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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…
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Squiz TodayFlorida braces for Hurricane Milton; China's economy is still struggling; Looking into life expectancy; And Fat Bear Week wraps up...
Wednesday, 9 October: Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; China's economy is still struggling; Looking into life expectancy; And Fat Bear Week wraps up... The…
Squiz TodayMarking one year of war; Melania makes herself heard; Why groceries are causing us stress; And what gets dolphins smiling...
Tuesday, 8 October: Marking one year of war; Melania makes herself heard; Why groceries are causing us stress; And what gets dolphins smiling... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayGetting Aussies out of Lebanon proves challenging; NSW Police take protestors to court; Our economic woes go global; And bring on the long weekend...
Friday, 4 October: Getting Aussies out of Lebanon proves challenging; NSW Police take protestors to court; Our economic woes go global; And bring on the long…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Fat Bear Week
This week marks the 10th year of Fat Bear Week, where people vote online for who they think is the fattest bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve…
Squiz TodayPlans to stop more Palestine protests; Sean Combs faces hundreds of new allegations; Aussie sportswomen go global; And it's time to clean out our closet...
Thursday, 3 October: Plans to stop more Palestine protests; Sean Combs faces hundreds of new allegations; Aussie sportswomen go global; And it's time to clean…
Squiz TodayIran strikes back against Israel; The vice presidential debate is here; Aussie house prices take a dip; And a fierce start to Fat Bear Week...
Wednesday, 2 October: Iran strikes back against Israel; The vice presidential debate is here; Aussie house prices take a dip; And a fierce start to Fat Bear…
Squiz TodayConcern over Aussie support for Hezbollah; Cleo Smith's kidnapper loses his appeal; Netflix is being sued over Baby Reindeer; And it's time for a man-i pedi...
Tuesday, 1 October: Concern over Aussie support for Hezbollah; Cleo Smith's kidnapper loses his appeal; Netflix is being sued over Baby Reindeer; And it's time…
Squiz TodayHezbollah's leader is killed by Israel; Deadly storms lash 2 continents; Part one of a rescue mission in space; And farewelling an icon...
Monday, 30 September: Hezbollah's leader is killed by Israel; Deadly storms lash 2 continents; Part one of a rescue mission in space; And farewelling an…
Squiz TodayBonus ep: Newsmakers with Mia Freedman
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A peek at this week's Weekly Wrap
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Squiz TodayPushing for a pause in the Middle East; Chalmers visits Beijing; A big weekend for footy fans; And a perky paella...
Friday, 27 September: Pushing for a pause in the Middle East; Chalmers visits Beijing; A big weekend for footy fans; And a perky paella... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Israel's spy agency Mossad
It’s pretty rare to see the work of a foreign spy agency leading international headlines, but that’s exactly what happened last week when thousands of pagers…
Squiz TodayHousing policy is back in the spotlight; Another search for Samantha Murphy; Trouble for our tomatoes; And whipping up some nostalgia...
Thursday, 26 September: Housing policy is back in the spotlight; Another search for Samantha Murphy; Trouble for our tomatoes; And whipping up some…
Squiz TodayA warning to leave Lebanon now; Interest rates stay on hold; Forking out for Grand Final flights; And our obsession with baby animals...
Wednesday, 25 September: A warning to leave Lebanon now; Interest rates stay on hold; Forking out for Grand Final flights; And our obsession with baby…
Squiz TodayThe Supermarkets are under fire again; A deadly day in Lebanon; Harris picks up in the polls; And a big night for a Blues star...
Tuesday, 24 September: The Supermarkets are under fire again; A deadly day in Lebanon; Harris picks up in the polls; And a big night for a Blues star... The…
Squiz TodayAlbanese's Quad catch-up; No rest in the Middle East conflict; Trump turns down a second debate; And a 90s favourite is back...
Monday, 23 September: Albanese's Quad catch-up; No rest in the Middle East conflict; Trump turns down a second debate; And a 90s favourite is back... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayBonus ep: Newsmakers with Chris Uhlmann
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A peek at your Weekly Wrap
The full Weekly Wrap episode is in your News Club podcast feed. A new episode drops every Saturday morning. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Squiz TodayRemembering the Timor-Leste mission; Busting up a drug syndicate; A big weekend of sport; And a tasty shakshuka...
Friday, 20 September: Remembering the Timor-Leste mission; Busting up a drug syndicate; A big weekend of sport; And a tasty shakshuka... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Reserve Bank of Australia
There’s been a bit of argy-bargy lately between the federal government and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) over why our economy is so sluggish. The…
Squiz TodayHezbollah vows to retaliate against Israel; A big tech crime bust; Why you should have that extra coffee; And don't mess with Mama...
Thursday, 19 September: Hezbollah vows to retaliate against Israel; A big tech crime bust; Why you should have that extra coffee; And don't mess with Mama…
Squiz TodayElection date speculation grows; The Secret Service is under pressure; Sean Combs is arrested; And going mad for the moon...
Wednesday, 18 September: Election date speculation grows; The Secret Service is under pressure; Sean Combs is arrested; And going mad for the moon... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayAnother alleged assassination attempt; Glasgow gets the Games; Airfares are on the rise; And a glittering night at the Emmys...
Tuesday, 17 September: Another alleged assassination attempt; Glasgow gets the Games; Airfares are on the rise; And a glittering night at the Emmys... The…
Squiz TodayA verdict in the Amber Haigh case; Putin considers his options; An education funding standoff; And an ignored Aussie scientist has a win...
Monday, 16 September: A verdict in the Amber Haigh case; Putin considers his options; An education funding standoff; And an ignored Aussie scientist has a…
Squiz TodayBonus ep: Newsmakers with Nick Shelton
Today, we’re bringing you an episode from our News Club limited series, Newsmakers. News Club is the place to go for conversations about the news, and in this…
Squiz TodaySome military medals are taken away; Aged Care reforms get the tick of approval; The footy finals are here; And some spring skewers...
Friday, 13 September: Some military medals are taken away; Aged Care reforms get the tick of approval; The footy finals are here; And some spring skewers…
Squiz TodayTrump and Harris finally face off; A Melbourne protest turns ugly; A contentious Raygun ranking; And it's Fyre Festival 2.0...
Thursday, 12 September: Trump and Harris finally face off; A Melbourne protest turns ugly; A contentious Raygun ranking; And it's Fyre Festival 2.0... The…
Squiz TodayAn economic face-off; A tragedy in the Blue Mountains; Remembering a Hollywood icon; And a smelly office debate...
Wednesday, 11 September: An economic face-off; A tragedy in the Blue Mountains; Remembering a Hollywood icon; And a smelly office debate... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodaySeeking justice for our veterans; The US issues a warning over Iran; Princess Kate gives an update; And some serious cash in the attic...
Tuesday, 10 September: Seeking justice for our veterans; The US issues a warning over Iran; Princess Kate gives an update; And some serious cash in the…
Squiz TodayGoogle versus the US government; A super typhoon hits Asia; A Royal Commission report is incoming; And the Paralympics come to a close...
Monday, 9 September: Google versus the US government; A super typhoon hits Asia; A Royal Commission report is incoming; And the Paralympics come to a close…
Squiz TodayShorten signs off; Russian interference is on the US's radar; A big telco deal for the regions; And a spanakopita for spring...
Friday, 6 September: Shorten signs off; Russian interference is on the US's radar; A big telco deal for the regions; And a spanakopita for spring... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayOur economic growth slows down; Zelensky calls for more air defence; A luxury spy case; And finding love in the fruit aisle...
Thursday, 5 September: Our economic growth slows down; Zelensky calls for more air defence; A luxury spy case; And finding love in the fruit aisle... … The…
Squiz TodayUniting over a High Court challenge; The Pope goes on tour; An Aussie stem cell breakthrough; And de Minaur makes his US Open play...
Wednesday, 4 September: Uniting over a High Court challenge; The Pope goes on tour; An Aussie stem cell breakthrough; And de Minaur makes his US Open play…
Squiz TodayThe wild weather worsens; Linda Reynolds' defamation case wraps up; A tiger attack at Dreamworld; And Bluey breaks the internet...
Tuesday, 3 September: The wild weather worsens; Linda Reynolds' defamation case wraps up; A tiger attack at Dreamworld; And Bluey breaks the internet... … The…
Squiz TodayA hot and cold weekend; A Census question raises questions; Our Paralympians do us proud; And a new Squiz quiz...
Monday, 2 September: A hot and cold weekend; A Census question raises questions; Our Paralympians do us proud; And a new Squiz quiz... The Squiz is your…
- Squiz Today
A peek at your Weekly Wrap....
Weekly Wrap is published every Saturday morning in our News Club podcast feed. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Squiz TodayKamala Harris faces the mic; The Wieambilla inquest wraps up; Game on for the AFLW; And tossing our tomatoes...
Friday, 30 August: Kamala Harris faces the mic; The Wieambilla inquest wraps up; Game on for the AFLW; And tossing our tomatoes... … The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Paris Paralympics
Australia is riding high after its best-ever performance at an Olympic Games in Paris. So grab your green and gold again because the Paralympics are here. In…
Squiz TodayThe Paralympics begin in Paris; An Israeli hostage makes it home; Trump faces a fresh indictment; And the robo-chefs are coming...
Thursday, 29 August: The Paralympics begin in Paris; An Israeli hostage makes it home; Trump faces a fresh indictment; And the robo-chefs are coming... The…
Squiz TodayFederal election battle lines are drawn; The CFMEU strikes back; Aussie companies report big profits; And the UK is ready to rock...
Wednesday, 28 August: Federal election battle lines are drawn; The CFMEU strikes back; Aussie companies report big profits; And the UK is ready to rock... ……
Squiz TodayThe Pacific Islands Forum begins; A high-profile murder sentence; Cracking down on Aussie aviation; And a big reunion is on the cards...
Tuesday, 27 August: The Pacific Islands Forum begins; A high-profile murder sentence; Cracking down on Aussie aviation; And a big reunion is on the cards…
Squiz TodayA landslide victory in the NT; Your right to switch off starts now; A solution for the stranded astronauts; And as cool as a cucumber...
Monday, 26 August: A landslide victory in the NT; Your right to switch off starts now; A solution for the stranded astronauts; And as cool as a cucumber... The…
Squiz TodayBONUS EP - Weekly Wrap: The star-studded Democratic Convention, a new NDIS deal, and a yacht conspiracy theory
Weekly Wrap is published every Saturday morning in our News Club podcast feed. Follow News Club on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Hosted by the OG team of Claire…
Squiz TodayAnderson farewells Aunty; The NT heads to the polls; Ukraine moves on Moscow; And a moreish linguine...
Friday, 23 August: Anderson farewells Aunty; The NT heads to the polls; Ukraine moves on Moscow; And a moreish linguine... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayA bill to cut the cost of the NDIS; Erin Patterson's trial date is set; Pushing a renewable power project; And bye bye Bennifer 2.0
Thursday, 22 August: A bill to cut the cost of the NDIS; Erin Patterson's trial date is set; Pushing a renewable power project; And bye bye Bennifer 2.0... The…
Squiz TodayAn Italian maritime mystery; Israel recovers more hostages' bodies; Penning a new defence deal; And a picturesque quest...
Wednesday, 21 August: An Italian maritime mystery; Israel recovers more hostages' bodies; Penning a new defence deal; And a picturesque quest... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayThe Democratic National Convention kicks off; Debating some ceasefires; Booktopia gets a happy ending; And snake hunting for sustainability...
Tuesday, 20 August: The Democratic National Convention kicks off; Debating some ceasefires; Booktopia gets a happy ending; And snake hunting for…
Squiz TodayUkraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid...
Monday, 19 August: Ukraine baffles Russia; Support for a ceasefire in Gaza; Long faces over Black Caviar; And one clever kid... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayAn IV shortage hits Australia; Pressure grows on Israel to call time in Gaza; The latest unemployment data is in; And some choc-full muffins...
Friday, 16 August: An IV shortage hits Australia; Pressure grows on Israel to call time in Gaza; The latest unemployment data is in; And some choc-full…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Tim Walz
You wouldn't be alone if you hadn’t heard of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz before Kamala Harris picked him as her running mate for the upcoming US Presidential…
Squiz TodayA battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies...
Thursday, 15 August: A battle over Gazans' visas kicks off; The Kiwi PM drops in; CommBank reports a big profit; And some dodgy lollies... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayTrump's X interview runs into tech problems; Scott Morrison takes the stand; NAPLAN results are in; And it's heating up in Italy...
Wednesday, 14 August: Trump's X interview runs into tech problems; Scott Morrison takes the stand; NAPLAN results are in; And it's heating up in Italy... The…
Squiz TodayThe mystery of a Cairns chopper crash; Seven's in the spotlight; Cracking down on the CFMEU; And Raygun busts another move...
Tuesday, 13 August: The mystery of a Cairns chopper crash; Seven's in the spotlight; Cracking down on the CFMEU; And Raygun busts another move... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayThe Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost...
Monday, 12 August: The Olympics come to a close; Iran is caught interfering; The benefits of the Milky Way; And our final tally gets a boost... The Squiz is…
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Your Weekly Wrap preview...
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Squiz TodayNearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally...
Friday, 9 August: Nearing the finish line in Paris; Joyce takes a payout cut; The Archibald people's choice is named; And we add to our tally... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... JD Vance
If you’ve been paying attention to US politics over the last couple of years you might have clocked the rise of JD Vance in the Republican Party - but you can…
Squiz TodayAn inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris...
Thursday, 8 August: An inflationary rift develops; Childcare workers get a pay bump; Harris and Walz hit the campaign trail; And a gold rush in Paris... The…
Squiz TodayKamala names her running mate; Interest rates are held steady; Dusty hangs up his boots; And our youngest-ever Olympian wins gold...
Wednesday, 7 August: Kamala names her running mate; Interest rates are held steady; Dusty hangs up his boots; And our youngest-ever Olympian wins gold... The…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 6 August: Australia's terror threat rises; The ASX takes a battering; Harris closes in on her running mate; And brat summer takes over...
Tuesday, 6 August: Australia's terror threat rises; The ASX takes a battering; Harris closes in on her running mate; And brat summer takes over... The Squiz is…