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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 6, 2022 • 13min
Ask The Squiz, Episode 4 - The point of campaigning, the timing of campaign launches, the seat of Higgins, and more...
The point of campaigning, the timing of campaign launches, the seat of Higgins, and more...Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 5, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 6 May - A presidential election in the Philippines; Russia proposes a ceasefire; introducing the JackJumpers; and Dolly is into the Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame...
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: Friday Lites can be found here.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 4, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 5 May - The abortion debate rages in America; Rentals vacancies at record lows; Changes flagged for Twitter; and paying tribute to the Queen ... through the perfect pudding...
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.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 4, 2022 • 9min
Squiz the Election: South Australia - Boothby
South Australia - it's the land of great wine, Coffin Bay oysters, and culinary icon Maggie Beer... It's also home to a new Labor state government after Peter Malinauskas was easily elected defeating Liberal Steven Marshall in March. So let's get into the state of play in South Oz this election and what seats to look out for on election night. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 3, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 4 May - Interest rates rise; America's top court set to overturn abortion rights; climate change makes some homes uninsurable; and all that glitters at the Met Gala ball...
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 Vogue's red carpet feed from the Met Gala BallOther 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 3, 2022 • 9min
Squiz the Election: Who's who on the campaign trail
Last episode we talked about how the campaign is put together and how it works. Now, it's time to pull out the name tags and talk about the who's who of this campaign, including the differences between Team Morrison and Team Albanese's approaches. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 2, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 3 May - The RBA board meets to consider a rate rise; Mike Cannon-Brookes buys up big at AGL; Chris Dawson won't face a jury; and new research on your pup's personality...
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 Vogue's red carpet feed from the Met Gala BallOther 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 2, 2022 • 10min
Squiz the Election: A day on the campaign trail
For the major players on the inside of an election campaign, it's a hectic whirlwind of travel, announcements, meetings, event, press conferences and politicking. With a lot at stake, it's a fast and furious few weeks. So in this episode, we'll give you some insights into the nuts and bolts of how they pull it off.Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Explore previous topics and episodes here.See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 1, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 2 May - The halfway mark of the election campaign; Nancy Pelosi visits Kyiv; Boris Becker failed for fraud; and Oz gets a new Olympics boss...
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 James Cordon doing Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartneyOther 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 1, 2022 • 10min
Squiz the Election: Victoria - Chisholm, Kooyong and Goldstein
Victoria is typically tough terrain for the federal Coalition, and it's also home to the Coalition's 2nd most marginal seat, Chisholm. In this election, there are also a couple of interesting races featuring high-profile independent candidates, so we'll take you through the state of play in Australia's 2nd most populous state. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au.Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
