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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.
Episodes
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Apr 29, 2022 • 13min
Ask The Squiz, Episode 3 - Smear campaigns, election promises, preferences 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.
Apr 28, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 29 April - Russia talks tough; Covid restrictions ease in WA; The benefits of in-person brainstorming; and the ultimate easy entertainer recipe...
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: Recipes and more in Friday Lites. And check out the news quiz 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.
Apr 27, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 28 April - The inflation rate soars; China is accused of meddling in the election; More prison time for Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi; and 'our Margot' does Barbie...
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: Your shortcut to... inflationOther 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.
Apr 27, 2022 • 10min
Squiz the Election: Tasmania – Bass and Braddon
One of the key battlegrounds this election is in northern Tassie - home to the flip flop seats of Bass and Braddon. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we'll give you some talking points to impress your people on election night about the vote in Tasmania. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 26, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 27 April - Unpacking Elon Musk and Twitter; The WTA will stay out of China; Keeping an eye on inflation; and a daredevil stunt....
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.LINKSSponsored: 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.
Apr 26, 2022 • 10min
Squiz the Election: Political funding and donations
One of the themes of this election is integrity and transparency, and one area that critics have said for ages needs more sunlight is the funding that our political parties and independent candidates receive. So let's get across the sorts of funding in Aussie politics, how it works, and the problems that have been identified. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 25, 2022 • 14min
Tuesday, 26 April - Beating the drums of war on Anzac Day; more military aid to Ukraine; Patty Mills wins a top NBA award; and Squiz the Election covers the senate race...
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 Oz basketball star Patty Mills receiving his fancy trophy in front of the Brooklyn JetsOther 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.
Apr 25, 2022 • 10min
Squiz the Election: The Senate race
The House of Reps gets a lot of attention because it's where the government is formed - but we'll also cast a vote for candidates to represent us in the Senate. So let’s get across what that's about, and what's happening in the race for the Senate this time around.Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 22, 2022 • 12min
Ask The Squiz, Episode 2 - A hung parliament, the path to politics, beyond the leaders, and policy questions...
Get to know the parties, their policies, and have a poke around candidate profiles: Liberal PartyLabor PartyNational PartyThe GreensParliament House - APHWant the quick pitch from Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese? Here are their closing statements from the leaders' debateGet your reading on with Australian Prime Ministers (edited by Michelle Grattan)...and if you need the Anzac biccie recipe, it's here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 21, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 22 April - Anthony Albanese has Covid; Timor Leste's new/old president; Warnings about a global food crisis; and a good ANZAC biccie recipe...
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 (Claire's mum's Anzac biccie recipe and the Nordic noir Netflix recco)Wanna meet Tucker? Here you go...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.
