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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 TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The week in federal politics
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 TodayAustralia backs out of COP31, and the Ashes are coming
Friday, 21 November: Australia backs out of COP31; Trump signs off on the Epstein files' release; The Ashes are coming; And we're feeling fishy... If the…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Is the US going to war with Venezuela?
For the past few months, the US Navy has been deploying warships to the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela. Those ships have carried out several deadly…
Squiz TodayA breakthrough in the Epstein files saga, and Aussie music's night of nights
Thursday, 20 November: A breakthrough in the Epstein files saga; Our health ministers battle it out; Recruiting future AFL stars; And Aussie music's night of…
Squiz TodayChange in our state political parties, and new Australians of the Year
Wednesday, 19 November: Change in our state political parties; A plan for Gaza is approved; The former FBI boss has a win in court; And our new Australians of…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How does the Coalition work?
The Coalition between the Liberals and the Nationals is the longest political partnership in our country’s history. The alliance has worked in the past because…
Squiz TodayContaminated sand causes problems, and a tactless TikTok tactic
Tuesday, 18 November: Contaminated sand causes problems; Trump changes tack on the Epstein files; Vale Paige Greco; And a tactless TikTok tactic... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition formalises its climate policy, and an Aussie take on War and Peace
Monday, 17 November: The Coalition formalises its climate policy; Trump lifts the beef tariff; The Vatican returns some relics; And an Aussie take on War and…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition scraps net zero targets
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 Liberals ditch net zero, and AC/DC sets off the sensors
Friday, 14 November: The Liberals ditch net zero; A Ukrainian corruption scandal makes waves; AC/DC sets off the sensors; And an easy dinner bake... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Thriving Kids and the NDIS reset
Some major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the NDIS) have been announced by the Albanese Government, and they stand to affect tens of…
Squiz TodayA new defence deal with Indonesia, and something scarier than drop bears
Thursday, 13 November: A new defence deal with Indonesia; the Epstein files cause more trouble for Trump; Menulog logs off; And some tree-climbing crocs…
Squiz TodayA visit from the Indonesian President, and the Booker Prize winner is named
Wednesday, 12 November: The Indonesian President is in Oz; The Alan Jones trial is set; A slap on the wrist for the Wiggles; And the Booker Prize winner is…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Sudan's civil war explained
A brutal civil war has been raging in Sudan for more than 2 years between the government’s forces and the powerful paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces. In…
Squiz TodayTrump targets the BBC, and an iconic band's comeback
Tuesday, 11 November: Trump targets the BBC; 50 years on from Whitlam's dismissal; The AFL pulls a wildcard; And an iconic band's comeback... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodayThe Coalition talks climate, and vale John Laws
Monday, 10 November: The Coalition talks climate; Another typhoon hits the Philippines; Vale John Laws; And flying the coop... SPONSORED: For one machine that…
Squiz TodayWhat’s Coming Up: Cop30, the Booker Prize, and Steve Irwin Day
We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we decided to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition, climate policy, and leadership chatter
Each Saturday, we run you through the week in news with our Weekly Wrap podcast over on the News Club channel. We’re putting the main story here because we…
Squiz TodayTrump's tariffs are challenged in court, and an easy spring pasta
Friday, 7 November: Trump's tariffs are challenged in court; An NDIS meeting kicks off; Microsoft offers refunds; And an easy spring pasta... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayAsk the Squiz: Bulk billing, White House renos, and netball’s Olympic goal
We’re back with another episode of Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. This time, we’re getting you across the recent…
Squiz TodayNew York elects its next mayor, and the case of the missing wave
Thursday, 6 November: New York elects its next mayor; A deadly typhoon hits Southeast Asia; Gearing up for the Ashes; And the case of the missing wave…
Squiz TodayInterest rates hold steady, and a shonky anniversary
Wednesday, 5 November: Interest rates hold steady; The US government shutdown drags on; An all-Aussie Melbourne Cup win; And a shonky anniversary... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Why Andrew is an ex-Prince
Last Friday, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, known up until then as Prince Andrew, had his remaining titles removed by his brother, King Charles. It’s a line in…
Squiz TodayThe Optus bosses cop a grilling, and a marathon photo finish
Tuesday, 4 November: The Optus bosses cop a grilling; New York's in the spotlight; It's Melbourne Cup day; And a marathon photo finish... SPONSORED: For one…
Squiz TodayThe Nats say no to net zero, and looking back in anga
Monday, 3 November: The Nats say no to net zero; A mass stabbing attack in London; More arrests after the Louvre heist; And looking back in anga... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayWhat’s Coming Up: The head of ASIO will deliver the Lowy Lecture and The Shonky awards
We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we decided to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: A new US-China trade agreement
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 TodayTrump and Xi meet in South Korea, and a spooky cake recipe
Friday, 31 October: Trump and Xi meet in South Korea; Medicare gets a shake-up; The Aussie cricket team misses out; And a spooky cake recipe... SPONSORED: For…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The fight over our environmental laws
The Albanese Government is pushing for big changes to our environmental laws. It says the reforms are needed to speed up the approval process for new projects…
Squiz TodaySome surprising inflation numbers, and a gift for the future
Thursday, 30 October: Some surprising inflation numbers; Albanese meets Trump again, The Diamonds bring home the cup; And a gift for the future... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayHurricane Melissa makes landfall, and a truly remote job
Wednesday, 29 October: Hurricane Melissa makes landfall; The Gaza ceasefire is at risk; Kerr makes a comeback; And a truly remote job... Hurricane Melissa…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What gold’s got to do with the Louvre heist
French officials are facing some big questions following the theft of priceless treasures from one of the world’s most famous art museums, the Louvre in Paris…
Squiz TodayThe US and China patch things up, and a long-lost message
Tuesday, 28 October: The US and China patch things up; Our consumer watchdog takes on Microsoft; Piastri loses his lead; And a long-lost message... Here's the…
Squiz TodayA big week of international meetings, and an annual sight to see
Monday, 27 October: A big week of international meetings; Environment protections are in focus; The ADF faces a landmark lawsuit; And an annual sight to see…
Squiz TodayWhat’s Coming Up: Sam Kerr in the green and gold and a couple of big AGMs
We get a lot of feedback from Squizers that one of the most helpful things we do is to get you across what’s going on in the day/week ahead. So we decided to…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Unpacking the Albanese-Trump meeting
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 TodayLooking back at the Handback, and a surprising literary collaboration
Friday, 24 October: Looking back at the Handback; Trump tackles a reno; Ireland heads to the polls; And a surprising literary collaboration... You can find out…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Digging into the Oz-US minerals deal
The first face-to-face meeting between PM Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump took a while to happen, but a trade war between America and China over…
Squiz TodayCopping some stick from China, and a lasting love of letters
Thursday, 23 October: Copping some stick from China; A ceasefire in Ukraine is on ice; A wild day of weather; And a lasting love of letters... You can…
Squiz TodayDigging into our new minerals deal, and an Aussie's massive payday
Wednesday, 22 October: Digging into our new minerals deal; Japan gets its first female PM; Adelaide moves up the rankings; And an Aussie's massive payday…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How R360 is shaking up the rugby world
There’s been a lot of chatter in rugby union and rugby league circles lately about a new competition called R360. Multi-million dollar offers have been put to…
Squiz TodayAn amicable Albanese and Trump meeting, and a different way to holiday
Tuesday, 21 October: An amicable Albanese and Trump meeting; A diplomatic flare-up with China; Searching for France's crown jewels; And a different way to…
Squiz TodayAnother upset for the Coalition, and rowing into the history books
Monday, 20 October: Another upset for the Coalition; Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles; A jewellery heist at the Louvre; And rowing into the history…
Squiz TodayWhat’s Coming Up: From a notable RBA Governor’s speech to World Pasta Day
In the past, our super useful segment What’s Coming Up to get you ready for news and events in the week ahead was squirrelled away at the back of our Weekly…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: How the Gaza peace plan is going
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 TodayPrepping for a presidential meeting, and some show-stopping salmon
Friday, 17 October: Prepping for a presidential meeting; Unemployment is on the rise; Ariarne Titmus calls time; And some show-stopping salmon... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayWhy the super tax got a rethink
Australia’s superannuation system is a bit unusual in the world as far as how we go about ensuring our population has a long-term savings plan for retirement…
Squiz TodayHamas makes moves in Gaza, and the mystery of Splatatouille
Thursday, 16 October: Hamas makes moves in Gaza; Three Australians are charged in Bali; A warning for rugby league stars; And the mystery of Splatatouille…
Squiz TodayTurning a page in Gaza, and a carry-on change
Wednesday, 15 October: Turning a page in Gaza; Chaos in Madagascar; The PM's number is published; And a carry-on change... You can learn more about Japan's…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Why Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis…
France has a major case of déjà vu, with yet another Prime Minister resigning last week after failing to get the country’s budget passed in a divided…
Squiz TodayA long-awaited homecoming, and a viral baseball team goes big
Tuesday, 14 October: A long-awaited homecoming; A super tax backtrack; Life expectancy is on the up; And a viral baseball team goes big... You can find links…
Squiz TodayThe ceasefire agreement kicks in, and vale Diane Keaton
Monday, 13 October: The ceasefire kicks in; Tensions rise between the US and China; Vale Diane Keaton; And one for the birders... SPONSORED: Check out CDU’s…
Squiz TodayWhat’s Coming Up: Getting you ready for the week ahead
In the past, our super useful segment What’s Coming Up to get you ready for news and events in the week ahead was squirrelled away at the back of our Weekly…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: What happens now for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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 TodayA breakthrough in Gaza, and the ultimate taste test
Friday, 10 October: A breakthrough in Gaza; An arrest over the LA fires; Counting down to the social media ban; And the ultimate taste test... SPONSORED: You…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: The phenomenon of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in flood
The spectacularly rare sight of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre full of water and teeming with fish and birdlife is on full display for anyone who can get to northern…
Squiz TodayTrump dusts off an old law, and gossip is good for you
Thursday, 9 October: Trump dusts off an old law; Waiting for a decision on Sydney's pro-Palestine protest; Qantas faces a dire deadline; And gossip is good for…
Squiz TodayNegotiating a Gaza deal, and an inland oasis springs up
Wednesday, 8 October: Negotiating a Gaza deal; Chaos in French politics; An inland oasis springs up; And some Ramsay Street mementos... SPONSORED: Check out…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Unpacking the peace plan for Gaza
It’s been 2 years since the terror group Hamas launched the October 7 attacks on Israel, triggering the war in Gaza that has taken a devastating toll on both…
Squiz TodayClosing in on a Gaza deal, and Taylor Swift breaks new records
Tuesday, 7 October: Closing in on a Gaza deal; Another headache for the Coalition; The Broncos bring it home; And Taylor Swift breaks new records... SPONSORED…