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
Nov 10, 2023 • 26min
Weekly Wrap Nov 11, 2023: Optus outage stops the nation, Maxwell's record innings, and Albanese's China visit.
11 November, 2023: 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.LINKSA profile on Glenn Maxwell and the video of him cramping during his double-century.The Guardian's piece on the benefit of talking to strangersBarbra Streisand's interview with Vanity Fair. You can also read an excerpt of her memoir here#Sponsored: Sunbeam’s pearl couscous salad recipe is here
Nov 9, 2023 • 11min
Optus offers compensation for customers; Australia gets an income tax boost; Cricket icon Meg Lanning retires; And a weekend roast chook
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.Find the recipe for Shawarma-spiced roasted chicken 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!
Nov 8, 2023 • 11min
Optus gets back online; Israel targets Hamas tunnels; Aussies are told to get water-wise; And a record kitchen marathon
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: It’s happening now at BHP.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!
Nov 7, 2023 • 12min
Rates rise again; Albanese on Island time; Donald Trump in court; and WeWork's new low
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!
Nov 7, 2023 • 12min
How Far We've Come: The HECS chronicles
Welcome to season 2 of How Far We've Come, our short series on the big moments that have shaped Australia, plus a look at the challenges we face today. This week, we're diving into the journey from limited access to free uni... and we talk HECS.SA special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.Want more How Far We've Come? Find all episodes and written content here.
Nov 6, 2023 • 11min
When Albanese met Xi; Israel cuts Gaza in two; it's a big first Tuesday in November; and Christmas comes early
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!
Nov 5, 2023 • 10min
Albanese lands in China; a 'terrible' loss of firefighters in Qld; airfares are set to stay high; and remembering the first bungee jumper
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 It’s happening now at BHPOther 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!
Nov 3, 2023 • 25min
Weekly Wrap Nov 4, 2023: Vale Matthew Perry, the Israel-Hamas propaganda war, and Albanese's visit to China
November 4, 2023: 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.LINKS The 2024 Australian Fire Fighters Calendar Check out Mathews Perry's book Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible ThingListen to the BBC podcast episode on the Battle of Dis-informationRead the New Yorker piece on Hamas and propagandaOur Squiz Shortcut on the what's what of summitsOur Squiz Kids episode on the Israel-Hamas conflict#Sponsored: Sunbeam’s Australian Fruit Cake recipe is hereHosts: Claire Kimball & Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Nov 2, 2023 • 11min
Murder charges in Victoria's mushroom deaths case; Aussies stuck in Gaza; Albanese heads to China; And some moreish miso cookies
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: You can find Steve’s T-UP ASSIST here.Find the recipe for miso, white chocolate and macadamia cookies 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!
Nov 1, 2023 • 10min
Pakistan forces Afghans out; Australians offered a path out of Gaza; Another rate rise is forecast; And the fastest-growing group of Aussies
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!
