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
Dec 10, 2023 • 10min
Palaszczuk calls time; pushback on US's Gaza ceasefire vote; NSW has a scorcher; and a very expensive baseball player
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.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!
Dec 8, 2023 • 2min
A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
Weekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).
Dec 7, 2023 • 12min
A crackdown on NDIS spending; Queensland prepares for Cyclone Jasper; The UN boss calls for a ceasefire; And a cracking ceasar salad
Friday, 8 December 2023 – 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 out more about Jordan Wolfson's Body Sculpture here.Find the recipe for Adam Liaw's caesar salad here.#Sponsored: Check out the award-winning Woolworths Gold range 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!
Dec 6, 2023 • 11min
A US link to the Wieambilla attack; The NDIS gets an overhaul; Oz is set for heatwaves and a cyclone; And a new Queen of Christmas
Thursday, 7 December 2023 – 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: Find out more about Woolworths teaming up with OzHarvest 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!
Dec 5, 2023 • 11min
Three former detainees re-arrested; Ukraine funding under threat; The King plans a trip Downunder; and the Person of the Year Shortlist...
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 – 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: Find some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes 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!
Dec 4, 2023 • 10min
War comes to Gaza's south; Farewell to Peta Murphy; Origin Energy not for the selling; and an explosive garden ornament
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – 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.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!
Dec 4, 2023 • 16min
Shortcut: A look back at 2023's economy
Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. This week, we're looking back at the economic story of 2023, and the question of whether central banks can achieve a 'soft landing'. Then we go through some predictions for 2024.Squiz recommends:From The New York Times, an episode ofThe Daily podcast about Americans thinking the economy is worse than it actually is.The RBA's official page for explaining monetary policy to Aussies.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!
Dec 3, 2023 • 11min
Fighting resumes in Gaza; climate promises at COP28; AI to track subs; and Beyoncé in the box office
Monday, 4 December 2023 – 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.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!
Dec 1, 2023 • 27min
Weekly Wrap: Bruce Lehrmann v. Network Ten, Aussie journos pen a letter, and a tunnelling hero
Weekly Wrap is a look at the week in news and what’s coming up. Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's s all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead.Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSThe lead negotiator for the release of Thai hostages spoke to Sky NewsHarriet Alexander (SMH/ The Age) wrote this piece on the Lehrmann defamation trialThe letter signed by over 300 Australian journalists to media outletsWatch Cliffy on ABC iViewSponsored: Woolies has the little things that help make Christmas specialHosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Nov 30, 2023 • 11min
Henry Kissinger dies at 100; Israel and Hamas extend their truce; Netball Australia's pay dispute continues; And a perfect pie
Discussion on the legacy of Henry Kissinger, Israel-Hamas truce extension, and Netball Australia's pay dispute. Includes topics such as Christmas decorations, Kiwi chicks hatching, and Lara Robertson's departure.
