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Squiz Today

A daily news podcast, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that"ll come to feel like mates. It"s the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what"s coming next. And there"s always a quirky news story or two to give a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to being

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20:04

Your Shortcut to... the election result

Squiz Today ·

2025/05/06

Well, here we are on the flip side - Labor has been returned to government in a resounding win over the Coalition, which is staring down the barrel of its worst-ever election result. So to wrap up our Shortcuts series on the 2025 election, we'll get you across why it was notable, and what it means for the shape of the next parliament. And we'll take Ask The Squiz for another trot around the park with some great questions about what the result means and what comes next. Squiz Shortcuts is your

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12:39

Taking stock of an election shock, and a mega moose...

Squiz Today ·

2025/05/05

Tuesday, 6 May: Taking stock of an election shock; A plan for Alcatraz; The Met Gala is almost upon us; And a mega moose migration... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra Business Technology Centre and discover how technology can transform your business. Learn more ⁠here⁠. SPONSORED: For more information about how to claim your free subscription - and to view the terms and conditions -

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11:53

A result for the ages, and snake bites for a cause

Squiz Today ·

2025/05/04

Monday, 5 May: A result for the ages; Prince Harry offers an olive branch; An investing guru retires; And snake bites for a cause...SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: For more information about how to claim your free subscription - and to view the terms and conditions - visit mumsandco.com.au/squiz. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra Business Technology Centre and discover how technology can transform your

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12:34

It's almost election time, and an adorable vulture

Squiz Today ·

2025/05/01

Friday, 2 May: It's almost election time; a change at the White House; The Women's State of Origin kicks off; And an adorable vulture...SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. SPONSORED: You can find The Parenthood and Future Women's podcast about Australia's childcare crisis - called At What Cost? - here. You can check out the interactive 'seats to watch' map here, learn about how to vote guides here, and find your nearest democracy

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23:30

Your Shortcut to... Week 5 of the election campaign

Squiz Today ·

2025/05/01

Can you believe it - polling day in the 2025 federal election is almost here... Over the past 5 weeks, we've taken you through the notable twists and turns of the campaign, and it's now time to wrap it up and make sense of it all. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the policies and politics of that each side has announced, and what it will take to lock in our next government. And in our last Ask The Squiz of the campaign, we're talking seats, snacks and (multiple) screens..

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12:04

Inflation hits its target, and a winning screech

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/30

Thursday, 1 May: Inflation hits its target; Trump marks 100 days in office; The Wallabies welcome a new coach; And a winning screech...SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠here⁠. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Mums & Co. and claim your free, 12-month membership - and read the terms and conditions - ⁠here⁠. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So

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12:20

Erin Patterson's trial begins, and a climber's conundrum

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/29

Wednesday, 30 April: Erin Patterson's trial begins; Canadians elect their new PM; A major day in history; And a climber's conundrum...SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest polling station is - visit ⁠⁠aec.gov.au⁠ SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Mums & Co. and claim your free, 12-month membership - and read the terms and conditions - here. You can

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13:40

Your Shortcut to... what happens in the conclave

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/29

Following the death of Pope Francis, the papal conclave - where Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new leader - will soon begin. It’s a ritual that’s highly secretive, and the outcome will be pivotal for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what happens in the conclave, who’s in the running to be the next pontiff, and why the choice is important for the direction of the Church and the huge influence it has throughout the world. Squiz

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11:19

The Bondi Junction inquest begins; and secrets of the...

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/28

Tuesday, 29 April: The Bondi Junction inquest begins; Charges are laid in Vancouver; An ap-peeling technique; And rock'n'roll legends... SPONSORED: For more information about the federal election - including where your nearest polling station is - visit ⁠aec.gov.au The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get ⁠⁠The Squiz Today newsletter⁠⁠ in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: ⁠⁠Squiz Kids⁠⁠ - a news podcast

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11:46

A symbolic meeting, and a little dog's big tale

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/27

Monday, 28 April: A symbolic meeting in Rome; Counting down to the election; Another win for Wrexham; And a little dog's big tale...SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, ⁠click here⁠. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get ⁠The Squiz Today newsletter⁠ in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Other things we do: ⁠Squiz Kids⁠ - a news podcast for curious

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20:55

Your Shortcut to... Week 4 of the federal election...

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/24

Between the death of Pope Francis, Trump's tariffs, and back-to-back long weekends, it’s fair to say the election campaign has been fighting for air time this week, but don’t worry if you’ve tuned out over the past few days - that’s where we come in. So in this Squiz Shortcut we're here to bring you up to speed with the latest policy announcements, what happened in the third debate, and what the polls are saying. Squiz Recommends: Reading: The AEC's guide to help you navigate your options for

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13:22

A tariff turnaround, and an ANZAC biscuit to savour

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/23

Thursday, 24 April: A tariff turnaround; Getting a headstart on voting; Vale to a cricket legend; And an ANZAC biscuit to savour...SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can find out about what's happening in your capital city for Anzac Day here, and get up to speed on the ABC's coverage here. There's a good Keith Stackpole obituary here. For a tasty treat - you can find Mrs K's Anzac Day

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12:13

Planning a Pope's farewell, and some boozy chimpanzees

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/22

Wednesday, 23 April: Planning a Pope's farewell; Albanese and Dutton face off; The Academy's new rules; And some boozy chimpanzees...SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. If you want to see some of the names in the mix to become the next Pope, we'll point you to this article. You can find our Squiz Shortcut to Oscars

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13:15

Your shortcut to... the Canadian election

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/22

Canada is about to go to the polls after its new PM, Mark Carney, called a snap election. Faced with a stagnant economy, cost of living issues and a trade war with the US, Canadians will decide who steers them through what looks like it’ll be a challenging time… In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the key issues going into the election, who the candidates are, and why many people around the world will be watching the results closely. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This guide to who's who in

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12:37

Tributes flow for the Pope, and a brief band bust-up

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/21

Tuesday, 22 April: Tributes for the Pope; An Aussie faces jail in Russia; Piastri sets a new record; And The Who's who of drama... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. Here's a gallery of the Pope's life in pictures, and you can read more about the Melbourne bishop Mykola Bychok here. If you're interested in heading to Galah's Regional Photography Prize awards in Armidale on 2 May, you can email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au to enter the draw, or

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17:54

Your Shortcut to... Week 3 of the federal election...

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/17

In the words of the great Bon Jovi, we're halfway there (until polling day that is). In our Squiz Shortcut to Week 3 of the election campaign, we’ll get you across the big housing policies announced by the 2 major parties, why Russia has entered the chat, as well as the issues covered in the second leaders’ debate. And we have some more excellent questions from Squizers in Ask The Squiz including one on how preferential voting works. How's that for some sizzle... Squiz Recommends: Reading: This

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13:24

Russia dominates the debate, and a fancy fish pie

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/16

Thursday, 17 April: Russia dominates the debate; More drama in the US security team; A peek at Flinders' letters; And a fish pie for Easter... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: For more useful tips, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. You can watch a replay of the leaders debate here, or read a recap here. If the Neil Perry fish pie recipe is something you're keen on, check it out here. And you can take a look at Line of Duty,

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12:14

Russia becomes a campaign issue, and a large act of...

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/15

Wednesday, 16 April: Russia becomes a campaign issue; A US deportation dispute; Our new basketball star; And a large act of nature... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. Here are some of Georgia Amoore's highlights. And here's the video of the

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12:37

Your Shortcut to... South Korea's political turmoil

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/15

Months of political upheaval in South Korea have come to a head recently with the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, following his attempt to invoke martial law last December. A snap election has been called, but the country’s economic and social challenges mean the crisis is far from over. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover what’s been happening, where things stand going into the election, and what comes next. Squiz Recommends: Reading: If you’d like to go deeper

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11:30

A celebrity space mission, and some big names at...

Squiz Today ·

2025/04/14

Tuesday, 15 April: A celebrity space mission; More deadly Russian strikes; Rory finishes the story; And some big names at Coachella... SPONSORED: You can find out more about Telstra's Business Technology Centres here. SPONSORED: You can find out more about Adobe's Authenticity in the Age of AI study here. SPONSORED: To find out more about At What Cost? - the new podcast series from The Parenthood and Future Women, click here. Find the replay of the historic Blue Origin space flight here. Here's a

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