Plaudits and protests on Australia Day, and a very big climb

The Squiz Today podcast delivers a concise overview of current events, starting with Australia Day, acknowledging both the celebrations and protests surrounding the date, and touching on related incidents like the investigation of an explosive device thrown into a crowd. The hosts cover the backlash in the U.S. following another shooting in Minneapolis, focusing on conflicting accounts of the event and the victim's background. They also report on the massive manhunt in New South Wales for a man accused of multiple murders. Shifting to sports, the podcast previews Aussie Alex Di Minaur's quarterfinal match at the Australian Open and highlights other sports results, including the Perth Scorchers' Big Bash League victory and Jay Vine's Tour Down Under win. The episode concludes with a mention of Alex Honnold's skyscraper climb in Taiwan and a preview of upcoming segments.