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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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Nov 20, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 21 November: Trouble at Twitter; A Silicon Valley sentencing; We are the champions; And it's time to let rip
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!Sponsored Link: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.
Nov 18, 2022 • 17min
Saturday Squiz, 19 November 2022: The G20 wash-up, Kath and Kim returns and our fave sunscreen
Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about floods, Taylor Swift's MTV EMAs outfit and the G20 wash-up. Plus a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and the sunscreen we can't get enough of at Squiz HQ.LINKS:Tayor Swift's European Music Awards outfitChinese President Xi Jinping confronts Canadian leader Justin TrudeauThis week's Squiz Shortcut on the Qatar FIFA World CupKath & Kim are back this Sunday and Monday nights and their warm-up chat with Sonia Kruger is a crackClaire's favourite Queen Screen sunscreen from Ultra VioletteGuardian's Ben Roberts-Smith v the Media podcastOther 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: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonProducer: Annelise Taylor
Nov 17, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 18 November: A long-awaited homecoming; A verdict on the downing of MH17; Republicans take the House; And a pancake surprise
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 World Cup Squiz Shortcut here.Find the recipe for Eun Hee An's spring onion pancakes with jamón 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 16, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 17 November: Calls for calm in Poland; Trump announces his presidential run; More deadly flooding; And Beyonce keeps her crown
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!
Nov 15, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 16 November: Albanese meets with Xi; More record flooding; Djokovic is set to return; And we're ditching the dinner party
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: Click here to find out how you can donate your pre-loved fashions to the Uber and Red Cross Clothing DriveOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including a recent episode unpacking the G20.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Nov 14, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 15 November: A chat with China; The wild weather returns; Christmas shopping in November; And a long wait for a Japanese snack
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!
Nov 13, 2022 • 10min
Monday, 14 November: Ukrainians celebrate a key win; A chat with China; Democrats hang onto the US Senate; And raging with rodents
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!
Nov 11, 2022 • 15min
Saturday Squiz Ep1: Your shortcut to being informed, weekend-style…
Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. Hosted by the original Squiz podcast team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, we lift the lid on the news conversations we’ve been having throughout the week. We also get you ahead of the game by previewing what’s coming up in the week of news. And stick around at the end of the podcast for Squiz Recommends - where we give you recommendations on what we’re reading, listening and watching at Squiz HQ. Links:A cheat's guide to the blood moonAllure Magazine's interview with Jennifer AnistonKate's pull-on wide leg pants from Country RoadPattipinkcake's Instagram profileOur Women and News ReportOther 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!
Nov 10, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 11 November: Chris Dawson's back in court; The Medibank hackers reveal their demands; The US Midterms drag on; And rock n rolling in cash
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: Explore Friday Lites here - including the chocolate ricotta cake recipe.If you're keen to pick up some rock n roll memorabilia, you can check out the auction catalogue here.Other 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!
Nov 9, 2022 • 10min
Thursday, 10 November: The Medibank hack takes a wild turn; Holding back a red wave; Controversy before the World Cup; And giving up the royals for love
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.If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can get help from Medibank support or Scamwatch.You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the G20 summit 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!
