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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 TodayTrump's history-making conviction; America takes a big step in Ukraine; Frydenberg contemplates a comeback; And spelling up a storm...
Monday, 3 June: Trump's history-making conviction; America takes a big step in Ukraine; Frydenberg contemplates a comeback; And spelling up a storm... The…
Squiz TodayAnother blow to Hong Kong's democracy; New Zealand weighs in on our visa drama; The latest rich listers are crowned; And the Archibald finalists are named...
Friday, 31 May: Another blow to Hong Kong's democracy; New Zealand weighs in on our visa drama; The latest rich listers are crowned; And the Archibald…
Squiz TodayChanging direction; Phoning in a potential breakthrough; South Africans vote for their next president; And painting a winner...
Thursday, 30 May: Changing direction; Phoning in a potential breakthrough; South Africans vote for their next president; And painting a winner… The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Rafael Nadal's legendary career
In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal who was back in action at the French Open earlier this week. “Rafa”, as he’s…
Squiz TodayMore allegedly toxic workplaces are exposed; A row over immigration laws; The spotlight turns on police; And it's time to trot out the tights...
Wednesday, 29 May: More allegedly toxic workplaces are exposed; A row over immigration laws; The spotlight turns on police; And it's time to trot out the…
Squiz TodayUni protesters are given a deadline; Zelensky calls for peace; Help's on the way for Papua New Guinea; And some denim duds...
Tuesday, 28 May: Uni protesters are given a deadline; Zelensky calls for peace; Help's on the way for Papua New Guinea; And some denim duds... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayCracking down on hate speech; A double murderer is named; The UK PM makes a big election promise; And all eyes on Rafa...
Monday, 27 May: Cracking down on hate speech; A double murderer is named; The UK PM makes a big election promise; And all eyes on Rafa… The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayBONUS EP - Weekly Wrap: From slop to Telstra job cuts, what the ICC did this week, and a very wet Rishi Sunak...
Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week…
Squiz TodayA snap election in the UK; Macron visits New Caledonia; Australia's largest coal-fired power station gets an extension; And a winter woolly tip...
Friday, 24 May: A snap election in the UK; Macron visits New Caledonia; Australia's largest coal-fired power station gets an extension; And a winter woolly…
Squiz TodayBird flu hits Victoria; Albanese's going full term; A crackdown on cowboy compounds; And it's time to cut the cheese...
Thursday, 23 May: Bird flu hits Victoria; Albanese's going full term; A crackdown on cowboy compounds; And it's time to cut the cheese... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The 3G Shutdown
In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why Australia is shutting down its 3G phone network in the coming months. That’s something that’s set to be a problem for…
Squiz TodayTelstra cuts thousands of jobs; Albanese's under pressure; Concern for Queensland's kids; And how shrimp can sink a business...
Wednesday, 22 May: Telstra cuts thousands of jobs; Albanese's under pressure; Concern for Queensland's kids; And how shrimp can sink a business... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayA deadly chopper crash in Iran; A legal lifeline for Assange; Taiwan gets a new President; And stopping the internet slop...
Tuesday, 21 May: A deadly chopper crash in Iran; A legal lifeline for Assange; Taiwan gets a new President; And stopping the internet slop... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayAn ultimatum for Netanyahu; Stuck in New Caledonia; Getting kids off social media and understanding emojis
Monday, 20th May: An ultimatum for Netanyahu; Stuck in New Caledonia; Getting kids off social media and understanding emojis The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayYour Weekly Wrap preview...
Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
Squiz TodayAn assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday...
Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayDutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world...
Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... University Campus Protests
In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They’ve made headlines over…
Squiz TodayIt's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face off...
Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off... The Squiz is your shortcut…
Squiz TodayIt's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans...
Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayBrace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras...
Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Weekly Wrap preview...
Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
Squiz TodayA new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants...
Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayAn assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock...
Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... The…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Nuclear Power Debate
In this Shortcut, we’re talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia’s…
Squiz TodayRates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala...
Wednesday, 8 May: Rates are on hold; Israel crosses a line; Fast-tracking the mushroom murders trial; And mixed reviews from the MET Gala... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayQantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine...
Tuesday, 7 May: Qantas's big payout; Evacuations begin in Rafah; A sad end in Mexico; And some critters with your wine... The Squiz is your shortcut to being…
Squiz TodayTeen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest...
Monday, 6 May: Teen terror is back in the spotlight; The search for answers in Mexico; An astronomical spectacle; And a very Aussie quest... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayTensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up...
Friday, 3 May: Tensions flare at US colleges; Domestic violence advocates demand more; The Solomon Islands has a new PM; And we're ready for our close up…
Squiz TodayCoordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum...
Thursday, 2 May: Coordinating a response to violence; Lehrmann's still on the hook; Qantas has a difficult day; And solving a wholemeal conundrum... The Squiz…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Managing Australia's Population
In this Shortcut, we’re talking about people—specifically, the number of people in Australia and who they are… We’ll also look at how our population is…
Squiz TodayBonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish...
Wednesday, 1 May: Bonza fails to take off; National Cabinet meets over DV; A new PM for the Solomon Islands; And a million dollar fish... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayAlbanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna...
Tuesday, 30 April: Albanese is under fire; Protesting for peace in the Middle East; Some high level comings and goings; And Taylor Swift ties with Madonna…
Squiz TodayTackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji...
Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji... The Squiz is your shortcut to the…
Squiz TodayYour Weekly Wrap preview...
Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
Squiz TodayA violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems...
Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Donald Trump's Legal Cases
Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both…
Squiz TodayLehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit...
Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit... The…
Squiz TodayRetracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS...
Tuesday, 23 April: Retracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS... The Squiz is your…
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Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling-out; And Swift racks up more records
Monday, 22 April: Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling out; And Swift racks up more records The Squiz is your shortcut to…
Squiz TodayBondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf...
Friday, 19 April: Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf... The…
Squiz TodayAll eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky...
Thursday, 18 April: All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Iran and Israel
For the first time, Iran has directly attacked Israel. Last weekend Iran launched more than 300 targeted missiles and drones, almost all of which were shot…
Squiz TodayTerror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound purpose...
Wednesday, 17 April: Terror strikes in Sydney; The US hands over Assange documents; Supermarket bosses face the music; And a giant pumpkin's newfound…
Squiz TodayLehrmann's day in court; An inquiry into the Bondi attack; Israel calls for Iranian sanctions; And making some super-animals...
Tuesday, 16 April: Lehrmann's day in court; An inquiry into the Bondi attack; Israel calls for Iranian sanctions; And making some super-animals... The Squiz is…
Squiz TodayBondi bands together; Iran moves against Israel; A curfew countdown in Alice; And Wrexham wins again...
Monday, 15 April: Bondi bands together; Iran moves against Israel; A curfew countdown in Alice; And Wrexham wins again... The Squiz is your shortcut to the…
Squiz TodayAlbanese's plan for Oz's future; Some sluggish voters in Sydney; Prince Harry's new legal case; And we have a new Dogfather...
Friday, 12 April: Albanese's plan for Oz's future; Some sluggish voters in Sydney; Prince Harry's new legal case; And we have a new Dogfather... The Squiz is…
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A 2-state solution causes a stir; The Treasurer's competition mission; Upping the ante in Arizona; And it's game on for Scrabble fans...
Thursday, 11 April: A 2-state solution causes a stir; The Treasurer's competition mission; Upping the ante in Arizona; And it's game on for Scrabble fans…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... The Push to Ban TikTok
If you know somebody under the age of 18 there’s a strong chance that they’re on TikTok, the massively popular social media app for making and sharing short…
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Saluting a new defence chief; Extending Alice's youth curfew; The Matildas are bruised; And don't forget your manners...
Wednesday, 10 April: Saluting a new defence chief; Extending Alice's youth curfew; The Matildas are bruised; And don't forget your manners... The Squiz is your…
Squiz TodayScrutinising Aussie supermarkets; A nuclear warning in Ukraine; The Commonwealth Games' search continues; And the latest TikTok craze...
Tuesday, 9 April: Scrutinising Aussie supermarkets; A nuclear warning in Ukraine; The Commonwealth Games' search continues; And the latest TikTok craze... The…
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Japan prepares to join AUKUS; More protests in Israel; Recovering from a weekend of rain; And some tasty advice for living a long life...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Monday, 8 April: Japan prepares to join AUKUS; More protests in Israel; Recovering…
Squiz TodayLehrmann's defamation case continues; Looking forward to some daylight; Household spending is up; And cicada-geddon is coming...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Friday, 5 April: Lehrmann's defamation case continues; Looking forward to some…
Squiz TodayA new Governor-General is named; Albanese speaks to Netanyahu; A superstar's billionaire status; And you can't slow down ageing...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 4 April: A new Governor-General is named; Albanese speaks to Netanyahu…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... Boeing's Safety Issues
Boeing has been in a rough patch for the last half-decade, even before the side of a plane came off during a flight in January. Now, with the CEO stepping down…
Squiz TodayRemembering an Aussie aid worker; Trump takes a financial hit; Revealing the price of a referendum; And justice for seagulls...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 3 April: Remembering an Aussie aid worker; Trump takes a financial hit…
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu; A last-minute legal move; Canada's contraception overhaul; And Jolene's in Beyonce's sights...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Tuesday, 2nd April. In your Squiz Today: Israelis protest against Netanyahu; A…
Squiz TodayA crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues; Inflation holds steady; And some creative hangover cures...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Thursday, 28 March: A crackdown on crime in Alice; The detainee debate continues…
Squiz TodayYour Shortcut to... the Global Chocolate Crisis
It’s Easter this weekend, so for the season of chocolate we thought we’d take Shortcuts off the beaten track and look at the world of chocolate production…
Squiz TodayAssange gets a lifeline; US-Israel relations are on the rocks; A legislative rush in Canberra; And a sticky situation...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends. Wednesday, 27 March: Assange gets a lifeline; US-Israel relations are on the…