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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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Mar 20, 2022 • 10min
Monday, 21 March - Labor wins the South Australian election; Australia pledges more support to Ukraine; an Antarctic heatwave; and a rough landing for the royals in the Caribbean...
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 17, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 18 March - South Australia heads to the polls; China is feeling the pressure over Ukraine; How much you need to retire; and new emojis...
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 - a recipe for madeleines, and the ultimate jeans buying guideOther 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 16, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 17 March - President Zelensky addresses the US Congress; A big earthquake in Japan; The trouble with foxes and cats; and labs are still #1...
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... Volodymyr Zelensky. Or search for 'Squiz Shortcuts' in your podcasting app.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 15, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 16 March - The rising cost of living; Meta's plan to combat election misinformation; Cruise ships are back; and Dolly says 'no thanks' ...
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: 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 14, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, 15 March - Russia asks China for help, new legal action over the downing of MH17, Julian Assange denied his extradition appeal, and Hollywood remembers William Hurt...
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: Check out the Critics Choice Awards red carpet here and the BAFTAs hereSponsored: Check out Uber's Global Future of Delivery report hereDo our survey!Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 13, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 14 March - Pain at the petrol pump, Russia accused of brutality in Ukraine, the blame game over the flood response, and Meta cuts the work perks...
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: If you want to donate to the Red Cross flood appeal, click hereDo our survey!Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 10, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 11 March - A new strain of Omicron; Politics and the flood response; Djokovic is barred from more tournaments; and it's never too late to say sorry...
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:Do our survey!Friday Lites - a book recommendation, an Edamame dip recipe, and tips to get rid of mould 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 9, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 10 March - Floods declared a national emergency; A children's hospital is bombed in Ukraine; Finding Shackleton's ship; and 'delightful' garden finds...
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:Check out the new Sport Today newsletter.Shackleton's ship is found.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 8, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 9 March - More flooding in Greater Sydney; A new virus in town; a breakthrough for the anti-ageing industry; and Eurovision for the US...
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.Do our survey!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 7, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 8 March - A grave warning about our national security, WA's premier takes the stand, some top Aussie women, and happy birthday to us...
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: Here's a great article about Susan Kiefel, the Chief Justice of the High Court, Pat Turner, the Indigenous policymaker, and listen to Professor Sharon Lewin, the infectious diseases physician.Do our survey! Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
