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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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Nov 6, 2019 • 9min
Thursday, 7 November - Medibank Private's share price plunge; More drought funding; The Matilda's pay deal; And don't be late for dinner.
"You better be home soon"OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wLove The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 14min
Wednesday, 6 November - The US says goodbye to the Paris Agreement; The Matilda's big pay deal; 40 hours work, in four days; And a reason to get running.
"I'm ridin' solo"OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wCyber Security Challenges (sponsored) - https://aca.edu.au/projects/cyber-challenges/Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nov 4, 2019 • 11min
Tuesday, 5 November - The world's biggest float; Hazardous air pollution in Delhi; Melbourne Cup talking points; And Squiz Shortcuts out today is Brexit - Part 2.
"I got chills, they're multiplying"OUT TODAY: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wStartCon - Pitch for US$1 million (sponsored) - https://www.startcon.com/pitch/Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nov 3, 2019 • 9min
Monday, 4 November - The world largest trade deal; Rain brings a morale boost; Russia's new internet laws; And how to make $180 million.
"Life is a highway"SUBSCRIBE NOW - SQUIZ SHORTCUTS Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wAustralian Mushrooms (sponsored) - recipes, tip, tricks and more: https://australianmushrooms.com.au/Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nov 3, 2019 • 12min
Your shortcut to... Drought
It's no secret Australia is in drought. In this episode we look at how bad this one actually is, and what's being done to help.Squiz recommends: Instagram page - Buy From the Bush - https://www.instagram.com/buyfromthebush/?igshid=7wyptef01wulNational Museum - Federation Drought - https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/federation-droughtSUBSCRIBE NOW - SQUIZ SHORTCUTS Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wGot a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oct 31, 2019 • 10min
Friday, 1 November - The brutal assessment of our aged care system; A big drug bust at our border; Twitter bans political advertising; And the Queen goes casual.
"I've got one hand in my pocket"LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - Drought Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wLove The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oct 30, 2019 • 10min
Thursday, 31 October - Woolworths underpays staff; The UK heads to the polls; Tourism Australia's new campaign; And spending up big on lollies.
"You know it's thriller, thriller night"LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - DroughtApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wSauteed Mushrooms on Sourdough (sponsored): https://australianmushrooms.com.au/recipe/sauteed-mushrooms-on-sourdough-3-ways/Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oct 29, 2019 • 13min
Wednesday, 30 October - Class action with Erin Brockovich; Labour backs a general election in the UK; Digital drivers licenses for NSW; And Baby, it's Cold Outside.
"Say, what's in this drink?"LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wLove The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oct 28, 2019 • 11min
Tuesday, 29 October - Details on the US operation to take down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Brexit's 'flextension'; The AFL women's three year deal; And $39m for the painting above your stove
"In a champagne supernova in the sky"LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wLove The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oct 27, 2019 • 10min
Monday, 28 October - ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi's death; Bushfires here and abroad; Help for first home buyers; And rats driving cars.
"I don't like Mondays"LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1wHouse cleaning? Head to UrbanYou and us the code squiz30 for $30 off your first clean (sponsored)https://urbanyou.com.au/book/CYNPC7VW1WMV74ZMYK6YDDJH/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=The%20SquizLove The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContact us: hello@thesquiz.com.auThe Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.