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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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Tuesday, 26 April - Beating the drums of war on Anzac Day; more military aid to Ukraine; Patty Mills wins a top NBA award; and Squiz the Election covers the senate race... 25.04.2022 13:36

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's Oz basketball star Patty Mills receiving his fancy trophy in front of the Brooklyn Jets Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and a...

Squiz the Election: The Senate race 25.04.2022 10:24

The House of Reps gets a lot of attention because it's where the government is formed - but we'll also cast a vote for candidates to represent us in the Senate. So let’s get across what that's about, and what's happening in the race for the Senate this time around. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Ask The Squiz, Episode 2 - A hung parliament, the path to politics, beyond the leaders, and policy questions... 22.04.2022 12:13

Get to know the parties, their policies, and have a poke around candidate profiles: Liberal Party Labor Party National Party The Greens Parliament House - APH Want the quick pitch from Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese? Here are their closing statements from the leaders' debate Get your reading on with Australian Prime Ministers (edited by Michelle Grattan) ...and if you need the Anzac biccie re...

Friday, 22 April - Anthony Albanese has Covid; Timor Leste's new/old president; Warnings about a global food crisis; and a good ANZAC biccie recipe... 21.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Friday Lites (Claire's mum's Anzac biccie recipe and the Nordic noir Netflix recco) Wanna meet Tucker? Here you go... Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the lates...

Thursday, 21 April - Negative numbers for Netflix; The first leaders debate in the campaign; Wimbledon bans Russian and Belarusian players; and one for the salt lovers... 20.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Got a question for ask? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au and we'll cover it off in our Ask The Squiz episode on Saturday morning. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you acr...

Squiz the Election: The independents 20.04.2022 11:44

Going it alone in federal politics can be a lonely endeavour, but independents can also punch well above their weight when it comes to influence and power. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we take you the how and why of becoming an independent, some of the main candidates in this election, and what they stand for. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through t...

Wednesday, 20 April - Week 2 of the election campaign; China says the Solomon Islands deal is done; new research into domestic violence; and move over, fiddle leaf fig... 19.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Got a question for us about politics or the election? Email it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au and we'll answer the top ones in our Ask The Squiz podcast on Saturday morning! Other things we do: Politics Today...

Squiz the Election: The minor parties 19.04.2022 12:41

In the last Squiz The Election episode we talked all about the major parties - who they are and what they stand for. Now, it's time to get across the minor parties and the influence they could have on the outcome of the election. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 19 April - A key Ukrainian city is set to fall; a hung parliament looms; COVID challenges China; and Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter... 18.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Click here to Squiz the Election Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep y...

Squiz the Election: The major parties 18.04.2022 10:35

In this episode of Squiz the Election, we're going to look at the 2 major parties - the Liberals and Labor - as well as what they stand for and their success in the past. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ask The Squiz, Episode 1 - Independents, preferences, polls, redistribution, gerrymandering, and naming new seats... 15.04.2022 12:58

Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to hello@thesquiz.com.au Ask The Squiz is part of our Squiz The Election content - where we answer any and all questions that Squizers have about the 22 election - from the politics to the policies, the parties and candidates, the nuts and bolts. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 14 April - Reports of chemical warfare in Ukraine; WA steps towards covid-normal; The commercialisation of Easter; and a couple of podcasts for your weekend... 13.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. We'll be in your ears on Saturday with our first edition of Ask The Squiz! LINKS: Thursday Lites A recipe for a fish pie, a long read on Princess Di, and embracing leggings Sponsored: The first 500 Squizers can...

Wednesday, 13 April - A diplomatic mission to the Solomon Islands; Russian-Ukraine peace talks at a 'dead end'; The Commonwealth Games are a go in Regional Victoria; and brushing up on your office etiquette... 12.04.2022 10:57

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Sponsored: The first 500 Squizers can get $50 off Auskick registration with the code 326D5A74 here. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here...

Squiz the Election: Around the grounds 12.04.2022 12:30

Elections aren’t as easy as plugging in a result that applies to the entire country. There are races being run across the states and territories, and they will dictate where PM Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese spend their time during the campaign. So in our 3rd episode of Squiz the Election we get you acquainted with the thinking behind where – and how – this election will be fought. And if you...

Tuesday, 12 April - Labor has a bad day on the campaign trail; Russia readies for a new attack in Eastern Ukraine; Prepare for Easter travel delays; and the Queen's COVID lethargy... 11.04.2022 10:08

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Click here to Squiz the Election Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep y...

Squiz the Election: Winning the election 11.04.2022 9:56

In our 2nd episode of Squiz the Election we'll get your feet on the ground as the election battle starts. We take you through what the Coalition needs to hold onto Government, what Labor needs to take it from them, what the polls say, and whether we can believe them this time around. And if you have a burning question about the election or politics more broadly, email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au...

Monday, 11 April - The election campaign is finally underway; the Pope calls for an Easter truce; Deltacron is here; and Ash Barty - the children's author... 10.04.2022 10:33

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Click here to Squiz the Election Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep y...

Squiz the Election: Setting the scene 10.04.2022 11:08

An election has been called and it's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of what's been an extraordinary couple of years and decide who's best to take the reins of our federal government for the next 3 years. So in our first episode of Squiz the Election, we get our bearings and cover where...

Friday, 8 April - France heads to the polls; Russia is out of the UN Human Rights Council; A potential pre-election High Court challenge; and the thing about podcast listeners... 07.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Friday Lites - a fish burger recipe mash up, a new Julia Child series, and ranking the Australian accents of foreign actors. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across th...

Thursday, 7 April - Russia's atrocities trigger more sanctions; The Mungo Man and Mungo Lady will be laid to rest; Tiger Woods makes a return; and a whole new take on wine by candlelight... 06.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up...

Wednesday, 6 April - The US weighs in on the China-Solomon Islands deal; Ukraine calls for Russia to be expelled from the UN Security Council; Elon Musk buys into Twitter; and loving vanilla... 05.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Check out Politics Today Sponsored: Nominate an everyday humanitarian for the Fred Awards here Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to...

Tuesday, 5 April - Zelensky accuses Russia of genocide; Tassie's Premier resigns; More trouble for Prince Andrew; and a big night at the Grammys... 04.04.2022 10:04

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Click here for the Grammys red carpet (and Bieber's supersized suit) Click here to sign up to Politics Today! Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game...

Monday, 4 April - PM Morrison under pressure; Russia pulls back from Kyiv; Cricket World champs again; and introducing the newest kid on the Squiz block... 03.04.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Introducing Politics Today! A brand new newsletter from The Squiz. It's free, it'll cover all the news and goings-on in politics each weekday morning. Just like everything we do here at The Squiz, it's ag...

Friday, 1 April - MPs give President Zelensky a standing ovation; Labor's promise to overhaul aged care; the art of ageing gratefully; and getting your lamb ready for Easter... 31.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Other things we do: Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podc...

Thursday, 31 March - More devastating floods; Reactions to the Budget; a billion people farewell Shane Warne; and introducing Politics Today... 30.03.2022 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Introducing Politics Today! A brand new newsletter from The Squiz. It'll be available from Monday the 4th of April, it's free, it'll cover all the news and goings-on in politics each weekday morning. Just...