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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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Tuesday, 14 March: Xi lays out China's goals; The death toll goes up in Bahkmut; La Nina's headed on her way; And all the Oscars glory

March 13, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can read about all the Academy Award winners here and catch the red carpet action 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!

Monday, 13 March: Subbing in for a big announcement; Floods in Far North Queensland; A countdown to the NSW election; And getting Oscars ready

March 12, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber’s One Less Car 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!

Saturday Squiz, 11 March 2023: Koala shenanigans, tech turmoil and Oscars' campaign drama.

March 10, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes

This week, Kate and Claire chat about Squizers' affinity for animals, the most recent economic news and what's happening with those tech industry layoffs. Plus, the big defence news coming up next week and a few Oscar-themed recommendations. LINKS Sign up to our Saturday Squiz newsletter A Koala wanders into a petrol station The NYT's long read about the campaign behind Oscar nominations. And the full list of nominees Read about the Bold Glamour TikTok filter here Find out more about the Cyb...

Friday, 10 March: Defence down under; Trouble for Fiji's former PM; Some better-than-expected earnings; And the best hot cross buns

March 09, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for spiced eggplant and chickpea fatteh here. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber’s One Less Car 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!

Thursday, 9 March: A defamation battle brews; The RBA flags potential rate relief; Ukraine hits back against a US report; And an old favourite gets a modern update

March 08, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the defamation Squiz Shortcut here. You can listen to Alan Alda and Mike Farrell acting out a M*A*S*H episode 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!

Wednesday, 8 March: Albanese's back on the road; Another interest rate rise; It's easy to be cheesy; And happy birthday to us

March 07, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Ep 1: How Far We’ve Come… The Married Women’s Property Act

March 07, 2023 04:08 - 10 minutes

Introducing How Far We’ve Come, a 6-part dive into the history of women's financial freedom and independence in Australia. In this episode, we go back to the early 1880s and The Married Women's Property Act, because there was a time when Aussie women couldn’t own their home or business. We will also take a look at how it impacts homeownership rates today and the work still to do. A special thanks to our podcast partner on this series, NGS Super. Find out more about them here.

Tuesday, 7 March: The RBA considers another rate rise; A symbolic battle in Ukraine; AI health tech proves useful; And a young entrepreneur impresses

March 06, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Monday, 6 March: A plan to save the high seas; Xi's flexes his power over China; Schoolgirls poisoned in Iran; And rehoming some infamous hippos

March 05, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Saturday Squiz, 4 March 2023: ChatGPT's crochet fail, the Super shake-up, and relationship rumours

March 03, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes

This week Amanda joins Claire to chat about ChatGPT's recent crochet narwhal fail, the Government's superannuation announcement, and the rumours surrounding Jim Chalmers and Anthony Albanese's relationship. Plus, a recommendation for curried carrots and Netflix's Chris Rock special. LINKS Check out Squiz Kids here ChatGPT's crochet narwhal fail SMH'S article on the divide between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers This recipe for curried carrots from Alice Zaslavsky NYT's article about the la...

Friday, 3 March: Companies on notice for greenwashing; talking sanctions on China; more fallout from Greece train disaster; and a royal rental ruling

March 02, 2023 18:30 - 12 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Pineapple and burnt caramel tarte tatin 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!

Thursday, 2 March: A high profile extradition; economic growth slows; trotting for 10; and keeping track of time

March 01, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Recycling 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!

Wednesday, 1 March: Superannuation tax changes are revealed; Canada clamps down on TikTok; The northern lights are shining; And a surplus of snakes

February 28, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see photos of aurora borealis in the UK here and aurora australis in WA 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!

Tuesday, 28 February: Cybersecurity in the spotlight; A deadly boat crash in Italy; A year on from the Lismore floods; And awards season continues

February 27, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see photos from the SAG Awards red carpet 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!

Monday, 27 February: Zelensky's open to talks with China; An Aussie professor's released in PNG; Cricket magic in South Africa; And a mystical sighting in Mexico

February 26, 2023 18:44 - 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. 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!

Saturday Squiz, 25 February 2023: A love tap, the deepening global divide, and a Korean reality show

February 24, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes

This week Kate and Claire chat about the most clicked link The Squiz has ever had, a year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and what you need to know for the week ahead in the sport. Plus, a serious long read and rediscovering BBQ'ing. LINKS: Check out the royal love tap. Find The Washington Post's article 'A global divide on the Ukraine war is deepening' here. Kate recommended John Lyon's long read ‘What would war with China look like for Australia?’. You can find part 1 here and par...

Friday, 24 February: A year of war in Ukraine; Qantas profits soar; The gender pay gap narrows; And the Beatles and Stones come together

February 23, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for herb-infused lemon and strawberry loaf here. You can listen to the World Pride Squiz Shortcut here. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here.  Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Sq...

Thursday, 23 February: Superannuation changes are on the cards; Oz and the Philippines team up; Getting savvy about scams; And a voyage to Eurovision

February 22, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the ChatGPT Squiz Shortcut here. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it here.  You can listen to Voyager's Eurovision entry song, Promise, here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz...

Wednesday, 22 February: Putin's nuclear threat; Albanese discusses defence; A deadly school accident inquest is on hold; And it pays to not be smart

February 21, 2023 18:59 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Squiz Kids needs your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it 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!

Tuesday, 21 February: Biden's visit to Kyiv; An Aussie is taken hostage; Watching would-be thieves; And Pickles for the win

February 20, 2023 18:50 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Squiz Kids need your help to make our survey as meaningful as possible - you can find it 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!

Monday, 20 February: A year of the Ukraine war; North Korea fires up; Counting the natural disaster costs; And music fit for a king

February 19, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Saturday Squiz, 18 February 2023: Rhianna's power play, things are happening with Defence and some unlikely besties

February 17, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes

This week, Kate and Claire chat cyclones, the Superbowl, and a segment called 'things we said might happen have started to happen'. Plus, a couple of book recommendations and a hilarious TV show. LINKS: Sign up for our Saturday Squiz newsletter Stream season 2 of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime. Check out Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin here*. And Matthew Perry's autobiography here*. *Buy using this link and The Squiz may earn a little commission Credits: Hosts: Kate W...

Friday, 17 February: Missing miners are found dead; Police shooting declared domestic terrorism; Unemployment's going up; And chatbot confusion

February 16, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's light chicken curry 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!

Thursday, 16 February: More rate rises are on the way; Lives lost in New Zealand; Ukraine calls for more aid; And a chocolate heist goes wrong

February 15, 2023 18:42 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the World Pride 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!

Wednesday, 15 February: An Aussie defence review handed in; Gabrielle hits New Zealand hard; Peter Bol's back on track; And banking the big bucks

February 14, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Tuesday, 14 February: New money to close the gap; Gabrielle hammers New Zealand; Rihanna wins the Super Bowl; And a bad day to propose

February 13, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see all of the Super Bowl commercials 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!

Monday, 13 February: Scrutiny of the Reserve Bank; Balloon hunting season continues; Turkey and Syria's death toll could double; And a big Aussie lines up for a big game

February 12, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Saturday Squiz, 11 February 2023: A spy balloon goes pop, the complex politics of a devastating quake, and a very relatable plus one

February 10, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes

In the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Kate and Claire chat about all the other things that ordinarily would’ve been big stories but you might’ve missed. Plus, the Instyle magazine cover we love and some feedback from Squizers. LINKS: ABC's article on how to donate to aid charities helping the earthquake victims Instyle's cover story, What Would Chilli Do? Stream The Last of Us on Binge and Foxtel Kate's big tote bag from Sydney-based brand Saarde. Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson an...

Friday, 10 February: A senior Liberal farewells politics; An Aussie earthquake victim; Google's AI makes a blunder; And a big weekend of cricket

February 09, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Thursday, 9 February: Aussies missing in Turkey; The MH17 investigation draws to an end; Time to check the mail; And bailing on a bad date

February 08, 2023 18:55 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Alice Springs Pt. 2 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!

Wednesday, 8 February: Devastation in Turkey and Syria; Rate rises return; Joe Biden prepares his pitch; And howling at the moon

February 07, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS:  If you're concerned about friends or loved ones following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can contact the DFAT consular assistance line. If you have a couple of minutes, we'd really appreciate it if you could complete our Squiz Saturday survey. To try your hand at the "peak Syd...

Tuesday, 7 February: Alcohol bans are back; A killer quake in Turkey and Syria; Get your interest rate stackhat on; And a freshly minted EGOT

February 06, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see a gallery of outfits from the Grammys red carpet 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!

Monday, 6 February: Shooting a balloon out of the sky; A young shark attack victim is named; Parliament's back in session; And carbonara corruption

February 05, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for Kay Chun's controversial smoky tomato carbonara 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 To learn more about being an Amazon flex deliv...

Saturday Squiz, 4 February 2023: Calls for action on Alice, the Labor Party is cracking on and our Grammy's deja vu

February 03, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes

This week on Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Labor Government's big policy announcements, the latest calls for action on Alice Springs and the upcoming Grammy Awards. Shania Twain drops her new album, and Claire embraces leopard print. LINKS We'd love some feedback on Saturday Squiz, take our quick survey here Rare clouds spotted over Scotland Cancer Council's article on the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer ABC's article on the consequences of picking up a radiation capsule Claire'...

Friday, 3 February: Aussie health reforms on the table; A crime ring is busted; Russia intensifies its offensive; And queen Bey runs the world

February 02, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find out more about The English TV series 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!

Thursday, 2 February: Reviewing the crime crisis in Alice Springs; Protests planned for Pell's funeral; Settling a dispute with our neighbour; And undeading the dodo

February 01, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Alice Springs 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!

Wednesday, 1 February: The rate rise relief is over; New support for family violence victims; Pell's final farewell; And a massage for your mouth

January 31, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Tuesday, 31 January: More rain heading for New Zealand; The no campaign speaks up; An Aussie footballer makes it big in America; And being left on hold

January 30, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the Colorado black bear's selfies 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!

Monday, 30 January: Protests in the US over a police bashing; A radioactive cap is MIA; Support for the arts sector; And Australia's best beach is crowned

January 29, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the top 10 songs in triple j's Hottest 100 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!

Saturday Squiz, 28 January 2023: the PM visits Alice, a few extraordinary Australians and an ode to the Aussie Burger

January 27, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes

In an Aussie-themed Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Australian of the Year award recipients, the ongoing debate around Australia Day and what's happening in Alice Springs. Plus, a few Aussie TV recommendations and an ode to the Aussie Burger. LINKS Professor Marcia Langton talks about Australia Day on ABC The 2016 viral Facebook post from Australian of the Year, Tyran Brumfitt This Good Food article on Aussie burgers Stream Better Date than Never, The Secret River and Austral...

Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Andrew Tate

January 27, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes

The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across a name that has been making a lot of headlines lately: Andrew Tate. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from the latest on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts. ...

Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... The latest on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

January 27, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes

The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across all the latest developments on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament that's been dominating the news lately. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from who Andrew Tate, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podca...

Wednesday, 25 January: Albanese visits Alice; Japan's population problems; The Aussies of the Year are set to be named; And a very smart 4-year-old

January 24, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcuts on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Andrew Tate here. You can see the full list of nominees for the Australian of the Year awards here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious...

Tuesday, 24 January: Attention on Alice; A billion Chinese COVID cases; Queensland's number 1; And an on-court curse

January 23, 2023 18:35 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can watch the video about Stoffel the escapee honey badger here, and find out about Global Belly Laugh Day 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!

Monday, 23 January: A coronation fit for a king; A Lunar New Year Tragedy; New Zealand gets a new prime minister; And picks for the Golden Guitars

January 22, 2023 18:41 - 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. 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!

Saturday Squiz, 21 January 2023: Kyrgios and Arden bow out, Clarke blows up and we've bought a new calendar

January 20, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes

This week Kate and Claire chat about that Michael Clarke video, what's going on in the Aussie Open and the Australian of the Year nominees. Plus, Jacinda Arden says goodbye to politics, and we have a podcast recommendation. LINKS: Michael Clarke and Karl Stefonvic get caught on video fighting A list of the Australian of the Year award nominees Emily Blunt and John Krasinski on the Smartless podcast A 2023 bush calendar from Buy from the Bush Yotam Ottolenghi's cheesy potato cake HOSTS: Cla...

Friday, 20 January: Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to politics; Alec Baldwin set to face charges; Aussie unemployment stays low; And permission to sip

January 19, 2023 19:10 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the recipe for Giovanni Pilu's herbed ricotta and roasted tomato bruschetta 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!

Thursday, 19 January: Biden's paperwork problem; Aussie troops sent to train Ukrainians; A frightening flight lands safely; And a spice crisis

January 18, 2023 18:55 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Hunter Biden 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!

Wednesday, 18 January: Eyeing our economic horizon; Some seriously hard rain; Farewelling 2 prominent Aussies; And getting loud about leaving

January 17, 2023 18:30 - 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. 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!

Tuesday, 17 January: A former Afghan MP is killed; Nepal mourns; Shopping up a storm; And a win for clutter-lovers

January 16, 2023 18:30 - 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. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can take a look at a red carpet gallery from the Critics' Choice Awards 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!

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