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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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Jan 3, 2023 • 11min
The Year Ahead with Gillian Bradford
Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. Today we talk with Gillan Bradford, an accomplished journalist, manager and all round Canberra Press Gallery legend.RECOMMENDATIONS:SMH's podcast Liar Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions Don't Leave Me on SBS on DemandBread and tomato dinner salad with Pecorino Toscano and white anchovies
Jan 2, 2023 • 13min
The Year Ahead with the Daily Aus
Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. Today we talk with the team from the Daily Aus, Zara Seidler and Sam Kowowlski…RECOMMENDATIONS:Hamish Blake's podcast How Other Dads DadThe Daily Aus podcast The MirrorWelcome to Wexham on Disney+A Heart That Works by Robert Delaney
Dec 31, 2022 • 35sec
Welcome to The Squiz Today
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Dec 29, 2022 • 10min
2022 Year in Review - Part 3 - The Lighter Stuff
In the final episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the stories that kept us entertained during 2022.You can find a written version of the content here.
Dec 28, 2022 • 12min
2022 Year in Review - Part 2 - All Australian
In the 2nd episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big Aussie stories that shaped 2022.You can find a written version of the content here.
Dec 27, 2022 • 15min
2022 Year in Review - Part 1 - Around the World
In the first episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big international stories that shaped 2022.You can find a written version of the content here.
Dec 23, 2022 • 28min
The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2022
It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2022 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz!Can you beat panellists Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Bryce Corbett and Siobhán Moran-McFarlane?If you fancy playing at home with friends, a link to the quiz on our website is here.
Dec 22, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 23 December: A drug lord is extradited to Oz; Zelensky's rockstar reception; An Irish Santa story; And perfect potatoes
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 A Storm For Christmas and Who Killed Santa? on Netflix.Find the recipe for perfect duck fat potatoes 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!
Dec 21, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 22 December: Queensland police officers are honoured; Oz-China relations on the table; Breaking an egg record; And our favourite recipes of 2022
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 Forgotten Stories of 2022 Squiz Shortcut here.If you're a fan of our recipe recs, you can see our 2022 Recipe Round Up 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!
Dec 20, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 21 December: Why Trump could face criminal charges; Weinstein's found guilty again; Kevin Rudd is packing his bags; And a vintage vehicle of note
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.LINK: If you fancy bidding on the Queen’s 1953 Land Rover, you can find the auction details 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!
