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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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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.
Apr 20, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 21 April - Negative numbers for Netflix; The first leaders debate in the campaign; Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players; and one for the salt lovers...
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.Got a question for ask? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au and we'll cover it off in our Ask The Squiz episode on Saturday morning.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 20, 2022 • 12min
Squiz the Election: The independents
Going it alone in federal politics can be a lonely endeavour, but independents can also punch well above their weight when it comes to influence and power. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we take you the how and why of becoming an independent, some of the main candidates in this election, and what they stand for.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 19, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 20 April - Week 2 of the election campaign; China says the Solomon Islands deal is done; new research into domestic violence; and move over, fiddle leaf fig...
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.Got a question for us about politics or the election? Email it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au and we'll answer the top ones in our Ask The Squiz podcast on Saturday morning!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 19, 2022 • 13min
Squiz the Election: The minor parties
In the last Squiz The Election episode we talked all about the major parties - who they are and what they stand for. Now, it's time to get across the minor parties and the influence they could have on the outcome of the election. 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 18, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 19 April - A key Ukrainian city is set to fall; a hung parliament looms; COVID challenges China; and Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter...
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.Click here to Squiz the ElectionOther 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 18, 2022 • 11min
Squiz the Election: The major parties
In this episode of Squiz the Election, we're going to look at the 2 major parties - the Liberals and Labor - as well as what they stand for and their success in the past. 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 15, 2022 • 13min
Ask The Squiz, Episode 1 - Independents, preferences, polls, redistribution, gerrymandering, and naming new seats...
Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au Ask The Squiz is part of our Squiz The Election content - where we answer any and all questions that Squizers have about the 22 election - from the politics to the policies, the parties and candidates, the nuts and bolts. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 13, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 14 April - Reports of chemical warfare in Ukraine; WA steps towards covid-normal; The commercialisation of Easter; and a couple of podcasts for your weekend...
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.We'll be in your ears on Saturday with our first edition of Ask The Squiz!LINKS: Thursday Lites A recipe for a fish pie, a long read on Princess Di, and embracing leggingsSponsored: The first 500 Squizers can get $50 off Auskick registration with the code 326D5A74 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 12, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 13 April - A diplomatic mission to the Solomon Islands; Russian-Ukraine peace talks at a 'dead end'; The Commonwealth Games are a go in Regional Victoria; and brushing up on your office etiquette...
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.Sponsored: The first 500 Squizers can get $50 off Auskick registration with the code 326D5A74 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.
