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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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Wednesday, 13 November - The latest on bushfires; Pell's final appeal; Nine winds back profit expectations; And Russian meddling. 12.11.2019 10:21

"I'm not ready to make nice" DONATE: The Red Cross and Salvation Army are accepting donations to help those affected by the fires. Donations can also be made via the checkout at Woolworths Supermarkets to benefit the Salvo appeal. LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... Climate Change, Drought Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spoti...

Tuesday, 12 November - State of emergency in NSW; Olympics and the ABC; 1MDB scandal: And where to find a powerpoint. 11.11.2019 10:18

"Shock me like an electric eel" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... IMDB, Climate, Drought, Hong Kong Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w StartCon - calling all entrepreneurs (sponsored): https://startcon.typeform.com/to/kjZGPF Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squiz...

Monday, 11 November - Bushfire crisis; Floods in England and a cyclone in India; Not spending and spending; And is 10.30pm too late for a concert to start? 10.11.2019 13:28

"Throw your arms around me" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... Climate Change, Drought, Brexit, Ash Barty Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.t...

Friday, 8 November - Labor's election review; Details of the drought package; Q&A's new host; And nailing your cocktail order. 07.11.2019 12:56

"Slam slam, oh hot damn" LISTEN NOW: Your Shortcut to... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesquiz.com....

Thursday, 7 November - Medibank Private's share price plunge; More drought funding; The Matilda's pay deal; And don't be late for dinner. 06.11.2019 9:10

"You better be home soon" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello...

Wednesday, 6 November - The US says goodbye to the Paris Agreement; The Matilda's big pay deal; 40 hours work, in four days; And a reason to get running. 05.11.2019 13:58

"I'm ridin' solo" OUT NOW: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Cyber Security Challenges (sponsored) - https://aca.edu.au/projects/cyber-challenges/ Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz...

Tuesday, 5 November - The world's biggest float; Hazardous air pollution in Delhi; Melbourne Cup talking points; And Squiz Shortcuts out today is Brexit - Part 2. 04.11.2019 10:49

"I got chills, they're multiplying" OUT TODAY: Your Shortcut to... Brexit (Part 2) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w StartCon - Pitch for US$1 million (sponsored) - https://www.startcon.com/pitch/ Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesqui...

Monday, 4 November - The world largest trade deal; Rain brings a morale boost; Russia's new internet laws; And how to make $180 million. 03.11.2019 9:29

"Life is a highway" SUBSCRIBE NOW - SQUIZ SHORTCUTS Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Australian Mushrooms (sponsored) - recipes, tip, tricks and more: https://australianmushrooms.com.au/ Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/...

Your shortcut to... Drought 03.11.2019 11:43

It's no secret Australia is in drought. In this episode we look at how bad this one actually is, and what's being done to help. Squiz recommends: Instagram page - Buy From the Bush - https://www.instagram.com/buyfromthebush/?igshid=7wyptef01wul National Museum - Federation Drought - https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/federation-drought SUBSCRIBE NOW - SQUIZ SHORTCUTS Apple: https://...

Friday, 1 November - The brutal assessment of our aged care system; A big drug bust at our border; Twitter bans political advertising; And the Queen goes casual. 31.10.2019 9:56

"I've got one hand in my pocket" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - Drought Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hel...

Thursday, 31 October - Woolworths underpays staff; The UK heads to the polls; Tourism Australia's new campaign; And spending up big on lollies. 30.10.2019 10:02

"You know it's thriller, thriller night" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts - Drought Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Sauteed Mushrooms on Sourdough (sponsored): https://australianmushrooms.com.au/recipe/sauteed-mushrooms-on-sourdough-3-ways/ Love The Squiz? Why...

Wednesday, 30 October - Class action with Erin Brockovich; Labour backs a general election in the UK; Digital drivers licenses for NSW; And Baby, it's Cold Outside. 29.10.2019 13:08

"Say, what's in this drink?" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesquiz.co...

Tuesday, 29 October - Details on the US operation to take down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Brexit's 'flextension'; The AFL women's three year deal; And $39m for the painting above your stove 28.10.2019 10:39

"In a champagne supernova in the sky" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@th...

Monday, 28 October - ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi's death; Bushfires here and abroad; Help for first home buyers; And rats driving cars. 27.10.2019 9:31

"I don't like Mondays" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w House cleaning? Head to UrbanYou and us the code squiz30 for $30 off your first clean (sponsored) https://urbanyou.com.au/book/CYNPC7VW1WMV74ZMYK6YDDJH/cleaning/check_postco...

Friday, 25 October - Uluru officially closes to climbers; Facial recognition plan is rejected; Boris Johnson is pushing for a general election; And dressing your salads. 24.10.2019 9:28

"They were standin' on solid rock" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesq...

Thursday, 24 October - The NFF's drought funding request; 39 people found dead in the UK; World new wrap including Brexit, northern Syria and impeachment; And who you gonna call? 23.10.2019 9:59

"Who you gonna call?" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesquiz.com.au Th...

Wednesday, 23 October - Justin Trudeau scrapes through; Russia and Turkey meet; Plenty going down in the UK; And prepare for heat. 22.10.2019 13:42

"We're up all night to get lucky" LISTEN NOW... Squiz Shortcuts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesqu...

Tuesday, 22 October - Magazine media changes; Surprise guilty plea in the Claremont killer case; Unrest in Chile; And the best porridge in the world. 21.10.2019 9:40

"And I said, what about breakfast at Tiffany's?" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to West Papua Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com....

Monday, 21 October - Joko Widodo's inauguration; Brexit's big weekend; Australia's sporting woes; And Meghan on the pressure of being a royal.. 20.10.2019 10:00

"I'll stand by you" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to West Papua Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Australian Mushrooms (sponsored) - recipes, tip, tricks and more Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The...

Friday, 18 October - A Brexit deal; Ceasefire in northeast Syria; Canva's big valuation; And how fast do you walk? 17.10.2019 9:09

"Pick up the pace" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to Brexit, northeastern Syria and more. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au C...

Thursday, 17 October - Carrie Lam's interrupted speech; High demand to meet with President Erdogan; Peter Costello weighs in on interest rates; And a new episode of Squiz Shortcuts. 16.10.2019 9:41

"I do the walk of life" LISTEN NOW... Your shortcut to America, Turkey and The Syrian Kurds Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com...

Wednesday, 16 October - US moves to sanction Turkey; Questions about drought assistance; The IMF on our economy; And our hero, Floyd. 15.10.2019 14:46

"I was sitting, waiting, wishing" Get your Squiz Shortcuts on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesq...

Tuesday, 15 October - Millions awarded to David Eastman; The Kurds reach out to Syria; Xi Jinping's warning; And the lucky loser. 14.10.2019 9:03

"Have you heard about the lonesome loser" Get your Squiz Shortcuts on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hel...

Monday, 14 October - Brexit progress; Trump unmoved on north-eastern Syria; A marathon in under two hours; And the biggest avocado ever. 13.10.2019 9:43

"Peel the avocado" Squiz Shortcuts ... Impeachment Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contact us: hello@thesquiz.com.au The...

Friday, 11 October - Turkey, Syria and Australia's concerns; Our wealth gap; The Shonky Awards; And a new Masterchef lineup. 10.10.2019 9:05

"We all need somebody to lean on" CHECK THIS OUT: Squiz Shortcuts ... Impeachment Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/coming-soon-squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ANvW9TAd2mg2rrHw7pQDv?si=4Qj0opOyQymv8xsVXa6J1w Love The Squiz? Why not become a Squizhead: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizheads/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contac...