Squiz Today
1,818 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAn 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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Episodes
Monday, 3 June - Lost climbers in the Himalayas; Mass shooting in the US; Controversy at the French Open; And the end of ITunes.
June 02, 2019 19:45 - 8 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 31 May - Israel heads back to the polls; An increase the minimum wage; The richest Aussies; And Kodi Lee.
May 30, 2019 19:38 - 9 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 30 May - Australia's recycling waste issue; Mueller breaks his silence; Gen X's are being overlooked for leadership roles; And it's Cricket World Cup time.
May 29, 2019 20:05 - 9 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Three Minute Squiz: Shane Oliver https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2019/may/three-minute-squiz-with-shane-oliver/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-o...
Wednesday, 29 May - Myanmar soldiers released from jail; New Zealand's wellbeing budget; A call for people to give blood; And it got cold.
May 28, 2019 19:55 - 9 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 28 May - European Union election results; Labor Leadership; An Aussie man has been rescued on Everest; And the great chip debate.
May 27, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 27 May - Prime Ministerial shuffling in Papua New Guinea and the UK; Ministerial shuffling here in Australia; Queues on Everest; And survival in Hawaii.
May 26, 2019 19:54 - 8 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 24 May - India's election result; A big payout for Geoffrey Rush; Abe Shinzo; The age-old office temperature debate.
May 23, 2019 19:42 - 9 minutesIn a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Contacts us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 23 May - The Queensland Premier and Adani; Elections around the world; Hamilton heads down under; And our Three Minute Squiz from the Great Barrier Reef.
May 22, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutesGet across the news each morning in a matter of minutes with our daily podcast. Take two minutes and tell us what you think of the Squiz Today podcast - we'll be so grateful: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MX9CZ7 (If you do, you go in the draw to win a $100 Woolworths voucher, yipee) Three Minute Squiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2019/may/three-minute-squiz-with-kerri-ann-charlton/ Contacts us: [email protected] Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy ...
Wednesday, 22 May - Our economy; How much for a vote; Aussie start up Canva valued at $3.6 billion; And Niki Lauda.
May 21, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutesTake two minutes and tell us what you think of the Squiz Today podcast - we'll be so grafteful: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MX9CZ7 (If you do, you go in the draw to win a $100 Woolworths voucher, yipee) See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 21 May - Election fallout including the market and Labor's leadership; Alabama and abortion; 'Milkshaking'; and Happy Birthday to us!
May 20, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutesTake the Squiz Today podcast survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3MX9CZ7 (If you do, you go in the draw to win a $100 Woolworths voucher, yipee) See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 20 May - Wrap of the election; Brexit is back; Eurovision and Game of Thrones.
May 19, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - The Results
May 19, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutesIn the podcast today we'll give you the results as they stand at the moment and we'll have a look at how the polling compared. Plus, how did each state vote, and what now for each party? Key seats: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizsplains/key-seats/ Behind The Campaign Curtin: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizsplains/behindthecampaigncurtain/ Squiz The Election email archive: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizelections/ Contact us: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out...
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - Final Week
May 17, 2019 02:00 - 16 minutesIn the podcast today we'll sum up each of the major parties pitch to voters. We'll also give you a heads up of the key seats to look out for on election night. What are the polls, and the betting markets saying? Plus, we'll test Claire and Greg's rigour in a game of Who Said It. Key seats: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizsplains/key-seats/ Behind The Campaign Curtin: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizsplains/behindthecampaigncurtain/ Squiz The Election email archive: https://www.thesquiz.com....
Friday, 17 May - Vale Bob Hawke; On Saturday we vote; Unemployment; and Eurovision.
May 16, 2019 19:45 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Election content here: Your Guide to the 2019 Election: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/extras/2019/may/your-guide-to-the-2019-election/ More? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizelections/2019/may/squiz-the-election-thursday-16-may/ The key seats: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizsplains/key-seats/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 16 May - The drought and the election; UN chief's comments in Fiji; Facebook announces changes to live streaming and a cute police escort.
May 15, 2019 20:15 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. The Wine Collective x The Squiz mixed six pack (sponsored): https://www.thewinecollective.com.au/collections/the-squiz Squiz The Election email using this link:https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-the-election/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 15 May - How the US-China trade war may play out in Australia; Belle Gibson; Update your WhatsApp; And an election-themed Three Minute Squiz.
May 14, 2019 19:53 - 10 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. The Wine Collective x The Squiz mixed six pack (sponsored): https://www.thewinecollective.com.au/collections/the-squiz Squiz The Election email using this link:https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-the-election/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 14 May - Eurovision; The search for a mother missing in Western Australia; Moon rocks; And Doris Day.
May 13, 2019 20:00 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're you shortcut to being informed. The Wine Collective x The Squiz mixed six pack (sponsored): https://www.thewinecollective.com.au/collections/the-squiz Squiz The Election email using this link:https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-the-election/ Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 13 May - Newspoll numbers; A botched police raid in Melbourne; Uber's public float; And 1 million listens.
May 12, 2019 20:06 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - Week 4
May 10, 2019 04:50 - 14 minutesYour shortcut to the federal election. Attempted eggings; #mymum; Campaign launches; Costings; And a very competitive game of 'Who Said it'. Psst, sign up to receive the Squiz The Election email using this link: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Contact us: [email protected] Squiz The Election email archive: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizelections/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 10 May - US China trade wars; The murder trial of former teacher Chris Dawson; Lake Eyre fills up; And Friday Lites.
May 09, 2019 20:17 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 9 May - Bill Shorten and his mum; Baby Archie; TPG and Vodafone; And What was Leonardo Da Vinci up to at your age?
May 08, 2019 20:05 - 10 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 8 May - An egging; Election in South Africa; Israel Folau's 'high level breach'; Sunscreen risks; And the Met Gala red carpet.
May 07, 2019 20:10 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 7 May - It's a boy; All the talk on interest rates; A big UN report on the world's natural environment; And backpacks are all the rage.
May 06, 2019 19:51 - 8 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 6 May - Trump and Putin chat; Labor's campaign launch; The ABC appoints a managing director; And lobbying for an emoji.
May 05, 2019 20:10 - 9 minutesThe Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - Week 3
May 03, 2019 03:50 - 16 minutesYour shortcut to the federal election. Childcare policy and climate change costings; Leader's debates; Rogue candidates; And the many Aussies who have already voted. Stay to the end for some of the lighter stuff as Claire and Greg take on this week's challenge of 'Who Said It'... Psst, sign up to receive the Squiz The Election email using this link: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Contact us: [email protected] Squiz The Election email archive: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squizelections/ See /p...
Friday, 3 May - I will always love you
May 02, 2019 20:01 - 9 minutesMass evacuations in India; Election debates; Thailand's version of The Bodyguard; And the Billboard Music Awards. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 2 May - Don't be cruel
May 01, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutesUS police officer Mohammed Noor's guilty verdict; Julian Assange given 50 weeks prison; Five eyes; And Elvis comes to Queensland. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 1 May - This land is your land
April 30, 2019 19:40 - 8 minutesPauline Hanson and the fallout from the resignation of Steve Dickson; Uprising in Venezuela; Facebook and Google's financial information; And are the Russians using whales to spy. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 30 April - I might break into your cool world
April 29, 2019 20:44 - 9 minutesKathleen Folbigg pleads her innocence; The first leaders debate of the federal election; A changing of the guard in Japan; And a show of sportsmanship. Squiz The Election here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 29 April - That don't impress me much
April 28, 2019 20:10 - 9 minutesThe latest from the campaign trail; A showdown in Central Qld; 33 demerit points; And another big diamond. Squiz The Election? Here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Sign up to The Squiz Today email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - Week 2
April 26, 2019 03:30 - 16 minutesYour shortcut to the federal election. Kate Watson, Claire Kimball and our 'guest-Squizer' Greg Baxter take you though the week of policy, politics, gaffes and why it all matters. This week we talk Adani, Clive Palmer, what preferences actually mean. And stay to the end as we stretch Claire and Greg's expertise in a game of 'Who Said It?' Psst, sign up to receive the Squiz The Election email using this link: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Contact us: [email protected] Squiz The Election email...
Friday, 26 April - Give me twenty good reasons
April 25, 2019 20:06 - 9 minutesThe Sri Lankan suicide bomber who studied in Melbourne; Plans to develop the site of the 2002 Bali bombings; A world leaders wrap; And Friday Lites. Sign up to Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 24 April - We keep this love in a photograph
April 23, 2019 20:10 - 9 minutesThe latest from Sri Lanka; Distractions on the campaign trail; A couple of rare finds; and platform sandals. Sign up to Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 23 April - Like a bridge over troubled water
April 22, 2019 20:15 - 9 minutesAn Australian women and her daughter named among the victims of the Sri Lanka bombings; Drownings over the Easter weekend; Ukraine has a new President; and hobbyhorsing. Squiz The Election? Here: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
POP UP PODCAST: Squiz The Election - Week 1
April 18, 2019 03:20 - 17 minutesYour shortcut to the federal election. Kate Watson, Claire Kimball and our 'guest-Squizer' Greg Baxter take you though the week of policy, politics, gaffes and why it all matters. We'll fill you in on the major announcements, where the leaders were this week, how the campaign sausage is made and who ate what onion. Psst, sign up to receive the Squiz The Election email using this link: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO Contact us: [email protected] Squiz The Election email archive: https://www.the...
Thursday, 18 April - Paint a perfect picture
April 17, 2019 19:46 - 9 minutesThe sale of Dulux; A Victorian man is killed by a deer; Preliminary election results from Indonesia; And a Thursday edition of Friday Lites. Sign up to Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 17 April - One a penny, two a penny
April 16, 2019 20:03 - 9 minutesRebuilding Notre Dame; Indonesia votes; Working 9am - 9pm; And this week, the Three Minute Squiz goes rural. Psst, sign up the Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 16 April - Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
April 15, 2019 20:10 - 8 minutesThe retirement of Greg Inglis and the latest on Israel Folau; A fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; Karen Nettelton's plea to bring her grandchildren home from Syria; and beards. Sign up for Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 15 April - I got the eye of the tiger
April 14, 2019 20:05 - 9 minutesChina, Australia and Huawei; A shooting at a Melbourne nightclub; Tiger Woods win the US Masters; And the reason some of your colleagues might not be at work today. Sign up to Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 12 April - I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby
April 11, 2019 20:10 - 10 minutesThe arrest of Julian Assange; Geoffrey Rush wins defamation case; Brexit takes a spooky turn; And Friday Lites. Sign up to Squiz The Election: https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 11 April - Don't let me down
April 10, 2019 20:10 - 10 minutesIndia, Israel and Australia's elections; A big space breakthrough; Get your tissues ready for flu season; And who will play Princess Diana in the Crown. Sign up to 'Squiz The Election': https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 10 April - Right here waiting for you
April 09, 2019 19:55 - 9 minutesApprovals for Adani progress but there's more hurdles to come; A potential purchase of Crown Resorts stalls; NRL and the NFL; And the top British comedies of all time. Sign up to 'Squiz The Election': https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 9 April - The answer is blowin' in the wind
April 08, 2019 20:06 - 9 minutesA few protests; Israel votes; A warning about our measles outbreak; And there's an app for everything. Sign up to 'Squiz The Election': https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 8 April - Nobody does it better
April 07, 2019 20:10 - 9 minutesHow the govt will help bring the children of terrorists back to Australia; The Prime Minister announces a Royal Commission into disability services; The Bezos divorce settlement; And how do you like your hot cross buns? Sign up to 'Squiz The Election': https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday 5 April - I feel like I win when I lose
April 04, 2019 19:05 - 9 minutesA new health report shines a light on our diet; Labor's budget pitch; The latest on Brexit; and Friday Lites. More and to sign up to our new email 'Squiz The Election': https://bit.ly/2OQliPO See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 4 April - Pump it louder
April 03, 2019 19:09 - 8 minutesBudget fallout; Global outcry against Brunei's new laws; The impact of Cyclone Veronica; and Squiz The Election. Sign up to our 'Squiz The Election' email: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/squiz-the-election/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 3 April - What do you do for money, honey?
April 02, 2019 19:00 - 9 minutesYour budget talking points; Theresa May looks for another extension; Jim Carrey's twitter feud; and remembering Daphne Dunne. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 2 April - They loved me then, they love you now
April 01, 2019 19:06 - 9 minutesJapanese imperial succession; China cracks down on fentanyl; A bit about the budget; And Big W is set to close 30 stores. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 1 April - Moving on up
March 31, 2019 18:37 - 9 minutesA preview to the federal budget; Another week of Brexit negotiations; Donald Trump pulls aid; and a record crowd for the AFLW Grand Final. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 29 March - Only fools rush in
March 28, 2019 19:07 - 15 minutesPauline Hanson and preferences; A Brexit update; Devastation in Mozambique and Friday Lites. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.