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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, 9 November - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win the US election; Melbourne's Ring of Steel is lifted; The United Arab Emirates relax some Islamic laws; and a win for the Wallabies... 08.11.2020 9:37

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Reach out for her healing hands" 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 . The US Election Squiz Shortcut special: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ . Google Chromebooks (Sponsored): google.com/chromebook . See...

Friday, 6 November - US Election is still too close to call; First arrest made under foreign interference laws; China toys with our exporters; And it's your choice. 05.11.2020 10:34

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Vote for The Squiz Today in the Australian Podcast Awards - https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ Chicken Souvlaki with Halloumi - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/chicken-souvlaki-bowls-with-haloumi-20200303-h1m8qp Prince Charles ‘British Vogue...

Thursday, 5 November - The US election is close; NSW is set to open its border to Victorians; QLD takes out Origin 1; And if you need to escape... 04.11.2020 10:34

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ Escape to a British Island - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/12/travel/britain-island-wardens.html CommBank Bushfire Recovery Grant (sponsored): http://commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news...

Wednesday, 4 November - Polls open in the US; Four dead in Vienna after a gunman attack; The RBA's helping hand; And Beyonce's actual beehive 03.11.2020 10:28

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ Melbourne Cup Emerging Designer - https://www.cupweek2020.com.au/fashion/emerging-designer-award/ Beyonce British Vogue - https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/beyonce-british-vogue-interview More details, and links to further reading for...

Tuesday, 3 November - A Commonwealth Integrity Commission is announced; Johnny Depp loses his defamation case in the UK; voting begins in the US election; and Fashions on the Front Lawn for the Melbourne Cup 02.11.2020 11:42

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Tomorrow never knows” 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 . . Understanding the US Election - what to watch out for on election day: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-us-elections-navigating-election-day/ . . Explore the...

Monday, 2 November - Australia reports zero cases of community transmission; Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk is re-elected in Queensland; Two sleeps til the US election; and Vale Sean Connery 01.11.2020 11:06

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Nobody does it better" . 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 . . Vote for The Squiz in the Australian Podcast Awards: australianpodcastawards.com/vote! . Commbank (Sponsored): http://commbank.com.au/bushfirerecovery See /privacy for privacy and o...

Friday, 30 October - Queensland votes; Another terror attack in France; Disaster in Vietnam; And the year of the leftovers. 29.10.2020 10:41

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ Recipes: Scones - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/buttermilk-scones-20200331-h1n1du Spag bol - https://www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/italian-australian-spaghetti-bolognese-recipe-20190325-h1css7 More details, and links to further reading for all of...

Thursday, 29 October - The Qatari government commits to an investigation; Claims Jeffery Epstein made a donation to a think tank headed by former PM Kevin Rudd; Melburnians hit the shops; And when a superhero comes along. 28.10.2020 10:39

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 28 October - The economy 'might' be on the up; Barret is appointed to the Supreme Court; The implications of the US providing weapons to Taiwan; And consider a holiday to Kazakhstan. 27.10.2020 9:49

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Borat - ‘Very Nice’ - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/27/very-nice-kazakhstan-adopts-borats-catchphrase-in-new-tourism-campaign-sacha-baron-cohen 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!) -...

Tuesday, 27 October - Melbourne is opening up; Northern Territory police officer charged with murder over the death of Kumanjayi Walker; Record early voting in the US election; and the scariest Halloween costume of all... 26.10.2020 10:16

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Waiting for tonight, oh" 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/squiz-today . . Squiz Shortcuts Special Series: The US Election: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-shortcuts-series-the-us-election-2020/ . 10 minute podcast episodes, or a written exp...

Monday, 26 October - A 'cautious pause' on Melbourne's re-opening; Concern over the searching of Australian women at Doha airport; A weekend of footy finals; and the trouble with border towns. 25.10.2020 9:49

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I've got many rivers to cross” 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 . Bupa (sponsored) https://www.bupa.com.au/ . WIN a Sparro Designs bag for you and a friend (valued at $599 each). If you've got someone in mind who you think would love a shortcu...

Friday, 23 October - Australia Post and Cartier watches; The Aged Care Royal Commission holds it final hearing; Getting your grand final on; And country-glam. 22.10.2020 14:46

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Squiz Kids - Annabel Sutherland: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-specials/annabel-sutherland-qa/ Edamame Dip: https://keeprecipes.com/recipe/howtocook/edamame-dip-red-onion-and-sesame-oil Dolly Parton: https://www.vogue.com/video/watch/dolly-parton-best-fashion-moments-life-in...

Thursday, 22 October - Victoria eyes off Sunday; The Pope talks about his position on same-sex civil unions; The US government is suing Google; And we'll be with you in a zeptosecond. 21.10.2020 10:31

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 21 October - Russia and disrupting the Tokyo olympics; A mute debate; Nokia goes to space; And going full term. 20.10.2020 10:03

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - The US Elections: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ CommBank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/connects 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 20 October - A look at three confirmed federal investigations; Police on high alert for gang warfare; The possibility of a no-deal Brexit; and Tasmania's friendly magpies 19.10.2020 10:19

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Pretty bubbles in the air” 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 . . Commbank (sponsored): CommBank.com.au/connects See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 19 October - A step out of lockdown for Melbourne; Jacinda Ardern's election win; getting ready for grand finals; and some royal pictures... 18.10.2020 10:38

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “It's like you're my mirror” 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 . . Brownlow Gallery: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-18/afl-brownlow-medal-red-carpet/12780474 . . Prince Christian of Denmark: https://kongehuset.dk/en/news/new-photos-20 . ....

Friday, 16 October - Elections, elections everywhere; National Cabinet is postponed; Protests are banned in Thailand; And a big weekend of sport. 15.10.2020 10:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - US Election (Part 1): https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ The Crown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJ5CwsphdQ Christmas Pudding: https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/boiled-christmas-pudding-14078 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 f...

Thursday, 15 October - The Great Barrier Reef and coral loss; Daniel Andrews faces pressure from the federal government on restrictions; We're back in the spending business; And there's rules on the moon. 14.10.2020 11:10

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Squiz Shortcuts - US Election (Part 1) and Thailand: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ Potato cake/scallop - https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/food-drink/australias-best-potato-scallop-top-potato-cake-spot-revealed/news-story/d9ee85fef9ca3e015639070e7ba2f038 Photography Awards - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/13/image-of-sibe...

Wednesday, 14 October - Questions about Victoria's roadmap; NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian digs in; Facebook's policy on holocaust denial; And how it started... 13.10.2020 10:01

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "Waiting on the world to change" 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 13 October - The NSW Premier's close personal relationship; Restrictions in Victoria; A wet, wild and windy summer outlook; And Jennifer Aniston's dog... 12.10.2020 10:04

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Jenifer Aniston's dog: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNQCJ3jX2h/ 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 12 October - Eyes on Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings; North Korea shows off its missile might; The 2020 Novel Peace Prize; And a whole lot of sport. 11.10.2020 10:09

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Last day to take our survey (did we mention there’s a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher on offer): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ7KH8S 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 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 9 October - The William Tyrell inquiry comes to a close; Labor’s budget reply; Our Aussie netball captain ditches the local comp; And Chicken Salt Chip Mayonnaise. 08.10.2020 11:03

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Take our survey (did we mention there’s a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher on offer): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ7KH8S CBA (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ Recipe: https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/beetroot-salad-with-barley-and-hazelnut-16091 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found...

Thursday, 8 October - The Quad meets in Japan; NSW and Qld continue their tit-for-tat on border closures; The VP’s turn to debate; And getting your feedback. 07.10.2020 10:04

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Take our survey (did we mention there’s a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher on offer): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ7KH8S Squiz Shortcuts - Vic Presidents: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-the-us-vice-presidential-race/ CBA (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be f...

Wednesday, 7 October - The budget and assumptions; Trumps return to the White House; Victoria's roadmap; And why the back of your head is exciting for dogs. 06.10.2020 15:14

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Take our survey (did we mention there’s a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher on offer): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ7KH8S CBA (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ Budget Cheat Sheet - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-06/budget-2020-cheat-sheet-tax-cuts-deficit/12731916 More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in T...

Tuesday, 6 October - Donald Trump to leave hospital; It's budget day; Ash Barty retains number 1; And getting your feedback. 05.10.2020 10:24

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. Take our survey (did we mention there’s a $200 Dan Murphy's voucher on offer?): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZ7KH8S “Tonight's the night" CBA (sponsored): https://teachingawards.com.au/ Marley Spoon (sponsored): https://marleyspoon.com.au/?v=THESQUIZ More details, and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email....