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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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Jan 23, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 24 January: Attention on Alice; A billion Chinese COVID cases; Queensland's number 1; And an on-court curse
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 watch the video about Stoffel the escapee honey badger here, and find out about Global Belly Laugh Day 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!
Jan 22, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 23 January: A coronation fit for a king; A Lunar New Year Tragedy; New Zealand gets a new prime minister; And picks for the Golden Guitars
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!
Jan 20, 2023 • 22min
Saturday Squiz, 21 January 2023: Kyrgios and Arden bow out, Clarke blows up and we've bought a new calendar
This week Kate and Claire chat about that Michael Clarke video, what's going on in the Aussie Open and the Australian of the Year nominees. Plus, Jacinda Arden says goodbye to politics, and we have a podcast recommendation.LINKS:Michael Clarke and Karl Stefonvic get caught on video fightingA list of the Australian of the Year award nomineesEmily Blunt and John Krasinski on the Smartless podcastA 2023 bush calendar from Buy from the Bush Yotam Ottolenghi's cheesy potato cakeHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Jan 19, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 20 January: Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to politics; Alec Baldwin set to face charges; Aussie unemployment stays low; And permission to sip
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 the recipe for Giovanni Pilu's herbed ricotta and roasted tomato bruschetta 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!
Jan 18, 2023 • 12min
Thursday, 19 January: Biden's paperwork problem; Aussie troops sent to train Ukrainians; A frightening flight lands safely; And a spice crisis
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 Hunter Biden 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!
Jan 17, 2023 • 11min
Wednesday, 18 January: Eyeing our economic horizon; Some seriously hard rain; Farewelling 2 prominent Aussies; And getting loud about leaving
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.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Jan 16, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 17 January: A former Afghan MP is killed; Nepal mourns; Shopping up a storm; And a win for clutter-lovers
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 take a look at a red carpet gallery from the Critics' Choice Awards 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!
Jan 15, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 16 January: New support for Ukraine; Iran condemned over its latest execution; Threats made against our pollies on the rise; And the Aussie Open's first bounce
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!
Jan 13, 2023 • 19min
Saturday Squiz, 14 January 2023: Prince Harry, the Aussie Open and our fave toothpaste gadget
In our first Saturday Squiz for 2023, Kate and Claire chat about the launch of Prince Harry's new book, a Queensland survival story and all things Aussie Open. Plus, the book to read this summer and the toothpaste gadget we never knew we needed.LINKS:Netflix's Break Point and Paramount's 1883Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusA nifty toothpaste squeezerInterested in working at the Squiz? Drop us a note at hello@thesquiz.com.auCredits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Jan 12, 2023 • 10min
Friday, 13 January: Perrottet's fancy dress disaster; A rockstar welcome in PNG; Cricket Australia cancels Afghanistan; And perfect pasta prevails
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 Jamie Oliver's carbonara cake 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!
