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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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Thursday, 17 August: The Matildas go down fighting; A big Labor love in; Reasons to cross the Korean border; And the benefits of being a good neighbour 16.08.2023 9:28

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 Political Conferences Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropr...

Wednesday, 16 August: A group of missing Aussies are found safe; Spain goes through to the World Cup final; Donald Trump gets charged again; And a big 4-letter word 15.08.2023 9:55

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!

BONUS EPISODE: Squiz Shortcut to our Matildas 15.08.2023 10:24

The Matildas have had their best-ever World Cup performance, progressing through to the final 4. They're going up against England on Wednesday, so we thought we'd pop our latest Squiz Shortcut into the Squiz Today feed. In this episode, we get across the history of our national women’s football team and nail down how we got to this big moment. Squiz recommends: Kieran Pender's excellent writing fo...

Tuesday, 15 August: More on a mushroom mystery; A record vape bust; Afghanistan marks a grim anniversary; And checking out our World Cup competition 14.08.2023 10:09

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, 14 August: Matildas fever sweeps the nation; Hawaii's wildfires set a grim record; Voice support from the NSW Liberals; and it's the season of the jort 13.08.2023 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. Here's the link to our survey on the Voice. 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...

Saturday Squiz, 12 August: Mushrooms, Matildas, and your fave Aussie brands 11.08.2023 20:22

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 Thanks for doing our survey on The Voice This SMH article about soccer's fave headbands Watch Nick Coyle's interview on ABC's 7:30 Watch Only Murders In The Building on Disney+ Check out 2 of our fave Aussie brands - Uto...

Friday, 11 August: Deadly wildfires in Hawaii; Albanese gets a fancy invite; Disney follows Netflix's lead; And a big weekend for the Matildas 10.08.2023 11:00

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 Edamame Dip with Red Onion and Sesame Oil here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appr...

Thursday, 10 August: The Commonwealth Bank posts a big profit; The Reef is bleached again; Some new steps to fitness; And a historic MTV music awards 09.08.2023 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. 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!

Wednesday, 9 August: A backflip on WA's heritage laws; Oz's foreign aid refresh; A different kind of Zimmerman sale; and the Matildas keep breaking barriers 08.08.2023 10:01

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: Head over to nib.com.a...

Tuesday, 8 August: The Matildas do it again; An investigation of a fatal luncheon; Niger's on a knife's edge; and them's fightin' words... 07.08.2023 10:48

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, 7 August: The Voice campaign returns from Garma; Drumgold drummed out; Khan sentenced in Pakistan; and who's ready for the Matildas? 06.08.2023 9:47

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. 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: Head over to nib.com.a...

Saturday Squiz, 5 August: Trump's indictment, a potential treaty, and a night with Gwyneth 04.08.2023 20:55

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 Spend the night at Gwyneth Paltrow's guest house Kate's reading The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland. And you can watch the mini-series on Amazon Prime You can buy Claire's super bathroom cleaner from Woolwor...

Friday, 4 August: A very leaky inquiry report; Trump heads to court; A trio of trouble; and a casually elegant cake 03.08.2023 9:24

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 'elegant' lemon cake recipe 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 the...

Thursday, 3 August: Trump's latest legal test; Poland watches its border; Lizzo faces questions; and the best and worst times to send an email 02.08.2023 10:38

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!

Wednesday, 2 August: Peter Bol runs free; Drone strikes hit Moscow; A pause on interest rate rises; and France's doggie don'ts and doggie doos 01.08.2023 9:21

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. Crisis support services in Australia can be reached 24 hours a day: Lifeline ph 13 11 14 Kids Helpline ph 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue ph 1300 22 4636 Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly expl...

Tuesday, 1 August: The Matildas waltz on; Hope lost for chopper crew; Trump's in the lead, again; and a draw in the Ashes 31.07.2023 10:54

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, 31 July: Search continues after chopper crash; Niger faces a military coup; The era of global boiling has arrived; and the Logies crown a winner 30.07.2023 10:54

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. Tickets to Squiz Kids Live are 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 the nastie...

Saturday Squiz, 29 July: Football fever continues, eyes back on the Pacific, and taking a deep breath... 28.07.2023 19:40

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 Watch The Deepest Breath on Netflix Watch John Farnham: Finding the Voice on 7plus Watch Mollie O'Callaghan smash the 200m freestyle world record at the World Swimming Championships HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson...

Friday, 28 July: More shootings in Sydney; A tragic turn in Tassie; Some high profile guests hit Brissie; and the Matildas don't quite do it... 27.07.2023 9:23

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. Cook the roasted pumpkin with yoghurt sauce and pine nuts here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropri...

Thursday, 27 July: Inflation falls further; Albanese skips across the ditch; Another strike for the Matildas; And Biden's doggone problem 26.07.2023 11:07

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!

Wednesday, 26 July: Fight and flight over a pilot's extradition; Welcome to Targ-Mart; 8 simple tricks for a healthy life; and a big week for John Farnham 25.07.2023 10:37

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!

Tuesday, 25 July: Money moves from the Treasurer; Spain votes, but doesn't decide; Israel begins their judicial overhaul; and fajitas for the Matildas 24.07.2023 8:58

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, 24 July: Decision time in Israel; Russia arrests one of its own; Rinehart's legal battle begins; and Barbie's very big weekend. 23.07.2023 8:54

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, 22 July: The Comm Games fiasco, heatwaves, and Defence exercises 21.07.2023 22:46

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 Check out ABC 7:30's interview with Comm Games vice-president Kereyn Smith Watch Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy on SBS on Demand. We'd love it if you had 5 mins for the DPA survey HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Wats...

Friday, 21 July: The Matildas make a splash; Netflix scores some new subs; Phubbing your way to a break-up; And some cheesy meatballs 20.07.2023 11:28

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 Robodebt Royal Commission Squiz Shortcut here. Find the recipe for the beef, ricotta and rosemary meatball bake here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer o...