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Feb 24, 2023 • 17min
Saturday Squiz, 25 February 2023: A love tap, the deepening global divide, and a Korean reality show
This week Kate and Claire chat about the most clicked link The Squiz has ever had, a year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what you need to know for the week ahead in the sport. Plus, a serious long read and rediscovering BBQ'ing.LINKS:Check out the royal love tap.Find The Washington Post's article 'A global divide on the Ukraine war is deepening' here.Kate recommended John Lyon's long read ‘What would war with China look like for Australia?’. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. You can stream Physical:100 on Netflix.We're cooking this grilled nectarine and burrata salad. Credits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Feb 23, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 24 February: A year of war in Ukraine; Qantas profits soar; The gender pay gap narrows; And the Beatles and Stones come together
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Find the recipe for herb-infused lemon and strawberry loaf here.You can listen to the World Pride Squiz Shortcut here.Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 22, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 23 February: Superannuation changes are on the cards; Oz and the Philippines team up; Getting savvy about scams; And a voyage to Eurovision
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can listen to the ChatGPT Squiz Shortcut here.Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. You can listen to Voyager's Eurovision entry song, Promise, here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 21, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, 22 February: Putin's nuclear threat; Albanese discusses defence; A deadly school accident inquest is on hold; And it pays to not be smart
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 20, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 21 February: Biden's visit to Kyiv; An Aussie is taken hostage; Watching would-be thieves; And Pickles for the win
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Squiz Kids need your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here. Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 19, 2023 • 12min
Monday, 20 February: A year of the Ukraine war; North Korea fires up; Counting the natural disaster costs; And music fit for a king
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 17, 2023 • 16min
Saturday Squiz, 18 February 2023: Rhianna's power play, things are happening with Defence and some unlikely besties
This week, Kate and Claire chat cyclones, the Superbowl, and a segment called 'things we said might happen have started to happen'. Plus, a couple of book recommendations and a hilarious TV show.LINKS:Sign up for our Saturday Squiz newsletterStream season 2 of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime.Check out Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin here*. And Matthew Perry's autobiography here*.*Buy using this link and The Squiz may earn a little commissionCredits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Feb 16, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 17 February: Missing miners are found dead; Police shooting declared domestic terrorism; Unemployment's going up; And chatbot confusion
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's light chicken curry here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 15, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 16 February: More rate rises are on the way; Lives lost in New Zealand; Ukraine calls for more aid; And a chocolate heist goes wrong
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can listen to the World Pride Squiz Shortcut here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 14, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, 15 February: An Aussie defence review handed in; Gabrielle hits New Zealand hard; Peter Bol's back on track; And banking the big bucks
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
