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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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Wednesday, 13 September: Google goes to court; Catastrophic floods hit Libya; We're not eating our vegetables; and Australia's least trusted jobs 12.09.2023 10:05

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. The CSIRO's 'Health Diet Score' tool is here. #Sponsored: The 2023 Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards have recognised and rewarded 22 outstanding teachers and school leaders, you can check out the wi...

Tuesday, 12 September: The UK spots a Chinese spy; Moroccans wait for help; Ukraine's counteroffensive is running out of time; and Djokovic wins his 24th 11.09.2023 9:31

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!

Monday, 11 September: A deadly earthquake in Morocco; the G20 comes together; the Yes campaign's sliding support; and writing the perfect vows... 10.09.2023 11:22

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! #Sponsored: The 2023 Commonwealth...

Saturday Squiz, 9 September: Qantas faces turbulence, Burning Man drowns, and we're cleaning carpets 08.09.2023 20:29

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend. LINKS #Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus. *T&C and exclusions apply Joe Aston's Twitter account Check out Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolv...

Friday, 8 September: A King-sized mess over Qatar; Albanese's bound for Beijing; Hoping for a Wallabies miracle; And prawn tacos for spring 07.09.2023 11:10

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 the recipe for prawn and avocado tacos here. Find our Shortcut on the G20 summit here. #Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* w...

Thursday, 7 September: Oz and China talk it out in Beijing; Australia's economy slows; Footy finals kick off; And a very lucky monkey 06.09.2023 9:56

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 our Shortcut on the G20 summit here. #Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts ...

ASK THE SQUIZ: Answering your questions about the Voice 06.09.2023 12:41

In this episode we cover questions about improving Indigenous outcomes, how risky is constitutional change, and the ticks and crosses of your vote... Want opinion-free, agenda-free information on the Voice and the Referendum? We've got you covered with our resource centre here. If you found it useful, please share it with your people. Got a question for us? Ask it here or send us an email at hello...

Wednesday, 6 September: Alan Joyce takes off early; Interest rates hold steady; Kim Jong Un is heading to Russia; and it turns out opposites don't attract... 05.09.2023 10:14

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. Our Shortcuts on the G20 summit is right here. #Sponsored: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus. Other things we do: Squiz Short...

Tuesday, 5 September: Ukraine's defence ministry gets a reshuffle; Qantas apologises to its investors; the RBA meets this afternoon; and mango season might be a fizzer 04.09.2023 8:59

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: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus. *T&C and exclusions apply #Sponsored: The Accelerator for Women’s Kickstarter...

Monday, 4 September: Burning Man blues; A rescue ship heads to Antarctica; Britain farewells Mohamed Al-Fayed; and true Beliebers at the US Open 03.09.2023 9:41

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: Sign up to Cashrewards using the code “SQUIZ” and spend $20* within 7 days to receive a $20* welcome bonus. *T&C and exclusions apply Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly expl...

Saturday Squiz, 2 September: The Voice gets a date, another chopper crash, and a very special guest... 01.09.2023 19:32

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend. LINKS The viral video of a carpet python GQ has published a great feature on Andy Roddick Watch Prince Harry's new Netflix doco series Heart of Invictus Check out our resource centre on The Voice Referendum here HOSTS: Claire...

Friday, 1 September: Qantas hits some turbulence; A fire in Johannesburg leaves dozens dead; Summer aircon troubles are forecast; And taking off the beer goggles 31.08.2023 10:46

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 the recipe for Stephanie Alexander's zucchini pickles here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropr...

Thursday, 31 August: A referendum date is set; Ukraine strikes a Russian city; Inflation continues to go down; And a whopping big legal case 30.08.2023 10:30

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 our resource centre on The Voice and The Referendum here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

BONUS EPISODE: Squiz Shortcut to the Voice referendum 30.08.2023 15:28

The date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has been locked in, so we're popping our latest Squiz Shortcut episode in the Squiz Today feed for your ears. It lays out the basics of the referendum, the key arguments of the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases, and what happens next depending on the result. Squiz recommends: Our homebase for all our Voice content on our website. You can dive in to fin...

Wednesday, 30 August: Squizers raise their voice on the Voice; Pollies get a pay bump; Trump's diary fills up; and Gen Z discovers pickles 29.08.2023 10:30

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. Our Squiz Voice Referendum Research Report is here – dive in. Listen to our Shortcut on the US presidential primaries here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topic...

Tuesday, 29 August: Borrowers are doing it tough; Zimbabwe's election called out for fraud; Aussie athletes win big; and Welsh athletes... swim in a bog 28.08.2023 9:44

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!

Monday, 28 August: Wagner troops pledge their loyalty to Russia; 3 US Marines die in chopper crash; Spain's soccer boss is suspended; and no sign of Nessie 27.08.2023 10:19

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!

Saturday Squiz, 26 August: The end of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a mega profit for Qantas, unpacking the Intergenerational Report, and a special announcement for longtime Squizers... 25.08.2023 24:12

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend. LINKS Incredible drone footage of the Pakistan cable car - BBC Next Year in Moscow podcast - The Economist Kitchen Cabinet episode with Peter Dutton HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson PRODUCER: Lara Robertson

Friday, 25 August: Questions over a former Putin ally's death; A glimpse into the future; Trump turns himself in; And heels take a step back 24.08.2023 11:47

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. Interested in Squiz Kids Live? Find out more here. Find the recipe for Karen Martini's chicken biryani here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids -...

Thursday, 24 August: Predicting a big bushfire season; Australia's sexual harassment stats are out; Debate season kicks off in America; And training our new sports stars 23.08.2023 10:13

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. Interested in Squiz Kids Live? Find out more here. You can listen to the Women's Sports Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids -...

Wednesday, 23 August: India shoots for the moon; California's on clean-up duty; Trump gets ready to make bail; and Australia's best restaurants 22.08.2023 11:23

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. Interested in Squiz Kids Live? Find out more here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news with...

Tuesday, 22 August: More BRICS in the geopolitical wall; California gets drenched by Hilary; Pay rises come for women's sport; and the Loch Ness search continues 21.08.2023 9:22

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. Interested in Squiz Kids Live? Find out more here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news with...

Monday, 21 August: Spain takes out the World Cup; Double emergencies rattle North America; A grim case ends in Britain; and it's a very busy week for moon landings 20.08.2023 9:45

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. Interested in Squiz Kids Live? Find out more here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news with...

Saturday Squiz, 19 August: Aussie soccer's TV future, the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, and thoughts on jorts 18.08.2023 20:27

Saturday Squiz is your shortcut to being informed, weekend style. Looking for more? Check out our Saturday Squiz newsletter. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekend. LINKS The BBC article on women's rights in Afghanistan The Global News podcast episode on 2 years on from the Taliban takeover Tickets to see The Dismissal in Sydney are available here You can watch Fisk season 1 on Netflix an...

Friday, 18 August: The Matildas look to the future; Canada's weekend fire warning; Vale Michael Parkinson; And some slammin' country songs 17.08.2023 11:17

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 the recipe for Neil Perry's moussaka here. 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...