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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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Thursday, 14 May - COVID-19's mystery illnesses; Hong Kong's new normal; Hackers target a celebrity law firm; And fur-teens. 13.05.2020 11:08

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “'Cause wishin' and hopin' and thinkin' and prayin'” . Squiz Shortcuts, the 10 minute podcast that gives you the backstory to the big news stories - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 13 May - Beef and barley; The Treasurer's cough; Regional Express looks to shake up the Aussie airline industry; And Alan Jones retires. 12.05.2020 10:38

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “It's hard for me to say I'm sorry” . Squiz Shortcuts, the 10 minute podcast that gives you the backstory to the big news stories - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 12 May - Saying goodbye to the budget surplus; Porsche driver Richard Pusey applies for bail; Vale to Actor and Comedian Jerry Stiller; and Happy Birthday to Bono... 11.05.2020 14:52

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “There goes my miracle” . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . . RMIT Online: https://online.rmit.edu.au/courses/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200512 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 11 May - Anti-lockdown protestors in Melbourne; Jackie Trad resigns as QLD's Deputy Premier; Sportswashing in the UK Premier League; and Vale Little Richard... 10.05.2020 10:11

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!” Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Commbank (sponsored): https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/coronavirus.html. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...

Friday, 8 May - Current restrictions are likely to remain in place; The Royal Commission findings on Cardinal George Pell released; Israel is one more step closer to having a government; and the sport with no crowd... 07.05.2020 9:48

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I live for the applause, applause, applause” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https:...

Thursday, 7 May - Managing the Covid-19 clusters; The Claremont murder trial wraps up; Tom Cruise's potential - and literal - space movie; And taking a look at the World Health Organisation... 06.05.2020 10:13

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “Ground control to Major Tom.” . Squiz Shortcut on The World Health Organisation: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-world-health-organisation/ . . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Australian Mushrooms (sponsored): https://australianmushrooms.com.au/?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Podcast&UTM_campaign=200507 . . Bupa (spons...

Wednesday, 6 May - Flattening the unemployment curve; An update on the truck crash that killed four police officers in Victoria; The 2020 Pulitzer Prize winners; and the divinely potty-mouthed Dame Judi Dench... 05.05.2020 9:44

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “I wanna see you work.” . Sign up to The Squiz Today emai - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Find out more about three month's access to 28 By Sam Wood for eligible Bupa customers (sponsored): https://www.bupa.com.au/health-insurance/wellbeing . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 5 May - Creating a Trans-Tasman Travel Bubble; America's death toll is expected to rise significantly; A global funding push to find a vaccine; And a mother's Day gift guide... 04.05.2020 9:22

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. . “Pretty bubbles in the air" . . Squiz Picks for Mother's Day - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2020/may/squiz-picks-for-mothers-day/ . . Sign up to The Squiz Today email - www.thesquiz.com.au . . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thes...

Monday, 4 May - Lifting restrictions and the CovidSAFE app; Democrat candidate Joe Biden denies sexual assault claims; The challenges in releasing bushfire funds; and hold your horses for the Kentucky Turtle Derby... 03.05.2020 10:04

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “You run too fast, you fly too high” Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 1 May - The road towards a Covid-19 treatment and cure; Potential buyers for Virgin Australia; A by-election in the Federal seat of Eden-Monaro; And cooking for comfort... 30.04.2020 10:09

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “It's a feeling that's true Aussie...” . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 30 April - Testing times in Australia's relationship with China; A Russian spy is named in the MH17 investigation; TV's night of nights is cancelled; And a baby in 10 Downing Street... 29.04.2020 9:38

he Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “You're as cold as ice” Squiz Shortcuts - Coronavirus Key People: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-coronavirus-key-people/ . Sign up to The Squiz: www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored): bupa.com.au/covid19 . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 29 April - The health ups and economic downs of Covid-19 in Australia; Wesfarmers looks to restructure Target stores ; 2019's record number of refugees; and Elsie, the most stubborn doggo of all... 28.04.2020 10:01

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “You're so predictable” Squiz Shortcuts - Recession . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored) bupa.com.au/covid19 . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 28 April - Australia and New Zealand doing well at flattening the curve; China responds to Australia's calls for an independent enquiry into Covid-19; An update on the drought situation; and a birthday serenade... 27.04.2020 10:18

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Here's to the ladies who lunch” Squiz Shortcuts - Julian Assange (10 minute podcast episodes on topics that need a little extra explaining). Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . Bupa (sponsored): www.bupa.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 27 April - Getting Covid-safe with an app; Truck driver charged over the crash that killed four Victorian police officers; The mystery of Kim Jong Un; and Vogue-approved trackydaks... 26.04.2020 9:42

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "And when we get behind closed doors" Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.sq...

Friday, 24 April - More on the roadmap out of Covid-19 restrictions; Meghan Markle takes on the Mail on Sunday in court; The CEO of Rugby Australia resigns; and the best ANZAC biccie recipe... 23.04.2020 9:35

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “When will I know?” Australian Mushrooms (sponsored) - Miguel’s Mushrooms on Sourdough, Spanish Style: http://australianmushrooms.com.au/recipes/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 23 April - Panic-buying sets retail records; A tragic roadside crash kills four police officers in Victoria; Calls for a new international health body; and a marketing whiz for our Three Minute Squiz... 22.04.2020 10:03

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got” Squiz Shortcuts - Recession: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-recession/ . Squiz Shortcuts are 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-1...

Wednesday, 22 April - Australia's economy in a once-in-a-century contraction; The World Health Organisations warns about second-wave infections; Virgin Australia in voluntary administration; and museums show off their best grotesque... 21.04.2020 9:43

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “I'm losing my favourite game” Squiz Shortcut - Australia's economy and a recession https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-recession/ . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining. Check out all the topics covered here: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/...

Tuesday, 21 April - Virgin Australia is close to collapse; A mass shooting in Canada; Israel will form a unity government; and Vale Peter Beard, wildlife photographer and personality... 20.04.2020 9:03

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Life is just a party and parties weren't meant to last” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it...

Monday, 20 April - Australia calls for a global Coronavirus probe; Pro-democracy protestors arrested in Hong Kong; Australian Cassie Sainsbury is released from a Colombian jail; and going to prom during lockdown... 19.04.2020 9:36

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Every day is a winding road” Squiz Shortcuts - Hong Kong . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 17 April - World peace is on the agenda; Job figures for March have been released; Malcolm Turnbull to release his memoir; and an unmissable wedding... 16.04.2020 9:42

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “Eyes without a face” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/...

Thursday, 16 April - The US pauses funding for the World Health Organisation; Australians have lost their shopping mojo; Ireland gets closer to forming a Government; Backyard walking for a good cause... 15.04.2020 9:46

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “It was a very good beer” Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com....

Wednesday, 15 April - Looking towards Covid-19's economic impact; Urgent aid for Vanuatu sits in quarantine; Joe Biden's big endorsements; and getting zumped... 14.04.2020 10:19

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. "I'm free, free-falling” . Squiz Kids Q&A with PM Scott Morrison - https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/squiz-kids-kids-only-coronavirus-qa-with-pm-scott-morrison/ . Squiz Shortcuts US Elections - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-us-elections/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio...

Tuesday, 14 April - Tasmania faces a Covid-19 outbreak; The US now leads the global death toll; Julian Assange's two children; and remembering Apollo 13... 13.04.2020 10:24

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “C'mon join the joyride with me” Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Check it out: https://www.squizkids.com.au/ . Sign up to The Squiz - www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squiz Kids: Kids-only Coronavirus Q&A with Prime Minister Scott Morrison 12.04.2020 13:28

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&A. Squiz Kids is a news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz...

Thursday, 9 April - Restrictions are lifted in Wuhan; Bernie Sanders pulls out as a Democrat candidate in the 2020 US Election; Cyclone Harold moves on to Fiji; And settling in to the long weekend with Thursday Lites... 08.04.2020 10:28

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. “And I begin to wonder” New Squiz Shortcuts episode - Infectious Diseases . Squiz Shortcuts, 10 minute podcast episodes that give background and context to big news events that could do with a bit of extra explaining - https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts . . Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds. Age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity an...