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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 Today
Monday, 11 September: A deadly earthquake in Morocco; the G20 comes together; the Yes campaign's sliding support; and writing the perfect vows...
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 9 September: Qantas faces turbulence, Burning Man drowns, and we're cleaning carpets
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Friday, 8 September: A King-sized mess over Qatar; Albanese's bound for Beijing; Hoping for a Wallabies miracle; And prawn tacos for spring
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Thursday, 7 September: Oz and China talk it out in Beijing; Australia's economy slows; Footy finals kick off; And a very lucky monkey
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Squiz TodayASK THE SQUIZ: Answering your questions about the Voice
In this episode we cover questions about improving Indigenous outcomes, how risky is constitutional change, and the ticks and crosses of your vote... Want…
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Wednesday, 6 September: Alan Joyce takes off early; Interest rates hold steady; Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia; and it turns out opposites don't attract...
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Tuesday, 5 September: Ukraine's defence ministry gets a reshuffle; Qantas apologises to its investors; the RBA meets this afternoon; and mango season might be a fizzer
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Monday, 4 September: Burning Man blues; A rescue ship heads to Antarctica; Britain farewells Mohamed Al-Fayed; and true Beliebers at the US Open
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 2 September: The Voice gets a date, another chopper crash, and a very special guest...
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Friday, 1 September: Qantas hits some turbulence; A fire in Johannesburg leaves dozens dead; Summer aircon troubles are forecast; And taking off the beer goggles
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Thursday, 31 August: A referendum date is set; Ukraine strikes a Russian city; Inflation continues to go down; And a whopping big legal case
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Squiz TodayBONUS EPISODE: Squiz Shortcut to the Voice referendum
The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been locked in, so we're popping our latest Squiz Shortcut episode in the Squiz Today feed for…
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Wednesday, 30 August: Squizers raise their voice on the Voice; Pollies get a pay bump; Trump's diary fills up; and Gen Z discovers pickles
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Tuesday, 29 August: Borrowers are doing it tough; Zimbabwe's election called out for fraud; Aussie athletes win big; and Welsh athletes... swim in a bog
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Monday, 28 August: Wagner troops pledge their loyalty to Russia; 3 US Marines die in chopper crash; Spain's soccer boss is suspended; and no sign of Nessie
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 26 August: The end of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a mega profit for Qantas, unpacking the Intergenerational Report, and a special announcement for longtime Squizers...
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Friday, 25 August: Questions over a former Putin ally's death; A glimpse into the future; Trump turns himself in; And heels take a step back
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Thursday, 24 August: Predicting a big bushfire season; Australia's sexual harassment stats are out; Debate season kicks off in America; And training our new sports stars
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Wednesday, 23 August: India shoots for the moon; California's on clean-up duty; Trump gets ready to make bail; and Australia's best restaurants
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Tuesday, 22 August: More BRICS in the geopolitical wall; California gets drenched by Hilary; Pay rises come for women's sport; and the Loch Ness search continues
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Monday, 21 August: Spain takes out the World Cup; Double emergencies rattle North America; A grim case ends in Britain; and it's a very busy week for moon landings
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 19 August: Aussie soccer's TV future, the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, and thoughts on jorts
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Friday, 18 August: The Matildas look to the future; Canada's weekend fire warning; Vale Michael Parkinson; And some slammin' country songs
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Thursday, 17 August: The Matildas go down fighting; A big Labor love in; Reasons to cross the Korean border; And the benefits of being a good neighbour
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Wednesday, 16 August: A group of missing Aussies are found safe; Spain goes through to the World Cup final; Donald Trump gets charged again; And a big 4-letter word
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Squiz TodayBONUS EPISODE: Squiz Shortcut to our Matildas
The Matildas have had their best-ever World Cup performance, progressing through to the final 4. They're going up against England on Wednesday, so we thought…
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Tuesday, 15 August: More on a mushroom mystery; A record vape bust; Afghanistan marks a grim anniversary; And checking out our World Cup competition
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Monday, 14 August: Matildas fever sweeps the nation; Hawaii's wildfires set a grim record; Voice support from the NSW Liberals; and it's the season of the jort
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 12 August: Mushrooms, Matildas, and your fave Aussie brands
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Friday, 11 August: Deadly wildfires in Hawaii; Albanese gets a fancy invite; Disney follows Netflix's lead; And a big weekend for the Matildas
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Thursday, 10 August: The Commonwealth Bank posts a big profit; The Reef is bleached again; Some new steps to fitness; And a historic MTV music awards
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Wednesday, 9 August: A backflip on WA's heritage laws; Oz's foreign aid refresh; A different kind of Zimmerman sale; and the Matildas keep breaking barriers
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Tuesday, 8 August: The Matildas do it again; An investigation of a fatal luncheon; Niger's on a knife's edge; and them's fightin' words...
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Monday, 7 August: The Voice campaign returns from Garma; Drumgold drummed out; Khan sentenced in Pakistan; and who's ready for the Matildas?
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 5 August: Trump's indictment, a potential treaty, and a night with Gwyneth
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Friday, 4 August: A very leaky inquiry report; Trump heads to court; A trio of trouble; and a casually elegant cake
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Thursday, 3 August: Trump's latest legal test; Poland watches its border; Lizzo faces questions; and the best and worst times to send an email
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Wednesday, 2 August: Peter Bol runs free; Drone strikes hit Moscow; A pause on interest rate rises; and France's doggie don'ts and doggie doos
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Tuesday, 1 August: The Matildas waltz on; Hope lost for chopper crew; Trump's in the lead, again; and a draw in the Ashes
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Monday, 31 July: Search continues after chopper crash; Niger faces a military coup; The era of global boiling has arrived; and the Logies crown a winner
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 29 July: Football fever continues, eyes back on the Pacific, and taking a deep breath...
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Friday, 28 July: More shootings in Sydney; A tragic turn in Tassie; Some high profile guests hit Brissie; and the Matildas don't quite do it...
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Thursday, 27 July: Inflation falls further; Albanese skips across the ditch; Another strike for the Matildas; And Biden's doggone problem
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Wednesday, 26 July: Fight and flight over a pilot's extradition; Welcome to Targ-Mart; 8 simple tricks for a healthy life; and a big week for John Farnham
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Tuesday, 25 July: Money moves from the Treasurer; Spain votes, but doesn't decide; Israel begins their judicial overhaul; and fajitas for the Matildas
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Monday, 24 July: Decision time in Israel; Russia arrests one of its own; Rinehart's legal battle begins; and Barbie's very big weekend.
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 22 July: The Comm Games fiasco, heatwaves, and Defence exercises
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Friday, 21 July: The Matildas make a splash; Netflix scores some new subs; Phubbing your way to a break-up; And some cheesy meatballs
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Thursday, 20 July: Kick-off for the Women's World cup; Trump could face new charges; a US soldier bolts into North Korea; and Barbieheimer is finally here
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Wednesday 19 July: Bye bye to the Commonwealth Games; Russia halts the grain supply; Emoji could be legally binding; and Taylor Swift reaches new heights
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Tuesday, 18 July: Iran's fresh crackdown on women; South Korea's floods turn fatal; A big day for the Voice to Parliament; And flying in style
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Monday, 17 July: China and US talks heat up; A win for the Libs in Fadden; Australia wins the women's Ashes; and a fancy document set to go on display...
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 15 July: Barbie's arrival, the WFH debate rages on, and our emoji crusade
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Friday, 14 July: Political drama takes hold in Thailand; An election comes for the Gold Coast; The BBC faces a sorry saga; and we're getting to the pointy end of Wimbledon
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Thursday, 13 July: The RBA rolls out some changes; NATO vows support for Ukraine; Ricciardo gets back into the driver's seat; And nominating the best in TV
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Wednesday, 12 July: NATO meets in Lithuania; China's economy stalls; Ben Roberts-Smith appeals his defamation loss; and the perfect swear word
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Tuesday, 11 July: Down in the dumps over the cost of living; A big NATO summit; A huge fish; And Elton John's massive performing career ends
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Monday, 10 July: The reckoning with Robodebt; Ukraine marks 500 days; Threads threatens Twitter; and a chubby-cheeked discovery in Melbourne
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 8 July: The Ashes saga, childcare challenges, and Claire's crush
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Friday, 7 July: The Robodebt Royal Commission wraps it up; Australia's rental crisis worsens; The third Ashes Test kicks off; And it's World Chocolate Day
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