Squiz Today
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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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May 1, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, 2 May: Masterchef's Jock Zonfrillo dies; Sudan's crisis continues; The RBA meets to decide on rates; And the Met Gala kicks off
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 livestream of the 2023 Met Gala 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!
Apr 30, 2023 • 10min
Monday, 1 May: Pre-budget announcements from the government; Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive; The true cost of menopause; and audience participation at the King's coronation
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!
Apr 28, 2023 • 22min
Saturday Squiz, 29 April 2023: ANZAC Day, a sunken ship, and the MET Gala invite list
Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. More details and links to further reading for today's episode can be found in The Saturday Squiz email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend.LINKSABC's The History Listen episode on The War We ForgotThis recipe for “life-changing” pumpkin pastaThe SMH/The Age have put together an excellent new series on the housing crisisHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Apr 27, 2023 • 11min
Friday, 28 April: A migration overhaul; Ukraine's call with China; A rockstar's relics go on auction; And gooey baked 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.You can listen to the Gig Economy Squiz Shortcut here.Find the recipe for Jamie Oliver's baked camembert 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!
Apr 26, 2023 • 11min
Thursday, 27 April: Inflation figures are released; Trump returns to court; Biden's coming to Sydney; and Tasmania to bounce into the AFL
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!
Apr 25, 2023 • 10min
Wednesday, 26 April: Sudan starts a three-day ceasefire; Joe Biden's running in 2024; Netflix bets big on South Korea; and the UK companies that are too rude
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!
Apr 24, 2023 • 12min
Squiz Kids: Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day
We're taking a breather for Anzac Day. But if you're curious to learn more about it, here is our Squiz Kids shortcut. It's a simple way for parents and primary schoolers to get the lowdown on what this day is all about. And we'll be back with Squiz Today tomorrow.LINKS:A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoliUnderstanding Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/understanding-gallipoliANZAC Diversity: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/anzac-diversity
Apr 23, 2023 • 17min
Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Australia's rental crisis
The Squiz team is taking an extra-long weekend, so we thought we'd share our latest Squiz Shortcuts episode with you. It's all about the rental crisis that's being felt all around Oz, and it takes you through the state of Australia’s rental market, why things have reached a crisis point, and some ideas being put forward to fix it.Squiz recommends:Renter-friendly renovator Alexandra Gater's YouTube channelAn interactive chart of changes to Aussie rents over time - SQM Research
Apr 21, 2023 • 18min
Saturday Squiz, 22 April 2023: Eclipse wonders, a big payout for Fox News, and taco talk
This week, Alex joins Claire to chat about the solar eclipse, a messy (political) desk and some big court decisions to keep your eye on. Plus, a couple of AI-themed recommendations and some very tasty tacos.LINKSMore than 20,000 people trekked out to watch the solar eclipseCheck out a whole bunch of AI cover tracksGod, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O'GieblynYou can watch Class of '07 on Amazon PrimeCook these pulled pork carnitas. And for the herbivores, these Ottolenghi oyster mushroom tacosHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Annelise Taylor
Apr 20, 2023 • 10min
Friday, 21 April: A review of the RBA; America's latest abortion battle; Teeing off in Adelaide; and Travolta's pants for sale
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 do our Squiz Survey here.Browse the Julien's Hollywood auction catalogue here.Find Helen Goh's caramelised ANZAC bar recipe here.#Sponsored: Interested in AGL’s Climate Transition Action Plan? Click here. For further information on Join the Change here and find Electrify now 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!
