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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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Mar 30, 2023 • 12min
Friday, 31 March: A good weekend for a by-election; Reducing booze in the NT; Putting the handbrake on AI; And an extra hour of snooze
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: Nominate a deserving teacher here.You can listen to the Daylight Saving Time Squiz Shortcut here.Find the recipe for spiced beef fillet with quick chips 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!
Mar 29, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 30 March: Inflation's on the way down; A new corruption commissioner; Russian athletes get the green light; And a power suit comeback
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: Nominate a deserving teacher here.If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, you can find support services 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!
Mar 28, 2023 • 12min
Wednesday, 29 March: Regulators back Aussie banks; Oliver Schulz granted bail; Myanmar's turmoil continues; And a carbonara conundrum
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: Nominate a deserving teacher 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!
Mar 28, 2023 • 11min
Ep 4: How Far We've Come... The introduction of no-fault divorce
Part 4 of How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we rewind to 1975 and the introduction of no-fault divorce in 1975. It was groundbreaking legislation that allowed couples to split without pointing fingers and a total game-changer for those in unhappy/downright abusive relationships.A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.
Mar 27, 2023 • 12min
Tuesday, 28 March: A climate deal is clinched; Another hack takes a turn for the worse; Israelis protest against their PM; And a beer problem is brewing
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: Nominate a deserving teacher 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!
Mar 26, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 27 March: Labor wins in New South Wales; SA installs an Indigenous Voice; Putin makes moves in Belarus; And a lotto fantasy
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: Nominate a deserving teacher 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!
Mar 24, 2023 • 19min
Saturday Squiz, 25 March 2023: Two questionable interviews, a ski trip in court, and the banking crisis continues
This week, Kate and Claire chat about that busted Bluey cake, the sale of Suisse Bank, and the Voice's wording is announced. Plus, Rupert Murdoch is going down the aisle (again), and a very musical Squiz Recommends.LINKSCheck out Aussie mum's failed attempt to bake an 'epic' Bluey cake went viralRead Rolling Stone's interview with Ed SheeranListen to Daisy Jones and The Six's record, AuroraWatch Ambassador Dr Aleksey Pavlovsky's interview with 7.30 presenter Sarah Ferguson and The Project's interview with Lee Hunter, CEO of TikTok Australia. Cook this delicious jam crostataHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Mar 23, 2023 • 12min
Friday, 24 March: A big question's been voiced; TikTok's boss fronts US Congress; NSW readies for its election race; And a smelly problem
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 Greek lamb meatloaf here or the full list of budget-friendly midweek meals 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!
Mar 22, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 23 March: The Voice moves forward; China boosts its Pacific ties; The new chatbot around town; And a modern take on a classic
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 NSW election 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!
Mar 21, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 22 March: The vaping risk for young Aussies; A fraud case wraps up; Trump protestors put police on alert; And a spectacular spud update
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!
