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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…
Episodes
Squiz TodayWednesday, 9 September - More trouble with China; Eight charged over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; Ash Barty pulls out of the French Open; and teachers getting it done
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “To run away from you is all that I could do” Squiz Shortcuts - the Rohingya and the Uyghers…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 8 September - Typhoon Haishen causes mass evacuations; Free Covid vaccines could be available early next year; Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open; and a birthday gift that keeps on giving
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “If I could turn back time” Squiz Shortcuts: The Rohingya and the Uyghers…
Squiz TodayMonday, 7 September - Victoria's roadmap; Julian Assange is back in court; Brexit trade talks; And two Aussies stay alive at the US Open.
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Squiz TodayFriday, 4 September - National Cabinet tackles the issue of state borders; A guilty plea for the driver of the vehicle that killed four Sydney children; Afghan peace talks; And getting your facts right.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “C'mon, c'mon let's stick together" Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Quiz…
Squiz TodayThursday, 3 September - A tough day on the economic front; The AFL grand final moves north; Getting answers out of Russia; And interpreting a wink.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We'd go together like a wink and a smile" Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 2 September - The economic cost of the coronavirus crisis; Trump visits Kenosha; Facebook threatens news; And the way to a sore back.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Big girls, you are beautiful" More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 1 September - A high profile Australian TV presenter is detained in Beijing; A Covid-roadmap for Melbourne; The first observations from the Royal Commission into Natural Disasters; and a masked up MTV Awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I'd rather be dry but at least I'm alive” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context…
Squiz TodayMonday, 31 August - Protests against police brutality in the US; Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns; Elon Musk's new venture; and Vale Chadwick Boseman
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "All the stars are closer" . Eric The Eel -…
Squiz TodayFriday, 28 August - Major sports in the US stop play; For the first time ever, a life sentence is given in NZ; Aged care funding; And Boris Johnson's stitch up.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Let’s get in formation" Friday Lites Jamie Oliver’s Minestrone -…
Squiz TodayThursday, 27 August - Australia and China's latest diplomatic differences; More arrests in Hong Kong; The biggest float in the world; And keeping you trendy this summer.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I’m glad that he’s gone" Squiz Shortcuts 'Belt and Road’ and ‘Mail-in Voting in the US Election -…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 26 August - The sale of Lion Dairy is labelled "contrary to the national interest"; Further job cuts at Qantas; Breaking YouTube records; And no longer "Finger-licking good"
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Light it up like dynamite" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 25 August - The Government's apology over Coronavirus and aged care; Resignations at AMP; Labor claims the election win in the Northern Territory; and the AFL Final leaves the MCG
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Take me all the way” . This week, refer your friends to The Squiz using your unique referral link (find it in your…
Squiz TodayMonday, 24 August - A timeline for Covid-19; No result yet in the NT elections; Brenton Tarrant's expected life sentence; and new ways to let off steam
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Don't it make you want to scream?" . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered…
Squiz TodayFriday, 21 August - Getting to know the politics of the Territory; Fires in California; Qantas's big loss; And getting lost in style.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “So I’m following the map that leads to you" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Friday Lites Phone…
Squiz TodayThursday, 20 August - Targets around our uptake of a covid vaccine; The US postal service holds changes; A cold snap; And #freebritney.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "I want to break free" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 19 August - Pressure on AMP; A covid vaccine deal; China's wine dumping claims; And the top earning female athletes.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Where are my keys, I lost my phone" Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 18 August - An update on two Covid-19 inquiries; The environmental impacts of diary and soy milk; and the new Princess Diana
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The kids are alright” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayMonday, 17 August - The problem with postal votes for the US election; Some cautious Covid optimism; The March for Freedom in Belarus; and a record-breaking swim.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Oh, oh, oh I'm on fire” . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayFriday, 14 August - A significant anniversary; 1 million are out of work; Israel and the UAE's big deal; And when beans on toast is serious business.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “We’ll meet again, don't know where, don't know when” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Older Normal…
Squiz TodayThursday, 13 August - Joe Biden's running mate; Why a pay rise is hard to come by; News out of archaeology circles; And the price of love.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Work your thing out” Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts More details, and links to further reading for…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 12 August - Questions over the handling of the coronavirus; Disaster in Mauritius; More weird weather; And a win for junk mail haters
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Flash, ah-ah” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 11 August - Australia's concern over Afghan prisoner release; Lebanon's government resigns; Teddy Sheehan to be awarded the Victoria Cross; and taking a look at budgie smugglers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I always look the other way” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayMonday, 10 August - More funding for mental health; Protests in Beirut; President Trump moves on Chinese-owned apps; and for the love of steak...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've been waiting for this moment for all my life” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news…
Squiz TodayFriday, 7 August - Daniel Andrews is grilled about Victoria's hotel quarantine program; Anger in Beruit; The government's cyber security plan; And golden syrup puddings.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Would I lie to you” Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ Golden Syrup Puddings -…
Squiz TodayThursday, 6 August - The fallout from an explosion in Beruit; Qld borders close again; Virgin sheds staff; And the latest thing to go viral a dancing llama.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Walking round the room singing stormy weather” Squiz Shortcuts - Yemen…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 5 August - 'Uncertainty' - the economic buzz word; Look out for fines if you're a Victorian; Spains royal scandal; And a pasta advertisement that's worth a look
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Tonight will be a memory too" Roger Federer x Barilla -…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 4 August - Stage 4 business restrictions for Melbourne; A prison attack in Afghanistan; Microsoft in the market for TikTok; and Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ..."I only wanna see you laughing in the purple rain”... Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt -…
Squiz TodayMonday, 3 August - Melbourne enters Stage Four restrictions; Splashdown for SpaceX; The US moves closer to a TikTok ban; and Fyre merch
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You took the words right out of my mouth”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news…
Squiz TodayFriday, 31 July - A new take on closing the gap; Arrests in Hong Kong; Ash Barty pulls out of the US Open; And a big day for archaeologists
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Boy, you're going to carry that weight" Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/ More details, and links to…
Squiz TodayThursday, 30 July - Covid by states; Japan's bid to join the Five Eyes intelligence network; Tech giants face up to Congress; And the argument for ditching soap.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Rubber Duckie, you're the one" Squiz Shortcuts - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ More details, and links to…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 29 July - Aged care argy-bargy; Australia pursues its own national interest in the South China Sea; Malaysia's former PM gets a 12 year sentence; And an Emu ban in remote Queensland.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You, you, you oughta know”... Squiz Shortcuts IMDB - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-1mdb/…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 28 July - Good and bad Coronavirus news; The ACCC takes Google to court; Measuring global leadership; And David Bowie's soft spot for an Aussie tv classic.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Chubby little loser, national joke”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be…
Squiz TodayMonday, 27 July - New tensions between Australia and China; Our deadliest day in the pandemic; An expenses scandal in South Australia; and having a good cry...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Don't cry for me, Marge and Tina”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be…
Squiz TodayFriday, 24 July - Covid cases continue to rise; Deficit numbers; Alarming level of famine in Yemen; And a not-so-light Friday Lites.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You spin me right round, baby right round”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news…
Squiz TodayThursday, 23 July - An 'eyewatering' financial update; NZ's political scandals; Farewell to the Boeing 747; And the battle of the bottoms.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “I like big butts and I cannot lie”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be…
Squiz TodayWednesday 22 July - Extending COVID payments; Charges against Ardent Leisure; More Australian magazines are shut down; And a series of epic journeys
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “Yeah, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road”... More details, and links to further reading for all of…
Squiz TodayTuesday 21 July - An inquiry into Melbourne's Covid-19 outbreak; The UK to suspend extradition deal with Hong Kong; Kanye West's campaign rally; and a swarm of flying ants
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “So unplug the jukebox and do us all a favour”... Squiz Shortcuts on Huawei, Hong Kong, and the persecution of the…
Squiz TodayMonday, 20 July - Mandatory masks for Melbourne; The JobKeeper program could be extended; A Royal micro-wedding; and a good use for odd socks...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Baby I love the way that there's nothing sure” ... Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate…
Squiz TodayFriday, 17 July - A look at how Victoria is tracking; Twitter's security breach; Trump dumps his campaign manager; And the best gift for wine lovers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Didn't anybody tell her” ... Best Gift for Wine Lovers -…
Squiz TodayThursday, 16 July - Suppressing covid-19; Trump takes on China over Hong Kong; Dealing with a population drop; And online ordering errors.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “What a wicked game you play” ... Squiz Shortcuts - TikTok -…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 15 July - Coronavirus by numbers; Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty; New Zealand's opposition gets a shake up; And getting creative in lockdown..
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Get back, honky cat” ... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 14 July - More troops and more masks for Melbourne; The Christchurch shooter sacks his lawyers; Strong voter turnout in Hong Kong; and what a day for Australian political buffs...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “If you're going to let me down, let me down easy” ... Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 7-12 year olds. Age-appropriate…
Squiz TodayMonday, 13 July - It's back to home-learning for parts of Covid-affected Melbourne; President Trump and Roger Stone; A study into ageing; and rebooting the Wonder Years...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “What would you do if I sang out of tune” ... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be…
Squiz TodayFriday 10 July - Covid cases continue to rise in Victoria; The AFP seeks more power to question children; Rain on the horizon; And a screaming ban.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... . “You know you make me wanna shout” . Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ . More details, and…
Squiz TodayThursday, 9 July - The FBI's China warning; Beijing continues to move on Hong Kong; Cancelling cancel culture; And Usain's Lightning Bolt.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... . “We ain't ever getting older” . Squiz Shortcuts…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 8 July - Melbourne locks down; The President of Brazil confirm he has covid-19; Australia changes its travel advice for China; And Jimmy from Gladstone's lucky escape.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Welcome to my nightmare” Jimmy from Gladstone: https://twitter.com/QldPolice/status/1280343605597495296 More…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 7 July - The NSW and VIC border closes; Deadly flooding in Japan; China accuses the UK of interference; and the Dalai Lama releases an album...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Stay in the kitchen cooking up, cut your own bread...” Your shortcut to... Hong Kong…
Squiz TodayMonday, 6 July - Total lockdown for some Melbourne residents; The Eden-Monaro by-election result; Renewed pressure on Prince Andrew; and all power to potatoes...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “I count my time in dog years.” ... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found…
Squiz TodayFriday, 3 July - One eye on Eden Monaro; Australia considers safe haven visas for Hong Kongers; Jeffery Epstein's ex is arrested; And wings for the weekend.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “The only way to fly is on the wings of love” Squiz Shortcuts - Donald Trump…
Squiz TodayThursday, 2 July - Arrests are made in Hong Kong; Downplaying a second coronavirus wave; 14 metric tonnes of amphetamines; And Dame Judi Dench does TikTok
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “You should be dancing, yeah” Squiz Shortcuts - Donald Trump…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 1 July - China reaches further into Hong Kong; Victoria locks down and is locked out; A big boost in our defence spending; And NSW Koala's are in a fight for their life
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Wanna be startin' something”... Squiz Shortcuts…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 30 June - China's state media accuses Australia of spying; Covid-19 'not even close to being over'; Seafolly swimwear goes under; and vale Margarita Pracatan...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “So get ready, here I come”... More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The…
Squiz TodayMonday, 29 June - The latest on Victoria's Covid-19 spike; New allegations against former High Court judge Dyson Heydon; A confirmed buyer for Virgin Australia; and Liverpool break their 30 year title drought...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news... “Takin' care of business" . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with…
Squiz TodayFriday, 26 June - Qantas announces big job losses; Australia and NZ will host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup; Bayer's big Roundup payout; and a walk down fashion memory lane...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Party rocker in the house tonight...” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found…
Squiz TodayThursday, 25 June - Dealing with Melbourne's Covid-19 spike; The ABC announces job cuts; Facebook has a boycott on their hands; and vale to the Segway..
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Hey you're just too funky for me.” Your Shortcut To... Joe Biden…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 24 June - High community transmission in Victoria; Design company Canva hits valuation milestone; Changes to Super Netball; and Hamilton's tv debut...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Oops I did it again” More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 23 June - The dangers of Covid-19 complacency; a High Court judge guilty of harrassment; Record high temperatures in the Arctic Circle; and celebrity feuds, Jimmy Kimmel edition...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Just gathering dust on my boots” Your Shortcut To... The Rohingya and the Uyghers…
Squiz TodayMonday, 22 June - Victoria's rise in Covid-19 cases; A stabbing attack in the UK; The high cost of online scams; And the Kurt Cobain touch...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I need an easy friend” . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with…
Squiz TodayFriday 19 June - The latest job stats; Former police officer charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting; Making a Covid-safe US open; and a new Princess Diana movie...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “I can never, never, never go home again” . More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be…
Squiz TodayThursday, 18 June - A Covid-19 outbreak in Beijing; Facebook's transparency measures ahead of the US election; An Australia-UK free trade agreement; And 30 Rock is coming back...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Set me free why don't you babe” Your Shortcut To... China's Belt and Road Initiative…