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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Sep 7, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 8 September - Typhoon Haishen causes mass evacuations; Free Covid vaccines could be available early next year; Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open; and a birthday gift that keeps on giving
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“If I could turn back time”Squiz Shortcuts: The Rohingya and the Uyghers: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-rohingya-and-the-uyghurs/.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 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.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/family-and-domestic-violence/who-else-can-help-family-and-domestic-violence ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 6, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 7 September - Victoria's roadmap; Julian Assange is back in court; Brexit trade talks; And two Aussies stay alive at the US Open.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Keep your head up”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=THESQUIZSquiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kids: https://www.squizkids.com.au/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.
Sep 3, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 4 September - National Cabinet tackles the issue of state borders; A guilty plea for the driver of the vehicle that killed four Sydney children; Afghan peace talks; And getting your facts right.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“C'mon, c'mon let's stick together"Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sep 2, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 3 September - A tough day on the economic front; The AFL grand final moves north; Getting answers out of Russia; And interpreting a wink.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“We'd go together like a wink and a smile"Squiz Shortcuts: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/Squiz Kids: https://www.squizkids.com.au/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.
Sep 1, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 2 September - The economic cost of the coronavirus crisis; Trump visits Kenosha; Facebook threatens news; And the way to a sore back.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Big girls, you are beautiful"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.
Aug 31, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 1 September - A high profile Australian TV presenter is detained in Beijing; A Covid-roadmap for Melbourne; The first observations from the Royal Commission into Natural Disasters; and a masked up MTV Awards
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I'd rather be dry but at least I'm alive”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 ..China's Belt and Road Initiative: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative/ ..The South China Sea: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-south-china-sea/ ..Xi Jinping: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-xi-jinping/ ..The US-China Trade War: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-us-china-trade-war/ ..MTV Music Video Awards Red Carpet Gallery: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2020/08/mtv-vma-2020-red-carpet-looks ..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.
Aug 30, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 31 August - Protests against police brutality in the US; Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns; Elon Musk's new venture; and Vale Chadwick Boseman
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news."All the stars are closer".Eric The Eel - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/i-used-to-be-a-very-shy-guy-what-sydney-olympics-cult-hero-eric-the-eel-did-next-20200803-p55i4l.html ..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 ..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 27, 2020 • 15min
Friday, 28 August - Major sports in the US stop play; For the first time ever, a life sentence is given in NZ; Aged care funding; And Boris Johnson's stitch up.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Let’s get in formation"Friday Lites Jamie Oliver’s Minestrone - https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/minestrone-soup/1Q2tojuv?r=recipes/group/3mw5wg8a'The Bomb’ podcast - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08llv8n/episodes/downloadsMore 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 26, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 27 August - Australia and China's latest diplomatic differences; More arrests in Hong Kong; The biggest float in the world; And keeping you trendy this summer.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“I’m glad that he’s gone"Squiz Shortcuts 'Belt and Road’ and ‘Mail-in Voting in the US Election - 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 25, 2020 • 14min
Wednesday, 26 August - The sale of Lion Dairy is labelled "contrary to the national interest"; Further job cuts at Qantas; Breaking YouTube records; And no longer "Finger-licking good"
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news."Light it up like dynamite"Squiz Shortcuts - 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 Commbank (sponsored) - https://www.commbank.com.au/guidance/newsroom/commbank-staff-foundation-community-grants-202006.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
