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
Tuesday, 30 October - Let's go down to the tennis court
October 29, 2018 18:43 - 9 minutes190 lives lost after a Lion Air flight crashes into the Java Sea; Cricket Australia's cultural review; Brazil's new president-elect; Constitutional crisi in Sri Lanka; And can you play tennis on a sloped court? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 29 October - I shoulda left my phone at home
October 28, 2018 18:40 - 8 minutesShooting at a synagogue in the US; Saudi Arabia admit to planning the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi; Why those who work in Silicon Valley don't want their kids using screens; And Winx. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Squiz'splains - A little announcement
October 26, 2018 00:44 - 1 minuteSquiz’splains will take you a bit deeper into a variety of news topics. Fact-filled and a bit of fun we're your shortcut to being informed. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 26 October - If you fall I'll pick you up
October 25, 2018 18:53 - 10 minutesThe fallout from explosives found in US mail; The Aussie market is down 10%; Why David Schwimmer is as funny as Ross; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 25 October - You little thief
October 24, 2018 18:59 - 9 minutesThe Australian Olympic Committee make their case for more funding; A number of explosive devices have been intercepted after being sent by mail in the US; Why residents of a small town north of Cairns are having their DNA tested; and Gold Coast monopoly. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 24 October - I want to live like common people
October 23, 2018 18:43 - 9 minutesHow the government plans to tackle electricity prices; The study that proves microplastics are making their way into our guts; The auction of some of Stephen Hawking's belongings; And Royal watch. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 23 October - She can run the pants off a kangaroo
October 22, 2018 18:51 - 9 minutesThe government apologises to victims of institutional child abuse; Geoffrey Rush gives evidence at his defamation case; Why petrol prices are so high; And a very long bridge. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 22 October - Don't stand so close to me
October 21, 2018 19:02 - 8 minutesWentworth is looking a lot closer than first thought; The discrepancy in events surrounding the death of Jamal Khashoggi; Meghan takes a break as the Beckhams land in Australia. Welcome to your week... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 19 October - Happy to be me
October 18, 2018 18:56 - 9 minutesAll your talking points on the Wentworth by-election; Our unemployment rate is down; What the royals have been up to; And Friday Lites. 'Ava great weekend! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 18 October - I don't want to talk about it
October 17, 2018 19:01 - 9 minutesThe Royals were in Dubbo yesterday with Prince Harry putting a spotlight on the mental health of our farmers; There may be another leadership spill in Canberra; Netflix adds 7 millions subscribers in 3 months; And Steve Irwin's son Robert is quite the photographer. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 17 October - And then he kissed me
October 16, 2018 18:49 - 8 minutesThe possibility of refugees on Nauru being in settled in NZ grows stronger; The tale of a kidnapped Tanzanian billionaire; The Thai cave boys give their first interview; And Canada legalises cannabis. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday 16 October - Too busy thinking about my baby
October 15, 2018 18:58 - 9 minutesReligious freedom laws and the Wentworth by-election, Donald Trump has a chat with Saudi Arabia; Why milk is making our Agriculture Minister angry; And a royal baby announcement. Tuesday is gonna be good. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 15 October - Set fire to the rain
October 14, 2018 18:46 - 9 minutesPressure on Saudi Arabia after the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi; Two polls give our politicians an indication on how they are tracking; Storms around the world cause plenty of damage; And royal wedding wash up. Welcome to your week! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 12 October - I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night
October 11, 2018 19:07 - 9 minutesWe start with a royal wedding; Earthquakes in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea; The Aussie market recovering from a hit; and Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 11 October - She needs wide open spaces
October 10, 2018 19:01 - 9 minutesKidnap in NSW puts family violence front and centre; Corporate tax cuts for small business to be brought forward; The strongest hurricane ever hits Florida; And the pocket dialling gecko, Happy Thursday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 10 October - We're half way there
October 09, 2018 19:02 - 9 minutesThe disappearance of Saudi national Jamal Khashoggi; Fallout from the Sydney Opera House light show saga; The IMF warns of the dangers of the US China trade war and #himtoo. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 9 October - Are we out of the woods?
October 08, 2018 18:59 - 9 minutesA report tells the world that we have about a decade to get our climate policies right; The Sydney Opera House and what is projected on its sails; A bad day for the ANZ bank; And Taylor Swift gets political. Have a great Tuesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 8 October - There's a bear in there
October 07, 2018 19:03 - 9 minutesBrett Kavanagh has been sworn in as Justice of the US Supreme Court; Labor's five point plan; A review into mental health funding; And joint awardees for the Nobel Peace Prize. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 5 October - Call me king of the mountain
October 04, 2018 19:59 - 9 minutesThe latest on the Brett Kavanagh saga; Taco Bell to open 50 stores in Australia; The list of Australia's most powerful; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 4 October - Blame it on the boogie
October 03, 2018 19:54 - 9 minutesA few points about privacy; The debate about Donald Trump's fortune continues; The fight over the GST; And why our beer consumption is becoming a bit fancy. Thursday, Thursday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 3 October - You got me in the shape I'm in
October 02, 2018 19:55 - 8 minutesTensions between the US and China heat up; Tsunami in Indonesia leaves thousand homeless as aid starts to arrive; Unlawful alcohol in Iran is causing problems; And why you need to get your tax return in. Middle of the week! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 2 October - All you have to do is call
October 01, 2018 18:58 - 7 minutesThe death toll from the tsunami in Indonesia rises; Our driest month on record; European privacy regulators consider a huge fine for Facebook; And a footy finals wrap. Tuesday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 28 September - Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
September 27, 2018 19:59 - 9 minutesThe ABC loses its chairman; Adultery laws change in India; Australia's most expensive house; And quick wrap of the footy finals. See you next week! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 27 September - If that's movin' up then I'm movin' out
September 26, 2018 19:50 - 9 minutesABC chairman Justin Milne under pressure to resign; AGL and it's missing CEO; Our universities slip down world rankings; and the Dally M Medal winners. Enjoy your Thursday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 26 September - Do you think you're better off alone?
September 25, 2018 20:00 - 8 minutesDonald Trump's address to the UN (including some lols); Bill Cosby is off to jail; The founders of Instagram leave the company; And Billy Slater will play. Have a great Wednesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 25 September - It's the thrill of the fight
September 24, 2018 19:52 - 9 minutesChanges at the ABC; The Prime Minister's new day; Another accusation of misconduct against Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanagh; And the Brownlow medal. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 24 September - Shine bright like diamond
September 23, 2018 20:00 - 8 minutesLabor's new policy to address equal pay; Donald Trump's Supreme Court Justice woes; The sailor stranded 3,200km off Western Australia's coast; And footy finals. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 21 September -There ain't no second prize
September 20, 2018 19:51 - 9 minutesEducation funding is the hot political topic; Two shark attacks in the Whitsundays; Stationary brand Smiggle kicking retail goals; And we help you nail your footy finals chat. Happy Friday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 20 September - I want to hold your ear
September 19, 2018 19:45 - 9 minutesIn Yemen, millions of children face famine; Labors plan to boost retirement savings for women; The latest on strawberries; And the wreckage of Captain Cooks ship the Endeavour may have been found. 'Tis Thursday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 19 September - I think I want to marry you
September 18, 2018 19:42 - 7 minutesThe latest moves in the US/China trade war; A Russian plane shot down over Syria; The number of people opting out of the My Health Record database; And the Emmys. Hope your Wednesday is tops. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 18 September - These boots are made for walking
September 17, 2018 19:54 - 8 minutesThe needle in a strawberry sabotage continues; Today's meeting in Pyongyang; The death toll from typhoon Mangkut climbs; And no remains have been found at the former home of Lynette and Chris Dawson as police finish their search. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 17 September - I need a hero
September 16, 2018 19:46 - 8 minutesPrime Minister Scott Morrison announces a Royal Commission into the aged care sector; Typhoon Mangkut lands in China; Two deaths at a music festival in NSW over the weekend; And a quick sports wrap to get you through Monday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 14 September - You're in my mind all the time
September 13, 2018 20:04 - 9 minutesThe US and Philippines prepare for destructive hurricanes; Reports of mass detention of Muslim minorities in China; More meddling with our strawberries; And we get you acorss this weekends sport. 'Ava good one. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 13 September - It goes to show you never can tell
September 12, 2018 20:00 - 8 minutesPolice are now digging at the Dawson family home; The European Parliament to take action against Hungary; Myer reports big loss; And Nicole Kidman's shut down. 'Tis Thursday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 12 September - That's the trouble with us
September 11, 2018 19:53 - 9 minutesThe Herald Sun digs in to defend itself over accusations of racism; There could be another Trump/ Kim Jong Un summit; Military exercises begin in Russia with China joining in; And Dubbo prepares for a royal visit. Halfway! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 11 September - With the Orinoco flow
September 10, 2018 19:56 - 7 minutesJapan makes a case for the ban on commercial whaling to be lifted; The Swedish elections deliver a draw for the major parties; Dodgy life insurance is the focus on the Banking Royal Commission; And the founder of e-commerce site Alibaba steps down. Tuesday coming atcha. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 10 September - Stronger than yesterday
September 09, 2018 19:59 - 7 minutesScott Morrison's first week in parliament as PM; Fallout from the the women's US Open final; 75 people sentenced to death in Egypt; And why the Mona Lisa may have had a thyroid problem. Start your week right. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 7 September - I want to break free
September 06, 2018 19:58 - 9 minutesThe New York Times publishes an anonymous opinion piece from within the Trump administration; Our Prime Minister drops a slogan; The deadly workplace incident in Melbourne; A bit of footy chat to get you through the weekend; And Friday Lites. 'Ava great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 6 September - Last night a DJ saved my life
September 05, 2018 19:54 - 8 minutesThe figures behind our growing economy; Four stars or more for Uber users; The company now worth over a trillion dollars; The World Health Organisation reminds us to keep up the exercise, And a song for NZ PM Jacinda Ardern. Thursday it is. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 5 September - I'm still standing
September 04, 2018 19:53 - 8 minutesScott Morrison says the situation in Tennant Creek "makes your heart just cry"; The Aussie who beat Federer; Russia begins bombing in Syria; And the Victoria Beckham video you have to see. Half way through the week! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 4 September - Another one bites the dust
September 03, 2018 20:00 - 8 minutesClimate change front of mind for our neighours in the Pacific; Confirmation the ABC's wesbites are being censored in China; Questions around the quality of our honey; And Valdmir Putin's reality TV show. Have a good Tuesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 3 September - How'd you get your pants so tight?
September 02, 2018 19:55 - 7 minutesTrump's busy few days; Some law and order news; Why property prices have cooled; Where to watch your sport this summer; And the Youtube clip with 1.6 billion views. Have a great Monday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 31 August - Look what the cat dragged in
August 30, 2018 19:55 - 9 minutesPrime Minister ScoMo heads to Indonesia; The merger of TPG and Vodafone; Peter Dutton and his au pair headache; The UK considers a ban on energy drinks; And Claire's big apology. 'Ava a great Friday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 30 August - You light up my life
August 29, 2018 18:56 - 8 minutesA year into the Rohingya refugee crisis; Our Home Affairs department may ban US whilsteblower Chelsea Manning from entering Australia; Claire takes us through some numbers including one of the banks upping of interest rates; And a bit about goats. 'Cos it's Thursday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 29 August - Don't stop 'til you get enough
August 28, 2018 20:02 - 8 minutesThe trade war between China and the US escalates and what that means for us; The Premier pledges an underground rail network for Melbourne; Some housekeeping; And AFL fans left high and dry. Welcome to Wednesday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 28 August - Hey True Blue
August 27, 2018 19:46 - 8 minutesThe latest on the arrival of a fishing boat in FNQ; Malcolm Turnbull to retire from parliament this week; The fallout from the Pope's visit to Ireland; Why Uber says the future is bikes and scooters; And one way to spend $65 million dollars. Tuesday it is. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 27 August - Oh there goes gravity
August 26, 2018 19:57 - 8 minutesThe massive amount of work ahead for our new Prime Minister; A suspected illegal boat arrival in Far North Qld; The life of John McCain; And Sunshine Coast Lightning take out their second netball premiership in as many years. Have a great Monday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 24 August - Time to say goodbye
August 23, 2018 19:59 - 10 minutesWe preview the huge day ahead in Aussie politics; Hawaii braces for a hurricane; Chinese telco Huawei blocked from our 5G network; Cloud seeding; And Friday Lites. 'Ava great weekend. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 23 August - Don't bring me down
August 22, 2018 19:51 - 8 minutesThe latest on the leadership tensions Canberra; Donald Trump's terrible Tuesday; A new CEO for wealth managment firm AMP; And a big donation to Oxfam. Thursday - we're so close. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 22 August - I can't smile without you
August 21, 2018 19:50 - 9 minutesThe fallout from yesterday's Turnbull v Dutton leadership spill; Petrol prices; The latest on our pet topic - Malaysian politics, And a tribute to Aretha Franklin goes wrong. Wednesday it is. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.