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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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Dec 11, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 12 December: The Aussie parliament's recalled; Another telco has a breach; A historic terror suspect arrested; And the underfrogs taking on TSwift
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!
Dec 9, 2022 • 17min
Saturday Squiz, 10 December 2022: The 'worst ever' Christmas tree, a look at the 2022 Australian Federal Election Study and Harry and Meghan's new documentary
Claire is back from Hawaii this week and chats with Kate about that infamous Port Macquaire Christmas tree, why the 2022 Australian Election Study is super interesting and the new Harry and Meghan documentary that everyone is talking about. Plus, a gaslighting article doing the rounds and The Squiz is hiring!LINKS:The 'worst ever' Port Macquarie Christmas tree and last year's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree from NorwayThe 2022 Australian Federal Election StudySydney Morning Herald's the seven new forms of gaslighting articleColin from Accounts on BingeWant to work for The Squiz? Drop us a note at hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Credits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Annelise Taylor
Dec 8, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 9 December: A plan for power bills; Putin pulls his nuclear threat; Cricket's tampering saga bounces back; And our most mangled words
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 Claire's backpack recommendation here and Adam Liaw's chilli oil recipe here.You can listen to the Squiz Kids' Squizzie Awards episode 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 7, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 8 December: More US troops headed down under; The Aussie economy lags; Democrats win in Georgia; And our top internet searches
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 Squiz Kids' Keeping Kids Safe Online chat with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant here.You can listen to the China COVID protests 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!
Dec 6, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 7 December: Interest rates reach a 10-year high; China tries to shake off Covid; Vale Kirstie Alley; And spilling the Royal tea
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!
Dec 5, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 6 December: Readying for a rate rise; The big political parties' problem; Some Swifties strike back; And some Danish royals ditch Europe
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 read more about the 2022 Australian Election Study 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 4, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 5 December: Clashing over coal; Higgins lashes the legal system; The Socceroos lasting legacy; And a record breaking globe trotter
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, including this episode about the ongoing protests in Iran.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds - an 8-part media literacy journey teaching primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Join Squiz-E the Newshound as he sniffs out fishy stories on the internet and teaches kids to STOP, THINK and CHECK.
Dec 2, 2022 • 19min
Saturday Squiz, 3 December 2022: The Socceroos new golden generation, Phillip Lowe apologises and the book we can't put down
This week Bryce joins Kate to chat about all things Socceroos, how the current team is different from Australia's 2006 team and the upcoming sentencing of former Theranos President, Sunny Balwani. Plus, the royal book we can't put down and our thoughts on the latest season of White Lotus.LINKS:Elon Musk tweets his bedside tableBad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John CarreyrouOur new Squiz Recommends webpage, featuring all our fave picks from 2022. And sign up to Squiz Today to receive our monthly newsletter.The Palace Papers by Tina BrownThe Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerThe Swimmers on NetflixWhite Lotus Season 2 on BingeOur media literacy program for teachers and kids, NewshoundsOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Credits:Hosts: Kate Watson and Bryce CorbettProducer: Annelise Taylor
Dec 1, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 2 December: Our World Cup dreams stay alive; A William Tyrrell suspect sues; When Australia meets Finland; And the tunes we croon
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 Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see the Squiz Recommends here - it's all the things Squizers are buying, reading, cooking and watching in one place.If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can visit the company's support site here.You can find the recipe for pasta with zucchini flowers and pecorino 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!
Nov 30, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 1 December: Some good news for the economy; Our former PM is censured; A high-profile Chinese leader dies; And Socceroos steal the win
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 Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can listen to the Moon Settlement 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!
