Squiz Today

By: Squiz Media
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  • 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 informed. Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au - it's free.
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  • A travelling teen's tragic death; An arrest warrant for Netanyahu; Sydney's train strike is off; And overcoming our salad scepticism...

    A travelling teen's tragic death; An arrest warrant for Netanyahu; Sydney's train strike is off; And overcoming our salad scepticism...
    Nov 21 2024
    Friday, 22 November: A travelling teen's tragic death; An arrest warrant for Netanyahu; Sydney's train strike is off; And overcoming our salad scepticism... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au. You can find the recipe for halloumi and lentil salad here. 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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    12 mins
  • Your Shortcut to... Australia's mis and disinformation bill

    Your Shortcut to... Australia's mis and disinformation bill
    Nov 21 2024
    New laws for combatting mis/disinformation are being considered in our federal parliament and generating quite a bit of chat on talkback radio and elsewhere… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what they’re trying to achieve and why the legislation is controversial. Squiz Recommends Listening: This interview Sydney radio host Ben Fordham did with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland about the new laws. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
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    12 mins
  • Russia's war in Ukraine ramps up; Some train troubles in Sydney; The Demon makes a comeback; And a blue blob causes a stir...

    Russia's war in Ukraine ramps up; Some train troubles in Sydney; The Demon makes a comeback; And a blue blob causes a stir...
    Nov 20 2024
    Thursday, 21 November: Russia's war in Ukraine ramps up; Some train troubles in Sydney; The Demon makes a comeback; And a blue blob causes a stir... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visit aware.com.au. 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
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    13 mins

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Perfect morning podcast

Perfect way to get a grip on the world in the morning after coffee

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