Episodes

  • Your Weekly Wrap preview...

    Your Weekly Wrap preview...
    May 17 2024
    Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
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    1 min
  • An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday...

    An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday...
    May 16 2024
    Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... 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). Friday Lites: You know what’s needed right now? Some good meals in the freezer to help out on those weeknights where cooking and ordering food seems too hard. Good Food has put together a great selection here - one we’re making this weekend is this Bill Granger chicken/risoni soup recipe. #Sponsored: Find out more about Uber Teen 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 a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... 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
  • Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world...

    Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world...
    May 15 2024
    Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... 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: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yourself at Coles or Woolies. 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 a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... 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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    11 mins
  • Your Shortcut to... University Campus Protests

    Your Shortcut to... University Campus Protests
    May 15 2024
    In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They’ve made headlines over the past month because some of the demonstrations have turned violent, sparking debates over free speech and even forcing the White House to weigh in. They’ve also spread to Aussie universities, where students have set up camps, and tensions are running high. So we'll look at what they’re trying to achieve and their likely impact - if any. Squiz recommends: Reading: This explainer from The Guardian discusses what’s been happening at university campuses in Australia. Listening: This episode of The Daily podcast from The New York Times gives a good account of the US protests, particularly on the night of the UCLA arrests, and what impact the activism could have on Joe Biden’s bid to retain the Presidency. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.
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    15 mins
  • It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face off...

    It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face off...
    May 14 2024
    Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off... 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 listen to Claire's News Club interview with James Chessell about reporting on the Federal Budget 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 a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... 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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    11 mins
  • It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans...

    It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans...
    May 13 2024
    Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... 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 #Sponsored: If you want to learn more about how BHP is building a better future is a responsibility visit bhp.com/critical You can find The Guardian's piece answering all your questions about jeans 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 a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... 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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    10 mins
  • Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras...

    Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras...
    May 12 2024
    Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... 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 Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, including a recent episode featuring an interview with James Chessell - who until very recently was the managing director of publishing at Nine, overseeing the SMH, The Age and Financial Review. They had a great chat about how to unpick the Federal Budget - because it can be complex, especially if you're not a numbers person... 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. 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.
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    10 mins
  • Your Weekly Wrap preview...

    Your Weekly Wrap preview...
    May 10 2024
    Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)
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    1 min