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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.
Episodes
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May 15, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 16 May: Compensation for contamination; Thailand and Turkey count the votes; A plan for scams; And Aussie sports stars do us proud
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 Squiz Kids episode about Thailand 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!
May 14, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 15 May: State Liberals are doing it tough; Elections in Turkey and Thailand; Germany stumps up for Ukraine; and Twitter has a new chief Twit
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.Watch Voyager's Eurovision Grand Final performance 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!
May 12, 2023 • 20min
Saturday Squiz, 13 May 2023: Getting behind the Budget, some big international stories to watch, and not getting up for Eurovision...
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.LINKSNext Year in Moscow podcast - The EconomistLiz Holmes Wants You to Forget About Elizabeth - The New York TimesGoogle's Bard chatbotAmandeep Sharma's butter chicken recipeMushroom, lentil and pickled onion salad - Gourmet TravellerHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson
May 11, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 12 May: A new way to search; Oz and China meet over lobsters and wine; A backtrack in court; And a perfect weekend salad
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 mushroom, lentil and pickled onion salad here.You can look at what the new Google search page will look like 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!
May 10, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, May 11: Turmoil grows in Pakistan; Trump reacts to the assault decision; More Budget analysis rolls in; Good animals, and naughty animals
May 9, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, May 10: The Budget's back in the black; Trump loses his rape case; Pakistan's former prime minister is seized; Europe gets its groove 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.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!
May 8, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 9 May: Drone attacks across Ukraine; Getting ready for budget night; A sudden cold snap; And a surprising career move
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!
May 7, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 8 May: Millions of Aussies get a budget bonus; Two different reactions to gun violence; The COVID emergency is over; and a Coronation recap
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 Coronation photo gallery 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!
May 5, 2023 • 19min
Saturday Squiz, 6 May 2023: Coronation kicks off a big week of news, life hacks from Team Squiz, and trash TV for smart people...
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.LINKSThe Diplomat - NetflixHerb stripperScholl Gel Activ Insoles For Flat ShoesClaire's essay in PandemediaHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson
May 5, 2023 • 14min
Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... King Charles's coronation
With the big event happening on Saturday, we thought we'd pop our latest Squiz Shortcut episode with you. It will get you across the ceremony's rituals, what we can expect this time around, and some of the lesser-known talking points so you can glisten like a crown jewel at your coronation party.Squiz recommends:19 rarely seen images of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation - VogueRecipes for Coronation Quiche and Coronation Chicken
