
Squiz Today
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2024 • 9min
Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji...
Monday, 29 April: Tackling Australian violence; Albanese heads to Alice; The King is back in action; And forget about Fuji...The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 26, 2024 • 1min
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Apr 25, 2024 • 10min
A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems...
Friday, 26 April: A violence crisis flares up; Five teens facing terror charges; BHP makes a mega-offer; And cicada-geddon causes problems... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Friday Lites: Prep a quick dinner with these easy chatter platter ‘recipes’ - if you can even call them that - and make more time for relaxing, and less time in the kitchen. Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on Donald Trump's many legal cases. Get it in your inbox each week.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 24, 2024 • 14min
Your Shortcut to... Donald Trump's Legal Cases
Donald Trump is finally appearing in court for one of the criminal cases against him… And look, we get it - there is so much Trump news, in a way that is both a little bit tedious while also being hard to follow. In this Shortcut, we give you a map of the 4 criminal cases against Trump, as well as the civil cases worth knowing about.Squiz recommends:Listening: The Run-Up podcast from The New York Times, which has excellent reporting from behind the scenes of the 2024 election.Reading: Bloomberg has a helpful visual calendar of Trump’s legal cases (and their delays).Want the email version? Sign up to the Shortcuts newsletter here.

Apr 23, 2024 • 10min
Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit...
Wednesday, 24 April: Lehrmann could face a costly bill; Musk and Albanese face off; The UK enshrines a new deportation law; And a classic ANZAC biscuit...The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style.You can watch 14yo Arisa Trew make skateboarding history here.Find the recipe for Claire's mum's ANZAC biscuits here or the old-school recipes here.#Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 22, 2024 • 9min
Retracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS...
Tuesday, 23 April: Retracing the ANZAC’s steps; Rumbling the rioters; Fingers crossed for another surplus: And it's time to trust your GPS...The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Dementia Australia ambassador Wally Lewis and CTE here.#Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 21, 2024 • 11min
Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling-out; And Swift racks up more records
Monday, 22 April: Musk's online war with Oz; The US breaks a stalemate; A workout falling out; And Swift racks up more recordsThe Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Support The Squiz and get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning.Sign up to the Saturday Squiz here - it's the news, weekend style.Find out more about the hidden meaning in Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department here.#Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode on the US' potential TikTok ban. Get it in your inbox each week. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 18, 2024 • 11min
Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf...
Friday, 19 April: Bondi Junction comes together; Seven's boss leaves early; Indians head to the polls for a mammoth vote; And a delicious zucchini loaf... The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.You can find the recipe for chocolate zucchini loaf here.Find out more about Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department, here.#Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 17, 2024 • 11min
All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky...
Thursday, 18 April: All eyes on the Solomon Islands; The next big immigration case kicks off in the High Court; Mr Chalmers goes to Washington; And a devil in the sky...The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning.Here's the guide to catch the 12P/Pons-Brooks - aka the Devil's Comet - this weekend.#Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Apr 17, 2024 • 13min
Your Shortcut to... Iran and Israel
For the first time, Iran has directly attacked Israel. Last weekend Iran launched more than 300 targeted missiles and drones, almost all of which were shot down by Israel's defence systems. Now the world is waiting to see how Israel responds, and whether the region will descend into all-out war.Squiz recommends:Listening: The Post Reports podcast from The Washington Post has a first-hand account of their reporter living through Iran's attack.Listening: On our very own News Club, Kate Watson talks to Adam Harvey (an ABC reporter, formerly based in the Middle East) about how the news from Israel is filtered out to the rest of the world.Support The Squiz and subscribe to the Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?source=ShortcutsPodcast