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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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Aug 7, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 8 August: The Matildas do it again; An investigation of a fatal luncheon; Niger's on a knife's edge; and them's fightin' words...
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!
Aug 6, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 7 August: The Voice campaign returns from Garma; Drumgold drummed out; Khan sentenced in Pakistan; and who's ready for the Matildas?
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Aug 4, 2023 • 21min
Saturday Squiz, 5 August: Trump's indictment, a potential treaty, and a night with Gwyneth
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.LINKSSpend the night at Gwyneth Paltrow's guest houseKate's reading The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. And you can watch the mini-series on Amazon PrimeYou can buy Claire's super bathroom cleaner from WoolworthsListen to Small Business, Big Imapct here HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Aug 3, 2023 • 9min
Friday, 4 August: A very leaky inquiry report; Trump heads to court; A trio of trouble; and a casually elegant cake
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 'elegant' lemon cake recipe 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!
Aug 2, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 3 August: Trump's latest legal test; Poland watches its border; Lizzo faces questions; and the best and worst times to send an email
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!
Aug 1, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, 2 August: Peter Bol runs free; Drone strikes hit Moscow; A pause on interest rate rises; and France's doggie don'ts and doggie doos
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.Crisis support services in Australia can be reached 24 hours a day:Lifeline ph 13 11 14Kids Helpline ph 1800 55 1800Beyond Blue ph 1300 22 4636Other 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!
Jul 31, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 1 August: The Matildas waltz on; Hope lost for chopper crew; Trump's in the lead, again; and a draw in the Ashes
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!
Jul 30, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 31 July: Search continues after chopper crash; Niger faces a military coup; The era of global boiling has arrived; and the Logies crown a winner
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.Tickets to Squiz Kids Live are 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!
Jul 28, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 29 July: Football fever continues, eyes back on the Pacific, and taking a deep breath...
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.LINKSWatch The Deepest Breath on NetflixWatch John Farnham: Finding the Voice on 7plusWatch Mollie O'Callaghan smash the 200m freestyle world record at the World Swimming ChampionshipsHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jul 27, 2023 • 9min
Friday, 28 July: More shootings in Sydney; A tragic turn in Tassie; Some high profile guests hit Brissie; and the Matildas don't quite do it...
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.Cook the roasted pumpkin with yoghurt sauce and pine nuts 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!
