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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 TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The uprising in Iran
Massive protests in the Middle Eastern country of Iran have been taking place over the last few weeks. We’ve covered them a bit in the Squiz Today podcast, but…
Squiz TodayA probe into the US Federal Reserve boss, and a Golden Globe for Rose Byrne
Tuesday, 13 January: A probe into the US Federal Reserve boss; Victoria's bushfire victim is named; Hate speech laws are in focus; And a Golden Globe for Rose…
Squiz TodayVictoria's bushfires turn deadly, and some new tech tanks
Monday, 12 January: Victoria's bushfires turn deadly; The Iranian protests ramp up; Farewell to a rock legend; And some new tech tanks... Here's the latest…
Squiz TodayThe year to be informed
The Squiz Today is all about keeping you informed about the news, not overwhelmed. In less than 10 minutes each weekday, we cover the news and a bit of fun…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: A Royal Commission into anti-semitism
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 calls a royal commission into Bondi, and cold noodles for a hot day
Friday, 9 January: Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi; Protests after a US shooting; The Ashes wrap up; And cold noodles for a hot day... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Who is Nicolás Maduro?
Last weekend, the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military raid, and he's now facing criminal charges in New York. It's a story…
Squiz TodayA heatwave moves across Australia, and the Elvis Express rolls into Parkes
Thursday, 8 January: A heatwave moves across Australia; A Russian-flagged oil tanker is seized; Reviewing our animal research code; And the Elvis Express rolls…
Squiz TodayTrump sets his sights on Greenland, and a new old-school gadget
Wednesday, 7 January: Trump sets his sights on Greenland; Protests ramp up in Iran; Tributes for a former Nationals senator; And a new old school gadget…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What's changed after Bondi
After the Bondi terror attacks in December, the NSW State government recalled parliament to push through new laws on guns, protests and hate speech. Though the…
Squiz TodayMaduro pleads not guilty in New York, and the Aussie summer heats up
Tuesday, 6 January: Maduro pleads not guilty in New York; China and South Korea cool down; The Aussie summer heats up; And a popular political cat... SPONSOR…
Squiz TodayThe US attacks Venezuela, and Betty Boop enters the public domain
Monday, 5 January: The US attacks Venezuela; Swiss police investigate a ski resort fire; The Ashes is nearing its end; And Betty Boop enters the public…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at the break: The Bondi attack aftermath, and an historic Sydney to Hobart
A Squiz at the break: The aftermath of the Bondi attack; Massive protests hit Iran; Farewelling some famous names; And a historic Sydney to Hobart... For more…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at December: A terror attack shakes Australia, and good Socceroos news
Sunday 4 January: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of December 2025 Here's Ahmed Al-Ahmed's interview And here's the limoncello…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at November: A net zero reckoning, and Robert Irwin's a winner
Saturday 3rd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of November SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at October: The PM visits the White House, and a Fat Bear Week winner
Friday 2nd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of October SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at September: Erin Patterson is sentenced, and criminal collectibles
Thursday 1st January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of September Here's that Singapore noodles recipe…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at August: Tabling an economic plan, and some brilliant brownies
Wednesday 31 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of August SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at July: A starvation crisis in Gaza, and a compelling countdown
Tuesday 30 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of July SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at June: Israel and Iran in conflict, and Aussie sprinters dazzle
Monday 29 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of June SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at May: A remarkable federal election, and Austria wins Eurovision
Sunday 28 December: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of May 2025 SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at April: The death of a Pope, and a durable dachshund
Saturday 27th December: We're recapping the year with a look back at a couple of the big news events of April 2025 Here's the link for Neil Perry's Fish Pie…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at March: A White House dustup, and one of the TV shows of the year
Wednesday 24 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of March SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at February: Trump's tariffs begin, and a romantic recipe resonates
Tuesday 23 December: We're recapping the year with a look back at a couple of the big news events of February 2025 Here's a link to Cher's performance at the…
Squiz TodayA Squiz at January: South Korea's leadership crisis, and a pungent plant
Monday 22 December: We're kicking off our recap series with a look back at a couple of the big news events of January 2025 SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to…
Squiz TodayThe Great Big Squiz Quiz 2025
It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2025 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap: Unpacking the Bondi terror attack
The coverage of the Bondi terror attacks has been wall to wall across every new outlet and across social media - it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by it. And…
Squiz TodayStrengthening our hate speech laws, and our plans for the summer break
Friday, 19 December: Strengthening our hate speech laws; A report into the Optus outage; Kylie goes for a new milestone; And our plans for the summer break…
Squiz TodayAsk the Squiz: Gun laws, antisemitism and bankruptcy
In the wake of the Bondi shootings - the worst terror attack in our history - we've received a lot of questions from Squizers about how gun laws work in Oz and…
Squiz TodayCharges laid over the Bondi attack, and a massive movie franchise returns
Thursday, 18 December: Charges laid over the Bondi attack; Trump orders a blockade; World Cup ticket prices in the spotlight; And a massive movie franchise…
Squiz TodayPressure builds after the Bondi attack, and the return of a captain
Wednesday, 17 December: Pressure builds after the Bondi attack; Progress on some peace talks; Saying no to subscription traps; And the return of a captain…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 3: How it's going
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s has been in place for around a week. The government is calling it a win for parents and a historical…
Squiz TodayMore updates on the Bondi terror attack, and 250 years of Jane Austen
Tuesday, 16 December: More updates on the Bondi terror attack; Vale Rob and Michele Reiner; An early forecast for Christmas Day; And 250 years of Jane…
Squiz TodayA terror attack at Bondi Beach, and the travel expense saga continues
Monday, 15 December: A terror attack at Bondi Beach; The travel expense saga continues; New rules on price-gouging; And a question of WFH compensation... You…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The world reacts to Australia's social media ban
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 TodayThe US cracks down on travellers, and a lemon twist on a classic
Friday, 12 December: The US cracks down on travellers; Greg Lynn wins his appeal; TIME names its people of the year; And a lemony twist on a classic…
Squiz TodayThe world watches our social media ban, and Neighbours says farewell
Thursday, 11 December: The world watches our social media ban; Reviewing the AUKUS challenges; A spectacular sight at Byron; And Neighbours says farewell…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 1: How did we get here?
Australia is pioneering world-first legislation banning social media for anyone under the age of 16. And depending on who you ask, it's either a bold move to…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The social media ban for U16s - Part 2: How will it work?
As of 10 December, all Aussie kids under the age of 16 will be legally banned from social media apps. In Part 2 of our series on Australia’s world-first…
Squiz TodayIt's go time for the social media ban, and an AI reality show
Wednesday, 10 December: It's go time for the social media ban; Ukraine revises the peace plan; The Reserve Bank looks ahead to 2026; And an AI reality show…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Will my sunscreen protect me this summer?
It’s summer, it’s hot. We know we should be ‘slip, slop, slapping’ when it comes to sun protection - it’s something that’s drilled into us as Australians. But…
Squiz TodayJoyce joins One Nation, and the Golden Globes nominees are in
Tuesday, 9 December: Joyce makes it official with One Nation; Toyah Cordingley's killer is found guilty; Tim Tims go global; And the Golden Globes nominees are…
Squiz TodayAll eyes on the social media ban, and the new colour of the year
Monday, 8 December: All eyes on the social media ban; Bushfires destroy homes in NSW and Tasmania; Netflix signs a mega deal; And the new colour of the year…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US-Venezuela tensions, and the latest from Gaza
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 TodayAUKUS floats back to the surface; And a salad to practice before Christmas
Friday, 5 December: AUKUS floats back to the surface; More charges for a Melbourne childcare worker; The Socceroos will find out their fate; And a salad to…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The Social Media Ban for U16s - Part 2: How will it work?
We’re just days away from 10 December, when all Aussie kids under the age of 16 will be legally banned from social media apps. In Part 2 of our series on…
Squiz TodayOur national economy grows, and Tassie's stadium gets the green light
Thursday, 4 December: Our national economy grows; A new search begins for MH370; The Tassie stadium gets the green light; And get ready for wrap season... You…
Squiz TodayDefence ministers meet in PNG, and some scaled-back Christmas decor
Wednesday, 3 December: Defence ministers meet in PNG; The US boat strikes are questioned; A final vote on Tassie's AFL stadium; And some scaled-back Christmas…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Why are China and Japan in a row over Taiwan?
Tensions between Japan and China have ramped up over Taiwan - an island off the coast of southeastern China that is a de facto independent country that China…
Squiz TodayAn electricity outage warning, and some superstitious burials
Tuesday, 2 December: An electricity outage warning; Defence is set for a restructure; Piastri looks to the final race of the season; And some superstitious…
Squiz TodayTensions rise between the US and Venezuela, and the PM ties the knot
Monday, 1 December: Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela; Flooding kills hundreds in Southeast Asia; An Aussie chicken chain goes global; And the PM ties…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Labor’s deal with the Greens, and Robert Irwin dances his way to glory
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 TodayLabor and the Greens strike a deal, and Black Friday is upon us
Friday, 28 November: Overhauling our environment laws; Arrests over the deadly Hong Kong blaze; The Lions face the Roos in the AFLW final; And some easy…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The Social Media Ban for U16s - Part 1: How did we get here?
On 10 December, world-first legislation will come into effect in Australia banning social media for anyone under the age of 16. And depending on who you ask…
Squiz TodayInflation is on the rise, and Stranger Things is belatedly back
Thursday, 27 November: Inflation is on the rise; Talks progress on a Ukraine-Russia peace deal; Another Optus outage; And Stranger Things is belatedly back…
Squiz TodayTrump and Xi talk it out, and Robert Irwin's time to shine
Wednesday, 26 November: Trump and Xi talk it out; The Bondi Junction inquest wraps up; A political defection's on the table; And Robert Irwin's time to…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The rise of Nigel Farage
Despite winning a landslide victory just over a year ago, the Labour government in the UK is already in deep polling trouble, with plenty of speculation over…
Squiz TodayPreparing for the social media ban, and Piastri's plank problem
Tuesday, 25 November: Preparing for the social media ban; Progress in the Ukraine-Russia peace talks; Vale Skye Gyngell; And Piastri's plank problem... This…
Squiz TodayOur environment laws take centre stage, and Wicked goes big at the box office
Monday, 24 November: Our environment laws take centre stage, the biggest cyclone since Tracy hits Darwin, a chaotic couple of days in the Ashes, and Wicked…
Squiz TodaySquiz Kids: Question Time Takeover with Milton Dick MP
You might already know that we're on something of a crusade at the Squiz to improve the digital literacy of the next generation through our News Hounds…