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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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Jun 26, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 27 June: Fresh Aussie support for Ukraine; Cocaine use is on the rise; The battle for Taylor Swift tickets; And the case for a sleep divorce
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!
Jun 25, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 26 June: Russia's alarming weekend; Simon Crean passes; PwC gets out of the government game; and the world's ugliest dogs
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.For a photo of Scooter the ugly dog, click 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!
Jun 23, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 24 June: An ode to Fantales, the Titanic Sub tragedy, and the 411 on Super Netball
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.LINKSRead The New Yorker's profile on Sarah Jessica ParkerStream Arnold on NetflixHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jun 22, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 23 June: The Titanic sub search comes to a sad end; A dangerous dingo attack; A new trend for men in romance novels; And a cosy curry
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 recipe for the lamb shank massaman curry here and the beef massaman curry 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!
Jun 21, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, 22 June: A race against time in the sub search; Biden says the D word; Andrew Tate is charged with human trafficking; and Australia becomes a Taylor Nation
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!
Jun 20, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, 21 June: The search for the Titanic tourist sub; Notes on the RBA's last rate rise; An AirBnb crackdown; and the power of the nanna nap
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 topics (including whale migration...)Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jun 19, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 20 June: The Voice referendum gets the go-ahead; Pakistan mourns after a migrant ship disaster; Ski season kicks off; And a disappointing pie chart
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!
Jun 18, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 19 June: The US and China back at the table; A showdown over housing; The royal mic drop at Spotify; and Kylie Minogue is trending
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!
Jun 16, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 17 June: Unraveling parliamentary privilege, The Ashes are almost here, and a Squiz apology
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. More details and links to further reading for today's episode can be found in The Saturday Squiz email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSGot 2 mins? Here's a very quick survey from usThis Guardian article on parliamentary privilegeThis excellent New York Times piece about 3 women’s experiences living in today’s IranOttolenghi's one-pot chickpea, carrot and marinated feta recipeWatchVariety's Actors on Actors hereRead The Measure by Nikki ErlickCheck out our Squiz Recommends pageClaire has contributed some commentary to the Uni of Canberra’s 2023 Digital News ReportHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
Friday, 16 June: Allegations and removals in Parliament House; Boris Johnson is back in hot water; Surprising economic data; and a TV recommendation for all ages
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.To contact sexual assault support services, follow this link.Watch the tear-jerking Bluey episode here.And the chicken pot pie recipe is here.Here is our audience survey – it's just 5 questions and we'll be forever grateful if you complete it. Thanks!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!
