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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 31 January - Our house, in the middle of our street
The arrest of star horse trainer Darren Weir; A Brexit update; Life threatening temperatures in the US; And face tattoos. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 30 January - We're out of time on the highway to never
The Prime Minister's economic plan; Another Brexit vote is due this morning; The debate between Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Yumi Stynes; And our Three Minute…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 29 January - It's all about confidence baby
America edges closer to an agreement for withdrawal from Afghanistan; Zali Steggall to run against Tony Abbott in his seat of Warringah; A world news wrap; And…
Squiz TodayFriday, 25 January - He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich
Something a bit different this morning as we take you through the Aussie faces on our banknotes; Anna Wintour's comments whilst in Melbourne; An update on the…
Squiz TodayThursday, 24 January - That's the trouble with me
Clive Palmer's legal woes; Australian academic detained in China; Economic crisis in Venezuela; And Serena Williams is out of the Open. See /privacy for…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 23 January - We are family
America will request the extradition Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer; Warren Mundine to run for the Liberal Party; The least affordable cities in the world…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 22 January - I wanna see you be brave
Upheaval in Zimbabwe; Theresa May's 'Plan B' for Brexit; China's economic growth slows; And Ash Barty on centre court. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out…
Squiz TodayMonday, 21 January - I see a bad moon a'rising
Donald Trump's latest deal; Bali bombers’ ‘spiritual leader’ receives a presidential pardon; Kelly O'Dwyer steps out of politics; And the 'Barty Party'. See…
Squiz TodayFriday, 18 January - You found me
The World Economic Forum releases its 2019 Global Risks Report; The murder of Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne; What next on Brexit; Australia's Rich List; And…
Squiz TodayThursday, 17 January - I'm rich on personality
Lots of Brexit fallout; Reports live export workers were offered payments by Animals Australia; Canada and China tensions; And the doll stealing headlines at…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 16 January - We never go out of style
Details of the Jayme Closs kidnapping emerge; Scott Morrison heads to the Pacific Islands; Fish kill in our rivers; And thing that are going viral. See…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 15 January - Oh we should eat some scrambled eggs
The UK parliament is set to vote on Brexit this week; Trump takes to Twitter on Turkey; 120 million pilgrims to visit one city in India between now and March…
Squiz TodayMonday, 14 January - Throwing it all away
More details on the withdrawal of US troops from Syria; Saudi refugee Rahaf Alqunun arrives in Canada; A gas explosion in Paris; And the Australian Open starts…
Squiz TodayFriday, 11 January - I can't go any further than this
The US shutdown is set to continue as Trump visit the border; A victorian man has been arrested over consulate parcels; Jeff Bezos's fortune; And Friday Lites…
Squiz TodayThursday, 10 January - Don't touch my hair
Suspicious packages sent consulates and embassies in Australian; The government looks for support for a national register of child sex offenders; Darkening…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 9 January - Smoke gets in your eyes
We talk tech as Samsung announces profit drop; Flights grounded at Heathrow due to drone sighting; Kim Jong Un turns 35; And it's January so some tennis news…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 8 January - Don't stop me now
Property prices and the economy; Saudi teenager who was seeking asylum in Australia won't be deported from Thailand; India wins it first ever test series in…
Squiz TodayMonday, 7 January - Y'all ready for this?
The latest on the US government shutdown; protests in St Kilda; Chinas comments on Taiwan; And the Today Show's new lineup. See /privacy for privacy and…
Squiz TodayFriday, 21 December - All perfect light and promises
The last Squiz of 2018 - Trump withdraws troops from Syria; Reports Japan is looking to recommence commercial whaling; Steve Smith's new ad; And Friday Lites…
Squiz TodayThursday 20 December - It'll be alright
Energy policy for your Thursday; Karl Stefanovic; NZ will vote to legalise recreational cannabis; And Ken from Wales. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 19 December - Welcome to the Hotel California
A report into Russian interference on social media during the 2016 Presidential election; Drownings near Coffs Harbour; Majak Daw in hospital; And Bambi for…
Squiz TodaySquiz'splains - Christmas
As we wind down, this episode of Squiz’splains looks into the where our Christmas traditions come from, and some of the more surprising traditions from around…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 18 December - As we walk in fields of gold
A political scandal disrupts the government's surplus announcement; Chris Dawson to be released on bail; Quick world new update and King of the Sting See…
Squiz TodayMonday, 17 December - It's only words
Some background on our new Governor-General; Bill Shorten outlines his policy agenda at Labor's National Conference; Climate talks conclude in Poland; And…
Squiz TodayFriday, 14 December - Her hands are never cold
A couple of policy announcements for your Friday; Theresa May survives as UK Prime Minister; The most Googled terms of 2018; And the $100 million wedding. See…
Squiz TodayThursday, 13 December - I whip my hair back and forth
The implications of the arrest of Huawei's CFO; Theresa May faces leadership challenge; Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is sentenced and Vladimir Putin…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 12 December - Viva Las Vegas
Population the hot topic as our state and territory leaders meet with the PM; Theresa May heads to Europe for more Brexit talks; Time magazine announces its…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 11 December - Might as well jump
More is revealed about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; UK PM Theresa May delays Brexit vote: The ACCC has a look at tech giants; And the world's oldest skydiver…
Squiz TodayMonday, 10 December - Get up, stand up
125,000 people take part in violent protests across France; The final Newspoll of the year; Yemen peace talks continue in Sweden; And the Grammys. See /privacy…
Squiz TodayFriday, 7 December - Do you want to know a secret?
Parliament wraps for the year; former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson walks free; Chris Dawson pleads not guilty; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for…
Squiz TodayThursday, 6 December - She's my cherry pie
Chris Dawson, the subject of The Australian's The Teacher's Pet podcast series has been arrested; Final day of parliament - we'll tell you what's on; Tough…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 5 December - Here comes the sun
The brother of Usman Khawaja arrested yesterday; Encryption laws set to pass parliament; An announcement about live sheep exports; And a bit of controversy in…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 4 December - You can leave your hat on
Royal commission in Vic; The liberal party room votes to make it more difficult to bring on a leadership spill; Laura Ashley goes under in Australia; And…
Squiz TodayMonday, 3 December - I ain't worried 'bout nothin'
Wrap of the G20 Leaders Summit; Final parliamentary sitting week of the year; Protests in France escalate; And Knickers is still making headlines. See /privacy…
Squiz TodayFriday, 30 November - What's the use of worrying?
The world's largest economies to meet in Argentina on the weekend; Adani to commence construction on coal mine in Qld; The death of a schoolie on the Gold…
Squiz TodayThursday, 29 November - I love rock and roll
Fires in Qld and floods in NSW; NZ bans Chinese telco Huawei from its 5G network; The creator of SpongeBob SquarePants has died; And the ARIAs. See /privacy…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 28 November - We are never ever ever getting back together
Liberal MP Julia Banks moves to the crossbench; Sydney braces for floods; Aussie surfer Stephanie Gilmore wins her seventh world title; And the White House…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 27 November - You must be my lucky star
The life of Bonita Mabo; Tension at the US/Mexico border; The $7 wine that's worth a go; And today's Mars landing. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out…
Squiz TodayMonday, 26 November - Never smile at a crocodile
Wash up from the Victorian election; Brexit goes through the EU; Black Friday pulls in billons of shopping dollars; And a big win for our women's cricket team…
Squiz TodayFriday, 23 November - Woy yoy yoy, woy woy yoy yoy
Victorian election tomorrow; The man killed by a tribe on the remote island of North Sentinel; the man accused of killing one of top cops in 1989 found not…
Squiz TodayThursday, 22 November - Another one bites the dust
Donald Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia; Renae Lawrence released from jail; Our Prime Minister meets with Muslim Leaders; And which brands we trust? See…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 21 November - I've been to Bali too
Bali 9 member Renae Lawrence set to be released from jail this morning; Three men arrested in Melbourne over terror plot; Ivanka Trump's emails; And our first…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 20 November - It's hip to be square
The Fairfax and Nine merger; Jarryd Hayne arrested and charged; China and cyber-attacks; And wombat poo. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Squiz TodayMonday, 19 November - I never worry, now that is a lie
A wrap of APEC; Law and order in Victoria ahead of the state election this weekend; Latest on California fires; And a spectacular crash at the Macau Grand…
Squiz TodayFriday, 16 November - I just want to tell you that I've had enough
An update on how Brexit is going; Scott Morrison heads to Darwin; Unemployment stays low; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Squiz TodayThursday, 15 November - I see fire and I see rain
Donald Trumps' 'five days of fury'; Three men convicted of terror charges; Opt in or opt out - we talk the My Health Record database; And Squiz'splains - Jobs…
Squiz TodaySquiz'splains - Jobs (Ep 3)
Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. This is our take on jobs - we take a looks at the changing nature of work, what jobs will be…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 14 November - All the stars are closer
Scott Morrison heads to the ASEAN Summit in Singapore; California fire labeled the states deadliest; Recordings from the assassination of journalist Jamal…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 13 November - I can't feel my face when I'm with you
The tale of renowned drug boss El Chapo as he stands trial in New York; A warning from the Victorian Police Commissioner; A bit on Brexit; And Michelle Obama's…
Squiz TodayMonday, 12 November - I do it solo
Update on terror attack in Melbourne last Friday; A plebiscite on the royals if Labor wins the federal election; A Qld woman accused of putting needles in…
Squiz TodayFriday, 9 November - We're not gonna to take it
NSW Labor Leader Luke Foley resigns; The bodies of four people have been found in the NT outback; Donald Trump sacks Attorney-General Jeff Sessions; And the…
Squiz TodayThursday, 8 November - We're far from the shallow now
The results from the US midterm elections; Property prices may be dropping by more than predicted; Energy bosses, the energy minister and the elephant; And our…
Squiz TodaySquiz'splains - Retail (Ep 2)
Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. This is our take on retail - how do we shop, how has that changed, and what will Amazon do to get us…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 7 November - How sweet the sound
A wrap up of Melbourne Cup; Mark Latham set to re-enter politics; Voting opens for the US midterms; And the Thai cave boys' movie deal. See /privacy for…
Squiz TodayTuesday, 6 November - Livin' on the edge
It's Melbourne Cup Day so we arm you with some conversation starters; A fatal shark attack in the Whitsundays; Our foreign minister will meet with her…
Squiz TodayMonday, 5 November - Everybody was kung fu fighting
A quick guide to the US midterm elections; Our Trade Minister heads to China; New Caledonia votes on sovereignty; And you can't bring dogs in hand luggage to…
Squiz TodayFriday, 2 November - You messed about I caught you out
Cricket Australia set to get a new chairman; Donald Trump's controversial campaign ad; We run through some notable percentages; And Friday Lites. See /privacy…
Squiz TodayThursday, 1 November - Never break the chain
Findings of a report into the death of sheep on a live export ship: The Morrison government will relocate all asylum seeker children on Nauru to Australia this…
Squiz TodayWednesday, 31 October - We don't talk anymore
Details in the defamation case brought by actor Geoffrey Rush; More information on what happened to the Lion Air flight that crashed into the Java Sea…
Squiz TodaySquiz'splains - Health (Ep1)
Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. In this podcast we step back and take a look at some of the fundamentals of Australia's health and…