayBig changes to political donations, and some sultry poultry
Friday, 14 February: A big change to donation laws; A NSW Health probe continues; An influencer makes headlines; And celebrating a comedic icon... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Belle Gibson
The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has brought the story of Belle Gibson back into the headlines. If you’ve heard about or been watching the show, you…
Squiz TodayOutrage over antisemitic footage, and a top dog is crowned
Thursday, 13 February: Outrage over antisemitic footage; Modi visits Trump; Rex gets a lifeline; And a top dog is crowned... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayA new ceasefire deadline, and an Aussie success story
Wednesday, 12 February: A new ceasefire deadline; Kerr's found not guilty; Disney's streaming play; And a big success story... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... conflict in DR Congo
A major humanitarian crisis is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most populous and mineral-rich nations in Africa. Nearly 3,000…
Squiz TodaySteel tariffs are on the cards, and a fatberg strikes in Perth
Tuesday, 11 February: Steel tariffs on the cards; Richard White in more hot water; An Aussie's big win; And a fatberg strikes... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayA warning sign for Labor, and brew-tiful bags
Monday, 10 February: A warning sign for Labor; Another ceasefire swap; Queensland's supply issue; And some brew-tiful bags... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz of the Month - January
Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in January, from political slogans to corpse flowers? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of…
Squiz TodayQuestions over a caravan plot, and a passionfruit pie
Friday, 7 February: Questions over the caravan plot; A poisoning probe stalls; Putricia's back; And a passionfruit pie... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the Treaty of Waitangi
Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Maori and the…
Squiz TodayPushback on Trump's Gaza plan, and a roo breakthrough
Thursday 6 February: Pushback over Trump's Gaza plan; A big day across the ditch; Sam Kerr takes the stand; And a kangaroo breakthrough... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayCeasefire talks continue, and a passion project for the ages
Wednesday, 5 February: Truce talks continue; Cleaning up FNQ; A Hollywood battle begins; And a passion project for the ages... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Donald Trump's Tariffs
We’re just a couple of weeks into the new term of President Trump’s administration in the United States, and he’s moving quickly to implement his agenda. One…
Squiz TodayParliament's back in session, and Beyonce wins big
Tuesday, 4 February: Parliament's back in session; Queensland flooding continues; A high-profile case; And Beyonce wins big... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayFlooding in FNQ, and the Grammys get underway
Monday, 3 February: Flooding in FNQ; Trump's new tariffs; Move over, Concorde; And the Grammys get underway... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed…
Squiz TodayQuestions over an antisemitic plot, and dumplings for all..
Friday, 31 January: Questions over an antisemitic plot; A deadly crash in the US capital; the Rugby World Cup takes shape; And dumplings for all... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... DeepSeek and the US/China AI race
A new Chinese artificial intelligence app sent the tech world into a spin this week when investors realised a competitor to ChatGPT had been produced at a…
Squiz TodayInflation drops again, and Lunar New Year takes off
Thursday, 30 January: Inflation drops again; An Oscar Jenkins update; A pharmacy megadeal; And Lunar New Year takes off... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayThe new AI chatbot on the block, and some tasty pastries
Wednesday, 29 January: A new AI chatbot; Violence in Congo; Virgin drops a domestic route; And a tasty pastry competition... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayPalestinians return to north Gaza, and the year of the snake
Tuesday, 28 January: Palestinians head north; Yoon Suk Yeol is indicted; Dingo warnings on K'gari; And the year of the snake... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayMusk questions a Trump initiative, and a cat-astrophe...
Friday, 24 January: Musk questions a Trump initiative; A new fire in LA; The Aus Open finals shape up; And a cat-astrophe... You can find Claire and Kate's…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Our interview with the Prime Minister
A federal election is on the horizon, and with voters heading to the polls, we’re all about keeping you informed. That’s why we were pretty chuffed to have PM…
Squiz TodayMore action on antisemitism, and a big year for Austen fans
Thursday 23 January: More action on antisemitism; Zelensky asks for support; de Minaur's out; And a big year for Austen fans... You can find Claire and Kate's…
Squiz TodayAnother antisemitic attack, and a multitasking frontman...
Wednesday, 22 January: Another antisemitic attack; A dingo attack on K'gari; Trump swings into action; And a multitasking frontman... You can find Claire and…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle
The 2024 film It Ends With Us was a huge box office hit, raking in over 10 times its budget. But the film’s success has been overshadowed as its 2 stars have…
Squiz TodayDonald Trump is sworn in, and a smell for the ages
Tuesday 21 January: Donald Trump is sworn in; Gaza's ceasefire holds; Star Entertainment trouble; And a smell for the ages... You can find Claire and Kate's…
Squiz TodayA ceasefire begins in Gaza, and 50 years of triple j
Monday, 20 January: A ceasefire begins; Trump's inauguration preparations; Djokovic isn't happy; And 50 years of triple j... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayJoe Biden bids farewell, and a TikTok countdown
Friday, 17 January: Joe Biden says farewell; Vanuatu heads to the polls; A TikTok countdown; And a Turkish yoghurt cake... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Joe Biden's legacy
On January 20th, President Joe Biden’s first and only term as President of the United States will come to an end as Donald Trump starts his second term. So…
Squiz TodayA ceasefire deal is reached, and vale Simon Townsend
Thursday, 16 January: A ceasefire is reached; South Korea's President is arrested; Vale Simon Townsend; And a mystery cat... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayA Gaza ceasefire is on the cards; Questions over an Australian's fate; Millions head to a huge Hindu festival; And reading the play...
Wednesday, 15 January: A Gaza ceasefire is on the cards; Questions over an Australian's fate; Millions head to a huge Hindu festival; And reading the play…
Squiz TodayMore cash for the NBN; dangerous winds return to LA; a short-lived comeback for Kyrgios; and a fair go for tea drinkers...
Tuesday, 14 January: More cash for the NBN; dangerous winds return to LA; a short-lived comeback for Kyrgios; and a fair go for tea drinkers... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayDutton hits the campaign trail; Extra firefighters fly into LA; The Australian Open has a soggy start; And a masked singer farce..
Monday, 13 January: Dutton hits the campaign trail; Extra firefighters fly into LA; The Australian Open has a soggy start; And a masked singer farce... The…
Squiz TodayWildfires worsen in LA; An inauguration in Venezuela; A rocky start to the AFL year; And a summery salad...
Friday, 10 January: Wildfires worsen in LA; An inauguration in Venezuela; A rocky start to the AFL year; And a summery salad... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Daniel Duggan
Daniel Duggan is a former US pilot facing extradition to the States from Australia on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering. Duggan became an Aussie…
Squiz TodayA happy end to a long search; A wildfire burns in Los Angeles; A mixed bag of inflation stats; And our Cockney origins...
Thursday 9 January: A happy end to a long search; A wildfire burns in Los Angeles; A mixed bag of inflation stats; And our Cockney origins... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayEuropean leaders swipe back at Musk; A search continues in Kosciuszko; Kygrios gets the call-up; And a cabana conundrum...
Wednesday, 8 January: European leaders swipe back at Musk; A search continues in Kosciuszko; Kygrios gets the call-up; And a cabana conundrum... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayAlbanese hits the road; Canada faces a political shake-up; Things get frosty in the northern hemisphere; And Aussies miss out at the Globes...
Tuesday 7 January: Albanese hits the road; Canada faces a political shake-up; Things get frosty in the northern hemisphere; And Aussies miss out at the…
Squiz TodaySouth Korean chaos continues; A search in rugged bushland; The Aussies pull off an epic cricket win; And awards season is incoming...
Monday, 6 January: South Korean chaos continues; A search in rugged bushland; The Aussies pull off an epic cricket win; And awards season is incoming... The…
Squiz TodayFrom the archive: Your Shortcut to... PFAS - the 'forever chemicals'
There’s been a fair bit of concern recently after certain types of chemicals were found in a dam that feeds into the water supply of the NSW Blue Mountains…
Squiz TodayFrom the archive: Your Shortcut to... The Royal Family's wealth
Prince Harry turned 40yo this year, and he inherited a large sum of money, making him the latest in a long line of super-rich Royals with multiple income…
Squiz TodayFrom the archive: Your Shortcut to... The astronauts stranded in space
In the first week of June, 2 NASA astronauts were launched into space on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. It was a test flight to the International Space Station…
Squiz TodayThe Great Big Squiz Quiz 2024
It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2024 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you…
Squiz TodayAustralia's household wealth is on the rise; A verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot trial; A new Hewitt enters the arena; And a Christmas glaze to amaze...
Friday, 20 December: Australia's household wealth is on the rise; A verdict in the Gisèle Pelicot trial; A new Hewitt enters the arena; And a Christmas glaze…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The legacy of Cyclone Tracy
We’re about to hit 50 years since Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin early on Christmas Day in 1974. It was one of Australia’s most devastating natural disasters and…
Squiz TodayA gloomy economic outlook; Searching for survivors in Vanuatu; Alan Jones defends himself; And Tom Cruise gets a military honour...
Thursday 19 December: A gloomy economic outlook; Searching for survivors in Vanuatu; Alan Jones defends himself; And Tom Cruise gets a military honour... The…
Squiz TodayA major earthquake hits Vanuatu; A Russian general is assassinated; Victoria cracks down on protests; And why Popeye's in the headlines...
Wednesday, 18 December: A major earthquake hits Vanuatu; A Russian general is assassinated; Victoria cracks down on protests; And why Popeye's in the…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Prince Andrew's spy scandal
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stepped away from official duties with the UK’s royal family in 2019, but that doesn’t mean he’s stopped causing them…
Squiz TodayInvestigating another alcohol poisoning event; Israel moves on Golan Heights; A new-look Reserve Bank; And Guinness finds some Gen Z fans...
Tuesday, 17 December: Investigating another alcohol poisoning event; Israel moves on Golan Heights; A new-look Reserve Bank; And Guinness finds some Gen Z…
Squiz TodayThe last of the Bali Nine are back home; A heatwave hits; Prince Andrew's in trouble again; And a chess champion is crowned...
Monday, 16 December: The last of the Bali Nine are back home; A heatwave hits; Prince Andrew's in trouble again; And a chess champion is crowned... The Squiz…
Squiz TodaySocial media giants are told to pay up; Policing ramps up in Alice Springs; A big weekend for stargazers; And perfecting a puttanesca...
Friday, 13 December: Social media giants are told to pay up; Policing ramps up in Alice Springs; A big weekend for stargazers; And perfecting a puttanesca…
Squiz TodayAnother antisemitic attack in Sydney; The US makes contact with Syrian rebels; Rex faces a lawsuit; And so does an influencer...
Thursday 12 December: Another antisemitic attack in Sydney; The US makes contact with Syrian rebels; Rex faces a lawsuit; And so does an influencer... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Underlying inflation - understanding the trimmed mean
With a federal election due in the first half of next year and interest rates likely to influence the outcome, we’re taking a closer look at the number the…