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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 TodayMonday, 5 August: A magnifique Olympics weekend; The legionnaires' outbreak turns deadly; Rioters run amok in the UK; And another big night for the Dolphins...
Monday, 5 August: A magnifique Olympics weekend; The legionnaires' outbreak turns deadly; Rioters run amok in the UK; And another big night for the Dolphins…
Squiz TodayThe Tillies toss Tony; Another Hamas chief is killed; This year's Miles Franklin winner is named; And swimming for gold...
Friday, 2 August: The Tillies toss Tony; Another Hamas chief is killed; This year's Miles Franklin winner is named; And swimming for gold... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The CFMEU allegations
The Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (known as the CFMEU) has been at the centre of some pretty damning allegations over the past couple of…
Squiz TodayA Hamas chief is killed; Quarterly inflation is on the rise; Solving a peanut problem; And Jess Fox rocks again...
Thursday, 1 August: A Hamas chief is killed; Quarterly inflation is on the rise; Solving a peanut problem; And Jess Fox rocks again... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayRex issues a mayday; Aussies are told to leave Lebanon; Searching for answers after the UK's stabbing attack; And the Seine strikes again...
Wednesday, 31 July: Rex issues a mayday; Aussies are told to leave Lebanon; Searching for answers after the UK's stabbing attack; And the Seine strikes…
Squiz TodayO'Callaghan wins the gold; Examining what happened in Wieambilla; Another airline is on the edge; And a SharkEye in the sky...
Tuesday, 30 July: O'Callaghan wins the gold; Examining what happened in Wieambilla; Another airline is on the edge; And a SharkEye in the sky... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayAlbanese shakes things up; Israel hits back at Hezbollah; A twisted crime story; And welcome to the first Paris Sprint...
Monday, 29 July: Albanese shakes things up; Israel hits back at Hezbollah; A twisted crime story; And welcome to the first Paris Sprint... The Squiz is your…
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Squiz TodayThe Olympics are kicking off; A cabinet reshuffle in Canberra; Biden passes the torch; And a costly night's kip...
Friday, 26 July: The Olympics are kicking off; A cabinet reshuffle in Canberra; Biden passes the torch; And a costly night's kip... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Paris Olympics
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics is just days away - and it’s fair to say the City of Light has had its share of challenges just making it to the…
Squiz TodayThe World's hottest day ever; Netanyahu is overshadowed by Biden; The baby boom is over; And a beer-can boat is built...
Thursday, 25 July: The World's hottest day ever; Netanyahu is overshadowed by Biden; The baby boom is over; And a beer-can boat is built... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayDemocrats double-down on Harris; Stolen Aussie data sells for cheap; Op shops push back on donations; And some smelly snail mail...
Wednesday, 23 July: Democrats double-down on Harris; Stolen Aussie data sells for cheap; Op shops push back on donations; And some smelly snail mail... The…
Squiz TodayKamala Harris steps up; Plans to prevent another train tragedy; A global IT outage costs billions; And finishing a feast...
Tuesday, 23 July: Kamala Harris steps up; Plans to prevent another train tragedy; A global IT outage costs billions; And finishing a feast... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayBiden drops out of the race; Israel strikes Yemen; Recovering from a worldwide outage; And a new-old hair trend...
Monday, 22 July: Biden drops out of the race; Israel strikes Yemen; Recovering from a worldwide outage; And a new-old hair trend... The Squiz is your shortcut…
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Squiz TodayJD Vance introduces himself; The CFMEU is dealt another blow; A wintry blast is incoming; And some tasty beans...
Friday, 19 July: JD Vance introduces himself; The CFMEU is dealt another blow; A wintry blast is incoming; And some tasty beans... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Queen Camilla
In happy news for royal watchers, it’s been confirmed this week that King Charles and Queen Camilla are coming to Australia in October. We already know a lot…
Squiz TodayCracking down on a major union; Trump's campaign gets a boost; A good night for NSW; And a dirty dip in Paris...
Thursday, 18 July: Cracking down on a major union; Trump's campaign gets a boost; A good night for NSW; And a dirty dip in Paris... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayA decade on from MH17; Republicans rally around Trump; Soothing ourselves with retail therapy; And get ready for State of Origin...
Wednesday, 17 July: A decade on from MH17; Republicans rally around Trump; Soothing ourselves with retail therapy; And get ready for State of Origin... The…
Squiz TodayThe Secret Service is under scrutiny; Victoria's construction union is probed; Weathering the wintry days; And the King locks in a visit…
Tuesday, 16 July: The Secret Service is under scrutiny; Victoria's construction union is probed; Weathering the wintry days; And the King locks in a visit… The…
Squiz TodayTrump survives an assassination attempt; A dark day in Gaza; The Euros final is on; And a Royal surprise at Wimbledon...
Monday, 15 July: Trump survives an assassination attempt; A dark day in Gaza; The Euros final is on; And a Royal surprise at Wimbledon... The Squiz is your…
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NATO sets its sights on China; Alice Springs' curfew comes to an end; A spectacular sea spectacle; And a cheesy fondue...
Friday, 12 July: NATO sets its sights on China; Alice Springs' curfew comes to an end; A spectacular sea spectacle; And a cheesy fondue... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The new UK government
The UK has entered a new era, voting in Labour leader Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and ending 14 years of Conservative rule. It was a landslide win that sent…
Squiz TodayBiden refuses to back down; An ANZAC Day shutdown; de Minaur drops out of Wimbledon; And how to avoid bill shock...
Thursday, 11 July: Biden refuses to back down; An ANZAC Day shutdown; de Minaur drops out of Wimbledon; And how to avoid bill shock... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayAustralia's new Special Envoy; NATO's meeting gets underway; Chinese hacking is exposed; And why winter makes us SAD...
Wednesday, 10 July: Australia's new Special Envoy; NATO's meeting gets underway; Chinese hacking is exposed; And why winter makes us SAD… The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayFrance has a shock election result; A new curfew kicks off in Alice; Our long trek to work; And picking up a saucy trend...
Tuesday, 9 July: France has a shock election result; A new curfew kicks off in Alice; Our long trek to work; And picking up a saucy trend... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayBritain's got a new PM; A tragic loss of life in Sydney; A news Mars experiment; And teaching an old dog new tricks...
Monday, 8 July: Britain's got a new PM; A tragic loss of life in Sydney; A news Mars experiment; And teaching an old dog new tricks... The Squiz is your…
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Squiz TodayProtesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli...
Friday, 5 July: Protesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Future Made in Australia and critical minerals
There’s been a lot of talk about the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy since it was unveiled in the Budget. Put simply, it’s the…
Squiz TodayUK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape...
Thursday, 4 July: UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayTrailer: Introducing Newsmakers...
Our first interview with Broadsheet's Nick Shelton drops on Wednesday, 10 July. Sign up to our News Club newsletter here.
Squiz TodayAlbanese hits some rough seas; Trump marks a win; Tech giants are given a child safety deadline; And a shortlist of our best reads...
Wednesday, 3 July: Albanese hits some rough seas; Trump marks a win; Tech giants are given a child safety deadline; And a shortlist of our best reads... The…
Squiz TodayFrance sends a message to Macron; Biden fends off calls to step aside; Welcoming our new Governor-General; And some sporty style...
Tuesday, 2 July: France sends a message to Macron; Biden fends off calls to step aside; Welcoming our new Governor-General; And some sporty style... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayUS President Joe Biden's under pressure; A new Gaza ceasefire plan; Wimbledon gets underway; And Balmoral Castle opens the gates...
Monday, 1 July: US President Joe Biden's under pressure; A new Gaza ceasefire plan; Wimbledon gets underway; And Balmoral Castle opens the gates… The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayThe first presidential debate kicks off; Bruce Lehrmann gets a big bill; Rethinking our multivitamins; And saving Marilyn Monroe's home...
Friday, 28 June: The first presidential debate kicks off; Bruce Lehrmann gets a big bill; Rethinking our multivitamins; And saving Marilyn Monroe's home... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The tobacco wars
There’s been a lot of news around about smoking lately - and not just about it being hazardous for our health. The rising cost of cigarettes in Australia has…
Squiz TodayAssange is home free; Inflation rises above expectations; NSW makes Origin history; And a feast fit for a King...
Thursday, 27 June: Assange is home free; Inflation rises above expectations; NSW makes Origin history; And a feast fit for a King... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayAssange flies towards freedom; A verdict over the Victorian campers' deaths; A Labor MP crosses the floor; And move over Bear Grylls...
Wednesday, 26 June: Assange flies towards freedom; A verdict over the Victorian campers' deaths; A Labor MP crosses the floor; And move over Bear Grylls... The…
Squiz TodayAlbanese appoints a new climate agency boss; A terror attack in Russia; Myer makes a merger move; And Elon Musk's secret baby...
Tuesday, 25 June: Albanese appoints a new climate agency boss; A terror attack in Russia; Myer makes a merger move; And Elon Musk's secret baby... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayThe nuclear policy debate continues; Israel's military actions are in focus; A chilly start to the week; And the Royals get starstruck...
Monday 24 June: The nuclear policy debate continues; Israel's military actions are in focus; A chilly start to the week; And the Royals get starstruck... The…
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Squiz TodayAn inquiry into social media; Netanyahu faces more opposition; Burritos make bank; And a deep-fried sandwich...
Friday, 21 June: An inquiry into social media; Netanyahu faces more opposition; Burritos make bank; And a deep-fried sandwich... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The European Parliament
The European parliamentary elections happened recently and far-right parties made big gains, pushing out candidates from the centre and left of politics. As a…
Squiz TodayFiring up the nuclear debate; Justice for Charlise Mutton; A party for Putin in North Korea; And messing with your Maccas...
Thursday, 20 June: Firing up the nuclear debate; Justice for Charlise Mutton; A party for Putin in North Korea; And messing with your Maccas... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayCheng Lei's back in the headlines; The interest rate holds steady; Some hot and cold warnings; And the rise of sweet potatoes...
Wednesday, 19 June: Cheng Lei's back in the headlines; The interest rate holds steady; Some hot and cold warnings; And the rise of sweet potatoes… The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayLi makes a splash in Canberra; Netanyahu criticises a military move; The UK's election campaign is heating up; And a brekky fit for Brits...
Tuesday, 18 June: Li makes a splash in Canberra; Netanyahu criticises a military move; The UK's election campaign is heating up; And a brekky fit for Brits…
Squiz TodayChina's Premier heads to Canberra; A new push for peace in Ukraine; Getting inside animals' minds; And a Royal return
Monday, 17 June: China's Premier heads to Canberra; A new push for peace in Ukraine; Getting inside animals' minds; And a Royal return. The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayLeaders attend the G7 Summit; Dawson loses his appeal; Unemployment goes down; And ramen that's too hot to handle...
Friday, 14 June: Leaders attend the G7 Summit; Dawson loses his appeal; Unemployment goes down; And ramen that's too hot to handle... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayJarryd Hayne's conviction is quashed; Calling out the consulting industry; A fast fashion fight; And how to avoid feeling bamboozled...
Thursday, 13 June: Jarryd Hayne's conviction is quashed; Calling out the consulting industry; A fast fashion fight; And how to avoid feeling bamboozled... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) made headlines recently when its chief prosecutor applied for arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas -…
Squiz TodayApple brings AI to iPhone users; Preparing for panda diplomacy; House prices are on the rise again; And time to listen to Nanna...
Wednesday, 12 June: Apple brings AI to iPhone users; Preparing for panda diplomacy; House prices are on the rise again; And time to listen to Nanna... The…
Squiz TodayPowering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids...
Tuesday, 11 June: Powering up for a fight; Israel's war cabinet reshuffle; Tributes for Michael Mosley; And toys for big kids... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodaySpecial Episode: A Squiz Kids Shortcut to Social Media
A special episode from our Squiz Kids team, this Shortcut to Social Media is a great co-listening experience for parents with younger children. It takes a look…
Squiz TodayIsrael moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos...
Friday, 7 June: Israel moves on central Gaza; A double murder accused apologises; Apple takes a tumble; And a new take on tacos... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayElon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback...
Thursday, 6 June: Elon Musk notches a win; Our economy slows; Biden cracks down on migrants; And the King's horses make a comeback... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The 80th anniversary of D-Day
In this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get into what happened on D-Day - the dangerous and bloody event that changed the course of WWII. The 6th of June is the…
Squiz TodayA warning over NDIS fraud; Modi takes a hit at the polls; P&O sails into the sunset; And lining up for some Cold Chisel...
Wednesday, 5 June: A warning over NDIS fraud; Modi takes a hit at the polls; P&O sails into the sunset; And lining up for some Cold Chisel... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayA tricky pay rise; Mexico makes history; de Minaur keeps his French Open dream alive; And a koala thief strikes again...
Tuesday, 4 June: A tricky pay rise; Mexico makes history; de Minaur keeps his French Open dream alive; And a koala thief strikes again... The Squiz is your…