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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May 13, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 14 May - COVID-19's mystery illnesses; Hong Kong's new normal; Hackers target a celebrity law firm; And fur-teens.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'”.Squiz Shortcuts, the 10 minute podcast that gives you the backstory to the big news stories - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 12, 2020 • 11min
Wednesday, 13 May - Beef and barley; The Treasurer's cough; Regional Express looks to shake up the Aussie airline industry; And Alan Jones retires.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“It's hard for me to say I'm sorry”.Squiz Shortcuts, the 10 minute podcast that gives you the backstory to the big news stories - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 11, 2020 • 15min
Tuesday, 12 May - Saying goodbye to the budget surplus; Porsche driver Richard Pusey applies for bail; Vale to Actor and Comedian Jerry Stiller; and Happy Birthday to Bono...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“There goes my miracle”.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..RMIT Online: https://online.rmit.edu.au/courses/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200512 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 10, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 11 May - Anti-lockdown protestors in Melbourne; Jackie Trad resigns as QLD's Deputy Premier; Sportswashing in the UK Premier League; and Vale Little Richard...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!”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/ .Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/coronavirus.html. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 7, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 8 May - Current restrictions are likely to remain in place; The Royal Commission findings on Cardinal George Pell released; Israel is one more step closer to having a government; and the sport with no crowd...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“I live for the applause, applause, applause”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 ..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/ .Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 6, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 7 May - Managing the Covid-19 clusters; The Claremont murder trial wraps up; Tom Cruise's potential - and literal - space movie; And taking a look at the World Health Organisation...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Ground control to Major Tom.”.Squiz Shortcut on The World Health Organisation: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-world-health-organisation/ ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Australian Mushrooms (sponsored): https://australianmushrooms.com.au/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200507 ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 5, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 6 May - Flattening the unemployment curve; An update on the truck crash that killed four police officers in Victoria; The 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners; and the divinely potty-mouthed Dame Judi Dench...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“I wanna see you work.”.Sign up to The Squiz Today emai - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Find out more about three month's access to 28 By Sam Wood for eligible Bupa customers (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/wellbeing . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 4, 2020 • 9min
Tuesday, 5 May - Creating a Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble; America's death toll is expected to rise significantly; A global funding push to find a vaccine; And a mother's Day gift guide...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Pretty bubbles in the air" ..Squiz Picks for Mother's Day - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2020/may/squiz-picks-for-mothers-day/ ..Sign up to The Squiz Today email - www.thesquiz.com.au ..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 ..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/ ..Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 3, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 4 May - Lifting restrictions and the CovidSAFE app; Democrat candidate Joe Biden denies sexual assault claims; The challenges in releasing bushfire funds; and hold your horses for the Kentucky Turtle Derby...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“You run too fast, you fly too high”Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Apr 30, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 1 May - The road towards a Covid-19 treatment and cure; Potential buyers for Virgin Australia; A by-election in the Federal seat of Eden-Monaro; And cooking for comfort...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“It's a feeling that's true Aussie...”.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/ .Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
