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Squiz Today
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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster, 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 your morning routine.
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Squiz Series: Do Aussies trust AI?
Today00:18:33Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence is the topic of a lot of conversations at the moment - and recent research commissioned by Minderoo Foundation shows that us Aussies have a bunch of concerns. So thanks to Minderoo, we’ve been able to talk to some of those experts in a special Squiz Series of podcasts on AI. First up is Professor Nicole Gillespie - she’s the Chair of Organisational Trust with KPMG and she’s involved in polling the public on their level of trust in AI. So she’s an expert in public sentiment towards it - and she talks about how we’re feeling now in Australia, why we rank particularly low when it comes to attitudes towards AI, and where you can go if you’re keen to upskill. Resources: The SafeAI report, commissioned by Minderoo Foundation KPMG's Trust in AI report from 2025 The introduction to AI course Nicole mentions
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Minimum wages get a boost, and a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast
Yesterday00:10:26Tap to summarizeWednesday, 3 June: Minimum wages get a boost; Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine; Anthropic prepares to list; And a devilish mystery on the Gold Coast... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news, presented by OG Squizers Claire Kimball and Kate Watson . Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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The heated rivalry behind the Stanley Cup
Yesterday00:27:02Tap to summarizeThe sport of ice hockey has transcended a game just for the fans this year as it's found itself at the centre of a couple of big cultural moments across the world. We’re talking, of course, about the raging success of TV shows Heated Rivalry and more recently Off Campus - but it goes well beyond that and into real life. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the impacts of those shows on the sport and, as the current season of the North American competition comes to its conclusion, we’ll get you across one of the hardest sporting trophies in the world to win - the Stanley Cup. Watching: The gold medal game from the Winter Olympics in Italy earlier this year - Team USA v Canada. The Hughes brothers are a whole thing in the NHL - they made it onto Saturday Night Live after Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in overtime after being whacked in the face and losing teeth. Head to the last 5 mins of the game if you don’t want to watch it all. Watching: The TV series Shoresy… Before Heated Rivalry, Jacob Tierney was central to the comedy shows Letterkenny and Shoresy, which have ice hockey at their core. To set expectations, there’s not a lot of spicy content, but they are shows with a lot of heart that go to the ethos of the game… You can watch both of those for free on SBS. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Claire Kimball Researched by Claire Kimball Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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The tax reform debate continues, and Farnesy tickets are on sale
2d ago00:10:26Tap to summarizeTuesday, 2 June: The tax reform debate continues; The ceasefire in Iran is up in the air; Our World Cup team is named; And some iconic voices make a noise... You can find tickets to the John Farnham tribute concert here, and learn more about Head and Neck Cancer Australia here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news, presented by OG Squizers Claire Kimball and Kate Watson . Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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An update to our AUKUS plans, and cashing in on horror
3d ago00:11:43Tap to summarizeMonday, 1 June: An update to our AUKUS plans; Ebola spreads in Africa; Another poll puts One Nation ahead; And cashing in on horror... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, and Anna Pykett Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS, and a huge French Open upset
6d ago00:10:48Tap to summarizeFriday, 29 May: The government launches a lawsuit over PFAS; The US and Iran reach a deal; A huge upset in Paris; And a heated musical parody... Our Shortcut on PFAS is here. Here's one of the reviews of the Heated Rivalry musical parody in NYC. And last but not least - Larissa's potato pizza recommendation. Enjoy! Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: Teal or no teal
6d ago00:14:42Tap to summarizeYou might’ve heard that several independent politicians in Australia known as ‘teals’ are looking to formalise the movement by creating a new political party. It’s early days, but experts say it’s a move to lure voters who’re looking for alternatives to the major parties - and a counter to the swell of support continuing to build for One Nation. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who the teals are, what they stand for and what might come next… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece in the Guardian by Dan Jervis-Bardy which goes into what’s at stake for the teals if they formalise into a party. Reading: This story from SBS that goes into the electoral funding issues we mentioned. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Larissa Huntington and Andrew Williams Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Tax changes are introduced to parliament, and NASA's grand moon plan
1w ago00:11:08Tap to summarizeThursday, 28 May: Tax changes are introduced to parliament; Fighting ramps up in Lebanon; A thriller to kick off State of Origin; And NASA's grand plan... SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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The US launches strikes on Iran, and Ferrari goes electric
1w ago00:10:28Tap to summarizeWednesday, 27 May: The US launches strikes on Iran; More ISIS brides return home; The State of Origin begins; And Ferrari goes electric... SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED: eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow . You can look at that new Ferrari design here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Larissa Huntington, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: A Kylie commotion
1w ago00:15:39Tap to summarizeThe global interest in Aussie pop star Kylie Minogue has exploded over the last week, with a new 3-part documentary series dropping on Netflix. The series tracks her long and storied career - from her beginnings as an actor and soap star, to her many successful albums and reinventions, to her status now as an artist still releasing #1 singles. She’s managed to stay relevant for a long time, while even some immensely successful music acts tend to have an expiry date. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re looking at her career - and why the experts say she’s been so good for so long. Squiz Recommends: Watching: The Netflix documentary Kylie which follows her career from soap to superstar Reading: This story in The Conversation by the authors of a book about Minogue, which looks at some of the parts of her life the documentary has missed out - particularly the Australian connection which gets a bit lost. (Rick) Rolling: You know you want to see this duet. It’ll brighten your day, guaranteed… SPONSORED - eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. SPONSORED - Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Hosted by Andrew Williams and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Williams Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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