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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, 30 November: Morrison set to be censured; China tries to stifle protestors; An epic eruption; And Christmas decor in the House 29.11.2022 11:08

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 Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Morrison's multiple ministries here. See photos of the 2022 White House...

Tuesday, 29 November: Australia's terror threat is downgraded; Pollies have a big week ahead; A hit to retail spending; And a technicolour house goes on sale 28.11.2022 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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see photos of the Butterfly House in California here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly exp...

Monday, 28 November: The Industrial Relations bill is set to pass; Daniel Andrews wins a third term; COVID protests rock China; And a new Miss Universe 27.11.2022 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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworths Group’s 2022 Regional Report. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Amazon Flex and links to the products Janet and Kate discuss in th...

Saturday Squiz, 26 November 2022: A bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and Twitter... and we won an award! 25.11.2022 17:47

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about the bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and the Twitter saga and Labor's Industrial Relations Bill. Also, the Sean Turnell interview we're listening to and The Squiz won an award. LINKS: 'Bachelor's handbag' finalist for Macquarie 2022 Word of the Year How I survived 650 days in Myanmar jail - The Front podcast w...

Friday, 25 November: Victorians head to the polls; An Aussie is locked up in Iran; Protecting our plonk; And getting trendy with food 24.11.2022 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. You can listen to the Victorian election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Re...

Thursday, 24 November: Turning over Trump's taxes; Making Ukraine invincible; Qantas profits fly; And its bin chickens versus cane toads 23.11.2022 10:49

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 Victorian Election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Re...

Wednesday, 23 November: Driving down electric vehicle prices; A close call in the Solomons; Better the Bob you know; And a Furphy fetches a fortune 22.11.2022 11:02

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: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for cur...

Tuesday, 22 November: A dramatic escalation in Iran; Wild weather go away; Young Kiwis push to vote; And living a lunar life 21.11.2022 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. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly e...

Monday, 21 November: Trouble at Twitter; A Silicon Valley sentencing; We are the champions; And it's time to let rip 20.11.2022 11:01

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 Link: Click here to find...

Saturday Squiz, 19 November 2022: The G20 wash-up, Kath and Kim returns and our fave sunscreen 18.11.2022 16:34

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about floods, Taylor Swift's MTV EMAs outfit and the G20 wash-up. Plus a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and the sunscreen we can't get enough of at Squiz HQ. LINKS: Tayor Swift's European Music Awards outfit Chinese President Xi Jinping confronts Canadian leader Justin Trudeau This week's Squiz Shortc...

Friday, 18 November: A long-awaited homecoming; A verdict on the downing of MH17; Republicans take the House; And a pancake surprise 17.11.2022 11:25

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 World Cup Squiz Shortcut here. Find the recipe for Eun Hee An's spring onion pancakes with jamón here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topi...

Thursday, 17 November: Calls for calm in Poland; Trump announces his presidential run; More deadly flooding; And Beyonce keeps her crown 16.11.2022 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. 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, 16 November: Albanese meets with Xi; More record flooding; Djokovic is set to return; And we're ditching the dinner party 15.11.2022 10:52

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: Click here to find out how you can donate your pre-loved fashions to the Uber and Red Cross Clothing Drive Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, includin...

Tuesday, 15 November: A chat with China; The wild weather returns; Christmas shopping in November; And a long wait for a Japanese snack 14.11.2022 10:56

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. 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 November: Ukrainians celebrate a key win; A chat with China; Democrats hang onto the US Senate; And raging with rodents 13.11.2022 9:58

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!

Saturday Squiz Ep1: Your shortcut to being informed, weekend-style… 11.11.2022 15:24

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. Hosted by the original Squiz podcast team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, we lift the lid on the news conversations we’ve been having throughout the week. We also get you ahead of the game by previewing what’s coming up in the week of news. And stick around at the end of the podcast for Squiz Recommends - where we give you reco...

Friday, 11 November: Chris Dawson's back in court; The Medibank hackers reveal their demands; The US Midterms drag on; And rock n rolling in cash 10.11.2022 10:12

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 chocolate ricotta cake recipe. If you're keen to pick up some rock n roll memorabilia, you can check out the auction catalogue here. Other things we...

Thursday, 10 November: The Medibank hack takes a wild turn; Holding back a red wave; Controversy before the World Cup; And giving up the royals for love 09.11.2022 10:28

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. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can get help from Medibank support or Scamwatch. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the G20 summit here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts...

Wednesday, 9 November: America votes in the midterm elections; The Medibank saga continues; Consumer confidence goes down; And a right Royal drama returns 08.11.2022 11:04

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 topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news...

Tuesday, 8 November: More problems for Medibank; The US midterm elections kick off; Sniffling through spring; And a special sight in the skies tonight 07.11.2022 10:28

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. 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...

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 06.11.2022 11:06

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!

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 03.11.2022 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. 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 U...

Thursday, 3 November: North Korean missiles fired; Vigils for Cassius; Paying for Twitter; And a few shonky deals 02.11.2022 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!

Wednesday, 2 November: Putting bombers up north; Interest rates rise again; Ukrainians queue for essentials; And a muddy Melbourne Cup 01.11.2022 9:46

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. LINK: See some of the Melbourne Cup fashion on show yesterday. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropria...

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 31.10.2022 10:41

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. 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!