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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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Nov 8, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 9 November - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the US election; Melbourne's Ring of Steel is lifted; The United Arab Emirates relax some Islamic laws; and a win for the Wallabies...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Reach out for her healing hands"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 .The US Election Squiz Shortcut special: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ .Google Chromebooks (Sponsored): google.com/chromebook . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 5, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 6 November - US Election is still too close to call; First arrest made under foreign interference laws; China toys with our exporters; And it's your choice.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Vote for The Squiz Today in the Australian Podcast Awards - https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteSquiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/Chicken Souvlaki with Halloumi - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/chicken-souvlaki-bowls-with-haloumi-20200303-h1m8qpPrince Charles ‘British Vogue’ - https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/prince-charles-interviewMore 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 5 November - The US election is close; NSW is set to open its border to Victorians; QLD takes out Origin 1; And if you need to escape...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/Escape to a British Island - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/12/travel/britain-island-wardens.htmlCommBank Bushfire Recovery Grant (sponsored): http://commbank.com.au/bushfirerecoveryMore 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 3, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 4 November - Polls open in the US; Four dead in Vienna after a gunman attack; The RBA's helping hand; And Beyonce's actual beehive
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/Melbourne Cup Emerging Designer - https://www.cupweek2020.com.au/fashion/emerging-designer-award/Beyonce British Vogue - https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/beyonce-british-vogue-interviewMore 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 2, 2020 • 12min
Tuesday, 3 November - A Commonwealth Integrity Commission is announced; Johnny Depp loses his defamation case in the UK; voting begins in the US election; and Fashions on the Front Lawn for the Melbourne Cup
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Tomorrow never knows”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 . . Understanding the US Election - what to watch out for on election day: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-us-elections-navigating-election-day/ . . Explore the Squiz Shortcuts US Election Specials here: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ . . Commbank (sponsored): http://commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nov 1, 2020 • 11min
Monday, 2 November - Australia reports zero cases of community transmission; Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk is re-elected in Queensland; Two sleeps til the US election; and Vale Sean Connery
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news."Nobody does it better".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 ..Vote for The Squiz in the Australian Podcast Awards: australianpodcastawards.com/vote!.Commbank (Sponsored): http://commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 29, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 30 October - Queensland votes; Another terror attack in France; Disaster in Vietnam; And the year of the leftovers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/Recipes:Scones - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/buttermilk-scones-20200331-h1n1duSpag bol - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/italian-australian-spaghetti-bolognese-recipe-20190325-h1css7More 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 28, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 29 October - The Qatari government commits to an investigation; Claims Jeffery Epstein made a donation to a think tank headed by former PM Kevin Rudd; Melburnians hit the shops; And when a superhero comes along.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 27, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 28 October - The economy 'might' be on the up; Barret is appointed to the Supreme Court; The implications of the US providing weapons to Taiwan; And consider a holiday to Kazakhstan.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Borat - ‘Very Nice’ - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/27/very-nice-kazakhstan-adopts-borats-catchphrase-in-new-tourism-campaign-sacha-baron-cohenMore 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 27 October - Melbourne is opening up; Northern Territory police officer charged with murder over the death of Kumanjayi Walker; Record early voting in the US election; and the scariest Halloween costume of all...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Waiting for tonight, oh"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-today ..Squiz Shortcuts Special Series: The US Election: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ . 10 minute podcast episodes, or a written explainer (if that's more your thing) on issues and topics relating to how the US election works..WIN a Sparro Designs bag for you and a friend (valued at $599 each). If you've got someone in mind who you think would love a shortcut to the news, and The Squiz, jump into your Squiz Today email and grab your unique link. You can copy and paste it into a text, an email, post it on Twitter... share however you like. Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
