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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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Friday, 28 April: A migration overhaul; Ukraine's call with China; A rockstar's relics go on auction; And gooey baked cheese
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Thursday, 27 April: Inflation figures are released; Trump returns to court; Biden's coming to Sydney; and Tasmania to bounce into the AFL
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Wednesday, 26 April: Sudan starts a three-day ceasefire; Joe Biden's running in 2024; Netflix bets big on South Korea; and the UK companies that are too rude
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Squiz Kids: Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day
We're taking a breather for Anzac Day. But if you're curious to learn more about it, here is our Squiz Kids shortcut. It's a simple way for parents and primary…
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Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Australia's rental crisis
The Squiz team is taking an extra-long weekend, so we thought we'd share our latest Squiz Shortcuts episode with you. It's all about the rental crisis that's…
Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 22 April 2023: Eclipse wonders, a big payout for Fox News, and taco talk
This week, Alex joins Claire to chat about the solar eclipse, a messy (political) desk and some big court decisions to keep your eye on. Plus, a couple of…
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Friday, 21 April: A review of the RBA; America's latest abortion battle; Teeing off in Adelaide; and Travolta's pants for sale
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Thursday, 20 April: A total eclipse of the west; Fox News pays up; Farewell to a beloved priest; And Netflix dumps DVDs
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Wednesday, 19 April: A legacy power plant bows out; Coalition cabinet reshuffled; AI fools us again; His Majesty's cheesy quiche
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Tuesday, 18 April: Scams are on the rise; Clashes in Sudan escalate; Counting on a maths turnaround; And farewell to the Phantom
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Monday, 17 April: Fighting erupts in Sudan; Calls for Indigenous child protection; Fox News is on trial; and rise of the robot birds
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 15 April 2023: The Voice takes the spotlight, MilkRun is done, and a profile on Apple boss Tim Cook
This week, Kate and Claire chat about Taylor Swift's break-up, what's happening with the Voice and the big news that MilkRun is closing its doors. Plus, a dash…
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Friday, 14 April: Cyclone Ilsa makes landfall; More problems in Alice; A big weekend of footy; And potato meets bread
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Thursday, 13 April: A gruesome video out of Ukraine; Cyclone Ilsa to make landfall; Men don't moisturise; and NASA's newest Mars experiment
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Wednesday, 12 April: A prominent Liberal quits over the Voice; Another mass shooting in the US; Trade tensions with China ease; and the word on Scrabble
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Squiz TodayEp 6: How Far We've Come... From diapers to dollars: introducing Paid Parental Leave
The final part of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. From homeownership to women in…
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Tuesday, 11 April: American intelligence is leaked; China practices an attack on Taiwan; A tropical cyclone forms; And a digital crown for the people
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Thursday, 6 April: Liberals come out against the Voice; Trump's post-court speech; A royal invitation; And some very soggy chocolate
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Wednesday, 5 April: Trump goes to court; A footy star's found guilty; A rate rise reprieve; And egg-cellent easter eggs
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Squiz TodayEp 5: How Far We've Come... Susan Ryan and The Sex Discrimination Act
Part 5 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. Fun fact: Oz was one of the first…
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Tuesday, 4 April: Farewell to an Indigenous icon; Malka Leifer is found guilty; An interest rate decision on the way; And the top toot roll
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Monday, 3 April: Labor takes Aston; Russia's new security role; A frantic F1 finish; And some very sad house plants
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 1 April 2023: The Pope gets swaggy, a US mass shooting, and around the grounds in state news.
This week, Kate and Claire chat about that very convincing picture of the Pope and the most school shooting in the US. Plus, a roundup of the biggest state and…
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Friday, 31 March: A good weekend for a by-election; Reducing booze in the NT; Putting the handbrake on AI; And an extra hour of snooze
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Thursday, 30 March: Inflation's on the way down; A new corruption commissioner; Russian athletes get the green light; And a power suit comeback
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Wednesday, 29 March: Regulators back Aussie banks; Oliver Schulz granted bail; Myanmar's turmoil continues; And a carbonara conundrum
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Squiz TodayEp 4: How Far We've Come... The introduction of no-fault divorce
Part 4 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we rewind to 1975 and…
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Tuesday, 28 March: A climate deal is clinched; Another hack takes a turn for the worse; Israelis protest against their PM; And a beer problem is brewing
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Monday, 27 March: Labor wins in New South Wales; SA installs an Indigenous Voice; Putin makes moves in Belarus; And a lotto fantasy
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 25 March 2023: Two questionable interviews, a ski trip in court, and the banking crisis continues
This week, Kate and Claire chat about that busted Bluey cake, the sale of Suisse Bank, and the Voice's wording is announced. Plus, Rupert Murdoch is going down…
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Friday, 24 March: A big question's been voiced; TikTok's boss fronts US Congress; NSW readies for its election race; And a smelly problem
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Thursday, 23 March: The Voice moves forward; China boosts its Pacific ties; The new chatbot around town; And a modern take on a classic
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Wednesday, 22 March: The vaping risk for young Aussies; A fraud case wraps up; Trump protestors put police on alert; And a spectacular spud update
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Squiz TodayEp 3: How Far We've Come... The lifting of the Commonwealth Marriage Bar
Part 3 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we're going back to…
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Tuesday, 21 March: An Aussie soldier is accused of a war crime; Xi and Putin meet up; A big bank buyout; And a baseball gesture grinds to a halt
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Monday, 20 March: Trump flags a potential arrest; More footy players speak up on brain injuries; An SUV takeover; And a journery through the eras
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 18 March 2023: Keating goes rogue, TikTok is trending, and the ultimate fridge system
This week, Kate and Claire chat about how your fridge should really be organised, Paul Keating's latest comments on AUKUS and the big TikTok news. Plus, Claire…
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Friday, 17 March: The US tells TikTok to sell; Bruce Lehrmann speaks up; New rules for roos; And styling a moonwalk
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Thursday, 16 March: A former PM slams AUKUS; Power on the rise; The NRL updates its brain injury rules; And collectors make bank
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Wednesday, 15 March: The subs deal is finally revealed; The global stock market takes a tumble; A concussion class action; And a wily fox...
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Squiz TodayEp 2: How Far We've Come... A tale as old as time: WWII and the fight for equal pay
Part 2 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we're diving into…
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Tuesday, 14 March: Xi lays out China's goals; The death toll goes up in Bahkmut; La Nina's headed on her way; And all the Oscars glory
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Monday, 13 March: Subbing in for a big announcement; Floods in Far North Queensland; A countdown to the NSW election; And getting Oscars ready
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 11 March 2023: Koala shenanigans, tech turmoil and Oscars' campaign drama.
This week, Kate and Claire chat about Squizers' affinity for animals, the most recent economic news and what's happening with those tech industry layoffs…
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Friday, 10 March: Defence down under; Trouble for Fiji's former PM; Some better-than-expected earnings; And the best hot cross buns
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Thursday, 9 March: A defamation battle brews; The RBA flags potential rate relief; Ukraine hits back against a US report; And an old favourite gets a modern update
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Wednesday, 8 March: Albanese's back on the road; Another interest rate rise; It's easy to be cheesy; And happy birthday to us
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Squiz TodayEp 1: How Far We’ve Come… The Married Women’s Property Act
Introducing How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we go back to the…
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Tuesday, 7 March: The RBA considers another rate rise; A symbolic battle in Ukraine; AI health tech proves useful; And a young entrepreneur impresses
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Monday, 6 March: A plan to save the high seas; Xi's flexes his power over China; Schoolgirls poisoned in Iran; And rehoming some infamous hippos
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 4 March 2023: ChatGPT's crochet fail, the Super shake-up, and relationship rumours
This week Amanda joins Claire to chat about ChatGPT's recent crochet narwhal fail, the Government's superannuation announcement, and the rumours surrounding…
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Friday, 3 March: Companies on notice for greenwashing; talking sanctions on China; more fallout from Greece train disaster; and a royal rental ruling
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Thursday, 2 March: A high profile extradition; economic growth slows; trotting for 10; and keeping track of time
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Wednesday, 1 March: Superannuation tax changes are revealed; Canada clamps down on TikTok; The northern lights are shining; And a surplus of snakes
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Tuesday, 28 February: Cybersecurity in the spotlight; A deadly boat crash in Italy; A year on from the Lismore floods; And awards season continues
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Monday, 27 February: Zelensky's open to talks with China; An Aussie professor's released in PNG; Cricket magic in South Africa; And a mystical sighting in Mexico
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Squiz TodaySaturday Squiz, 25 February 2023: A love tap, the deepening global divide, and a Korean reality show
This week Kate and Claire chat about the most clicked link The Squiz has ever had, a year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what you need to know…
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Friday, 24 February: A year of war in Ukraine; Qantas profits soar; The gender pay gap narrows; And the Beatles and Stones come together
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Thursday, 23 February: Superannuation changes are on the cards; Oz and the Philippines team up; Getting savvy about scams; And a voyage to Eurovision
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Wednesday, 22 February: Putin's nuclear threat; Albanese discusses defence; A deadly school accident inquest is on hold; And it pays to not be smart
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