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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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The US-Iran ceasefire is locked in, and unearthing a smaller Stonehenge
Jun 1800:11:07Tap to summarizeFriday, 19 June: The US-Iran ceasefire is locked in; The government updates its tax reforms; The Socceroos prepare for game 2; And finding a smaller Stonehenge... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au You can find our Shortcut to the Socceroos here. And here are those beef brisket buns - enjoy! Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington 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: The Socceroos World Cup squad
Jun 1800:12:25Tap to summarizeThe FIFA men’s World Cup is under way and Australia’s Socceroos are off to a great start with a win over Turkey. Soccer fans will know that the squad has quite a few new faces in the mix with some remarkable stories behind them - but a lot of Aussies are hearing their names for the first time… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across some of the players making news and their path to the World Cup… Squiz Recommends: Watching: Sarah Ferguson’s interview on ABC’s 7.30 with 2 of Nestory Irankunda’s sisters… Watching: This TikTok video posted by The Guardian featuring the many different faces and backgrounds of our Socceroos squad Reading: This story from SBS all about the Socceroos and our standing in the World Cup… And you can watch all the action on SBS and SBS on demand Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Larissa Huntington SPONSORED - You can find out more and help their lifesaving work at msf.org.au. SPONSORED - You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, 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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Pauline Hanson addresses the press, and Toy Story 5 hits cinemas
Jun 1700:10:55Tap to summarizeThursday, 18 June: Pauline Hanson addresses the press; More details of the US-Iran deal; The Maroons stage a comeback; And Toy Story 5 hits cinemas... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au Here's our recent Squiz Shortcut on Pauline Hanson and One Nation's rise. You can watch some highlights from State of Origin Game 2 here. You can check out the full interview with Ian Langford, with thanks to Minderoo, here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington 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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Interest rates hold steady, and the Williams sisters serve up their return
Jun 1600:09:49Tap to summarizeWednesday, 17 June: Interest rates hold steady; The UK follows in our social media footsteps; Digging into our news trends; And the Williams sisters serve up their return... SPONSORED: You can find out more and help the lifesaving work of MSF at msf.org.au You can read the 2026 Digital News Report in full here, or some coverage of what's in it here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington 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 closer look at One Nation’s policies
Jun 1600:16:08Tap to summarizeAccording to the polls, One Nation has seen a surge in support since last year’s federal election… Senator Pauline Hanson’s party is challenging the Coalition as Australia’s conservative party of choice - and she’s identified kicking Labor out of government as the major goal… So as One Nation shakes up this electoral cycle, this Squiz Shortcut will get you across the party’s signature policies and who is influencing them. Squiz Recommends: Listening/watching: Karl Stefanovic’s interview with Pauline Hanson on The Karl Stefanovic Show back in January where she outlines One Nation’s policies and her political ambitions. Listening: To the latest News Club episode where political veterans Claire and Kate discuss One Nation’s popularity and why debates about politics are resonating with so many Australians right now. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Larissa Huntington SPONSORED - You can find out more and help their lifesaving work at msf.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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Squiz Shortcuts: The FIFA World Cup
Jun 900:17:50Tap to summarizeThe upcoming FIFA men’s World Cup is promising to be one of the most unusual and newsworthy in history. There are more teams, more games and more host countries than ever before - and the presence of the US as one of the hosts (and US President Donald Trump looming large over everything) adds an extra layer of uncertainty. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how this tournament is different, some of the big news stories leading in, and what we can expect on the pitch. Squiz Recommends: Studying: This explainer from The Guardian on all things FIFA World Cup Reading: And also this piece that takes a close look at Australia’s team, so you can get familiar with some of the players you’ll be hearing more about… Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett 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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Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, and Pink lights up the Tonys
Jun 800:12:20Tap to summarizeTuesday, 9 June: Vale Professor Richard Scolyer, Iran and Israel launch - and then pause - strikes, some French Open first-timers, and thinking Pink at the Tonys... Here's the link to our Newsmakers interview with the late Professor Richard Scolyer And here's the P!nk performance of Lady Marmalade from the Tonys Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, 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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Trump threatens more tariffs, and the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move
Jun 400:11:11Tap to summarizeFriday, 5 June: Trump threatens more tariffs; Israel and Lebanon renew their ceasefire; A big Big Freeze is coming; And the Bayeux Tapestry is on the move... You can find out more about The Big Freeze and MND here. And here's that fragrant chicken noodle soup. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington 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: Going deep on cave rescues
Jun 400:12:16Tap to summarizeRescue missions to reach people trapped inside caves have been in the news lately, with a crew in the southeast Asian country of Laos racing against the clock to save villagers who’ve been stuck deep inside one for just over 2 weeks. The operation is one of a number of highly risky rescue missions that happen across the world every year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what attracts people into cave systems, who rescues them if they get into trouble, and what’s involved… Squiz Recommends: Watching: This Four Corners story on Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris and that incredible rescue of the soccer team in Thailand back in 2018. Reading: This story from the Guardian which looks at the conditions inside the cave in Laos and what rescuers are up against. You can check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo, here. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Larissa Huntington 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 US and Iran trade strikes, and introducing our new co-host
Jun 300:13:03Tap to summarizeThursday, 4 June: Iran and US trade strikes, there's a policing uproar in the UK, a Disney-duet legend dies, and a palaver over a Big Potato... Here's a link to that duet by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion Check out the full interview with Nicole Gillespie, with thanks to Minderoo here Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett 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, 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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