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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, 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 some 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 - ch...

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Episodes

Friday, 10 August - Make a noise and make it clear 09.08.2018

Another earthquake in Lombok; Frydenberg takes his NEG plan to the states; An airstrike hits a school bus in Yemen; The Oscars shake things up; And Friday Lites. Have a great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 9 August - Never give up, no, no 08.08.2018

The government gives nearly half a billion dollars to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation but Labor questions the process; Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton revokes the citizenship of five aussie terrorists; We extend your Malaysian politics knowledge; And Aussie Ruby Rose cast as Batwoman. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 8 August - Somebody's going to emergency 07.08.2018

Debate as our population hits 25 million; The US reimposes sanctions on Iran; Andrew Gaff faces an eight week suspension; And popstar Pink is not well enough to perform. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 7 August - Love is the answer 06.08.2018

Latest on the earthquake in Lombok; Qld and Vic not convinced by the National Energy Guarantee; And one pub group is in strife over a program to reward ‘high-value’ patrons who play the pokies; And the EpiPen shortage. Happy Tuesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 6 August - Shout, shout, let it all out 05.08.2018

The National Energy Guarantee will be put to the states this week; Another earthquake in Indonesia; Additional funding for farmers affected by the drought; And Osama Bin Laden's mother has given her first ever interview. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 3 August - I'm on a boat 02.08.2018

The Labor MP accused of bullying and harrasment; 600kg of cocaine thrown from a boat off Byron Bay; Our Foreign Minister weighs in on whaling; Takata airbag recall reminder; And Friday Lites. It’s a jam-packed Squiz Today. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 2 August - Who run the world? 01.08.2018

Coles and the tale of the single use plastic bag; House prices continue downward; Chinese telco Huwaei overtakes Apple to become second highest seller of phone handsets worldwide; And an Aussie wins the Fields Medal. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 1 August - When the feelin's right I'm gonna run all night 31.07.2018

We take you through some key stats out of the HILDA report; The My Health Record privacy debate rolls on; A trilateral agreement between US and Japan; And Stormy the stray dog. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 31 July - Cream sh-boogie bop 30.07.2018

The findings of a report into missing flight MH370; Shuffling in the Prime Minister's Office; 4 million Indians risk losing citizenship; And mayonnaise ice cream, yep. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 30 July - You've got a friend in me 29.07.2018

The wash up from Super Saturday by-elections; Ecuador says Julian Assange has overstayed his welcome; Zimbabwe votes; Earthquakes in Indonesia, fires in California and a typhoon in Japan; and all about the Attagirls. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 27 July - I feel it coming 26.07.2018

Super Saturday is upon us, we give you the by-election talking points; Nine and Fairfax merge; Facebook loses billions of dollars in value; The results of the Pakistan election; And Claire takes us through Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 26 July - There will be no white flag above my door 25.07.2018

The death toll from fires in Greece; Bomb attacks as Pakistan votes; The true definition of milk; And is there life on Mars? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 25 July - You ain't nothin' but a hound dog 24.07.2018

The people of Pakistan head to the polls; Fires in Greece and a dam collapse in Laos; China can’t get enough of Aussie wine; And a study proves the emotional intelligence of dogs. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 24 July - Why do you have to be a heartbreaker? 23.07.2018

Trump latest twitter tirade; Heatwave in Japan; Notable MP opts-out of the government's My Health Record database; And 851 burpees in one hour. Yep. Have a great Tuesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 23 July - You know that I'm no good 22.07.2018

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visits Tennant Creek to talk child safety; It's the week of the Super Saturday by-elections; A visit to Africa by Chinese President Xi Jinping; And Colleen McCullough’s husband wins legal battle over her $2.1m estate. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 20 July - Nobody listens to Jeff Goldblum 19.07.2018

Job numbers are looking good; Australia's bid to extradite our most wanted terrorist has failed; Suspensions and fines for some our basketball team; And in Friday Lites we discuss queuing etiquette. Turns out, Claire's a bit of a stickler for the rules. Have a great Friday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 19 July - But I would walk 500 miles 18.07.2018

The cave boys have held a press conference that has been described as 'happy and relaxed'; Bankwest will shut a number of east coast branches; Edith Cowan University in WA have developed a blood test to detect melanoma; And to squeeze or not to squeeze? We are talking avocados. Have a great Thursday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 18 July - Shot through the heart and you're to blame 17.07.2018

Donald Trump reverses comments that saw him side with Russia on interference in the 2016 presidential election; Lava bomb hits tourists on Hawaii's Big Island; Netflix shares drop 14%; And Tim Cahill retires from internation soccer. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 17 July - I've been cheated by you since I don't know when 16.07.2018

The My Heath Record database - should you or shouldn’t you be on it; The details of the Trump and Putin meeting; Australia's first Amazon Prime Day; And reports Usain Bolt could play professional soccer in Australia. It's Tuesday - it's going to be a good day. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 16 July - Picture a tomboy in lace 15.07.2018

Three people have been murdered in suburban Perth; Trump and Putin to meet; Newspoll result two weeks out from crucial by elections; And we get your sport chat up to scratch with the World Cup and Wimbledon results. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 13 July - Got a black magic woman 12.07.2018

Low confidence in the housing market; Donald Trump lands in the UK; Guide to Wimbledon finals; And the world's longest fingernails (yep, it's a thing). Have a great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 12 July - Last name ever, first name greatest 11.07.2018

The ACCC's recommendations to bring down power prices; Trump takes on NATO; Origin, Wimbledon and the World Cup: And a Beatles' record is broken by Canadian singer Drake. This is your Squiz Today. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 11 July - Hold up, hold on, don't be scared 10.07.2018

“Mission Impossible became Mission Accomplished” is the line of the day as all the cave boys and their coach are rescued; Trump reveals his Supreme Court pick; A bit of Aussie politics, And the World Cup semi final result between France and Belgium is hot off the press. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 10 July - I'll buy you anything, I'll buy you any ring 09.07.2018

Update on Thai cave rescue; British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns over the government's Brexit plans; Recall on several frozen vegetable products and we tell you who Justin Bieber is marrying. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 9 July - Livin' in a gangsta's paradise 08.07.2018

Four of the kids trapped in a cave in northern Thailand have been rescued; UK Prime Minister Theresa May lays out her Brexit plans; North Korea labels the US "gangsta-like"; and we give you some World Cup talking points. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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