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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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Monday, 31 October: A deadly crush in Seoul; Fears over election violence in America; Remembering Cassius Turvey; And some big spending for Halloween 30.10.2022 10:26

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, including a recent episode on the ongoing protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate...

Friday, 28 October: A mistrial for Lehrmann; The Socceroos call out Qatar; Elon Musk's new title; And an American horror story 27.10.2022 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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including the steak tacos recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week’s episode unpacking the budget....

Thursday, 27 October: The Medibank hack worsens; Inflation on the rise; Kanye kicked to the curb; And a nation of nannas 26.10.2022 11:12

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. LINK: Medibank’s support service for customers concerned about the cyberattack Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week’s episode breaking dow...

Wednesday, 26 October: Breaking down the Budget; No rest for Sunak; Planning your post; And kits off for a good cause 25.10.2022 10:53

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 October: Get set for tonight's Budget; Another new Prime Minister for the UK; Ups and downs in the flood crisis; And did somebody call for a doctor? 24.10.2022 11:43

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: Claire's prawn linguine recipe to keep you sustained on Budget night Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. A...

Monday, 24 October: Xi goes for 3; Floods and more floods; Lining up for the job of PM of the UK; And introducing Newshounds... 23.10.2022 10:47

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. NEWSHOUNDS - media literacy for kids Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks. Squiz Kids - a news...

Friday, 21 October: Liz Truss is out; Another wet and wild weekend; A senior Greens senator steps down; And counting down to Midnights 20.10.2022 11:14

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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's beetroot and parsnip gratin recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode abo...

Thursday, 20 October: Climbing protests in Iran; Ukraine faces a cold winter; Proof that mozzies think you're extra tasty; And somebody call Samuel L. Jackson 19.10.2022 11:11

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: Check out Tourism Australia's new 10-minute short film encouraging international visitors here Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode on the prote...

Wednesday, 19 October: Diamonds clash with the miners; Australia changes tack in Israel; The Booker Prize winner is announced; And Eurovision is down 2 entrants 18.10.2022 11:03

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, 18 October: An investigation into Medicare rorts; Drone attacks hit Ukraine's capital; Former cabinet ministers take the stand; And 100 years of the BBC 17.10.2022 11:21

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. LINK: Click here to watch the live stream of Uncle Jack Charles' State Funeral Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kid...

Monday, 17 October: China's President to get 5 more years; Financial relief for flooded Aussies; Goodbye Robbie Coltrane; And a festival of twins 16.10.2022 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!

Friday, 14 October: Some solace after the Sandy Hook school massacre; Ukraine's fight in the skies; Qantas's profits take off; And getting merry with berries 13.10.2022 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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's berry pudding recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids....

Thursday, 13 October: Having fun with the census; Ukraine asks Australia for help; The top Aussie universities; And the fattest bear of them all 12.10.2022 11:27

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: If you're in need of a zen workout, look no further than Angela Lansbury's Positive Vibes video. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week's episode on the...

Wednesday, 12 October: 20 years since terror came to Bali; Allies rally around Ukraine; Revving up for an electric ute; And a reason to put your kilt on 11.10.2022 10:55

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, including this week's special on the 20th Anniversary of the Bali bombings which is out now. Squiz Kids - a news podcast...

Tuesday, 11 October: Japan's border finally reopens; Kyiv comes under attack; Another soggy summer ahead; And proof that men don't listen 10.10.2022 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. 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, 10 October: A bridge too far for Russia; NSW is back underwater; Ricciardo is left without a ride; And kangaroo paws are smoothing out our wrinkles 09.10.2022 10:27

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, 7 October: A tragedy in Thailand; Locking down our data; It's Deja-vu for The Star; And some fat bears magic 06.10.2022 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. LINKS: Explore Friday Lites here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the new British PM Liz Truss Squiz Kids - a news po...

Thursday, 6 October: A delicate meeting in Canberra; Brittany Higgins' harrowing evidence; A big missile contest in Korea; And the blues are a-callin' again 05.10.2022 11:41

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. LINKS: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode on the Optus data hack and cyber security. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate...

Wednesday, 5 October: A smaller than expected interest rate hike; Ukraine takes more territory from Russia; Pushing to preserve our native animals; And Australia's best pie! 04.10.2022 11:41

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. Links: If you’re wondering how to explain the wild weather to kids (or just want your own fun explainer), this week’s Squiz Kids Shortcuts about La Niña is out today. Get that and more Squiz Kids Su...

Tuesday, 4 October: The Aussies returning from Syria; Bruce Lehrmann's trial is set to begin; The scale of the Optus data hack is revealed; And why Bruce Willis isn't selling his face 03.10.2022 10:51

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, 30 September: Australia's most powerful people; Hurricane Ian is battering Florida; Another big weekend of sport ahead; and it's international podcast day 29.09.2022 11:35

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. Squiz Survey - Last chance - Enter for your chance to win and help us out in the process! Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topic...

Thursday, 29 September: Pain at the petrol pump; Florida bracing for impact; Optus pushed to pay up; And some toxic toads 28.09.2022 11:34

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: Squiz Survey - Please take 5 minutes to fill this out to help us improve, and you might even win a prize..! Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest epis...

Wednesday, 28 September: A twist in the Optus hack tale; Japan's Shinzo Abe farewelled; Ukraine's sham vote closes; And how to skip those annoying meetings 27.09.2022 11:34

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: If you've been affected by the Optus hack, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has some advice on how to protect yourself. Squiz Survey - Enter for your chance to win and he...

Tuesday, 27 September: A big funeral in Japan; Talking integrity in Canberra; Italy moves to the right; And a humanity saving space mission 26.09.2022 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. Link: Check out the live stream of NASA's DART - aka Double Asteroid Redirection Test - mission which will see a spacecraft intentionally crash into an asteroid. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts ...

Monday, 26 September: Russia stands alone; China warms up to Aus; Storms across the world; And a big weekend of tears and cheers 25.09.2022 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. 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!