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Squiz Today

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. 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.

Episodes

Turning a page in Gaza, and a carry-on change

14 Oct 2025

11m

Squiz Shortcuts: Why Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis…

14 Oct 2025

15m

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Larissa Moore and Andrew Williams host this Squiz Shortcuts episode, explaining the political turmoil in France. The country is experiencing instability with frequent Prime Minister resignations, a divided parliament, and significant national debt. The hosts detail France's semi-presidential system, the roles of Presid...

Alice Dempster and Claire Kimball present "Squiz Today," a news podcast for Friday, October 3rd, covering key events. These include Papua New Guinea's approval of Australia's defence treaty, challenges in securing a similar agreement with Vanuatu, a deadly attack at a UK synagogue during Yom Kippur, and the detention o...

Ask the Squiz: How GDP works, and what's changed in the fertility industry

02 Oct 2025

20m

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In this episode of Ask the Squiz, Andrew Williams and Claire Kimball answer listener questions about current news topics. They begin by explaining Australia's GDP, its composition, and its international ranking, emphasizing the dominance of the service industry and the importance of mining for exports. Next, they discu...

A standoff between BHP and China, and a Fat Bear Week winner

01 Oct 2025

11m

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This podcast episode, hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams, covers several current events. Key topics include a dispute between Australian mining company BHP and China over iron ore prices, the ongoing search for a missing four-year-old in South Australia, the official shutdown of the US government due to a fun...