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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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Aug 19, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 20 August - Targets around our uptake of a covid vaccine; The US postal service holds changes; A cold snap; And #freebritney.
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Aug 18, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 19 August - Pressure on AMP; A covid vaccine deal; China's wine dumping claims; And the top earning female athletes.
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Aug 17, 2020 • 11min
Tuesday, 18 August - An update on two Covid-19 inquiries; The environmental impacts of diary and soy milk; and the new Princess Diana
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“The kids are alright”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 ..Lego falls out of boy's nose: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/17/lego-piece-falls-out-of-boys-nose-after-2-years . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ ..'Five reasons to encourage media literacy in your kids': https://www.bountyparents.com.au/news-views/kids-news/ ..Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html ..Commbank (sponsored): good360.org.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 16, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 17 August - The problem with postal votes for the US election; Some cautious Covid optimism; The March for Freedom in Belarus; and a record-breaking swim.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Oh, oh, oh I'm on fire”.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/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.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.
Aug 13, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 14 August - A significant anniversary; 1 million are out of work; Israel and the UAE's big deal; And when beans on toast is serious business.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“We’ll meet again, don't know where, don't know when”Squiz Shortcuts - www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts Older Normal People - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixBBA9xCf0Hetty McKinnon - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/how-to/how-to-be-a-good-vegetarian-20200806-h1pty0More 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 Bupa (sponsored) - www.bupa.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 12, 2020 • 15min
Thursday, 13 August - Joe Biden's running mate; Why a pay rise is hard to come by; News out of archaeology circles; And the price of love.
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Aug 11, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 12 August - Questions over the handling of the coronavirus; Disaster in Mauritius; More weird weather; And a win for junk mail haters
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Aug 10, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 11 August - Australia's concern over Afghan prisoner release; Lebanon's government resigns; Teddy Sheehan to be awarded the Victoria Cross; and taking a look at budgie smugglers.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I always look the other way”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 .Speedos are making a comeback: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/09/trunk-call-the-comeback-of-skimpy-speedos .Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 9, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 10 August - More funding for mental health; Protests in Beirut; President Trump moves on Chinese-owned apps; and for the love of steak...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've been waiting for this moment for all my life”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?BEYOND BLUE 1300 22 4636 . HEADSPACE https://headspace.org.au/.LIFELINE 13 11 14 . KIDS HELPLINE 1800 55 1800 . Twins react to Phil Collins: https://us.cnn.com/2020/08/08/us/twins-phil-collins-reaction-trnd/index.html .Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . 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.
Aug 6, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 7 August - Daniel Andrews is grilled about Victoria's hotel quarantine program; Anger in Beruit; The government's cyber security plan; And golden syrup puddings.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Would I lie to you”Squiz Quiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/Golden Syrup Puddings - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/little-golden-syrup-puds-20111018-29v99More 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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/Bupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
