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Squiz Today

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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Wednesday, 11 July - Hold up, hold on, don't be scared 10.07.2018

“Mission Impossible became Mission Accomplished” is the line of the day as all the cave boys and their coach are rescued; Trump reveals his Supreme Court pick; A bit of Aussie politics, And the World Cup semi final result between France and Belgium is hot off the press. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 10 July - I'll buy you anything, I'll buy you any ring 09.07.2018

Update on Thai cave rescue; British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigns over the government's Brexit plans; Recall on several frozen vegetable products and we tell you who Justin Bieber is marrying. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 9 July - Livin' in a gangsta's paradise 08.07.2018

Four of the kids trapped in a cave in northern Thailand have been rescued; UK Prime Minister Theresa May lays out her Brexit plans; North Korea labels the US "gangsta-like"; and we give you some World Cup talking points. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 6 July - California dreaming' on such a winter's day 05.07.2018

The life of Harry M Miller; Security deal between Australia and NZ; The cave boys learn to dive; And Friday Lites. Have a great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 5 July - Hotdogs and hamburgers 04.07.2018

Tony Abbott's assault on Turnbull's energy policy; Cyril Rioli retires; Claire explains horizontal fiscal equalisation; And 74 hotdogs in 10 mins - you heard it here first. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 4 July - You look good in my shirt 03.07.2018

German Chancellor Angela Merkel does a turnaround on immigration policy; The options for the rescue of the schoolboy soccer team stuck in a cave in Thailand; Former PM of Mayasia arrested; And how to make $400million in 10 years. And we're halfway through the week. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 3 July - Am I the only one that's still believin'? 02.07.2018

Differing definitions of denuclearisation; The ABC banned from Nauru; Brawling in the senate and on the basketball court; And Claire takes us through some housekeeping. Have a more informed Tuesday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 2 July - I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up 01.07.2018

Zlatko Sikorsky charged with the murder of Larissa Beilby in Qld; The resignation of the CEO of Dreamworld; Latest on the Soccer World Cup; The Logies; And it’s a Newspoll day. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 29 June - Ride like the wind 28.06.2018

Mexico to hold its biggest ever election this weekend; Ticketmaster customers in privacy breach; Witness K and why it matters; Mt Agung delays Bali flights, Trump and Putin to meet. We've got it all today! Plus, Claire talk us through Friday Lites. Have a great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 28 June - Call me, call me any, anytime 27.06.2018

Huawei presses case to be included in Australia's 5G network; The patriach of the Jackson music family passes away; France to reintroduce compulsory national service; And reigning champions Germany are out of the World Cup. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 27 June - I just don't know what to do with myself 26.06.2018

Socceroos knocked out of the World Cup; Chinese company Huawei a leading sponsor of our politicians' travel to China; the Banking Royal Commission to give more time to farming finance; And Aussie Ben Simmons has been named the NBA's Rookie of the Year. Have a great Wednesday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 26 June - Sugar, how you get so fly 25.06.2018

Spy laws on the agenda in Canberra; The outcome of Turkey's elections;  How the beverage council plans to reduce sugar intake; And our Socceroos take on Peru at midnight tonight. Go team! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 25 June - I am beautiful no matter what they say 24.06.2018

Corporate tax cuts and Labor leadership tensions feature as Parliament resumes; Child care fees set to rise; Women in Saudi Arabia start driving; And the 'Baby Blues' win take out the State of Origin series. Happy Monday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 22 June - There's a party goin' on right here 21.06.2018

Approval of $144 billion worth of personal income tax cuts; Our Socceroos get a draw against Denmark; Jacinta Ardern welcomes a baby girl and Friday Lites! Have a great Friday and weekend! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 21 June - We ain't ever getting older 20.06.2018

National inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace; Trump signs executive order stopping removal of children from families at Mexican border; Telstra announces 8,000 job cuts; And Canada passes a bill to legalise marijuana. Have a great Thursday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 20 June - Country roads, take me home 19.06.2018

House prices drop across Australia's major cities; ABC mounts a defence to critics; Labor says no, but Turnbull government inches forward on tax reform; And it's Claire's birthday - we tell you what's on her birthday wish list! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 19 June - Free as a bird 18.06.2018

Day one of the coronial inquest into the deaths at Dreamworld in 2016; The Prime Minister has met with the mayor of Tenant Creek regarding child safety in the town; First Lady Melania Trump has released a statement on the US border policy; And Optus works to try and fix the problems with its World Cup app.  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monday, 18 June - It's now or never 17.06.2018

Federal parliament resumes this week with a bitter-sweet Newspoll result; Ramadan brought a short ceasefire in Afghanistan; The most succesful start up in the world comes to Australia; And our Soccer World Cup results. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 15 June - Candy, Candy, Candy I can't let you go 14.06.2018

A UN Security Council meeting is being held on the worsening crisis in Yemen; The arrest of a teenager for the murder of Melbourne  woman, Eurydice Dixon, on Wednesday; Most of Rebel Wilson's defamation payment has been dismissed by judges; And Friday Lites - some humour, some politics and some horror!  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 14 June - Awimoweh awimoweh awimoweh awimoweh 13.06.2018

Malcolm Turnbull to apologise to victims of institutionalised child abuse; How the world's media has reacted to the Trump/Kim Jong-un meeting and agreement; The Solomon Islands to get a high speed cable network - why this has as much to do with our relationship with China as it does fast internet; And Volkswagen fined $1.55 billion Aussie dollars. Have a great Thursday! See /privacy for privacy an...

Wednesday 13, June - Thank you for being a friend 12.06.2018

Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un sign a historic agreement - we take you through what is in it and the reaction; Those yellow bikes we love to hate are leaving Melbourne; Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti stand downs; And avocado crime on the rise in Chile. Thanks for listening! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 12 June - I want one moment in time 11.06.2018

Trump and Kim Jong-un to meet at 11am Aussie time - we give you the talking points; Fallout from the G7 meeting in Canada over the weekend; And Dover Financial set to close. Have a great Tuesday.  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 8 June - Should I stay or should I go? 07.06.2018

Canada to host the G7 meeting - we tell you what it is and what's on the agenda; A Korean backpacker has been found safe after a week in the North Qld bush; Wesfarmers shake things up; And Friday Lites - the weekend is nigh! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 7 June - Me and Suzie had so much fun 06.06.2018

What tradies have to do wth our economic growth rate; Drought in Qld and NSW; Venue booked for the Trump/Kim Jong-un meeting; And some croc stories to start your Thursday. This your Squiz Today! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 6 June - Won't you tell me if I'm coming on too strong? 05.06.2018

Agreement by our political parties on tackling foreign interference in Australia;  Criminal cartel charges against the ANZ bank;  An interest rate record; And the man who is swimming solo across the pacific ocean. And our Three Minute Squiz subject is Turia Pitt, we're stoked. Happy listening! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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