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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 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!
Mar 21, 2023 • 11min
Ep 3: How Far We've Come... The lifting of the Commonwealth Marriage Bar
Part 3 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're going back to the swinging '60s. A time when women in the public service, once they got married, were legally forced to resign. That's due to something known as the Commonwealth Marriage Bar... A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.
Mar 20, 2023 • 12min
Tuesday, 21 March: An Aussie soldier is accused of a war crime; Xi and Putin meet up; A big bank buyout; And a baseball gesture grinds to a halt
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!
Mar 19, 2023 • 12min
Monday, 20 March: Trump flags a potential arrest; More footy players speak up on brain injuries; An SUV takeover; And a journery through the eras
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!
Mar 17, 2023 • 21min
Saturday Squiz, 18 March 2023: Keating goes rogue, TikTok is trending, and the ultimate fridge system
This week, Kate and Claire chat about how your fridge should really be organised, Paul Keating's latest comments on AUKUS and the big TikTok news. Plus, Claire shares her love for astrology and our first drinking recommendation.LINKSA definitive guide to organising your fridgeAmelia Dimoldenberg's interview with Shania TwainThis spicy tuna tartare and this ChardonnayThe Daily's episode on the impulsion of Silicon Valley BankHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Mar 16, 2023 • 12min
Friday, 17 March: The US tells TikTok to sell; Bruce Lehrmann speaks up; New rules for roos; And styling a moonwalk
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 Hetty McKinnon's summer lasagne 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 15, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 16 March: A former PM slams AUKUS; Power on the rise; The NRL updates its brain injury rules; And collectors make bank
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 AUKUS submarines 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 14, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 15 March: The subs deal is finally revealed; The global stock market takes a tumble; A concussion class action; And a wily fox...
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 AUKUS submarines 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!
