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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.
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Oct 15, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 16 October: A 'No' vote on the Voice; Israel's military prepares to invade; New Zealand also votes; and Taylor Swift takes over the box office
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.Our Squiz news and media survey is here – thank you!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!
Oct 13, 2023 • 23min
Saturday Squiz, 14 October: The Aussie context to Israel-Palestine, Cheng Lei's free, and our Voice watch guide
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSWe'd be over the moon if you could fill in our surveyListen to The Daily's episodes on War in Israel and Israel's plans to destroy HamasWatch Lessons in Chemistry on Apple TV and you can buy the book hereWatch season 2 of Welcome to Wrexham on Disney+Hosts: Claire Kimball & Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Oct 12, 2023 • 10min
Friday, 13 October: One more sleep until Australia votes; America's top diplomat lands in Israel; Birkenstock's stock shock; And a weekend for potatoes
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 our Voice to Parliament resource centre here.Find the recipe for potato gratin here.#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!
Oct 11, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, 12 October: Cheng Lei is home; Flying Aussies out of Israel; Goyder's going; And early dinners are catching on
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 listen to the New Zealand election Squiz Shortcut here.#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!
Oct 11, 2023 • 13min
ASK THE SQUIZ: Answering your questions about the Voice
Want opinion-free, agenda-free information on the Voice and the Referendum? We've got you covered with our resource centre here. If you found it useful, please share it with your people.Got a question for us? Ask it here or send us an email at hello@thesquiz.com.au.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!
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, 11 October: Warnings of war crimes in Israel; Joe Biden questioned over documents; An energy takeover gets approval; and the power of sunshine
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.Fat Bear Week voting is here.#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!
Oct 9, 2023 • 9min
Tuesday, 10 October: The death toll climbs in Israel; A baggage handler bust; The Qatar Airlines Inquiry lands; and a new marathon record
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!
Oct 8, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 9 October: Israel is at war with Hamas; the Voice referendum enters the final stretch; NSW kids, hand in your phones; and Simone Biles makes history
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!
Oct 6, 2023 • 25min
Saturday Squiz, 7 October: The trouble with weather, a US-themed news catch-up, and it's all about the Voice
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSFind out more about our Squiz Kids Live showCheck out our Ask the Squiz podcast and Voice Resource centre here. Have a Voice-related question? Send it through.Watch the new David Beckham doco on Netflix Buy Claire's whitening toothpaste hereHosts: Claire Kimball & Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Oct 5, 2023 • 12min
Friday, 6 October: Counting down to the Voice vote; Victoria's in for a wet weekend; Australia's World Cup snub; And getting fancy with salad
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 maple roasted pumpkin with chilli and feta here.#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!
