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, 12 June - I want one moment in time
June 11, 2018 19:56 - 7 minutesTrump 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?
June 07, 2018 19:39 - 7 minutesCanada 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
June 06, 2018 19:48 - 7 minutesWhat 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?
June 05, 2018 19:51 - 6 minutesAgreement 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.
Tuesday, 5 June - Life in plastic, it's fantastic
June 04, 2018 19:48 - 7 minutesCBA will pay the largest civil penalty in our corporate history; Volcano in Guatemala to affect 1.7 million people; Plastic is on the nose; And our June sign-up drive. Get involved! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 4 June - She knows just what to say
June 03, 2018 19:56 - 6 minutesTrump and Kim Jong Un's Summit is back on; The Barnaby Joyce/Vikki Campion interview; Revlon appoints its first female CEO; And the Serena Williams/Maria Sharapova showdown. This is your Squiz Today! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 1 June - 'Cause we are living in a material world
May 31, 2018 19:45 - 7 minutesAmazon blocks Aussie shoppers; Law and order in the Northern Territory; Anglicans, Salvos, Scouts and YMCA endorse the redress scheme to compensate survivors of institutional child abuse; And Friday Lites - Claire gives you some recommended reading, and cooking, for the weekend. Thanks for listening. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 31 May - Live and let die
May 30, 2018 19:43 - 7 minutesMinister for Jobs and Innovation issued a subpoena; Changes to our family law system; Papua New Guinea turn off Facebook; And soothing music for weight loss. It's nearly Friday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 30 May - I'm holding out for a hero
May 29, 2018 19:53 - 7 minutesProposed superannuation changes; Barnaby Joyce is taking extended leave; US TV show Roseanne has been axed; The world's most valuable brands; And our Three Minute Squiz with ABC London Bureau Chief Lisa Millar. 'Ava good Wednesday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 29 May - Blood, sweat and tears
May 28, 2018 19:43 - 8 minutesThe US, China and the South China Sea; The first Nat to represent Tassie in 90 years; Winter is coming so Claire plays weatherman; And we'll tell you about Spiderman of the 18th. Thanks for listening! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 28 May - I hear the secrets that you keep
May 27, 2018 19:43 - 7 minutesIreland votes to overturn abortion laws; Newspoll results; The latest on Trump and North Korea; The Logies nominees have been announced; And your car impacted by the latest Takata airbag recall? Have a great Monday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 25 May - Do it for the love
May 24, 2018 19:58 - 8 minutesSydney woman sentenced to death in Malaysia; Meghan Markle's Aussie adviser; Donald Trump's meeting with North Korea is off; Australia's richest people; And Friday Lites. Have a great weekend and talk to you on Monday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thursday, 24 May - Annie, are you ok?
May 23, 2018 19:46 - 7 minutes48% of NSW men born in 1984 one thing in common; Negotiating a trade deal with the EU; Hobart named as most unaffordable city to rent; and the Man Booker International Prize winner has been announced. Happy Thursday! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wednesday, 23 May - Remind me to forget
May 22, 2018 19:57 - 8 minutesLandmark ruling against the Archbishop of Adelaide; Accusations of bribery and influence peddling; The fallout for corporate tax cuts; Trump talks to Moon; and Bri Lee tackles our Three Minute Squiz. Making it easy for you to get across the news you need to know one day at a time. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tuesday, 22 May - I don't like your little games
May 21, 2018 19:58 - 7 minutesOur pollies are back in Canberra, and they're grumpy; 250 athletes, officials and media have not returned home after the Commonwealth Games; A good investment is hard to find - we tell you why; And the official royal wedding photos have been released. This is your Squiz Today. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Monday, 21 May - And I'm wired for sound
May 20, 2018 19:49 - 8 minutesAustralia's relationship with China; another school shooting in the US; Cuban air crash is worst in decades; Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo; And we try to give you some news you haven't heard about the weekend's nuptials. Thanks for listening! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TRAILER: The Squiz Today
May 20, 2018 04:41 - 2 minutesThe Squiz Today podcast is your shortcut to being informed - sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Friday, 18 May - We're launching a podcast
May 17, 2018 10:33 - 2 minutesThe Squiz is all about giving you a shortcut to being informed. So when many of our subscribers said a podcast would suit the way they wanted to start their day, we said we’d love to get up even earlier to do that for you. It'll be short and sweet and ready at 6am each weekday. Let’s do this! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.