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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 12, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 13 February: Scrutiny of the Reserve Bank; Balloon hunting season continues; Turkey and Syria's death toll could double; And a big Aussie lines up for a big game
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!
Feb 10, 2023 • 21min
Saturday Squiz, 11 February 2023: A spy balloon goes pop, the complex politics of a devastating quake, and a very relatable plus one
In the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Kate and Claire chat about all the other things that ordinarily would’ve been big stories but you might’ve missed. Plus, the Instyle magazine cover we love and some feedback from Squizers.LINKS:ABC's article on how to donate to aid charities helping the earthquake victimsInstyle's cover story, What Would Chilli Do? Stream The Last of Us on Binge and FoxtelKate's big tote bag from Sydney-based brand Saarde.Credits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Feb 9, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 10 February: A senior Liberal farewells politics; An Aussie earthquake victim; Google's AI makes a blunder; And a big weekend of cricket
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!
Feb 8, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 9 February: Aussies missing in Turkey; The MH17 investigation draws to an end; Time to check the mail; And bailing on a bad date
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 Alice Springs Pt. 2 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!
Feb 7, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 8 February: Devastation in Turkey and Syria; Rate rises return; Joe Biden prepares his pitch; And howling at the moon
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.LINKS: If you're concerned about friends or loved ones following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can contact the DFAT consular assistance line.If you have a couple of minutes, we'd really appreciate it if you could complete our Squiz Saturday survey.To try your hand at the "peak Sydney" fancy Jatz appetiser, check out the recipe here.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Feb 6, 2023 • 12min
Tuesday, 7 February: Alcohol bans are back; A killer quake in Turkey and Syria; Get your interest rate stackhat on; And a freshly minted EGOT
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 see a gallery of outfits from the Grammys red carpet 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 5, 2023 • 11min
Monday, 6 February: Shooting a balloon out of the sky; A young shark attack victim is named; Parliament's back in session; And carbonara corruption
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 Kay Chun's controversial smoky tomato carbonara 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!#Sponsored To learn more about being an Amazon flex delivery partner, go to: https://flex.amazon.com.au/
Feb 3, 2023 • 16min
Saturday Squiz, 4 February 2023: Calls for action on Alice, the Labor Party is cracking on and our Grammy's deja vu
This week on Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Labor Government's big policy announcements, the latest calls for action on Alice Springs and the upcoming Grammy Awards. Shania Twain drops her new album, and Claire embraces leopard print.LINKSWe'd love some feedback on Saturday Squiz, take our quick survey here Rare clouds spotted over ScotlandCancer Council's article on the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer ABC's article on the consequences of picking up a radiation capsuleClaire's leopard print dress from H&MStream Shania Twain's documentary on Netflix and Shrinking on Apple TV+HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Feb 2, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 3 February: Aussie health reforms on the table; A crime ring is busted; Russia intensifies its offensive; And queen Bey runs the world
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 find out more about The English TV series 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 1, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 2 February: Reviewing the crime crisis in Alice Springs; Protests planned for Pell's funeral; Settling a dispute with our neighbour; And undeading the dodo
The podcast discusses the crime crisis in Alice Springs and protests planned for Pell's funeral. It also covers various topics like deportations, sponsor controversies, tax cuts for women, and plans to bring back extinct species like the dodo.
