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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 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.
Aug 5, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 6 August - The fallout from an explosion in Beruit; Qld borders close again; Virgin sheds staff; And the latest thing to go viral a dancing llama.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Walking round the room singing stormy weather”Squiz Shortcuts - Yemen: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcut-yemen/Dancing Llama - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/aug/05/mi-pan-su-su-su-how-a-dancing-llama-and-a-nonsensical-song-captivated-tiktokMore 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.
Aug 4, 2020 • 11min
Wednesday, 5 August - 'Uncertainty' - the economic buzz word; Look out for fines if you're a Victorian; Spains royal scandal; And a pasta advertisement that's worth a look
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Tonight will be a memory too"Roger Federer x Barilla - https://www.atptour.com/en/news/federer-rooftop-tennis-july-2020More 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.auBupa (sponsored) - https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 3, 2020 • 10min
Tuesday, 4 August - Stage 4 business restrictions for Melbourne; A prison attack in Afghanistan; Microsoft in the market for TikTok; and Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news...."I only wanna see you laughing in the purple rain”...Squiz Kids interview Turia Pitt - 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 .Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 2, 2020 • 11min
Monday, 3 August - Melbourne enters Stage Four restrictions; Splashdown for SpaceX; The US moves closer to a TikTok ban; and Fyre merch
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.... “You took the words right out of my mouth”...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 .Your shortcut to... TikTok: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-tiktok/ .80s exercises: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/i-tried-a-different-retro-workout-every-day-for-a-week-and-oh-boy-20200731-p55h9y.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.
Jul 30, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 31 July - A new take on closing the gap; Arrests in Hong Kong; Ash Barty pulls out of the US Open; And a big day for archaeologists
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news."Boy, you're going to carry that weight"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.auCommbank (sponsored) - www.commbank.com.au/nextchapter Origin Energy (sponsored) - www.netball.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 29, 2020 • 10min
Thursday, 30 July - Covid by states; Japan's bid to join the Five Eyes intelligence network; Tech giants face up to Congress; And the argument for ditching soap.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Rubber Duckie, you're the one"Squiz Shortcuts - https://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!) - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/Commbank (sponsored) https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 28, 2020 • 16min
Wednesday, 29 July - Aged care argy-bargy; Australia pursues its own national interest in the South China Sea; Malaysia's former PM gets a 12 year sentence; And an Emu ban in remote Queensland.
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. ... “You, you, you oughta know”...Squiz Shortcuts IMDB - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-1mdb/Emu Ban - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-28/emus-banned-from-outback-queensland-pub/12496000More 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/nextchapter See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
