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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 TodayAustralia gets involved in the Middle East, and the loo paper that wiped the rest
Wednesday, 11 March: Australia gets involved in the Middle East; A change at the top of the Nationals; Super tax changes get a green light; And some tough…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The business of the Oscars
Late last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in tradition…
Squiz TodayA plea for asylum in Australia, and best in show at Crufts
Tuesday, 19 March: A reprieve for Iran's football team; The economy takes a hit; Queensland's on flood watch; And a Crufts winner is crowned... SPONSORED: Find…
Squiz TodayIran chooses its new leader, and Timothée Chalamet vs ballet
Monday, 9 March: Iran chooses its new leader; Katherine faces a clean-up after huge flooding; Our first Paralympic Games medal; And the arts community bands…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from the…
Squiz TodayDivision over the war in Iran, and some wings for the weekend
Friday, 6 March: Division over the war in Iran; Some proposed FOI laws are dropped; Preparing for the Paralympic Games; And some wings for the weekend…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Rethinking the Capital Gains Tax
We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May and there’s been headlines in the finance pages flagging some big tax changes in store for investors. While…
Squiz TodayThe war against Iran expands, and vale Dennis Cometti
Thursday, 5 March: The war against Iran grows; Chinese parliament sets its annual policy agenda; Vale Dennis Cometti; And a geyser wakes up... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodayThe growing toll of the Iran war, and it's over for Kyle and Jackie 'O'
Wednesday, 4 March: The growing toll of the Iran war; A warning for petrol retailers; Kyle and Jackie 'O' call it quits; And a pricey load of bull…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Iran after Khamenei
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in…
Squiz TodayThe war widens in the Middle East, and last chance saloon for the blood moon
Tuesday, 3 March: The war in Iran drags on; Travel chaos for Australians; A tricky restoration operation; And a reason to get outside... SPONSORED: For an…
Squiz TodayThe US & Israel strike Iran, Khamenei dead; and the Tillies make a winning start
Monday, 2 March: Iran's Supreme Leader is dead; Angus Taylor's first parliamentary week as leader; The Tillies make a winning start; And an unexpected pub…
Squiz TodayMore talks between the US and Iran, and INXS's new nomination
Friday, 27 February: More talks between the US and Iran; The Clintons testify to Congress; INXS's new nomination; And a salad to send off summer... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: All about the Women’s Asian Cup
Excitement is building for the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia which kicks off on 1 March. It’s a major football tournament that will see the Matildas on the…
Squiz TodayInvestigating the PM's security scare, and a hot cottage is up for rent
Thursday, 26 February: Police investigate the PM's security scare; A long State of the Union; All eyes on a women's basketball star; And a famous cottage is up…
Squiz TodayThe antisemitism royal commission begins, and a major NRL milestone
Wednesday, 25 February: The antisemitism royal commission begins; A security incident at The Lodge; Trump gives his State of the Union; And a major NRL…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How the antisemitism royal commission will work
In the wake of the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in December last year, there were widespread calls for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism…
Squiz TodayFour years of Russia's war in Ukraine, and Milan Fashion Week takes off
Tuesday, 24 February: Four years of Russia's war in Ukraine; The antisemitism royal commission begins; A UK border change causes problems; And Milan Fashion…
Squiz TodayTrump turns up tariffs, and the Winter Olympics are winding up...
Monday, 23 February: Trump turns up tariffs, new protests in Iran, the South Australian election campaign is open, and the Winter Olympics are closing…
Squiz TodayFormer Prince Andrew is arrested, and MotoGP heads to South Oz
Friday, 20 February: Tensions grow between the US and Iran; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested; Moto GP heads to South Oz; And the perfect peach cake…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What's up with "Wuthering Heights"?
It would’ve been hard to miss that there’s a new movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights out in theatres... It’s the latest imagining of the…
Squiz TodayTrump's Board of Peace meets, and China's robotic future
Thursday, 19 February: Trump's Board of Peace meets; South Korea's former leader finds out his fate; Aussie wages go backwards; And China's robotic future…
Squiz TodayDebate over Australia's ISIS brides, and our welcome wins at the Olympics
Wednesday, 18 February: Debate over Australia's ISIS brides; Angus Taylor names his frontbench; Vale Jesse Jackson; And our welcome wins at the Olympics…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Who is Angus Taylor?
On Friday, the Liberal Party elected a new leadership team, with Angus Taylor taking over the top job from Sussan Ley and Jane Hume as his deputy. As the…
Squiz TodaySupermarket pricing is in focus, and the year of the fire horse begins
Tuesday, 17 February: Supermarket pricing is in focus; An appeal for a missing Sydney man; A crucial World Cup game for the Aussies; And the year of the fire…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition's under new leadership, and new heights at the box office
Monday, 16 February: The Coalition is under new leadership; Funding for South Australia's sub hub; Our new Winter Olympics record; And new heights at the box…
Squiz TodayThe Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Fashion Critical, self-described as ‘the internet’s…
Squiz TodayThe Liberals prep for a leadership vote, and some Lunar New Year dumplings
Friday, 13 February: The Liberals prepare for a leadership vote; Closing the Gap's still off track; Our first gold at the Games; And some Lunar New Year…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The business of Fashion Week
Fashion Weeks are at the forefront of a multi-trillion dollar industry - and one person who knows a lot about the business of fashion is our special guest…
Squiz TodayGetting set for a Liberal leadership challenge, and some withering reviews
Thursday, 12 February: Getting set for Liberal Party leadership challenge; Nine dead in a Canadian mass shooting; A spin out at the Games; And some withering…
Squiz TodayNSW police under pressure, and the benefits of a good cuppa
Wednesday, 11 February: NSW police under pressure; A ransom deadline in the US; Our Winter Olympics stars in action; And the benefits of a good cuppa... Here's…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Who’s who in the Epstein files
The latest batch of Epstein files to be released includes an enormous amount of information - and many famous names… For the people mentioned in them, it’s…
Squiz TodayA Sydney protest becomes violent, and an Aussie Super Bowl star
Tuesday, 10 February: A Sydney protest becomes violent; A pro-democracy activist is sentenced; Vale Jon Kudelka; And an Aussie Super Bowl star... Here's a link…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition is together again, and it's Super Bowl day in the US
Monday, 9 February: The Coalition is together again; The Israeli President visits Australia; Keeping an eye on some tax changes; And it's Super Bowl day in the…
Squiz TodayA terror investigation in Perth, and snowy sports snatch the spotlight
Friday, 6 February: A terror investigation in Perth; The NSW Coroner pushes for mental health care reviews; Looking forward to the Winter Olympics; And a sweet…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: NASA’s return to the moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA) is on the brink of launching its first crewed mission to the moon in 50 years…
Squiz TodayMore fallout from the Epstein files, and a Dobermann dominates Westminster
Thursday, 5 February: More fallout from the Epstein files; Another Australian skiier dies in Japan; Defence sites are up for grabs; And a Dobermann dominates…
Squiz TodayPatching up the former Coalition, and a despicable dilemma
Wednesday, 4 February: Patching up the former Coalition; The US invests in critical minerals; A giant effort to save a landmark; And a despicable dilemma…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: One Nation’s rise in the polls
It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the year for the federal government, but the real drama has been playing out on the other side of the fence, where a rise…
Squiz TodayA new search for Dezi Freeman, and celebrating music's night of nights
Tuesday, 3 February: A new search for Dezi Freeman; More tension between Iran and the US; The former Coalition talks it out; And celebrating music's night of…
Squiz TodayChallenging times as parliament returns, and vale Catherine O'Hara
Monday, 2 February: Challenging times as parliament returns; More strikes in the Gaza Strip; Alcaraz makes history at the Oz Open; And vale Catherine O'Hara…
Squiz TodayA health funding showdown, and closing in on the Australian Open finals
Friday, 30 January: A health funding showdown; The UK and China mend relations; Closing in on the Australian Open finals; And an easy cheesecake hack... Here's…
Squiz TodayAsk the Squiz: Ambassadors, NATO and shark culling
There’s been a lot happening in the news this year already - and as usual, Squizers have sent us some excellent questions to tackle… So in this episode of Ask…
Squiz TodayInflation strikes again, and a jellyfish influx in Victoria
Thursday, 29 January: Inflation strikes again; Trump threatens Iran, Pressure grows on Ley's leadership; And a jellyfish influx in Victoria... You can read…
Squiz TodayTemperature records are tumbling, and déjà vu for de Minaur
Wednesday, 28 January: Temperature records tumble in southeast Australia; Ley's leadership is in question; Learning more about menopause; And a masterclass by…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What to watch at the Winter Olympics
We’re just over a week from the Winter Olympics, which will kick off in Italy 4 years after they were hosted by Beijing in 2022. Winter sports don’t get a huge…
Squiz TodayPlaudits and protests on Australia Day, and a very big climb
Tuesday, 27 January: Plaudits and protests on Australia Day; Another shooting in Minnesota; It's D-Day for the Demon; And a very big climb... You can check out…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition split (again)
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here…
Squiz TodayRemembering those we lost at Bondi, and the Oscar nominations are out
Friday, 23 January: Remembering those we lost at Bondi; A search for survivors in New Zealand; Trump does a U-turn on Greenland; And the Oscar noms are out…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: A shark attack spike
A recent spate of shark attacks has restarted the national conversation around the apex predators we share the ocean with when we go for a swim… In NSW in…
Squiz TodayA day of mourning for Bondi, and remembering the Sundance Kid
Thursday, 22 January: A day of mourning for Bondi; The Coalition's in crisis; Trump doubles down on Greenland; And remembering the Sundance Kid... Some…
Squiz TodayA shark warning in NSW, and a brainy bovine
Wednesday, 21 January: A shark warning in NSW; New gun control and hate laws pass; Trump's tariff threat over Greenland; And a brainy bovine... Here's our…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Why Hate Speech Laws Are So Hard
The Albanese Government has recalled parliament this week to try to push through new laws on hate speech and guns in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. But…
Squiz TodayDebate begins over Albanese's hate laws, and a very expensive gem
Tuesday, 20 January: Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws; A train tragedy in Spain; Global economic experts meet; And a very expensive gem... You can read…
Squiz TodayParliament's back to tackle antisemitism, and the Australian Open begins
Monday, 19 January: Parliament's back to tackle antisemitism; Trump pushes forward with his Greenland plan; The Australian Open begins; And taking it back to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The uprising in Iran
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here…
Squiz TodayAlbanese's hate speech laws run into trouble, and some tasty weekend wraps
Friday, 16 January: Albanese's hate speech laws run into trouble; Chaos reigns in Greenland; The Australian Open is nearly here; And some weekend wraps... And…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The uproar over ICE
A huge news story at the moment is how ICE is being deployed in the US - that's their federal agency that's being deployed in the Trump administration’s…
Squiz TodayTrump turns his focus on Iran, and BTS is back
Thursday, 15 January: Trump ramps up the pressure on Iran; A high-profile meeting on Greenland; The bushfire damage bill grows in Victoria; And BTS is back…
Squiz TodayA national day of mourning for Bondi, and a cricket legend calls time
Wednesday, 14 January: A national day of mourning for Bondi; Author Craig Silvey is arrested; A women's cricket legend retires; And an ice hockey romance makes…