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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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Mar 21, 2024 • 11min
Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Friday, 22 March: Tassie heads to the polls; An Assange deal is floated; Australia's population hits new heights; And a film for the car buffs...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 see the Harry Kane statue here, or the infamous Christiano Ronaldo bust here.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out 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!

Mar 20, 2024 • 10min
Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Thursday, 21 March: Trump targets Kevin Rudd; A new search ends in failure; Some panda diplomacy; And a sideline scandal at the Aussie Grand Prix...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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out 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!

Mar 20, 2024 • 16min
Your Shortcut to... Tasmania's Surprise Election
In a surprise move, Tasmania’s premier, Jeremy Rockliff, called a state election – to be held this weekend, on 23rd March. The election is a roll of the dice for Rockliff, who is currently leading the only Liberal state government in the country, albeit from the minority. In this Squiz Shortcut, we tell the story of what led to the election announcement, and what it all has to do with a controversial AFL stadium.Squiz recommends:Watching: The ABC has a video on the leaders of Tasmania's Liberal, Labor, and Greens parties.Reading: A short news article on Kenny the potato, who fell over last year but was recently re-erected. It's worth it for the pics.

Mar 19, 2024 • 11min
Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Wednesday, 20 March: Power prices begin to stabilise; China's Foreign Minister visits; Trump's money problem; And more Royal rumours...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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Sponsored: Hubbl, its TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out 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!

Mar 18, 2024 • 10min
The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Tuesday, 19 March: The detainee debacle continues; Putin claims victory in Russia; Getting over an Olympic hurdle; And vegemite to the rescue...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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out 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!

Mar 17, 2024 • 10min
Labor takes a hit in Queensland; Ceasefire negotiations continue; Another Royal interview; And a weekend of sporting wins...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Monday, 18 March: Labor takes a hit in Queensland; Ceasefire negotiations continue; Another bombshell Royal interview; And a weekend of sporting wins...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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.Check out Xavier Coates' amazing try for yourself.Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out 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!

Mar 15, 2024 • 22min
Weekly Wrap: State elections, the US TikTok ban, and where's Kate...
Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on InstagramIf you have 2 minutes, we'd love if you could complete our surveyLinks:Our most clicked link in Squiz Today was about this mysterious silver monolithClaire recommends the US Wildlife Bald Eagle camKate recommends this podcast by The Free Press in IsraelOur News Club episode on 'Meta's beef with news' and listen to our interview with Tim Duggan here Hosts: Kate Watson & Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor

Mar 14, 2024 • 11min
Russia gears up for an election; Israel targets Hamas leaders; The US issues a TikTok ultimatum; And exposing a British scandal...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Friday, 15 March - Russia gears up for an election; Israel targets Hamas leaders; The US issues a TikTok ultimatum; And exposing a British scandal...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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.You can find The Great Post Office Trial podcast here.Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here.Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztodayIt’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!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!

Mar 13, 2024 • 10min
AUKUS enters choppy waters; Chaos continues in Haiti; Consultancy firm PwC has a reshuffle; And our hearts will go on...
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.Thursday, 14 March - AUKUS enters choppy waters; Chaos continues in Haiti; Consultancy firm PwC has a reshuffle; And our hearts will go 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.We mean it – there's a $1000 Flight Centre voucher up for grabs via the newsletter.You can find a list of mental health support services to contact if you're in need here.Sponsored: Hubbl, it's TV and Streaming made easy. Check it out here.Sponsored: 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/squiztodayIt’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!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!

Mar 13, 2024 • 14min
Your Shortcut to... Russia's Election
Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.This weekend, tens of millions of Russians will be casting votes in a presidential election that is widely expected to re-elect Vladimir Putin in a landslide. But the stakes are still high for Putin, who is aiming for a record endorsement of his invasion of Ukraine, even as a protest is planned for election day.Squiz recommends:Listening: If you're keen to learn more about Alexei Navalny, check out this Squiz Shortcut on his life.Reading: The Associated Press has a page on other elections to look out for in 2024.Reading: For a visual look at Russia's election in occupied Ukraine, The Moscow Times has a picture gallery.


