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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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13:21

Big changes to political donations, and some sultry...

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/13

Friday, 14 February: A big change to donation laws; A NSW Health probe continues; An influencer makes headlines; And celebrating a comedic icon...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). The list of the 50 best SNL sketches is here. Adam Liaw's Marry Me Chicken recipe is here Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without

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17:51

Your Shortcut to... Belle Gibson

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/13

The new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has brought the story of Belle Gibson back into the headlines. If you’ve heard about or been watching the show, you might be wondering about the true story of the young Aussie wellness influencer who claimed that she cured herself of brain cancer through natural therapies and a healthy diet - before being revealed as a fraud in 2015. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at why Belle Gibson was so influential, how her lies were uncovered, and why

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11:44

Outrage over antisemitic footage, and a top dog is...

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/12

Thursday, 13 February: Outrage over antisemitic footage; Modi visits Trump; Rex gets a lifeline; And a top dog is crowned... 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). You can take a look through the best of the best at the Westminster Dog Show here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by

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11:25

A new ceasefire deadline, and an Aussie success story

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/11

Wednesday, 12 February: A new ceasefire deadline; Kerr's found not guilty; Disney's streaming play; And a big success story... 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 kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school

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11:31

Your Shortcut to... conflict in DR Congo

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/11

A major humanitarian crisis is happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most populous and mineral-rich nations in Africa. Nearly 3,000 people have died and millions have been forced to leave their homes since fighting between militia and the Congolese military broke out in recent weeks, but it’s part of a conflict that’s been going on for decades. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the background to the conflict, who’s involved, and what’s at stake… Squiz

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11:10

Steel tariffs are on the cards, and a fatberg strikes...

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/10

Tuesday, 11 February: Steel tariffs on the cards; Richard White in more hot water; An Aussie's big win; And a fatberg strikes... 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). You can watch Serena Williams at the Super Bowl here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media

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12:38

A warning sign for Labor, and brew-tiful bags

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/09

Monday, 10 February: A warning sign for Labor; Another ceasefire swap; Queensland's supply issue; And some brew-tiful bags... 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 kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school

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25:14

The Squiz Quiz of the Month - January

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/08

Reckon you're full bottle on everything that happened in January, from political slogans to corpse flowers? Well, time to test your mettle on the Squiz Quiz of the month! Quizmaster Andrew Williams is joined by the Weekly Wrap team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson to take on the challenge. Can you beat our Squiz news experts in the studio?Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 2 points (for a total of 20). The final round

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12:51

Questions over a caravan plot, and a passionfruit pie

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/06

Friday, 7 February: Questions over the caravan plot; A poisoning probe stalls; Putricia's back; And a passionfruit pie... 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). You can find the recipe for passionfruit and Anzac crumb crust here. And once you've got a slice of that, you might like to check out the new Disney+ show Paradise. Or if you're into science, you can read up on

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11:27

Your Shortcut to... the Treaty of Waitangi

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/06

Late last year, thousands of New Zealanders protested against a bill that would see the Treaty of Waitangi - a founding agreement signed by Maori and the British - reinterpreted. Large protests are expected again today on Waitangi Day, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll get you across the history of the treaty and why the bill has Kiwis so divided. Squiz Recommends: If you’d like to dive into this a little deeper, the ABC’s Global Roaming podcast did a great episode on this topic with the Māori News

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12:01

Pushback on Trump's Gaza plan, and a roo breakthrough

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/05

Thursday 6 February: Pushback over Trump's Gaza plan; A big day across the ditch; Sam Kerr takes the stand; And a kangaroo breakthrough... 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). Here's the story about the Bennett's tree kangaroo, including pics and videos! Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the

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12:26

Ceasefire talks continue, and a passion project for...

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/04

Wednesday, 5 February: Truce talks continue; Cleaning up FNQ; A Hollywood battle begins; And a passion project for the ages...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). If you're a model train lover, you might enjoy this epic build... Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a

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11:16

Your Shortcut to... Donald Trump's Tariffs

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/04

We’re just a couple of weeks into the new term of President Trump’s administration in the United States, and he’s moving quickly to implement his agenda. One of his action items is to impose new tariffs on all goods imported from America's 3 largest trading partners - China, Mexico and Canada. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what a tariff is, why Trump is doing it, and what it could mean for Australia. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This ep of the ABC’s If You’re Listening podcast:

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11:50

Parliament's back in session, and Beyonce wins big

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/03

Tuesday, 4 February: Parliament's back in session; Queensland flooding continues; A high-profile case; And Beyonce wins big... 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). You can find the full list of Grammy winners here. Or check out the red carpet fashions here. And if you're intrigued about the stag call world champs, and why wouldn't you be, we'll point you in this

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12:07

Flooding in FNQ, and the Grammys get underway

Squiz Today ·

2025/02/02

Monday, 3 February: Flooding in FNQ; Trump's new tariffs; Move over, Concorde; And the Grammys get underway...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). You can watch the video of Alana King in action at the Women's Ashes here. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free

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14:01

Questions over an antisemitic plot, and dumplings for...

Squiz Today ·

2025/01/30

Friday, 31 January: Questions over an antisemitic plot; A deadly crash in the US capital; the Rugby World Cup takes shape; And dumplings for all... 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). The article from the conversation on avoiding doomscrolling is here A chicken and corn dumpling recipe is here Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids

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12:23

Your Shortcut to... DeepSeek and the US/China AI race

Squiz Today ·

2025/01/30

A new Chinese artificial intelligence app sent the tech world into a spin this week when investors realised a competitor to ChatGPT had been produced at a fraction of the cost… Almost a trillion US dollars was wiped from global markets within days, and a reckoning about the huge sums of money spent on AI by US tech giants is now underway. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what the Chinese model - called DeepSeek R1 - does, who’s behind it, and what it could mean for the AI race between the US

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11:38

Inflation drops again, and Lunar New Year takes off

Squiz Today ·

2025/01/29

Thursday, 30 January: Inflation drops again; An Oscar Jenkins update; A pharmacy megadeal; And Lunar New Year takes off... 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 kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students

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11:28

The new AI chatbot on the block, and some tasty pastries

Squiz Today ·

2025/01/28

Wednesday, 29 January: A new AI chatbot; Violence in Congo; Virgin drops a domestic route; And a tasty pastry competition...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 kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students

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12:44

Palestinians return to north Gaza, and the year of...

Squiz Today ·

2025/01/27

Tuesday, 28 January: Palestinians head north; Yoon Suk Yeol is indicted; Dingo warnings on K'gari; And the year of the snake... 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 kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school

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