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Squiz Today

1,818 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

An Australian news podcast that'll get you across the main Australian news 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. You'll be across the news in under 10 mins, perfect for your morning routine.
Get across the news on your commute, at the gym, or over your morning coffee - out each weekday at 6am, The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.
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Monday, 27 June - Roe v Wade is overturned in the US; Russia takes a key Ukrainian city; Omicron sub-variants surge here at home; and checking in with our national values...

June 26, 2022 19:30 - 10 minutes

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Friday, 24 June - Looking ahead to a week of summits; 4 months of war in Ukraine; The world's most liveable cities; and lightsabre lessons...

June 23, 2022 19:31 - 12 minutes

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Friday, 23 June - Looking ahead to a week of summits; 4 months of war in Ukraine; The world's most liveable cities; and lightsabre lessons...

June 23, 2022 19:30 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Recipes, lightsabres, socks. Check out this week's Friday Lites. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.  Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter he...

Thursday, 23 June - Natural disasters strike in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and India; AEMO steps back; A breakthrough in gun control in the US; and taking note of the sunsets...

June 22, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes

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Wednesday, 22 June - The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will be delayed; Economic pain, but no recession; Israel heads back to the polls; and a question of balance...

June 21, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes

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Tuesday, 21 June - Dealing with Sri Lankan people smugglers; The ACCC to investigate power prices; Macron loses his majority; and the world's most expensive lunch...

June 20, 2022 19:56 - 11 minutes

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Monday, 20 June - Julian Assange to be extradited to the US; NATO warns of a lengthy war; The Aboriginal flag gets a permanent spot on the bridge; and some very cheesy nailpolish...

June 19, 2022 19:30 - 10 minutes

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Friday, 17 June - A new 2030 emissions reduction target; Unemployment stays low; Russia and China strengthen ties; and our top tips for staying warm on the weekend...

June 16, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes

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Thursday, 16 June - AEMO acts on energy supply; Raising the minimum wage; The WHO will rename the monkeypox virus; and get set for real life Squid Games...

June 15, 2022 19:30 - 11 minutes

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Wednesday, 15 June - Trouble for the share markets; The ACT's new independent Senator; Managing stress at work; and naming Australia's best pie...

June 14, 2022 19:55 - 11 minutes

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Tuesday, 14 June - Action on gun violence in the US; The energy supply crisis; SA and a First Nations Voice to Parliament; and the Queen breaks another record...

June 13, 2022 19:54 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MB

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Tuesday, 14 June - Action on gun violence in the US; The energy supply crisis; SA and a First Nations Voice to Parliament; and the Queen breaks another record...

June 13, 2022 19:54 - 11 minutes

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: January 6 hearings in the US - video. Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly ...

Friday, 10 June - Albanese hosts Ardern for talks; Intense fighting in Ukraine; A study reveals 'overtreatment' of breast cancer; and long weekend cooking plans...

June 09, 2022 19:51 - 11 minutes

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Thursday, 9 June - The Muruggupan family go back to Bilo; The World Bank's recession warning; QLD claim a win for Origin Game I; and settling a kitchen debate...

June 08, 2022 20:06 - 11 minutes

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Wednesday, 8 June - Interest rates rise; A bumper crop for Aussie farmers; Apple's new features; and road-markings get a glow-up...

June 07, 2022 19:59 - 11 minutes

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Tuesday, 7 June - Boris Johnson survives a leadership spill; Interest rates could rise again; Australia's Minjee Lee wins the golf US Open; and rethinking the long neck of a giraffe...

June 06, 2022 20:26 - 11 minutes

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Monday, 6 June - 100 days of war in Ukraine; The PM vists Indonesia; Chaos in European airports; exactly what is in the Queen's handbag...

June 05, 2022 19:44 - 11 minutes

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Friday, 3 June - Sheryl Sandberg moves on from Meta; Convicted paedophile Robert Hughes is to be deported; 'A perfect storm' for Australian energy markets; and putting porridge back on the morning agenda...

June 02, 2022 19:50 - 10 minutes

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Thursday, 2 June - A growing economy in challenging times; The Senate shapes up; Johnny Depp wins his defamation case; and the Platty Jubes kicks off...

June 01, 2022 20:05 - 11 minutes

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Wednesday, 1 June - The EU acts on Russian oil imports; A look at Albanese's new front bench; An urgent call for blood donors; and what's in a name...

May 31, 2022 19:51 - 10 minutes

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Tuesday, 31 May - Labor wins majority government; AGL won't go through with demerger; Winter is coming; and the Mona Lisa gets caked...

May 30, 2022 19:49 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

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Tuesday, 31 May - Labor wins majority government; AGL won't go through with demerger; Winter is coming; and the Mona Lisa gets caked...

May 30, 2022 19:49 - 9 minutes

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Monday, 30 May - Settling some leadership questions; Plans afoot in the Pacific; Free flu vaccines; and 4 years of the Squiz Today podcast...

May 29, 2022 19:54 - 10 minutes

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Friday, 27 May - The Johnny Depp/Amber heard case wraps up; Scrutiny over the police response to the Uvalde school shooting; Power prices surge; And keeping the secret of the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices...

May 26, 2022 20:01 - 10 minutes

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Thursday, 26 May - A deadly school shooting in the US; Foreign Minister Penny Wong heads to the Pacific; Heart health and turning off the tv; and a couple of notable collectors items...

May 25, 2022 19:55 - 9 minutes

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Wednesday, 25 May - All eyes on the Pacific region; La Nina likely to hang around; Think before you flush; and one big walk for a dog...

May 24, 2022 20:01 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

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Wednesday, 25 May - All eyes on the Pacific region; La Nina likely to hang around; Think before you flush; and one big walk for a dog...

May 24, 2022 20:01 - 9 minutes

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Tuesday, 24 May - PM Albanese takes the world stage; Deadly floods in India; Warnings about a nasty flu season; and the benefits of a stress-relieving hug...

May 23, 2022 20:08 - 10 minutes

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Monday, 23 May - Labor on track to form a majority Govt; Zelensky says diplomacy the best way to end the war; Monkeypox confirmed in Oz; and Vale Caroline Jones...

May 22, 2022 20:10 - 9 minutes

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Squiz the Election - What just happened?

May 22, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes

Well, that was one for the ages... The 2022 federal election has been run and all but won by Labor. There's still some way to go to lock things down but let's take a look at where things are landing for the major and minor parties, and the independents, and what happens next. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ask The Squiz, Episode 6 - What happens after the election, voting below the line, and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins...

May 20, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes

What happens after the election, voting below the line, why Labor is spelled without a 'u' and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins... Planning to vote below the line? This could help. Get your election watching sorted with this handy guide. Explore all our Squiz the Election content here. And get on board our brand new Politics Today newsletter. Delivered to in your inbox each weekday at 6:30 am, our free newsletter is independent, agenda-free, and engaging look ...

Friday, 20 May - Squizzing the election; A record low unemployment rate; NSW passes voluntary assisted dying laws; and here's hoping the Queen likes to party...

May 19, 2022 19:56 - 9 minutes

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Squiz the Election: What to watch for on election night

May 19, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes

It's been an intense 6 weeks and it's now decision time... There are a lot of moving pieces as we emerge from the campaign so it's time to get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch. So let's round up all the noise of the campaign and get ready for the results to roll in... Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 19 May - New data on wages growth; China airlines crash was likely 'intentional'; A heat wave hits India; and Squiz Kids interview the PM...

May 18, 2022 19:46 - 9 minutes

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Squiz the Election - A snapshot of the top policies

May 18, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes

The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. The coverage - including with us at The Squiz - has focused a lot on the major party leaders and their chances of steering their teams to victory. There's been a lot about the minor parties and independent candidates - particularly the Teal ones... What there hasn't been is a lot of discussion about the policy proposals that have been put up for the next 3 years and beyond. So let's get a taste of that now. Got a question for us on the electi...

Wednesday, 18 May - Ukraine surrenders in Mariupol; The polls tighten; Solar power after dark; and a spud crisis...

May 17, 2022 19:44 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

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Wednesday, 18 May - Ukraine surrenders in Mariupol; The polls tighten; Solar power after dark; and a spud crisis...

May 17, 2022 19:44 - 9 minutes

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. LINKS: Explore all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got an election/campaign question for us? Send it through to [email protected] Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.  Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed...

Squiz the Election - What's the deal with a hung parliament

May 17, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes

A hung parliament - the prospect of neither of the major parties getting a majority in the House of Representatives in this election has prompted some to groan, and others to smile. So we're going to get into why it's a result that's being talked about in this campaign and how it's played out in the past. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected]. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuesday, 17 May - Seismic changes afoot in Europe; the PM's warning on voting independent; COVID explodes in Nth Korea; and the Big Bird Bandits avoid jail...

May 16, 2022 19:48 - 9 minutes

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Squiz the Election: Navigating Election Day with the AEC

May 16, 2022 19:00 - 9 minutes

Believe it or not, election day is about more than lining up for a delicious democracy sausage at your local primary school - it's also a day when we elect the government for the next 3 years. And because we live in unusual times, there's a bit to get across so we're talking to the Australian Electoral Commission's Evan Ekin-Smyth about what you need to know to successfully navigate election day on 21 May. Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to hello@the...

Monday, 16 May - 5 sleeps till polling day; A mass shooting in America inspired by racism; Elon Musk's Twitter troubles; and trifle to mark the Queen's Jubilee...

May 15, 2022 19:53 - 10 minutes

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Ask The Squiz, Episode 5 - Preferences; parachuting candidates; MPs turning independent; and voting with a pencil;

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes

Find all our Squiz The Election content here. Got a question for us? Shoot it through to [email protected]. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ask The Squiz, Episode 5 - Preferences; parachuting candidates; MPs turning independent; and voting with a pencil;

May 13, 2022 20:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

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Friday, 13 May - Greg Norman in a bit of hot water; An evolving weather situation in QLD; Covid 'officially' arrives in North Korea; and a definitive list of rom-coms...

May 12, 2022 19:53 - 10 minutes

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Thursday, 12 May - Gang warfare in NSW; Albanese wins the 3rd leaders' debate; The WHO on China's Covid-zero approach; and the ipod is no more...

May 11, 2022 19:39 - 10 minutes

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Squiz the Election: What's what in Queensland

May 11, 2022 19:00 - 10 minutes

When it comes to federal elections, Queensland is Coalition country. But this time around, one of the big questions that's in focus is whether voters will take another turn around the parliamentary dancefloor with the federal Liberal and National parties with the same degree of enthusiasm as they have in the past. Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wednesday, 11 May - Sri Lanka's PM resigns amid violent protests; The Northern Territory's Chief Minister resigns; Musk would let Trump back on Twitter; and a few good options for telly tonight...

May 10, 2022 19:53 - 10 minutes

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Squiz the Election: Western Australia

May 10, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes

Western Australia might be a long way from Canberra, but it's very close to the heart of the Coalition when it comes to a federal election. This time around, the Coalition is fighting to hold on as Labor has big hopes of picking up a couple of seats in its campaign to win Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Tuesday, 10 May - Chris Dawson's murder trial begins; Putin blames the west for war; the Queen scales back her public appearances; and some important advice from the electoral commission...

May 09, 2022 19:59 - 10 minutes

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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's a video of Lexie the Jack Russell driving the family ute on a south-west Victorian farm Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.  Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to...

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