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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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Sep 29, 2020 • 11min
Wednesday, 30 September - The world's coronavirus death toll crosses the million mark; A showdown at one of our major ports; The first presidential debate; And Swifty v Whitney...
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Sep 28, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 29 September - Dreamworld's owner fined $3.6 million over deaths; President Trump and his tax records; It's cold on court at the French Open; and Mariah Carey's secret indie rock album
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Cause we belong together, baby"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 .Commbank (Sponsored): www.teachingawards.com.au ..Stan (sponsored): Start your 30 day free trial today at stan.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 27, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 28 September - Covid-19 restrictions ease for Melbourne; President Trump announces his pick for the Supreme Court; Vale Susan Ryan, and de-stressing with a quokka.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “My baby shot me down”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 ..Unlock access to our weekend email The Saturday Squiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ ..Commbank (sponsored): Teaching Awards . Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 24, 2020 • 9min
Friday, 25 September - A guilty verdict for the Claremont Killer; Dean Jones dies suddenly in India; Daniel Andrews is set to front the hotel quarantine inquiry; And dolpin skin.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“We're just blowin' smoke"CBA (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.htmlSquiz Quiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/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 Dolphin Skin - https://www.thecut.com/2020/09/dolphin-skin-care-routine.htmlRecipe - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/danielle-alvarezs-lemony-chicken-and-orzo-stew-20200720-h1pgwk See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 23, 2020 • 9min
Thursday, 24 September - A police officer in Louisville is charged over the killing of Breonna Taylor; More whales have become stranded off Tassie; The Qantas Wallabies are no more; And the coolest chick in the world.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Why don't I hear her cry for help?"CBA (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.htmlSquiz Shortcuts - Australia’s Borders: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/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 Maya Gabeira - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/sports/biggest-wave-surfed-nazare-maya-gabeira.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 22, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 23 September - The UK's new covid restrictions; Some of our border closures relax; The South Australian sailor who is missing again; And Richie Port snaps back to reality.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Welcome to reality"CBA (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.htmlSquiz Shortcuts- Uyghurs: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kids - Eddie Woo: https://www.squizkids.com.au/Canola - https://twitter.com/Australia/status/1304147849874149377More 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.
Sep 21, 2020 • 11min
Tuesday, 22 September - A socially distanced 75th anniversary for the United Nations; The FinCEN files; Tasmania's whale rescue mission; and Schitts Creek blitzes the Emmys...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “What did you do and who do you know”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 ..Tatler profile on Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge: https://www.tatler.com/article/the-duchess-of-cambridge-is-the-julyaugust-cover . . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 20, 2020 • 11min
Monday, 21 September - The death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the vacancy on the Supreme Court; The TikTok flip flop; Australian Richie Porte finishes third in the Tour de France; and an at-home Emmy awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news."I should be so lucky” . 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 ..Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/digital-banking/bill-sense.html.Marley Spoon (sponsored): New customers can get $25 off each of your first four boxes using the code THESQUIZ at https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 17, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 18 September - Australia's unemployment rate falls; Defining a hotspot; The numbers around footy finals; And a plane to nowhere.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Gonna take her for ride on a big jet plane"Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/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 Need help? https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/suicide-preventionArchibald Prize 2020 - https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/sep/17/archibald-prize-2020-david-marr-magda-szubanski-annabel-crabb-and-more-in-pictures See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 16, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 17 September - Lifting our biodiversity game; The PM moves to bring more Aussies home; Venezuela's human rights record; And changing a name
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Laugh now, cry later"Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/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.
