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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: What Taylor Swift did next
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 defence treaty gets over the line, and a big weekend for Swifties
Friday, 3 October: A defence treaty gets over the line; Erin Patterson plans an appeal; Rugby league grand finals are incoming; And a big weekend for…
Squiz TodayAsk the Squiz: How GDP works, and what's changed in the fertility industry
Hello and welcome to Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. In this edition, we’ll look at what GDP is and why it keeps…
Squiz TodayA standoff between BHP and China, and a Fat Bear Week winner
Thursday, 2 October: A standoff between BHP and China; The US government shuts down; Deja vu at the Dally Ms; And a Fat Bear Week winner... SPONSORED: Tune in…
Squiz TodayChange is in the air at Seven West, and an Aussie power couple calls it quits
Wednesday, 1 October: Change is in the air at Seven West; Albanese backs the Gaza plan; Interest rates are held steady; And an Aussie power couple calls it…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Tylenol, RFK Jr and Make America Healthy Again
Last week, US President Donald Trump issued some health advice to pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, an ingredient in certain pain relief drugs, that had…
Squiz TodayAnother Optus outage strikes, and New Zealand's favourite bird
Tuesday, 30 September: Another Optus outage strikes; Trump announces a Gaza peace plan; The Women's Cricket World Cup begins; And New Zealand's favourite…
Squiz TodayTrump targets a former FBI boss, and a date with the Devil
Monday, 29 September: Trump targets a former FBI boss; Albanese meets with King Charles; The Lions defeat the Cats; And a date with the Devil... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Making sense of what went down at the UN
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 PM speaks at the UN, and a name to watch at the ARIAs
Friday, 26 September: The PM speaks at the UN; The battle for Bradfield is over; It's Grand Final time in Aussie Rules, And a name to watch at the ARIAs…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Much ado about Labubus
You've probably spotted them around - cute but slightly creepy plush dolls with cheeky grins and pointy teeth. They're called Labubu dolls, and they've gone…
Squiz TodayA state of emergency at Optus, and an early Oscar front-runner...
Thursday, 25 September: A state of emergency at Optus, The super typhoon moves over China; Jimmy Kimmel returns, and an early Oscar front-runner... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayAlbanese locks in a Trump meeting, and Fat Bear Week returns
Wednesday, 24 September: Albanese locks in a Trump meeting; A super typhoon threatens Asia, Jimmy Kimmel is back; And so is Fat Bear Week... SPONSORED: Head…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What's going on at the UN this week?
Leaders from around the world are in New York for ‘High-level Week’ at the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Our PM Anthony Albanese is…
Squiz TodayOptus is under fire over outages, and a river cleanup works wonders
Tuesday, 23 September: Optus is under fire over outages; Estonia raises the alarm over Russia, Rowell wins the Brownlow, And a river cleanup works wonders…
Squiz TodayWaiting on a big Australia-US meeting, and some surprising science
Monday, 22 September: Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting; Optus is in hot water; A golden night for Aussies in Tokyo; And some surprising science... Here's…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: A big climate announcement, and Pacific security deals not getting done
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's new emissions target is set, and some Friday fish cakes
Friday, 19 September: Australia's new emissions target is set; A US talk show is pulled off air; King Charles backs AUKUS; And some Friday fish cakes…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Why China built the world's tallest bridge
The world’s tallest bridge, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, is about to open in China but it’s not in a place you’d expect… Instead of linking parts of a city…
Squiz TodayAnother delayed deal in the Pacific, and Robert Redford's online legacy
Thursday, 18 September: Another delayed deal in the Pacific; Trump gets the royal treatment; The NBL gets underway, And Robert Redford's online legacy…
Squiz TodayIsrael's accused of genocide by a UN report, and vale Robert Redford
Wednesday, 17 September: Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report; Trump sues the Times; Vale Robert Redford; And the White Lotus heads to France…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Qatar, the Middle East's 'prickly Switzerland'
Qatar has typically been the mediator of choice for conflicts in the Middle East, but last week, Israel carried out its first-ever airstrike on the country…
Squiz TodayThe climate's in the spotlight, and Adolescence wins big at the Emmys
Tuesday, 16 September: The climate's in the spotlight; Australia and PNG make a deal; State of Origin returns, And Adolescence wins big at the Emmys... Here's…
Squiz TodayAlbanese announces billions for defence, and Bowie's favourite tracks
Monday, 15 September: Albanese announces billions for defence; An arrest in the Charlie Kirk investigation; It's crunch time for footy finals; And Bowie's…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The assassination of Charlie Kirk
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 search for a shooter in the US, and some educational noodles
Friday, 12 September: The search for a shooter in the US; A week of chaos in Nepal; The NRL finals begin; And some educational noodles... SPONSORED: Search for…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and the HRT Scoop
In the final instalment of our Squiz Shortcuts menopause series, our host Gillian Bradford talks to Professor Susan Davis - she’s a rockstar of menopause…
Squiz TodayQatar is drawn into the fray, and a sluggish start to the morning
Thursday, 11 September: Qatar is drawn into the fray; A sub-stantial defence investment; Postecoglou makes his return; And a sluggish start to the morning…
Squiz TodayThe Murdoch succession plan succeeds, and some galloping gumboots
Wednesday, 10 September: The Murdoch succession plan succeeds; A Pacific deal doesn't go through; ANZ cuts thousands of jobs, And some galloping gumboots…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: After the mushroom murders
The spotlight this week is back on Erin Patterson, the Australian woman convicted of the mushroom murders, after her sentencing yesterday. In a first for…
Squiz TodayErin Patterson learns her fate, and an Aussie video game goes big
Tuesday, 9 September: Erin Patterson learns her fate; Another French PM is ousted; Our big supermarkets face a big bill; And an Aussie video game winner... You…
Squiz TodayA shark attack tragedy in Sydney, and the last Queen coins are rolled out
Monday, 8 September: A shark attack tragedy in Sydney; Erin Patterson's due to be sentenced; A good weekend for rugby fans; And the last Queen coins are rolled…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Xi’s massive flex that’s put the West on notice
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 record Robodebt settlement, and some weekend wontons
Friday, 5 September: A record Robodebt settlement; Portugal mourns after a tourist disaster; Vale Giorgio Armani; And some weekend wontons... SPONSORED: Head…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause and feeling good
If you’re a woman around that perimenopause/menopause age, there's a fair chance your social feed is chock-full of the topic… So we’ve pulled together a 3-part…
Squiz TodayDan Andrews raises eyebrows in China, and much ado about Lafufus
Thursday, 4 September: Dan Andrews raises eyebrows in China; Our national economy grows; The AFL finals kick off; And much ado about Lafufus... SPONSORED: Tune…
Squiz TodayHolding our immigration rate steady, and a long pause for applause
Wednesday, 3 September: Holding our immigration rate steady; Violence in Indonesia; Vale 'Aussie Joe'; And a long pause for applause... SPONSORED: You can dive…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Australia’s climate summit showdown
Australia’s climate goals are set to be in the news again with the Albanese Government preparing to announce a new emissions reduction target. The position we…
Squiz TodayA new alliance shapes up; and a Hottest 100 for bookworms...
Tuesday, 2 September: A new alliance shapes up; Afghanistan is hit by a deadly quake; Police broaden the search for Dezi Freeman; And a hottest 100 for…
Squiz TodayA plan for immigration detainees, and when AI goes wrong
Monday, 1 September: A plan for immigration detainees; The Houthis' leader is killed; Runners turn out in record numbers; And when AI goes wrong... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayTable tennis, Trump talks and Taylor Swift: The Squiz Quiz of the Month
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in August with Squiz Founder Claire Kimball and Content Manager…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: The search for Dezi Freeman and the sovereign citizen movement
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 meeting mix-up confuses Canberra; and some beautiful BBQ chicken...
Friday 29 August: A meeting mix-up causes confusion in Canberra; the manhunt in Victoria is still going, a major marathon is set for Sydney; and some beautiful…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts Series: Menopause 101
There’s no doubt - menopause and perimenopause are having a moment. So we’re starting our Squiz Shortcuts Series with Dr Sarah White from Jean Hailes for…
Squiz TodayA manhunt is still underway in Victoria, and picking up the foam...
Thursday 28 August: A manhunt is still underway in Victoria, Linda Reynolds has a legal win, a major first for the AFL, and picking up the foam.... SPONSORED…
Squiz TodayChallenging Iran over antisemitic attacks, and Swift and Kelce are engaged
Wednesday, 27 August: Challenging Iran over antisemitic attacks; a manhunt is underway in Victoria; Australia Post pauses parcel deliveries, and Taylor Swift…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: What came out of the Economic Reform Roundtable?
Last week in Canberra, the federal government brought together a group of politicians, business leaders, unions and experts for the Economic Reform Roundtable…
Squiz TodayErin Patterson returns to court, and a Netflix hit takes over cinemas
Tuesday, 26 August: Erin Patterson returns to court, the government picks up the pace on housing, it's another day of sunscreen trouble, and a Netflix hit…
Squiz TodayAustralians take to the streets over Palestine, and mapping out some changes
Monday, 25 August: Australians take to the streets over Palestine; Federal parliament is back in session; The US Open gets underway, and mapping out some…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: We’ve got you covered on Trump, Putin, Zelensky, Netanyahu and Albanese
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 TodayAn NDIS shakeup raises some questions, and a breezy biryani
Friday, 22 August: An NDIS shakeup raises eyebrows; the government's economic roundtable wraps up; It's a big weekend of sport; and a breezy biryani Here's a…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How Aimee Betro went from a dating app to an assassination plot
A bizarre court case over a botched suburban assassination attempt by an American woman named Aimee Betro on behalf of her English boyfriend has been making…
Squiz TodayOur diplomatic tensions with Israel grow, and a new moon discovery
Thursday, 21 August: Our diplomatic tensions with Israel grow; Reviewing Victoria's childcare system; A footy star is in hot water; And a new moon discovery…
Squiz TodayA Zelensky and Putin meeting is on the cards, and a delicate relocation
Wednesday, 20 August: A Zelensky and Putin meeting is on the cards; More political tension in Tassie; The results of our Squiz survey; And a delicate…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: Where are peace talks up to between Russia and Ukraine?
There’s been a flurry of meetings over the last week between leaders from Russia, Ukraine, the US and Europe with the aim of ending the war in Ukraine, so we…
Squiz TodayA sky-high fine for Qantas, and delulu's in the dictionary
Tuesday, 19 August: A sky-high fine for Qantas; Zelensky takes back-up to the White House; Vale Terence Stamp; And delulu's in the dictionary... You can check…
Squiz TodayZelensky prepares to meet Trump, and Irene says farewell
Monday, 18 August: Zelensky prepares to meet Trump; Palestinians are moved again in Gaza; A Qantas fine is about to arrive; And Irene says farewell... Read the…
Squiz TodayWeekly Wrap Preview: Getting you ahead of next week’s Economic Reform Roundtable
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 TodayQuestions over a Treasury leak, and some choc-full brownies
Friday, 15 August: Questions over a Treasury leak; Wildfires burn in Europe; Vale David Stratton; And some choc-full brownies... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to…
Squiz TodaySquiz Shortcuts: How Australia helped defeat Japan in WWII
It’s the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, which marks the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Imperial Army to the Allied Forces in WWII…