Squiz Today
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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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Jun 10, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 11 June - Relief as missing Victorian teenager is found; The Vatican's response to George Floyd; The real effect of probiotics; and feral chickens...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Bend over let me see you shake your tail feather”.Your shortcut to... Royal Commissions: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-royal-commissions/ ..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/ .More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 9, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 10 June - The global economy shrinks; A 14 yo boy is still missing in Victoria; Reconciliation Australia removes their endorsement of Rio Tinto; and the remarkable achievements of Kathy Sullivan...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Hit the road, Jack”More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ ..Google Chromebook (sponsored): https://www.google.com/chromebook/ . *Battery life may vary based on device and upon usage and other conditions See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 8, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 9 June - Hope for change after US protests; China warns it's tourists against Australia; Free childcare to finish up; and James Bond to be a dad...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Bang bang bang, on the door baby”.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/ ..More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 4, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 5 June - The US challenged on its handling of the protests; Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square vigil; Drug war deaths in the Philippines; and Friday Lites...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Its good to touch the green green grass of home”More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Commbank Business Insights: www.commbank.com.au/businessinsights . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 3, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 4 June - Australia is in a recession; Charges against George Floyd's killer could be upgraded; A path to British citizenship for eligible Hong Kongers; and the bulk delete FB users need...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Basically I'm saying either way we 'bout to slide”Your Shortcut to... Recession: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-recession/ .Your Shortcut to... Civil Rights In America: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-civil-rights-in-america/ .More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Australian Mushrooms (sponsored): https://australianmushrooms.com.au/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200406 . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 2, 2020 • 11min
Wednesday, 3 June - US President Donald Trump threatens a military crackdown; Leaked WHO docs show frustration with China; Interest rates on hold; and one expensive Bible...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Just a little divine intervention”.More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Chromebook (sponsored): https://www.google.com/chromebook/ . Boot up speed varies depending on device. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jun 1, 2020 • 11min
Tuesday, 2 June - Protests spread to 75 US cities; Hong Kong police ban Tiannamen Square vigil; Australia's housing marketing is doing ok; and ugg-boot foot...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Riders on the storm”.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/ ..More details, and links to further reading for all today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .HelloFresh (sponsored): $90 off your first four boxes using the code Squiz90: https://www.hellofresh.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 31, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 1 June - Violent protests in the US; The US pulls out of the World Health Organisation; Repaying Robodebt; and remembering the three P's...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Say it loud”.Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery ..HelloFresh (sponsored): Use the code Squiz90 to receive $90 off your first four boxes https://www.hellofresh.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 28, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 29 May - China moves ahead with the new security laws for Hong Kong; The death of George Floyd sparks protests in Minneapolis; 112 NewsCorp publications will shut down or go online; and that Duchess of Cambridge profile...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Get out of my way”.Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Chromebook (sponsored): https://www.google.com/chromebook/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 27, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 28 May - The UN's climate change summit to be postponed; Movement on the Trans-Tasman bubble; Twitter fact-checks President Trump's tweets; And out of the mouths of the chimpanzees...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“I don't want to talk about it”Squiz Shortcuts: Xi Jinping https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-xi-jinping/ ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Commbank Rewards: commbank.com.au/commbankrewards . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
