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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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Jul 18, 2023 • 11min

Wednesday 19 July: Bye bye to the Commonwealth Games; Russia halts the grain supply; Emoji could be legally binding; and Taylor Swift reaches new heights

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 17, 2023 • 11min

Tuesday, 18 July: Iran's fresh crackdown on women; South Korea's floods turn fatal; A big day for the Voice to Parliament; And flying in style

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 Mahsa Amini Squiz Shortcut 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 16, 2023 • 11min

Monday, 17 July: China and US talks heat up; A win for the Libs in Fadden; Australia wins the women's Ashes; and a fancy document set to go on display...

Jul 14, 2023 • 19min

Saturday Squiz, 15 July: Barbie's arrival, the WFH debate rages on, and our emoji crusade

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.LINKSThis week's most clicked link is an 'off-white' doorWatch Matildas: The World at our Feet docuseries on Disney+Check out ABC 7:30's interview with Margot Robbie and Greta GerwigListen to Dua Lipa interview Greta Gerwig hereHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Jul 13, 2023 • 12min

Friday, 14 July: Political drama takes hold in Thailand; An election comes for the Gold Coast; The BBC faces a sorry saga; and we're getting to the pointy end of Wimbledon

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.Claire's beef brisket recommendation is 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 12, 2023 • 11min

Thursday, 13 July: The RBA rolls out some changes; NATO vows support for Ukraine; Ricciardo gets back into the driver's seat; And nominating the best in TV

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 full list of Emmy nominees here.You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Ukraine and NATO's relationship 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 11, 2023 • 10min

Wednesday, 12 July: NATO meets in Lithuania; China's economy stalls; Ben Roberts-Smith appeals his defamation loss; and the perfect swear word

Jul 10, 2023 • 10min

Tuesday, 11 July: Down in the dumps over the cost of living; A big NATO summit; A huge fish; And Elton John's massive performing career ends

Jul 9, 2023 • 10min

Monday, 10 July: The reckoning with Robodebt; Ukraine marks 500 days; Threads threatens Twitter; and a chubby-cheeked discovery in Melbourne

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.Check out some chubby-cheeked rat photos 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 7, 2023 • 21min

Saturday Squiz, 8 July: The Ashes saga, childcare challenges, and Claire's crush

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.LINKSMarina Hyde's column in The Guardian on the Ashes sagaOur most clicked link was this 91 y.o. Spanish modelStream the Wham! doco on NetflixYou can find the doco Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival on Foxtel/BingeLara's fave woolly socks from the Lindner Socks FactoryHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

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