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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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Dec 21, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 22 December - The juries are out on Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell; Cancellations and Covid; Mr Big gets dumped; and keeping the kids entertained...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Other things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 20, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 21 December - Omicron brings back National Cabinet; Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claims; Hong Kong's election results; and coffee... it's in your DNA
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Other things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 19, 2021 • 11min
Monday, 20 December: Around the grounds with Omicron; Typhoon troubles in the Phillipines; Our generous youth; And gearing up for the Winter Olympics...
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. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 16, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 17 December - Tragedy in Tasmania; a Kennedy in the US Embassy; Pat Cummins ruled out of the 2nd Ashes test; and beating Mariah Carey at Christmas...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSFriday LitesOther things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 15, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 16 December - Omicron on the move; The search for William Tyrrell winds up; Getting to know Angela Merkel, and watch out for the heatwave...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS:COVID restrictions - what's what in your stateSponsored: Uber. Find out about Plate it Forward and how you can get involved here.Other things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 14, 2021 • 11min
Wednesday, 15 December - A settlement for the victims of Larry Nasser; The ACCC's new chairperson; Time's Person of the Year; and what happens when superheroes get old...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKSHow will Marvel superheroes ageElon Musk is Time's Person of the YearYour Shortcut to... Elon MuskSponsored: Uber. Find out more about Settlement Services International and Plate It Forward. Other things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 13, 2021 • 11min
Tuesday, 14 December: Opening up the west; Our friend South Korea; Golden Globe nominations; And a champagne problem...
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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
Dec 12, 2021 • 11min
Monday, 13 December: Covid related developments; Large death tolls from tornadoes in the US; A cracking end to the Formula 1 season; And a big spoiler alert...
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. Squiz 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 Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dec 9, 2021 • 11min
Friday, 10 December: NZ's plan to ban tobacco; Bushfires in our west; Don't mess with Sam Kerr; And meeting those postal deadlines...
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Dec 8, 2021 • 11min
Thursday, 9 December - Australia joins the diplomatic boycott; Some good news on booster shots; A cracking first day of the cricket; and what the Googles tell us...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. LINKS: AACTA awards red carpet 2021 Google searches Other things we do: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.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the gameSquiz 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.
