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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 3, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 4 April - PM Morrison under pressure; Russia pulls back from Kyiv; Cricket World champs again; and introducing the newest kid on the Squiz block...
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: Introducing Politics Today! A brand new newsletter from The Squiz. It's free, it'll cover all the news and goings-on in politics each weekday morning. Just like everything we do here at The Squiz, it's agenda-free, opinion-free, all about keeping you across both national and international politics. Sign up now at politicstoday.com.au.If you want some more context and analysis to this morning's opinion polls, click hereOther things we do: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.
Mar 31, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 1 April - MPs give President Zelensky a standing ovation; Labor's promise to overhaul aged care; the art of ageing gratefully; and getting your lamb ready for Easter...
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: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!FRIDAY LITES If you like ducks, this is just a simple laughHappy April Fools Day...Here are some pranks if you need inspiration...Easter is coming, it calls for a lamb dish so we're testing this one See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 30, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 31 March - More devastating floods; Reactions to the Budget; a billion people farewell Shane Warne; and introducing Politics Today...
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: Introducing Politics Today! A brand new newsletter from The Squiz. It'll be available from Monday the 4th of April, it's free, it'll cover all the news and goings-on in politics each weekday morning. Just like everything we do here at The Squiz, it's agenda-free, its opinion-free, all about keeping you across both national and international politics. Sign up now ahead of Monday at politicstoday.com.au. Other things we do: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.
Mar 29, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 30 March - Taking a Squiz at the Budget; Russia to curb attacks on Kyiv; The Solomon Islands stands by its security deal with China; and getting your hands on a Presidential jet...
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 hereOther things we do: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.
Mar 28, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 29 March - A dramatic night at the Oscars; Another 'rain bomb' on the way; China locks down Shanghai; and another name for Macchu Picchu...
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: Oscars drama, and of course a red carpet gallerySponsored: The first 500 Squizers can get $50 off Auskick registration with the code 326D5A74 here.Other things we do: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.
Mar 27, 2022 • 10min
Monday, March 28 - Biden says Putin 'cannot stay in power'; Getting a taste of the budget; An ice shelf collapses in Antarctica; and one for your Wordle champ...
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: Marley Spoon - Get $120 off your First 5 boxes with the code SQUIZ120 at marleyspoon.com.auOther things we do:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.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.
Mar 24, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 25 March - The war in Ukraine enters its second month; The search continues for a missing Tasmanian girl; Vale Madeleine Albright; and getting you set for the 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.Other things we do:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.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.
Mar 23, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 24 March - Ash Barty announces her retirement; Sexual assault stats in our universities; More international talks on Ukraine; and getting your paella right...
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: Ash Barty announces her retirementSponsored: Check out Uber's Future of Delivery report here.Other things we do:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.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.
Mar 22, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 23 March - The UN takes a swipe at Australia; More jail time for Alexei Navalny; Get your brollies ready; and which generation uses the most water...
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:Which generation uses the most water Other things we do:Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.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.
Mar 21, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 22 March - Australia gets a health check; COVID's on the march; regulating cryptocurrency; and the happiest place on earth...
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: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.
