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
Jan 16, 2024 • 11min
Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan; Iowa backs Donald Trump; The WFH debate gets reignited; And a night of great TV...
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 – 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.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZYou can take a look at Variety's red carpet gallery from the 75th Emmys here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 15, 2024 • 11min
Getting set for the US presidential election, Hamas shares a hostage video; The Australian Open's bumpy start; And a new royal fashionista...
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 – 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.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 15, 2024 • 14min
Your Shortcut to... Nikki Haley and the Republican Primaries
Voters in America have started the process of picking who the Republicans will put up as their candidate for president in the 5 November election. There’s a long and potentially brutal road ahead, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll update you on how the field is shaking out, including the rise of Nikki Haley.Squiz recommends:The New York Times' breakdown of who is running for president in 2024.NPR's Consider This podcast - The Political Evolution of Nikki Haley.Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 14, 2024 • 11min
Trouble in the Red Sea; Long live Queen Mary; Taiwan elects a new president; And keeping up with the kids' cups
Monday, 15 January 2024 – 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.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 12, 2024 • 5min
A QUICK LOOK: The Year Ahead with fashion editor Lauren Sams
Listen to the full episode on our News Club channel on Apple and Spotify. Or search News Club wherever you listen to podcasts.
Jan 11, 2024 • 11min
Getting ready for Queen Mary; Deadly riots in Papua New Guinea; Giving up on New Year's resolutions; And some moreish meatballs...
Friday, 12 January 2024 – 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 Vietnamese meatballs here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ
Jan 11, 2024 • 13min
Your Shortcut to... Mary of Denmark
On January 14, this Sunday, an Australian icon will become the Queen of Denmark. We’re talking, of course, about Mary Donaldson, the Tasmanian whose chance encounter with Prince Frederik during the Sydney Olympics led to her marrying into one of the most popular royal families in the world.Squiz recommends:The Financial Times’ expansive interview with Mary (and the photos are incredible).New Idea’s run-down of what’s happening on coronation day in Denmark this Sunday.Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 10, 2024 • 10min
Supermarkets are in the spotlight; A cyclone warning for Queensland; Rodionova out of the Australian Open; And a sheet cake frenzy
Thursday, 11 January 2024 – 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.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 9, 2024 • 11min
A moon mission springs a leak; Cash for killers; Job losses in WA; and the end of Nike + Tiger...
Wednesday, 10 January 2024 – 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.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 8, 2024 • 10min
The rains are here; Victoria's dance party overdoses; Aussies shine at the Golden Globes; and 2024's sidewalk hustle...
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 – 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.Listen to News Club and the Sammy J interview here.You can watch Ayo Edebiri's speech here.Or have a look at the Golden Globes red carpet gallery here.#SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
