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
Mentioned books
May 31, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 1 June - Violent protests in the US; The US pulls out of the World Health Organisation; Repaying Robodebt; and remembering the three P's...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Say it loud”.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 ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery ..HelloFresh (sponsored): Use the code Squiz90 to receive $90 off your first four boxes https://www.hellofresh.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 28, 2020 • 11min
Friday, 29 May - China moves ahead with the new security laws for Hong Kong; The death of George Floyd sparks protests in Minneapolis; 112 NewsCorp publications will shut down or go online; and that Duchess of Cambridge profile...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“Get out of my way”.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 ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Chromebook (sponsored): https://www.google.com/chromebook/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 27, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 28 May - The UN's climate change summit to be postponed; Movement on the Trans-Tasman bubble; Twitter fact-checks President Trump's tweets; And out of the mouths of the chimpanzees...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“I don't want to talk about it”Squiz Shortcuts: Xi Jinping https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-xi-jinping/ ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au .Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery .Commbank Rewards: commbank.com.au/commbankrewards . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 26, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 27 May - The battle for jobs in Australia begins; Hong Kong's Chief Executive backs China's new national security law; Human trials for a Covid-19 vaccine kick off here in Australia; and a Taylor Swift revenge plan...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Luck be a lady tonight”.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery.Australian Mushrooms (sponsored): Miguel’s Mushrooms on Sourdough, Spanish Style: https://australianmushrooms.com.au/recipe/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=270520 . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 25, 2020 • 11min
Tuesday, 26 May - Celeste Barber's bushfire money can't be distributed to other charities; Hong Kong security chiefs back China's new law; Life expectancy rates in Australia are stagnating; and robot sheep dogs...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“It's coming round again.”.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery ..HelloFresh (sponsored): Use the code Squiz90 for $90 off across your first four boxes. Terms and conditions apply. https://www.hellofresh.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 24, 2020 • 10min
Monday, 25 May - Fears for Hong Kong's independence; The $60 billion JobKeeper miscalculation; Target will close 167 stores; and the most popular baby names...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“See ya later alligator”.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Commbank (sponsored): www.commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery ..HelloFresh (sponsored: www.hellofresh.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 21, 2020 • 10min
Friday, 22 May - Global Coronavirus cases continue to rise; Australia's unemployment may have peaked; The rise and rise of TikTok; and the ultimate 80s mashup...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“We are the world”.Squiz Shortcuts: Recession - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-recession/ ..Squiz Shortcuts: Hong Kong - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-hong-kong/ ..Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 20, 2020 • 11min
Thursday, 21 May - Retail trade's record-breaking fall; A Russian spy accepts 'moral responsibility' for the shooting down of MH17; Domestic violence inquiry shuts down early; and Happy Birthday to The Squiz Today podcast...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Arrivederci its one on one”Squiz Shortcuts - The South China Sea: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-south-china-sea/ .Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 19, 2020 • 10min
Wednesday, 20 May - Positive signs from a vaccine trial in the US; The Nicola Gobbo/Lawyer X effect; South-East Asia's biggest ever synthetic drug bust; and cottagecore...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.“Movin' to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches”.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) https://www.bupa.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 18, 2020 • 16min
Tuesday, 19 May - China says it will support an enquiry into the origins of Coronavirus; Australian Barley exports slapped with an 80% tariff; The data on loneliness in lockdown; and record-breaking shoes...
The Squiz is your shortcut to the news..“ Can I kick it? Yes you can”.Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au ..RMIT Online (sponsored): https://online.rmit.edu.au/courses/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200519 ..Bupa (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
