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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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Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... the future of the British royal family 14.12.2022 16:23

We are popping this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across all the royal drama that's been dominating the news this week. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from Elon Musk and Twitter, what's happening in Ukraine, and whether we're really going to the moon. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts....

Wednesday, 14 December: Coming to terms with the Queensland siege; Fijians head to the polls; Getting frisky in Bali; And Netball's new look 13.12.2022 10:58

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!

Tuesday, 13 December: COVID changes for the new year; Six dead after Queensland shootout; Ukraine ups its diplomacy; And a tipple too far 12.12.2022 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, 12 December: The Aussie parliament's recalled; Another telco has a breach; A historic terror suspect arrested; And the underfrogs taking on TSwift 11.12.2022 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. 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, 10 December 2022: The 'worst ever' Christmas tree, a look at the 2022 Australian Federal Election Study and Harry and Meghan's new documentary 09.12.2022 16:49

Claire is back from Hawaii this week and chats with Kate about that infamous Port Macquaire Christmas tree, why the 2022 Australian Election Study is super interesting and the new Harry and Meghan documentary that everyone is talking about. Plus, a gaslighting article doing the rounds and The Squiz is hiring! LINKS: The 'worst ever' Port Macquarie Christmas tree and last year's Trafalgar Square Ch...

Friday, 9 December: A plan for power bills; Putin pulls his nuclear threat; Cricket's tampering saga bounces back; And our most mangled words 08.12.2022 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. Find Claire's backpack recommendation here and Adam Liaw's chilli oil recipe here. You can listen to the Squiz Kids' Squizzie Awards episode here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly expl...

Thursday, 8 December: More US troops headed down under; The Aussie economy lags; Democrats win in Georgia; And our top internet searches 07.12.2022 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. You can listen to the Squiz Kids' Keeping Kids Safe Online chat with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant here. You can listen to the China COVID protests Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do:...

Wednesday, 7 December: Interest rates reach a 10-year high; China tries to shake off Covid; Vale Kirstie Alley; And spilling the Royal tea 06.12.2022 10:37

Tuesday, 6 December: Readying for a rate rise; The big political parties' problem; Some Swifties strike back; And some Danish royals ditch Europe 05.12.2022 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. You can read more about the 2022 Australian Election Study here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropr...

Monday, 5 December: Clashing over coal; Higgins lashes the legal system; The Socceroos lasting legacy; And a record breaking globe trotter 04.12.2022 11:13

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. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this episode about the ongoing protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate...

Saturday Squiz, 3 December 2022: The Socceroos new golden generation, Phillip Lowe apologises and the book we can't put down 02.12.2022 18:41

This week Bryce joins Kate to chat about all things Socceroos, how the current team is different from Australia's 2006 team and the upcoming sentencing of former Theranos President, Sunny Balwani. Plus, the royal book we can't put down and our thoughts on the latest season of White Lotus. LINKS: Elon Musk tweets his bedside table Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carr...

Friday, 2 December: Our World Cup dreams stay alive; A William Tyrrell suspect sues; When Australia meets Finland; And the tunes we croon 01.12.2022 11:24

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 the Squiz Recommends here - it's all the things Squizers are buying, reading, cooking and watching i...

Thursday, 1 December: Some good news for the economy; Our former PM is censured; A high-profile Chinese leader dies; And Socceroos steal the win 30.11.2022 10:23

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 Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can listen to the Moon Settlement Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explai...

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!