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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 8, 2022 • 11min
Wednesday, 9 November: America votes in the midterm elections; The Medibank saga continues; Consumer confidence goes down; And a right Royal drama returns
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 US midterms 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!
Nov 7, 2022 • 10min
Tuesday, 8 November: More problems for Medibank; The US midterm elections kick off; Sniffling through spring; And a special sight in the skies tonight
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: 24/7 Medicare support site and tips from Scamwatch to protect yourself.If you want to find out the best time to see tonight's blood moon lunar eclipse where you are, click here.Read The Squiz's Women and News Report 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 6, 2022 • 11min
Monday, 7 November: World leaders meet for the climate; An Aussie killed in Ukraine; Flooding continues in New South Wales; And researching life on other planets
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 3, 2022 • 11min
Friday, 4 November: A new twist in the Tyrrell case; An assassination attempt on Imran Khan; Why we shouldn't be fooled by blue skies; And some great cheese
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 burrata pasta recipe.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 2, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 3 November: North Korean missiles fired; Vigils for Cassius; Paying for Twitter; And a few shonky deals
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 1, 2022 • 10min
Wednesday, 2 November: Putting bombers up north; Interest rates rise again; Ukrainians queue for essentials; And a muddy Melbourne Cup
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: See some of the Melbourne Cup fashion on show yesterday.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!
Oct 31, 2022 • 11min
Tuesday, 1 November: Brazil elects a new president; Australia's crowd crush victim is named; Interest rates set to go up; And the Melbourne Cup's going down
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!
Oct 30, 2022 • 10min
Monday, 31 October: A deadly crush in Seoul; Fears over election violence in America; Remembering Cassius Turvey; And some big spending for Halloween
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 a recent episode on the ongoing protests in Iran.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 27, 2022 • 10min
Friday, 28 October: A mistrial for Lehrmann; The Socceroos call out Qatar; Elon Musk's new title; And an American horror story
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 steak tacos recipe.Other things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week’s episode unpacking the budget.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Oct 26, 2022 • 11min
Thursday, 27 October: The Medibank hack worsens; Inflation on the rise; Kanye kicked to the curb; And a nation of nannas
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: Medibank’s support service for customers concerned about the cyberattackOther things we do:Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week’s episode breaking down the Federal BudgetSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
