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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 TodayThursday, 19 December - Prepare for heat; Impeachment vote; The Far Side goes digital; And take our Squiz Quizzes.
"The heat is on" The Great Big Squiz - Podcast Edition: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-today/id1385995581#episodeGuid=cf9f8678-ca8d-4d2c-93da-7d2fb…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 18 December - Netflix and streaming wars; Violent protests in India; 99 years until we close the gender pay gap; And All I Want For Christmas.
"Oh no, not you again" The Great Big Squiz - Podcast Edition: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-today/id1385995581#episodeGuid=cf9f8678-ca8d-4d2c-93da…
Squiz TodayThe Great Big Squiz Quiz 2019
It's a bit of fun, it's a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at year that was 2019 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz. The Great…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 17 December - MYEFO; Jetstar flight cancellations; Revised drinking guidelines; And how to stay married for 80 years.
"C'mon, c'mon lets stick together" SUBSCRIBE TO SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... US-China Trade War, Drought and more Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 16 December - Boris's big win; Voting on impeachment; Hot weather across Australia; And Rod Stewart's record.
"Young hearts be free tonight" SUBSCRIBE TO SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Impeachment, Climate Change and more Apple…
Squiz TodayFriday, 13 December - White Island recovery mission; Polls are about to close in the UK; Our watchdog and the tech giants and have you been naughy or nice.
"I drank too much" SUBSCRIBE TO SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Drought, Climate Change and more Apple…
Squiz TodayThursday, 12 December - UK election; White Island tragedy; Bougainville votes for Independence; And what we've been Googling.
"Jump, jump for my love" SUBSCRIBE TO SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Julian Assange, Ash Barty and more Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 11 December - White Island latest; Impeachment moves forward; Sydney smoke; And a controversial Christmas sweater.
"'I'm gonna get dressed for success" SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Impeachment and more Apple…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 10 December - NZ volcano eruption; WADA bans Russia; The world's youngest Prime Minister; And minimum chips
"There goes my hero" SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... US-Iran relationship, Drought and more Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 9 December - Russia and doping; NSW fires ahead of a hot week; Samoa's measles crisis; And the gig economy.
"Hold me closer, tiny dancer" SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... US-Iran relationship and more Apple…
Squiz TodayFriday, 6 December - NSW fires and all that smoke; Articles of impeachment; Federal public service changes; And congrats to Winx.
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Squiz TodayThursday, 5 December - Medevac; Justin Trudeau's Nato video; Car sales; And balsamic.
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Squiz TodayYour shortcut to... US-China Trade War
The battle of the big economies. Why the trade war started, how it is playing out and how it is affecting all of us. Squiz Recommends: The Conversation "How…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 4 December - Australia's backwards slide in education; Nato meets in London; Electricity concerns; And Spotify's songs of the decade.
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Squiz TodayTuesday, 3 December - House prices head upward; Unrest in Iran; A story of survival; And word of the year.
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Squiz TodayMonday, 2 December - London bridge terror attack; Timothy Weeks speaks; The measles crisis in Samoa; And cats' emotions.
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Squiz TodayFriday, 29 November - Black Friday; Tim Weeks returns home; Trump legislates in support of Hong Kong's democracy movement; And the summer outlook is hot.
"We're cool for the summer" SQUIZ SURVEY We want to hear from you - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Squizsurvey SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Online Mega…
Squiz TodayThursday, 28 November - 'Bleak' report on climate climate; Scott Morrison's chat with NSW's top cop; Money for a study into concussion in sport; And the ARIA's.
"Shut up and drive" SQUIZ SURVEY We want to hear from you - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Squizsurvey SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... take your pick here…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 27 November - Westpac leadership; Freed after facing death row in Malaysia; Lewis' legacy; And the Uber Eats ad that keeps on giving.
"Am I ever gonna see your face again" SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State, Hong Kong Apple…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 26 November - Hong Kong's election results; Aged care funding; Selling Australian dairy brands; And Swifty cleans up at the AMA's.
"It's not easy being green" SQUIZ SHORTCUTS: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State, Hong Kong Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 25 November - Chinese spy claims; Michael Bloomberg ; Opposition to oil drilling plans; And walking the cat.
"I do my little turn on the catwalk" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State, Hong Kong Apple…
Squiz TodayFriday, 22 November - What to know about Bougainville; Smoke and dust around the country; The fallout for Westpac continues; Grammy nominations; And nailing your royal accent.
"Smoke on the water" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Impeachment, Islamic State, Hong Kong and more... Apple…
Squiz TodayThursday, 21 November - Westpac's big money laundering breach; Fires in SA and Victoria; Prince Andrew steps back from royal duties; And it's a day to think deeply.
"I'm thinking out loud" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Impeachment, Islamic State, Hong Kong and more... Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 20 November - What is Robodebt? Australian man Timothy Weeks has been freed in a Taliban prisoner swap; Samoa's measles crisis; And South Australia braces for fires.
"Slip, slide and away" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State, Hong Kong and more... Apple…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 19 November - Violence in Hong Kong; A report on Aussie deaths overseas; Streaming wars; And our former PM's weigh in.
"I was born this way" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State, Hong Kong Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 18 November - Chinese troops on the streets of Hong Kong; US authorities offer to help repatriate Australian's from Syria; Dance Monkey's big record; And an unrelatable Christmas gift guide.
"It's not over" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Islamic State Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayFriday, 15 November - NT Police officer will plead not guilty to murder charge; Bushfire outlook; Trump's impeachment hearings go public; And we're hiring.
"Cream coloured ponies and crisp apple strudel" We're looking for a Partnerships Manager. Interested? Email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au for more deets. LISTEN…
Squiz TodayThursday, 14 November - Stories of kindness out of disaster; An NT police officer is charged with murder; Privacy breach in #metoo documentary; And how to get rid of hiccups.
"Heroes never give in to the night" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... World Leaders (Erdogan, Bolsonaro and Modi) Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 13 November - The latest on bushfires; Pell's final appeal; Nine winds back profit expectations; And Russian meddling.
"I'm not ready to make nice" DONATE: The Red Cross and Salvation Army are accepting donations to help those affected by the fires. Donations can also be made…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 12 November - State of emergency in NSW; Olympics and the ABC; 1MDB scandal: And where to find a powerpoint.
"Shock me like an electric eel" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... IMDB, Climate, Drought, Hong Kong Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 11 November - Bushfire crisis; Floods in England and a cyclone in India; Not spending and spending; And is 10.30pm too late for a concert to start?
"Throw your arms around me" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... Climate Change, Drought, Brexit, Ash Barty Apple…
Squiz TodayFriday, 8 November - Labor's election review; Details of the drought package; Q&A's new host; And nailing your cocktail order.
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Squiz TodayThursday, 7 November - Medibank Private's share price plunge; More drought funding; The Matilda's pay deal; And don't be late for dinner.
"You better be home soon" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 6 November - The US says goodbye to the Paris Agreement; The Matilda's big pay deal; 40 hours work, in four days; And a reason to get running.
"I'm ridin' solo" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 5 November - The world's biggest float; Hazardous air pollution in Delhi; Melbourne Cup talking points; And Squiz Shortcuts out today is Brexit - Part 2.
"I got chills, they're multiplying" OUT TODAY: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple…
Squiz TodayMonday, 4 November - The world largest trade deal; Rain brings a morale boost; Russia's new internet laws; And how to make $180 million.
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Squiz TodayYour shortcut to... Drought
It's no secret Australia is in drought. In this episode we look at how bad this one actually is, and what's being done to help. Squiz recommends: Instagram…
Squiz TodayFriday, 1 November - The brutal assessment of our aged care system; A big drug bust at our border; Twitter bans political advertising; And the Queen goes casual.
"I've got one hand in my pocket" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - Drought Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816…
Squiz TodayThursday, 31 October - Woolworths underpays staff; The UK heads to the polls; Tourism Australia's new campaign; And spending up big on lollies.
"You know it's thriller, thriller night" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - Drought Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 30 October - Class action with Erin Brockovich; Labour backs a general election in the UK; Digital drivers licenses for NSW; And Baby, it's Cold Outside.
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Squiz TodayTuesday, 29 October - Details on the US operation to take down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Brexit's 'flextension'; The AFL women's three year deal; And $39m for the painting above your stove
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Squiz TodayMonday, 28 October - ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi's death; Bushfires here and abroad; Help for first home buyers; And rats driving cars.
"I don't like Mondays" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayFriday, 25 October - Uluru officially closes to climbers; Facial recognition plan is rejected; Boris Johnson is pushing for a general election; And dressing your salads.
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Squiz TodayThursday, 24 October - The NFF's drought funding request; 39 people found dead in the UK; World new wrap including Brexit, northern Syria and impeachment; And who you gonna call?
"Who you gonna call?" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 23 October - Justin Trudeau scrapes through; Russia and Turkey meet; Plenty going down in the UK; And prepare for heat.
"We're up all night to get lucky" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 22 October - Magazine media changes; Surprise guilty plea in the Claremont killer case; Unrest in Chile; And the best porridge in the world.
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Squiz TodayMonday, 21 October - Joko Widodo's inauguration; Brexit's big weekend; Australia's sporting woes; And Meghan on the pressure of being a royal..
"I'll stand by you" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to West Papua Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayFriday, 18 October - A Brexit deal; Ceasefire in northeast Syria; Canva's big valuation; And how fast do you walk?
"Pick up the pace" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to Brexit, northeastern Syria and more. Apple…
Squiz TodayThursday, 17 October - Carrie Lam's interrupted speech; High demand to meet with President Erdogan; Peter Costello weighs in on interest rates; And a new episode of Squiz Shortcuts.
"I do the walk of life" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to America, Turkey and The Syrian Kurds Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 16 October - US moves to sanction Turkey; Questions about drought assistance; The IMF on our economy; And our hero, Floyd.
"I was sitting, waiting, wishing" Get your Squiz Shortcuts on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 15 October - Millions awarded to David Eastman; The Kurds reach out to Syria; Xi Jinping's warning; And the lucky loser.
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Squiz TodayMonday, 14 October - Brexit progress; Trump unmoved on north-eastern Syria; A marathon in under two hours; And the biggest avocado ever.
"Peel the avocado" Squiz Shortcuts ... Impeachment Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayFriday, 11 October - Turkey, Syria and Australia's concerns; Our wealth gap; The Shonky Awards; And a new Masterchef lineup.
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Squiz TodayThursday, 10 October - Fires in northern NSW may have been deliberately lit; Turkey bombs northern Syria; Dogs for a longer life; And the fat bear winner of 2019.
"Still so young, but somehow so much older" OUT TODAY: Squiz Shortcuts - Impeachment Apple…
Squiz TodaySQUIZ SHORTCUTS POP UP: Your shortcut to... Impeachment
Subscribe to Squiz Shortcuts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 We'll tell you what it means, what the process is, when…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 9 October - America's withdrawal from Syria; Bushfire emergencies in NSW and Qld; A big survey about us; And snacking habits.
"Its supernatural, extraterrestrial" OUT TODAY: Squiz Shortcuts - Impeachment Apple…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 8 October - The US set to leave Syria; Protests in Hong Kong and Iraq; NRL grand final; And a 7-metre snake skin.
"Tiptoe through the tulips" Squiz Shortcuts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayFriday, 4 October - North Korea and missiles; Knife rampage in Paris; NRL Grand Final talking points; And we're headed for a long weekend.
"The devil inside" Squiz Shortcuts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify…
Squiz TodayThursday, 3 October - The latest Brexit plan; Morrison's phone call with Trump; Petrol prices on the up; And the Dally M Awards v the Penguin of the Year Awards.
"I wanna be popular" Wrap your around Daylight Saving Time with our latest Squiz Shortcut out today. Apple…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 2 October - Trump and Morrison's phone call; The most violent protests yet in Hong Kong; Meghan Markle launches lawsuit; And kale is over.
"But these monsters follow me around" Wrap your around Daylight Saving Time with our latest Squiz Shortcut out today. Listen on: Apple…