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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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Feb 18, 2024 • 9min
Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet...
Monday, 19 February 2024 – Questions over Alexei Navalny's death; Trump faces a hefty fine; Sydney's asbestos problem spreads; And a potato classic goes gourmet... 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 15, 2024 • 12min
Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats...
Friday, 16 February 2024 – Albanese gets engaged; Australia's fresh push for a ceasefire; Swiftmania is here; And some intriguing Expats...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 watch the trailer for Amazon Prime's Expats here.#SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 14, 2024 • 11min
Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love...
Thursday, 15 February 2024 – Victoria recovers from a power outage; Tasmania's off to the polls; CommBank's smaller big profit; And an AI loaf of love... 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 14, 2024 • 13min
Your Shortcut to... Indonesia's Election
This is a year is full of big elections, and today we’re looking at Indonesia’s – held yesterday. In this Squiz Shortcut we’ll be talking about Indonesia’s political system and demographics, the legacy of outgoing president Joko Widodo, and the 3 main candidates who were vying to replace him.Squiz recommends:Reading: Here's Al Jazeera's live blog from Indonesia's election.Reading: News analysis from Peter Hartcher at the Sydney Morning Herald, with more depth on Indonesia’s political history, and what the election could mean for Australia.
Feb 13, 2024 • 10min
Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices...
Wednesday, 14 February 2024 – Closing the Gap goes backwards; Indonesians head to the polls; Lisa Wilkinson appears in court; And some shock chocolate prices...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.Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing at the Super Bowl here.#SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 12, 2024 • 11min
Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here...
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 – Loneliness is on the rise in young Aussies; A sad end for athlete Kelvin Kiptum; A Super Bowl fairytale; And News Club is here...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.Enjoy a video of Jeff Goldblum dancing at the Super Bowl here.#SPONSORED: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 11, 2024 • 10min
A supercharged Super Bowl kicks off soon; Israel to invade Rafah; Pakistan's election still TBC; and the Opals qualify for Paris 2024
Monday, 12 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 8, 2024 • 10min
The Brisbane Olympics runs into some hurdles; The search for Samantha Murphy continues; Peace in the Middle East is put on hold; And patisserie meets pyro...
Friday, 9 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact here.You can find out more info about Lunar New Year (and your Zodiac) here.If you're into the ballet flats resurgence, read up on some tips to avoid any injuries 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!
Feb 7, 2024 • 12min
Pakistan heads to the polls; Disconnecting in your downtime; Some Swift legal action; And cracking down on some out-of-this-world plans...
Thursday, 8 February 2024 – 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: Listen to Small Business, Big Impact 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!
Feb 7, 2024 • 14min
Your Shortcut to... Imran Khan and Pakistan's Election
Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. In Khan’s telling, this is about Pakistan’s military keeping him and his followers out of power. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power, and what might happen in the election…Squiz recommends:Reading: For a deeper dive into the different parties contesting the election and their policies, Al Jazeera has a comprehensive explainer piece.Listening: The BBC has a podcast series about the assassination of Benazir Bhutto from 2018.
