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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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11:09

Trump dusts off an old law, and gossip is good for you

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/08

Thursday, 9 October: Trump dusts off an old law; Waiting for a decision on Sydney's pro-Palestine protest; Qantas faces a dire deadline; And gossip is good for you...SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow. If you're concerned about the Qantas data leak, here's the help hotline. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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12:00

Negotiating a Gaza deal, and an inland oasis springs up

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/07

Wednesday, 8 October: Negotiating a Gaza deal; Chaos in French politics; An inland oasis springs up; And some Ramsay Street mementos...SPONSORED: Check out CDU’s Summer Semester courses ⁠here⁠. You can read about and take a look at some of the Neighbours props that have been donated to Melbourne op shops here. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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13:45

Squiz Shortcuts: Unpacking the peace plan for Gaza

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/07

It’s been 2 years since the terror group Hamas launched the October 7 attacks on Israel, triggering the war in Gaza that has taken a devastating toll on both Israelis and Palestinians. There have been many attempts to bring the conflict to an end, and there’s another one on the table, put forward by the US and Israel last week. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll unpack what’s in that plan, where the war is up to, and what’s next… Check out CDU’s Summer Semester courses here Squiz

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11:04

Closing in on a Gaza deal, and Taylor Swift breaks...

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/06

Tuesday, 7 October: Closing in on a Gaza deal; Another headache for the Coalition; The Broncos bring it home; And Taylor Swift breaks new records... SPONSORED: Check out CDU’s Summer Semester courses here. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in your

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13:40

Weekly Wrap Preview: What Taylor Swift did next

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/03

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. Taylor Swift's new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is out, and, like everything she does, it's smashing records. It’s a big talking point, so we’ll get you across the scale of it.The BBC’s obituary for Jane Goodall Jane Goodall talks about how she became interested in

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12:12

A defence treaty gets over the line, and a big...

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/02

Friday, 3 October: A defence treaty gets over the line; Erin Patterson plans an appeal; Rugby league grand finals are incoming; And a big weekend for Swifties...SPONSORED: Check out CDU’s Summer Semester courses ⁠here⁠. Here's a guide to the NRL and NRLW grand finals this weekend. If you want to take a look at who walked alongside Mary Fowler for L'Oreal at Paris Fashion Week, we'll point you here. And here's a wrap of some of the best shows to date. And here's Claire's favourite recipe for

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20:08

Ask the Squiz: How GDP works, and what's changed in...

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/02

Hello and welcome to Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. In this edition, we’ll look at what GDP is and why it keeps cropping up, how IVF regulation works in Australia, what Donald Trump means when he talks about the radical left, and we’ll check-in on what’s happening with the algal bloom in South Australia. Quick correction: We say in the episode mining makes up about 8% of Australian GDP - it's actually closer to 12. Apologies! SPONSORED: Tune in to

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11:01

A standoff between BHP and China, and a Fat Bear Week...

Squiz Today ·

2025/10/01

Thursday, 2 October: A standoff between BHP and China; The US government shuts down; Deja vu at the Dally Ms; And a Fat Bear Week winner...SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series - your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact - or find out more here. Here's a guide to the US government shutdown and the battle over healthcare. Here's an obituary for Jane Goodall. Some Dally M results and some red carpet looks. And (drum roll,

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10:56

Change is in the air at Seven West, and an Aussie...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/30

Wednesday, 1 October: Change is in the air at Seven West; Albanese backs the Gaza plan; Interest rates are held steady; And an Aussie power couple calls it quits...SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out their T&Cs. You can read more about Trump's plan for Gaza here. Here's a timeline of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's relationship, if you want to wander down memory lane... And if you need some light relief, we'll point you in the direction of this timeless

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16:45

Squiz Shortcuts: Tylenol, RFK Jr and Make America...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/30

Last week, US President Donald Trump issued some health advice to pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, an ingredient in certain pain relief drugs, that had medical experts rushing to clarify the science… The advice came from a report ordered by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr - he’s the one behind the Make America Healthy Again movement, and he’s driving some big changes in the US health industry… So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at why last week caused such a stir, who RFK Jr is and

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11:01

Another Optus outage strikes, and New Zealand's...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/29

Tuesday, 30 September: Another Optus outage strikes; Trump announces a Gaza peace plan; The Women's Cricket World Cup begins; And New Zealand's favourite bird... SPONSORED: Check out Charles Darwin University’s Summer Semester courses ⁠here⁠. Here's a link to a liveblog so you can follow along with developments on this morning's Gaza peace plan announcement. Here's a schedule for the Women's Cricket World Cup. You can get

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11:04

Trump targets a former FBI boss, and a date with the...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/28

Monday, 29 September: Trump targets a former FBI boss; Albanese meets with King Charles; The Lions defeat the Cats; And a date with the Devil... SPONSORED: Check out Charles Darwin University’s Summer Semester courses here SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out their T&Cs. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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11:15

Weekly Wrap Preview: Making sense of what went down...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/26

Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. A lot of headlines came out of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, so we pulled out the major themes to make sense of it all. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how

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11:52

The PM speaks at the UN, and a name to watch at the...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/25

Friday, 26 September: The PM speaks at the UN; The battle for Bradfield is over; It's Grand Final time in Aussie Rules, And a name to watch at the ARIAs... SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow. SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out more - and here's the T&Cs. Here's an AFL Grand Final preview, and a couple of guides to this weekend's NRL and NRLW prelim finals. You can check out the full list of ARIA

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16:43

Squiz Shortcuts: Much ado about Labubus

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/25

You've probably spotted them around - cute but slightly creepy plush dolls with cheeky grins and pointy teeth. They're called Labubu dolls, and they've gone from quirky collectibles to must-have accessories thanks to fashion influencers and celebrities jumping on the bandwagon. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll explain what on earth a Labubu is and how these little monsters became such big business... Sponsored - Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out there T&Cs. Squiz

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12:01

A state of emergency at Optus, and an early Oscar...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/24

Thursday, 25 September: A state of emergency at Optus, The super typhoon moves over China; Jimmy Kimmel returns, and an early Oscar front-runner... SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here the Smart Traveller advice for China You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Squiz Today

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10:40

Albanese locks in a Trump meeting, and Fat Bear Week...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/23

Wednesday, 24 September: Albanese locks in a Trump meeting; A super typhoon threatens Asia, Jimmy Kimmel is back; And so is Fat Bear Week... SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can read more about next year's Artemis II mission to the moon here. And get up to speed on our favourite Squiz comp - Fat Bear Week - here. And here's the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link to our Airbnb survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we appreciate your help! You can get

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14:45

Squiz Shortcuts: What's going on at the UN this week?

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/23

Leaders from around the world are in New York for ‘High-level Week’ at the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Our PM Anthony Albanese is there, and he’s got a lot on his agenda. He’s also facing pressure to lock in a meeting with US President Donald Trump and get relations back on track with our key ally... So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through the role of the UN, what’s happening in High-level Week, and what Albanese hopes to achieve there… Sponsored - Head

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13:03

Optus is under fire over outages, and a river cleanup...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/22

Tuesday, 23 September: Optus is under fire over outages; Estonia raises the alarm over Russia, Rowell wins the Brownlow, And a river cleanup works wonders... SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Here's the link to the article about Chicago's river clean-up (and one about Chonkosaurus, because we know you want to know more about him...). Here's that surprise Brownlow moment A link for all your Fat Bear Week news... And

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11:19

Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting, and some...

Squiz Today ·

2025/09/21

Monday, 22 September: Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting; Optus is in hot water; A golden night for Aussies in Tokyo; And some surprising science... Here's the story about the Ig Nobel Prizes. And here's the ⁠⁠⁠⁠link to our Airbnb survey⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we appreciate your help! SPONSORED: Head online and search for '⁠⁠⁠Bankwest Virtual Card⁠⁠⁠' to find out the ⁠⁠⁠T&Cs⁠⁠⁠. You can get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The

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