Squiz Today
1,712 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA daily news podcast designed to fit into your morning routine. In a 10 minute listen we'll get you across the main Australian and international news stories of the day. It's like your smart friend taking you through it, always with a quirky/good news story or two as well. Opinion-free, agenda-free news, with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next.
Perfect for the commute, the gym, or over your morning coffee - out each weekday at 6am, The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.
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Social media bosses appear in the US Senate; The EU approves funding for Ukraine; New concussion guidelines are in; And a plum cake to impress...
February 01, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesFriday, 2 February 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Uber's sustainable packaging initiative here. You can find the recipe for gingery pum cake here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate ne...
Microsoft and Google report some big earnings; Inflation drops again; The Amelia Earhart mystery could be solved; And an internet therapy session...
January 31, 2024 18:30 - 10 minutesThursday, 1 February 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Monash Online here. You can listen to the Melanoma Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Retail spending hits the brakes; Imran Khan jailed another 10 years; Elon Musk is on the brain; and Rishi Sunak's peckish weekly routine
January 30, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesWednesday, 31 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Monash Online here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A Chinese builder crashes down; a Snowtown accomplice to be released; we might be in for a La Niña; and Taylor Swift's BF is in the Super Bowl...
January 29, 2024 18:30 - 9 minutesTuesday, 30 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Find out more about Ubers sustainable packaging here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Your Shortcut to... Melanoma
January 29, 2024 18:00 - 12 minutesMelanoma has been in the news in a big way a couple of times in the last week. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s been called Australia’s national cancer and how it affects people around the world; and we’ll look at the efforts to help people survive it. Squiz recommends: The ABC's Australian Story episode on Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, the Australians of the Year. The Cancer Council's skin checking guide.
A new hostage deal is drafted; Queensland gets drenched; Trump's ordered to pay up; And a non-believer quits the world of UFOs...
January 28, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesMonday, 29 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Labor makes changes to stage 3 tax cuts; Trump wins New Hampshire; Far North Queenslanders batten the hatches; And the best cities in the world...
January 24, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesThursday, 25 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can check out News Club on Apple here and Spotify here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Scott Morrison resigns from politics; The Medibank hacker is named; Cricket Australia enters the Oz Day debate; And the Razzie nominations are in...
January 23, 2024 18:41 - 10 minutesWednesday, 24 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can check out News Club on Apple here and Spotify here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
DeSantis is out of the Republican race; A bad year for business; Fergie's diagnosed with melanoma; And Taylor Swift brings dads and daughters together...
January 22, 2024 18:30 - 9 minutesTuesday, 23 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can check out News Club on Apple here and Spotify here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Your Shortcut to... The Business of Tennis
January 22, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutesIt's summer, so the Australian Open is in full flight - and organisers are talking about what more the tennis tournament and the sport could be. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll scope out how big the top tour is now, and we'll have a look at the proposals for growth. Squiz recommends: The Financial Review's interview with Craig Tiley before this year's tournament kicked off. The Athletic's report on plans for a potential premium tour. Other things we do: Squiz Today - a daily podcast and n...
Sweating through a heatwave; Albanese's cost-of-living crisis talks; de Minaur is out of the Aussie Open; And rating the best chip...
January 21, 2024 18:30 - 10 minutesMonday, 22 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Check out more about BHP careers here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
China's economy under the microscope; Iran strikes Pakistan; Japan attempts a moon landing; And a Turkish yoghurt cake...
January 18, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesFriday, 19 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Find the recipe for Turkish yoghurt cake here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Australia looks to regulate AI; A wet start to 2024; The UK deals with a postal scandal; And inner Sydney gets ready to rock...
January 17, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesThursday, 18 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ You can find our Year Ahead episode with Lauren Sams, the AFR's Fashion Editor, on Apple or Spotify. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast ...
Nauru cuts ties with Taiwan; Iowa backs Donald Trump; The WFH debate gets reignited; And a night of great TV...
January 16, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesWednesday, 17 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ You can take a look at Variety's red carpet gallery from the 75th Emmys here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-...
Getting set for the US presidential election, Hamas shares a hostage video; The Australian Open's bumpy start; And a new royal fashionista...
January 15, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesTuesday, 16 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Your Shortcut to... Nikki Haley and the Republican Primaries
January 15, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutesVoters in America have started the process of picking who the Republicans will put up as their candidate for president in the 5 November election. There’s a long and potentially brutal road ahead, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll update you on how the field is shaking out, including the rise of Nikki Haley. Squiz recommends: The New York Times' breakdown of who is running for president in 2024. NPR's Consider This podcast - The Political Evolution of Nikki Haley. Other things we do: Squiz T...
Trouble in the Red Sea; Long live Queen Mary; Taiwan elects a new president; And keeping up with the kids' cups
January 14, 2024 18:55 - 10 minutesMonday, 15 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A QUICK LOOK: The Year Ahead with fashion editor Lauren Sams
January 12, 2024 19:00 - 5 minutesListen to the full episode on our News Club channel on Apple and Spotify. Or search News Club wherever you listen to podcasts.
Getting ready for Queen Mary; Deadly riots in Papua New Guinea; Giving up on New Year's resolutions; And some moreish meatballs...
January 11, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesFriday, 12 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the recipe for Vietnamese meatballs here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhel...
Your Shortcut to... Mary of Denmark
January 11, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutesOn January 14, this Sunday, an Australian icon will become the Queen of Denmark. We’re talking, of course, about Mary Donaldson, the Tasmanian whose chance encounter with Prince Frederik during the Sydney Olympics led to her marrying into one of the most popular royal families in the world. Squiz recommends: The Financial Times’ expansive interview with Mary (and the photos are incredible). New Idea’s run-down of what’s happening on coronation day in Denmark this Sunday. Other things we do:...
Supermarkets are in the spotlight; A cyclone warning for Queensland; Rodionova out of the Australian Open; And a sheet cake frenzy
January 10, 2024 18:30 - 10 minutesThursday, 11 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A moon mission springs a leak; Cash for killers; Job losses in WA; and the end of Nike + Tiger...
January 09, 2024 18:30 - 11 minutesWednesday, 10 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
The rains are here; Victoria's dance party overdoses; Aussies shine at the Golden Globes; and 2024's sidewalk hustle...
January 08, 2024 18:30 - 9 minutesTuesday, 9 January 2024 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Listen to News Club and the Sammy J interview here. You can watch Ayo Edebiri's speech here. Or have a look at the Golden Globes red carpet gallery here. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explai...
Your Shortcut to... where the wars are up to
January 08, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutesWe’re back for our first shortcut of 2024, and if you’re anything like us, you had a good rest from the news over Christmas and New Year – but now it’s time to check in on two stories that didn’t take a break over the holidays. We’re talking, of course, about the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, both of which have seen significant developments in the last couple of weeks. Other things we do: Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making ne...
Boeing planes have new safety concerns; Blinken returns to the Middle East; Cyclists honour Melissa Hoskins; and De Minaur hits a hot streak...
January 07, 2024 18:41 - 10 minutesMonday, 8 January – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can Squiz The Break here. #SPONSORED: Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SQUIZ Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A quick New Year message...
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutesHappy New Year Squizers! We've got a huge year of news and content coming your way, and we'll be back with The Squiz Today daily news updates from the 8th January. In the meantime, take a look back at the year in news with Kate and Claire. Over three episodes they review the biggest Australian, international and quirky news stories of the year. And can we ask one thing? Head over to our new show 'News Club' and hit follow. In 2024, it's going to be the place to be for conversations about the ...
Year In Review - The Lighter Stuff
December 28, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutesKate and Claire wrap up 2023 with a look back at the stories that gave us a chuckle. See the phallic ice photo (taken by Ken Pretty from the town of Dildo) here.
Year In Review - Australian News
December 27, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutesFor our second Year In Review episode of 2023, Claire and Kate look back at the political stories that had Australia talking, and the legal cases that wouldn't quit... as well as some incredible sporting achievements.
Year In Review - World News
December 26, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutesWe're looking back on 2023, with three special end-of-year episodes. Today, Claire and Kate talk through the global news that captured our attention. Next up - a wrap of the big Australian news stories, and then a look at the lighter/quirkier happenings of 2023. Know someone who'd enjoy the way we do news? You telling them about us is the only present we need... go on, give us a plug. Or leave a review!
The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2023
December 23, 2023 18:00 - 30 minutesIt’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2023 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you beat panellists Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Larissa Moore and Amanda Bower? If you fancy playing at home with friends, a link to the quiz on our website is here.
A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
December 22, 2023 19:00 - 1 minuteWeekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
The data behind Aussie airline delays; The Lehrmann defamation case nears an end; A $90 million Christmas pressie; And we're going on a break...
December 21, 2023 18:30 - 11 minutesFriday, 22 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the trailer for Jury Duty here. Claire's fave cleaning product - Sard Super Power Stain Remover - is here. Find the recipe for miso, macadamia and white chocolate cookies here. And the recipe for Jamie Oliver's bloomin' easy vanilla cheesecake is here. Other t...
The Red Sea trade route is under threat; Ukraine appeals for more funding; Donald Trump is removed from the ballot in Colorado; And a cloudy Christmas day...
December 20, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesThursday, 21 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A job opening in the NT; Benbrika is released from prison; Rain eases in Far North Queensland; and that chimpanzee probably remembers you...
December 19, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesWednesday, 20 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Queensland deals with dramatic floods; Aussies focus on cost of living; Our roads had a bad 12 months; And what kind of an air traveller are you?
December 18, 2023 18:40 - 10 minutesTuesday, 19 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Shortcut: The forgotten stories of 2023
December 18, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutesFor our last Squiz Shortcut of 2023, we thought we’d collect the stories that were huge for a moment and then faded away without being properly rounded out. So this week, we’re looking back to answer those “what happened to…” questions from 2023. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Hong Kong's democracy is on trial; Queensland cops some rain; Israel faces unrest over hostage deaths; and who's a clever birdy...
December 17, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesMonday, 18 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
December 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 minuteWeekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).
Kathleen Folbigg's name is cleared; Lisa Wilkinson fronts Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case; Far North Queensland cleans up after Tropical Cyclone Jasper, and Ikea meatball madness
December 14, 2023 18:30 - 11 minutesFriday, 15 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for Recipe Tin Eats' Nuoc Cham salad dressing here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
The United Nations votes for a ceasefire; An agreement on fossil fuels; Cyclone Jasper leaves a mess; And what our furry friends' feast on
December 13, 2023 19:11 - 10 minutesThursday, 14 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
COP28 goes into overtime; Cyclone Jasper is coming to land; Queensland gets a new premier; and Google's top searches of 2023
December 12, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesWednesday, 13 December – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Shortcut: The NDIS
December 12, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutesAustralia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS, has been operating in some parts of the country for more than a decade now… But what has been a fundamental shift in how we support and care for Aussies living with a disability has not been without its problems, and last week a major review of the NDIS was released. In this episode, we look back at why the NDIS was first created, and what the new review recommends. Squiz recommends: Read: the reporting of Nas Campanella, the ABC's d...
Queensland's big week; the Daylesford driver is charged; Chemist Warehouse gets an offer; and ChatGPT fails the doctor test
December 11, 2023 18:30 - 9 minutesThe 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Palaszczuk calls time; pushback on US's Gaza ceasefire vote; NSW has a scorcher; and a very expensive baseball player
December 10, 2023 18:30 - 9 minutesThe 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
A sneak peek at Weekly Wrap...
December 08, 2023 19:00 - 1 minuteWeekly Wrap has moved to our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts).
A crackdown on NDIS spending; Queensland prepares for Cyclone Jasper; The UN boss calls for a ceasefire; And a cracking ceasar salad
December 07, 2023 18:30 - 12 minutesFriday, 8 December 2023 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find out more about Jordan Wolfson's Body Sculpture here. Find the recipe for Adam Liaw's caesar salad here. #Sponsored: Check out the award-winning Woolworths Gold range here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz K...
A US link to the Wieambilla attack; The NDIS gets an overhaul; Oz is set for heatwaves and a cyclone; And a new Queen of Christmas
December 06, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutesThursday, 7 December 2023 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find out more about Woolworths teaming up with OzHarvest here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Three former detainees re-arrested; Ukraine funding under threat; The King plans a trip Downunder; and the Person of the Year Shortlist...
December 05, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesWednesday, 6 December 2023 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
War comes to Gaza's south; Farewell to Peta Murphy; Origin Energy not for the selling; and an explosive garden ornament
December 04, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutesTuesday, 5 December 2023 – 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!
Shortcut: A look back at 2023's economy
December 04, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutesSquiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. This week, we're looking back at the economic story of 2023, and the question of whether central banks can achieve a 'soft landing'. Then we go through some predictions for 2024. Squiz recommends: From The New York Times, an episode ofThe Daily podcast about Americans thinking the economy is worse than it actually is. The RBA's official page for explaining monetary policy to Aussies. Other things we do: Squiz Today - a daily podcast...