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Squiz Today

A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington, 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 some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for

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11:42

Trump brings in a tariff change, and Ryan Gosling...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/26

Monday, 27 July: Trump brings in a tariff change, a possible leadership challenge in Victoria, the Tour de France finishes up, and Ryan Gosling gets on his bike... You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice

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12:00

Labor hashes things out in Adelaide, and the early...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/23

Friday, 24 July: Labor hashes things out in Adelaide, Australia and China exchange words, a trademark debacle in Tasmania, and the early bird gets the earwormSPONSORED: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CommBank Next Chapter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠program offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. And here's that Eastern Rosellas song - you'll be humming it all day Hosted by Andrew Williams and Larissa

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14:59

Squiz Shortcuts: The 2026 Commonwealth Games

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/23

We’ve just bid adios to the FIFA men’s World Cup, but sports fans can keep a bounce in their step because the 2026 Commonwealth Games are here… They’re being held in Glasgow in Scotland after the Aussie state of Victoria pulled out of hosting - a controversial decision that’s led to a slimmed-down, low-cost format of the Games with fewer events. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you up to speed with why Victoria pulled out, what these and future Commonwealth Games will look like, and some of the

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16:03

The Comm Games are upon us, and Rebel Wilson's...

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2026/07/22

Thursday, 23 July: The Commonwealth Games are on the way, the US and Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal, a defamation win for Rebel Wilson and the importance of a good hug... SPONSORED: ⁠⁠⁠⁠CommBank Next Chapter⁠⁠⁠⁠program offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. Here's the ape cuddles story Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington,

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10:52

Reviewing Kumanjayi Little Baby's case, and Marvel's...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/21

Wednesday, 22 July: Reviewing a tragic child protection case; Another blockade in the Middle East; A focus on heart health; And Avengers are assembling... SPONSORED: ⁠⁠⁠CommBank Next Chapter⁠⁠⁠program offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. You can find national support services for family and domestic violence ⁠here⁠. And ⁠here's 13YARN⁠ for Indigenous Australians. Hosted

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15:35

Squiz Shortcuts: What's Australia's plan for AI?

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/21

The Australian Government has announced it’s taking a new approach to how artificial intelligence will be regulated. It’s a tricky balancing act - on the one hand, there are concerns about AI taking jobs, the power-guzzling data centres it relies on, and copyright issues. But on the other, the government also wants Oz to be a place where tech companies can invest their money. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what the issues are around AI, the changes in store and what's next… Squiz

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12:24

The UK gets a new PM, and some rare quadruplets in...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/20

Tuesday, 21 July: The UK gets a new PM Russia and Ukraine trade strikes, Spain celebrates its World Cup win, and the miracle quadruplets in Queensland SPONSORED: ⁠CommBank Next Chapter⁠program offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. Here's the new Avengers trailer Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington and Sophie

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11:49

War games in the Territory, and The Odyssey goes far...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/19

Monday, 20 July: War games in the Territory; The Tate brothers are arrested; The Wallabies claim a win; And The Odyssey goes far at the box office... SPONSORED: Find out more about the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Festival of Dangerous Ideas here⁠⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED: CommBank Next Chapterprogram offers free and confidential help, even if you don’t bank with them. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. Here's a round-up of those Odyssey reviews. And here's our Shortcut to the

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11:47

Investigating antisemitism in our unis, and fashion's...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/16

Friday, 17 July: Investigating antisemitism in our unis; The UK gets ready for a new PM; Some sacred remains head home; And fashion's latest trip hazard... SPONSORED: Find out more about the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Festival of Dangerous Ideas here⁠⁠⁠. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. Watch that video on Andy Burnham here. And here's that roast pumpkin and ricotta pasta using lasagne sheets... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by

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14:38

Squiz Shortcuts: What’s the big deal with 'The Odyssey'

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/16

You’ve probably heard plenty over the past few weeks about a new movie called The Odyssey, which has been one of the most anticipated films of the year. And you might be wondering how a movie that adapts an epic poem written more than two millennia ago has become one of the biggest action releases of the year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain the ancient story behind the film, director Christopher Nolan's track record of blockbusters and why it's being called a win for cinema… Squiz

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11:04

Albanese lays out some AI rules, and the going price...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/15

Thursday, 16 July: Albanese lays out some AI rules; the fighting continues in Iran; Telstra could be calling with a payout; And the going price for a T-Rex... SPONSORED: Find out more about the ⁠⁠⁠Festival of Dangerous Ideas here⁠⁠. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. If the story about domestic violence has brought up anything for you, you can find some support services here. And you can find out more about those Telstra payouts here. Hosted by

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10:22

Australia's new AI playbook, and a sweet space discovery

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/14

Wednesday, 15 July: Australia's new AI playbook; Economic warnings over the US-Iran war; Origin offers up refunds; And a sweet space discovery... SPONSORED: Find out more about the ⁠⁠Festival of Dangerous Ideas here⁠. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey ⁠here⁠ - we hugely appreciate it. That Squiz special series on AI is here. Here are the photos of that interstellar sugar - and here's the science behind it. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams,

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15:54

Squiz Shortcut: What's happening with gambling ads in...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/14

Australians are known as the biggest gamblers in the world, but experts have long compared the harms associated with gambling to a public health crisis. The Federal Government has introduced legislation into parliament to change how bookmakers and betting companies can advertise their platforms to protect more Aussies - but the plan has met with some criticism. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at why gambling is seen as so harmful, what the Government is proposing and how it’s gone down

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13:04

Paying tribute to Sam Neill, and a T-Rex could set...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/13

Tuesday, 14 July: Paying tribute to Sam Neill, a deadly fire in Bangkok, bidding au revoir to paper arrivals cards and a T-Rex could set T-records... SPONSORED: Find out more about the ⁠Festival of Dangerous Ideas here. SPONSORED: Try Claude at claude.ai. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey here - we hugely appreciate it. Some other links: - Sam Neill's James Bond screen test - The AFP support website Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna

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12:13

Confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, and Mr WorldWide...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/12

Monday, 13 July: Confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, some high-profile politicians have died, Cruz Hewitt goes close at Wimbledon and Mr WorldWide sets a world record SPONSORED: To find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Here are some resources if you've been affected by any of today's stories Obituaries for Ann Widdecombe, Lindsey Graham and Derryn

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11:32

Calling for answers over Telstra's outage, and the...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/09

Friday, 10 July: Calling for answers over Telstra's outage; The US and Iran trade more strikes; Vale Bonnie Tyler; And an epic Odyssey begins... SPONSORED - Try Claude at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠claude.ai.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's that story about Tom Holland asking Zendaya to be in The Odyssey. And here are photos from the film's premiere... You'll find the recipe for Marion Grasby's Girl Kibble here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster, Anna Pykett and

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14:20

Squiz Shortcuts: What’s going on with property prices?

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/09

Australia’s property market has been in the news after a slowdown in auction clearance rates and falling home prices across major capital cities. Experts are pointing to a number of reasons, but a big one is a shift in investor money away from property… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s going on, where the government sits, and what the experts are saying… Squiz Recommends: Perusing: This article published in The Conversation looks at the slowing market and what it might mean

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12:12

A Telstra outage causes chaos, and the Aussie star up...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/08

Thursday, 9 July: A Telstra outage causes chaos, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over, the Blues win State of Origin, and the Aussie star up for an Emmy.... SPONSORED - Try Claude at ⁠⁠⁠⁠claude.ai.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's 19 minutes of State of Origin highlights Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie

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10:31

China's missile test is condemned, and the cloning of...

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/07

Wednesday, 8 July: China's missile test is condemned; A billionaire businessman steps down; Get ready for the Origin decider; And a horse is a horse... SPONSORED - Try Claude at ⁠⁠⁠claude.ai.⁠⁠⁠ Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie

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16:10

Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s theatre crisis

Squiz Today ·

2026/07/07

They say the show must go on, but in recent weeks, there have been a series of high-profile closures in Australia’s theatre industry... It’s raising alarm about how the arts industry is going here, when high-profile shows with big budgets aren’t attracting enough people to keep them going… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll have a look at what shows have closed, why they’ve found themselves in trouble, and what could possibly be done about it. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in Aussie

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