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Squiz Today
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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 your morning routine.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What are data centres?
Mar 1700:12:16Tap to summarizeYou may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national infrastructure, or even, in more recent days, the Iran war. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what data centres are, what they’re used for, and why some experts have concerns about them. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This episode of The Daily from the New York Times discusses the data centre boom happening in rural communities throughout the US and what happens when AI comes to town… Reading: This article from the ABC looks at how Amazon’s data centres in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were helping the US to choose targets in the war, and then became a target themselves… SPONSORED - Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED - To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. 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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Trump's calls for help fall flat, and an Oscars round-up
Mar 1600:11:04Tap to summarizeTuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can listen to our CGT Shortcut here. And from the Oscars: Conan O'Brien's monologue. The full list of winners. A red carpet gallery and the details of Rose Byrne's Dior dress. 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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A third week of war in Iran, and it's Oscars day
Mar 1500:10:49Tap to summarizeMonday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. If the story about Antony Catalano has raised any issues for you, you can find a list of support services here. 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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The Squiz Quiz w/ Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb
Mar 1300:28:09Tap to summarizeOn this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Get tickets to Tilly Oddy-Black’s live show Get tickets to Will Gibb’s live show Follow Tilly Oddy-Black on Instagram and TikTok Follow Will Gibb on Instagram and TikTok Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Andrew Williams Producer: Ryan Pemberton
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Our fuel supply is under pressure, and the royals touch down
Mar 1200:10:57Tap to summarizeFriday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can check out the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette episode of Just the Gist here. And here's the recipe for Donna Hay's carrot cake. 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What are the Gulf States?
Mar 1200:11:06Tap to summarizeThe effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt all around the world, but especially so in the Gulf States, which have come under direct attack from Iran because of their diplomatic ties to the US and Israel. The conflict has put them in a tricky position, testing their energy-reliant economies and their relatively new friendship with the West. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through who the Gulf States are, why they've come under fire from Iran, and where their allegiance lies… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece in The Conversation raises 4 key questions that might help clarify the future of the Middle East… Listening: This podcast episode from The Guardian looks at whether the Gulf States will join the war… SPONSORED - Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED - Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED - To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. 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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Global oil supplies are in focus, and Melbourne's named a winner
Mar 1100:10:03Tap to summarizeThursday, 12 March: Global oil supplies are in focus; The Nats promote Matt Canavan; Flooding continues in the NT; And Melbourne's named a winner... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can read Time Out's full 50 best cities in the world list here. 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Australia gets involved in the Middle East, and the loo paper that wiped the rest
Mar 1000:11:47Tap to summarizeWednesday, 11 March: Australia gets involved in the Middle East; A change at the top of the Nationals; Super tax changes get a green light; And some tough toilet paper tests... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here You can listen to our Shortcut on why the super tax got a rethink here. Here's the Choice toilet paper test findings... 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: The business of the Oscars
Mar 1000:15:01Tap to summarizeLate last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in tradition and history, it’s a major moment as the world continues to move towards digital platforms and streaming… But does it also mean that the awards are losing their relevance? In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the Oscars’ significance in the industry and where the awards might be headed… Squiz Recommends: Perusing: This gallery of some of the riskiest red carpet looks of all time is a fun one to look back on… Reading: You can look through all the nominations for his year’s Oscars in this rundown from Awards Daily… Reading/Listening: If you want to look further behind the scenes of the Oscars, check out our Shortcut from last year on Oscars campaigns… SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au 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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A plea for asylum in Australia, and best in show at Crufts
Mar 900:10:54Tap to summarizeTuesday, 19 March: A reprieve for Iran's football team; The economy takes a hit; Queensland's on flood watch; And a Crufts winner is crowned... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's a gallery of all the very good boys and girls at Crufts. You can check out the legal hearing over COVID-19 payouts here. 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 how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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