Squiz Today
Squiz Media
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.
Episodes
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Mar 31, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 1 April - Cruise ships and containing Covid-19; Data shows young people are the biggest Corona-carriers; Voluntary assisted dying laws progress in Queensland; and Bluey takes home an Emmy...
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Mar 30, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 31 March - Details on the JobKeeper payment plan are announced; Polls indicate a tight race ahead in the US Presidential election; The difficulties in preparing for the next bushfire season; and invention in isolation...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“My my, hey hey”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/.Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 29, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 30 March - Staying at home with your household; Wage subsidy and rent relief schemes to be announced; Israel's political opponents to form an emergency unity government; And classic art at home...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“Just hold on, I'm coming home”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/.Commbank (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 26, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 27 March - Australia's death toll rises to 13; The Christchurch terror attacker pleads guilty; Bauer and Pacific Magazines will merge; and a pikelet recipe to warm your heart...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“No I don't like you”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/.Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 26 March - America's $2 trillion dollar stimulus package; Spain's death toll overtakes China; Smile-blindness in the elderly; and kids and their Coronavirus questions...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“Money's too tight to mention ”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/ .Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 11min
Squiz Kids: Coronavirus Explained
In this 10 minute episode, Squiz Kids host Bryce Corbett, and kids from around Australia, ask well-known GP Dr Ginni Mansberg some frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus outbreak. It's great for kids, but we certainly learned a lot as well. We hope you enjoy it, and if you do, check out our Squiz Kids podcast - a weekday news update for 8-12yos - and some adults we know...Squiz Kids - a 7 minute weekday news podcast for kids aged 8-12 years old. It's age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Because it's a kids world too... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 24, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 25 March - Australia's newest lockdown measures; The UK and India go into total lockdown; Centrelink struggles to cope with the numbers needing income support; and virtual glamping...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“Gotta get up to get down”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/ .Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus.Origin Energy (sponsored) originenergy.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 23, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 24 March - Centrelink struggles to cope with Australians needing income support; Parliament shuts down until August; Australia pulls out of the 2020 Olympics; and keeping primary school kids entertained...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“Quit playing games with my heart”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/ .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 .Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 22, 2020 • 11min
Monday, 23 March - Australia shuts down non-essential services; Another economic stimulus package is announced; Vale Kenny Rogers; and a dancing zookeeper...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .“You've gotta know when to hold ‘em”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/ .Commbank (sponsored): commbank.com.au/coronavirus. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mar 19, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 20 March - Australia is closing its borders; Italy records more Coronavirus deaths than China; New Zealand decriminalises abortion; and a few easy baking recipes...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ."It might sound crazy what I'm about to say"Refer a friend to The Squiz using your unique referral link (found in your Squiz Today email) and you AND your successfully-signed-up friend could each win a Sparro Designs carryall, valued up to $599. Competition closes 11 pm, Tuesday 31st March 2020. Winners will be notified by email. Now, go get your friends/family/neighbour/coworker-from-home onto your favourite shortcut to the news.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/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
