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A daily news podcast, 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 a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.
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May 19, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 20 May - Squizzing the election; A record low unemployment rate; NSW passes voluntary assisted dying laws; and here's hoping the Queen likes to party...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Squiz the Election here.Got a question? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 19, 2022 • 15min
Squiz the Election: What to watch for on election night
It's been an intense 6 weeks and it's now decision time... There are a lot of moving pieces as we emerge from the campaign so it's time to get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch. So let's round up all the noise of the campaign and get ready for the results to roll in...Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 18, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 19 May - New data on wages growth; China airlines crash was likely 'intentional'; A heat wave hits India; and Squiz Kids interview the PM...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: A popcorn chicken pizza with tempura squiz and ... oreos. Explore the full Squiz The Election series here including previous Ask The Squiz episodes. Got a question? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 18, 2022 • 11min
Squiz the Election - A snapshot of the top policies
The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. The coverage - including with us at The Squiz - has focused a lot on the major party leaders and their chances of steering their teams to victory. There's been a lot about the minor parties and independent candidates - particularly the Teal ones... What there hasn't been is a lot of discussion about the policy proposals that have been put up for the next 3 years and beyond. So let's get a taste of that now.Got a question for us on the election/policies/politics/candidates? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auExplore the full series here: Squiz the Election. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 17, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, 18 May - Ukraine surrenders in Mariupol; The polls tighten; Solar power after dark; and a spud crisis...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got an election/campaign question for us? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 17, 2022 • 11min
Squiz the Election - What's the deal with a hung parliament
A hung parliament - the prospect of neither of the major parties getting a majority in the House of Representatives in this election has prompted some to groan, and others to smile. So we're going to get into why it's a result that's being talked about in this campaign and how it's played out in the past.Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 16, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, 17 May - Seismic changes afoot in Europe; the PM's warning on voting independent; COVID explodes in Nth Korea; and the Big Bird Bandits avoid jail...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Here's our Shortcut on NATO and the Ukraine crisisHere's the trailer for Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis movie that will air at the Cannes Film FestivalOther things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 16, 2022 • 9min
Squiz the Election: Navigating Election Day with the AEC
Believe it or not, election day is about more than lining up for a delicious democracy sausage at your local primary school - it's also a day when we elect the government for the next 3 years. And because we live in unusual times, there's a bit to get across so we're talking to the Australian Electoral Commission's Evan Ekin-Smyth about what you need to know to successfully navigate election day on 21 May.Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 15, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 16 May - 5 sleeps till polling day; A mass shooting in America inspired by racism; Elon Musk's Twitter troubles; and trifle to mark the Queen's Jubilee...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.Here's Sheldon Riley's Eurovision song and Ukraine's winning trackAnd the winner of the Queen's Jubilee pudding competition Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May 13, 2022 • 14min
Ask The Squiz, Episode 5 - Preferences; parachuting candidates; MPs turning independent; and voting with a pencil;
Find all our Squiz The Election content here. Got a question for us? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.