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Squiz Shortcuts: What does the US want with Cuba?
Tensions between Cuba and the US have flared up over Cuba's support for the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by American forces in January. Soon after that, the US began blockading oil to the socialist nation, and it’s now on the brink of economic collapse - so analysts say regime change could be coming soon. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history between the US and Cuba, what’s been happening recently, and what the US wants with it… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article by CNN which gives an account of what daily life looks like in Cuba right now… Reading: This deep dive into the history of US-Cuba relations, which helps give some context to current events… Watching: The movie Thirteen Days, starring Kevin Costner - it’s all about the Cuban Missile Crisis. You can find it on Apple TV or Prime Video. SPONSORED - Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED - Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1860Pushing forward with peace talks, and studying our furry friends
Thursday, 26 March: Pushing forward with peace talks; Another arrest in the Baghsarian case; Meta's fined for misleading consumers; And studying our furry friends... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. You can see the Tropical Cyclone Narelle live tracker here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1859Potential peace talks in the Iran war, and an anti-climactic mystery
Wednesday, 25 March: Potential peace talks in the Iran war; The EU and Australia sign a trade deal; Strikes start in the public sector; And an anti-climactic mystery... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's that tribute to Mel Schilling. You can check out the latest Squiz Quiz episode (ft. Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb) here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
Squiz Shortcuts: Wagering on warfare
When the US and Israel launched their military operations in Iran in late February, some anonymous online gamblers made a lot of money. They’d placed bets on that exact event taking place, as well as the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, being either killed or removed as leader. It’s part of a rise in online gambling sites that take bets on real-world events, so in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll explain what these sites are, how they work, and why they’ve got some experts extremely concerned. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article by UNSW discusses the issues arising from betting on warfare… Reading: This piece in CNN looks at the Trump family’s investment in prediction markets with Truth Predict… SPONSORED - Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED - Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1858Trump delays his deadline in Iran, and something to run up the flagpole
Tuesday, 24 March: Trump delays his deadline in Iran; A deadly crash at La Guardia; Aussie athletics stars do us proud; And something to run up the flagpole... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's our Shortcut to how our oil supply chain works. And here's that study if you want to wrap your head around some corporate bulldust... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1857Labor secures a second term in SA, and a Hail Mary pays off
Monday, 23 March: Labor secures a second term in SA; A new deadline in the Iran war; More wet weather hits the NT; And a Hail Mary pays off... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's the latest advice from the BOM on ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
The Squiz Quiz w/ Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Rowena Stewart and Tom Keck from Quizzing Australia. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Follow Quizzing Australia on Facebook Follow Quizzing Australia on Instagram Sign up for the World Quiz Championships (if you’re game) on Quizzing Australia’s website Online store for past quizzes Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Andrew Williams
S8 Ep 1856Setting up a fuel taskforce, and the happiest country on Earth
Friday, 20 March: Setting up a fuel taskforce; Tropical Cyclone Narelle nears; South Aussies prepare for polling day; And the happiest country on Earth... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's the democracy sausage map ahead of the SA election. Here's the recipe link for those crispy prawn crackers. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
Squiz Shortcuts: The oil supply chain
We’ve been hearing a lot about oil and where we get it from since the war in Iran broke out, so in light of that we’re taking a closer look at how the supply chain works. As we’ve come to realise, oil - and the price of it - affects a lot more than how much we pay for a tank of fuel. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how it all works, how we’re tackling disruptions caused by the Iran war, and what our options are. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This SBS article demonstrates our supply chain in charts. We found it helpful for understanding our situation… Reading: This story from The Guardian which details all the ways the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting us here in Oz - and along with the rise in fuel prices, there’s also increased sales of electric vehicles, a rise in the cost of plastic packaging and a shortage of helium gas which is used to power MRI machines in hospitals. SPONSORED - Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED - To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. SPONSORED - Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney, seats are limited and you can explore ticketing options here. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1855An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East, and some gait expectations
Thursday, 19 March: An Aussie base is hit in the Middle East; Tropical Cyclone Narelle approaches; Kyle Sandilands prepares for a legal fight; And watching your step... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney, seats are limited and you can explore ticketing options here SPONSORED: To take the first step, check out CDU’s courses here. You can read the article (and see those gifs/jifs...) on the walking gait study here. Here's the article to read more about the upcoming federal Budget. And here's where you can tune in for the Closing the Gap report online event. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1854The Reserve Bank lifts rates, and a hot new planet enters the universe
Wednesday, 18 March: The Reserve Bank lifts rates; More Iranian leaders are killed; The Tillies book a spot in the final; And a hot new planet... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can listen to our CGT Shortcut here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
Squiz Shortcuts: What are data centres?
You may have noticed data centres popping up in the news a lot lately - whether it’s in the context of artificial intelligence’s rise, national infrastructure, or even, in more recent days, the Iran war. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what data centres are, what they’re used for, and why some experts have concerns about them. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This episode of The Daily from the New York Times discusses the data centre boom happening in rural communities throughout the US and what happens when AI comes to town… Reading: This article from the ABC looks at how Amazon’s data centres in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were helping the US to choose targets in the war, and then became a target themselves… SPONSORED - Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED - To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1853Trump's calls for help fall flat, and an Oscars round-up
Tuesday, 17 March: Trump's calls for help fall flat; A risk of flooding continues in the NT; It's D-day for Kyle Sandilands; And an Oscars round-up... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can listen to our CGT Shortcut here. And from the Oscars: Conan O'Brien's monologue. The full list of winners. A red carpet gallery and the details of Rose Byrne's Dior dress. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1852A third week of war in Iran, and it's Oscars day
Monday, 16 March: A third week of war in Iran; An inflation rise is on the cards; One year of the algal bloom in SA; And it's Oscars day... SPONSORED: Telstra - they're helping shape Australian industries to be better and more connected. To see what’s possible, visit Telstra’s enterprise-sized solutions. SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. If the story about Antony Catalano has raised any issues for you, you can find a list of support services here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
The Squiz Quiz w/ Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with comedians Tilly Oddy-Black and Will Gibb. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Get tickets to Tilly Oddy-Black’s live show Get tickets to Will Gibb’s live show Follow Tilly Oddy-Black on Instagram and TikTok Follow Will Gibb on Instagram and TikTok Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Andrew Williams Producer: Ryan Pemberton
S8 Ep 1851Our fuel supply is under pressure, and the royals touch down
Friday, 13 March: Our fuel supply is under pressure; A disgraced chef steps down; Super Netball is back; And the royals touch down... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can check out the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette episode of Just the Gist here. And here's the recipe for Donna Hay's carrot cake. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
Squiz Shortcuts: What are the Gulf States?
The effects of the war in the Middle East are being felt all around the world, but especially so in the Gulf States, which have come under direct attack from Iran because of their diplomatic ties to the US and Israel. The conflict has put them in a tricky position, testing their energy-reliant economies and their relatively new friendship with the West. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through who the Gulf States are, why they've come under fire from Iran, and where their allegiance lies… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece in The Conversation raises 4 key questions that might help clarify the future of the Middle East… Listening: This podcast episode from The Guardian looks at whether the Gulf States will join the war… SPONSORED - Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED - Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED - To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1850Global oil supplies are in focus, and Melbourne's named a winner
Thursday, 12 March: Global oil supplies are in focus; The Nats promote Matt Canavan; Flooding continues in the NT; And Melbourne's named a winner... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here. You can read Time Out's full 50 best cities in the world list here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1849Australia gets involved in the Middle East, and the loo paper that wiped the rest
Wednesday, 11 March: Australia gets involved in the Middle East; A change at the top of the Nationals; Super tax changes get a green light; And some tough toilet paper tests... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: To take the first step check out CDU’s courses here You can listen to our Shortcut on why the super tax got a rethink here. Here's the Choice toilet paper test findings... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
Squiz Shortcuts: The business of the Oscars
Late last year, the Oscars announced that they’d be making a significant change - moving exclusively to YouTube from 2029. For a ceremony steeped in tradition and history, it’s a major moment as the world continues to move towards digital platforms and streaming… But does it also mean that the awards are losing their relevance? In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the Oscars’ significance in the industry and where the awards might be headed… Squiz Recommends: Perusing: This gallery of some of the riskiest red carpet looks of all time is a fun one to look back on… Reading: You can look through all the nominations for his year’s Oscars in this rundown from Awards Daily… Reading/Listening: If you want to look further behind the scenes of the Oscars, check out our Shortcut from last year on Oscars campaigns… SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. it's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1848A plea for asylum in Australia, and best in show at Crufts
Tuesday, 19 March: A reprieve for Iran's football team; The economy takes a hit; Queensland's on flood watch; And a Crufts winner is crowned... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. Here's a gallery of all the very good boys and girls at Crufts. You can check out the legal hearing over COVID-19 payouts here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 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.
S8 Ep 1847Iran chooses its new leader, and Timothée Chalamet vs ballet
Monday, 9 March: Iran chooses its new leader; Katherine faces a clean-up after huge flooding; Our first Paralympic Games medal; And the arts community bands together... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.auSPONSORED: Head to airbnb.com.au/staysafe. It's packed with easy-to-follow safety advice from the experts at Surf Life Saving Australia and more. You can check out the musical stylings of Nepal's new PM, Balen, here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
The Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from the podcast, They Might Become Giants. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links: Listen to They Might Become Giants Follow They Might Become Giants on Instagram Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Andrew Williams Producer: Ryan Pemberton
S8 Ep 1846Division over the war in Iran, and some wings for the weekend
Friday, 6 March: Division over the war in Iran; Some proposed FOI laws are dropped; Preparing for the Paralympic Games; And some wings for the weekend... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney and seats are limited, so you can explore ticketing options here. Here's our guide to the weekend in sport on Instagram. Here’s the link to the Maccas taste-test video… And here's the recipe for those honey soy chicken wings. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
Squiz Shortcuts: Rethinking the Capital Gains Tax
We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May and there’s been headlines in the finance pages flagging some big tax changes in store for investors. While nothing’s locked in, the revisions are part of an ongoing discussion about how to boost productivity and make the housing market fairer in Australia - and one particular tax has been getting a lot of attention: Capital Gains Tax. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at what Capital Gains Tax is, the reasons the government is looking to revise it, and what the reaction has been. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece by the Grattan Institute’s CEO Aruna Sathanapally discusses how the clock is ticking on the Albanese Government’s window to put in place reforms… Reading: This story in realestate.com.au talks about the impacts of the proposed tax changes on investors and the housing market… SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney and seats are limited, so you can explore ticketing options here. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1845The war against Iran expands, and vale Dennis Cometti
Thursday, 5 March: The war against Iran grows; Chinese parliament sets its annual policy agenda; Vale Dennis Cometti; And a geyser wakes up... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. SPONSORED: Michelle Obama is coming to Sydney and seats are limited, so you can explore ticketing options here. Here's a guide to the changes that AFL fans can expect this season. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1844The growing toll of the Iran war, and it's over for Kyle and Jackie 'O'
Wednesday, 4 March: The growing toll of the Iran war; A warning for petrol retailers; Kyle and Jackie 'O' call it quits; And a pricey load of bull... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's our R360 shortcut. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: Iran after Khamenei
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who he was, his influence over Iran, and what this might mean for the world more broadly. Reading: This article from the ABC details some of the people being touted as possible replacements for Supreme Leader Listening: This interview with AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver where he discusses what impacts the conflict might have on us here in Australia Listening: If you’ve got younger Aussies in your life who have questions about what’s happening in Iran, the team at Squiz Kids have done up an ‘Iran explainer’ podcast to help. It’s all about giving young listeners the tools, vocabulary and emotional reassurance they need to process complex world events. You can find it here… SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1843The war widens in the Middle East, and last chance saloon for the blood moon
Tuesday, 3 March: The war in Iran drags on; Travel chaos for Australians; A tricky restoration operation; And a reason to get outside... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's the latest DFAT crisis portal for Iran, as well as SmartTraveller advice on the Middle East Here are the links to those 2 stories on art restoration - the Michaelangelo story and the Rembrandt story And a guide to the blood moon... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
The US & Israel strike Iran, Khamenei dead; and the Tillies make a winning start
Monday, 2 March: Iran's Supreme Leader is dead; Angus Taylor's first parliamentary week as leader; The Tillies make a winning start; And an unexpected pub dish... SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it. Here's a link to a liveblog on the evolving situation in Iran Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1841More talks between the US and Iran, and INXS's new nomination
Friday, 27 February: More talks between the US and Iran; The Clintons testify to Congress; INXS's new nomination; And a salad to send off summer... SPONSORED: For Michelle's full Mary Fowler interview, head to CommBank Newsroom. Here's the NRL series kickoff preview. If you want to read up on the interview with Vogue's Chloe Malle and Anna Wintour, it's here. Here's the recipe for chopped steak salad. And here's the job ad for that position right here at The Squiz. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: All about the Women’s Asian Cup
Excitement is building for the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia which kicks off on 1 March. It’s a major football tournament that will see the Matildas on the big stage once again after their incredible World Cup run from 2023. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how the Asian Cup differs from the World Cup, who the Tillies are up against, and what their chances are… Squiz Recommends: Listening: Thanks to Commbank Newsroom, we’ll be bringing you daily updates throughout the tournament on the Squiz Today podcast, so listen out for them - we’re really looking forward to it... Reading: This guide from the football website Four Four Two has a great rundown of all the teams in the tournament… Reading: There’s bound to be lots of talk about manager Joe Montemurro over the course of the tournament - so here’s a good profile piece from the ABC on him… Listening: And here’s the Squiz Shortcut we did on the Matildas back in 2023 after their fantastic World Cup run… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1840Investigating the PM's security scare, and a hot cottage is up for rent
Thursday, 26 February: Police investigate the PM's security scare; A long State of the Union; All eyes on a women's basketball star; And a famous cottage is up for grabs... You can find out more about the Heated Rivalry cottage and renting it here. And here's the job ad for that position right here at The Squiz Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1839The antisemitism royal commission begins, and a major NRL milestone
Wednesday, 25 February: The antisemitism royal commission begins; A security incident at The Lodge; Trump gives his State of the Union; And a major NRL milestone... Apologies for the delay in uploading today, it was due to a long technical outage with our podcast provider. Hopefully we will resume normal transmission tomorrow. Here's the link to the Royal Commission websiteHere's the latest on those clear-as-mud passport changes for the UKAnd here's the job ad for that position right here at The Squiz Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: How the antisemitism royal commission will work
In the wake of the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in December last year, there were widespread calls for a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism in Australia. PM Anthony Albanese initially resisted those calls, but in January, he changed his mind - and this week, the Royal Commission gets underway. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll unpack how we got here, how the Royal Commission is going to work, and what might come out of it. Squiz Recommends: Watching: The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is being livestreamed. You can watch the proceedings here… Reading: This article (paywall) from The Sydney Morning Herald on the 5 questions the Royal Commission is looking to answer… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1838Four years of Russia's war in Ukraine, and Milan Fashion Week takes off
Tuesday, 24 February: Four years of Russia's war in Ukraine; The antisemitism royal commission begins; A UK border change causes problems; And Milan Fashion Week takes off... Here's the Milan Fashion Week preview. And here's where you can catch up on our Shortcut with guest Lauren Sams - the AFR's Fashion Editor - about the business of fashion weeks. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1837Trump turns up tariffs, and the Winter Olympics are winding up...
Monday, 23 February: Trump turns up tariffs, new protests in Iran, the South Australian election campaign is open, and the Winter Olympics are closing... Here's a liveblog link to the story of the armed man killed while trying to enter Mar-a-Lago Here's some more on Ben Tudhope And here's where you can record your deep space voice note... Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1836Former Prince Andrew is arrested, and MotoGP heads to South Oz
Friday, 20 February: Tensions grow between the US and Iran; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested; Moto GP heads to South Oz; And the perfect peach cake... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Here's the live blog to keep up with developments on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Read more here about the social media addiction trial in the US. Here's our Shortcut Series on the under-16s social media ban in Oz: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 And check out that simple peach cake recipe here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: What's up with "Wuthering Heights"?
It would’ve been hard to miss that there’s a new movie adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel Wuthering Heights out in theatres... It’s the latest imagining of the tale of Catherine and Heathcliff - a story that has both captivated and divided audiences since it was first published in 1847 - and its retelling has caused just as much of a stir. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll explain the ongoing fascination with the novel, why director Emerald Fennell’s take on it has attracted so much controversy, and how it’s been received… Squiz Recommends: Listening: We mentioned that lots of people are reading/re-reading the novel. The team from The Secret Life of Books podcast have revisited it too, and they discuss the thorny question of whether or not it really is the greatest love story of all time… Listening: Following that thread, Cassie McCullagh from The Bookshelf Podcast explains how the book affected her when she first read it as a teen, and how, with each re-read, she takes away something new… That’s on our Squiz Quiz this week. Watching: Back to the movie - this clip of Margot Robbie recreating Kate Bush’s iconic dance in the video clip to her 1978 hit song Wuthering Heights is something to behold... It was taken on the last day of shooting, Margot’s in a flowing red skirt and lip-syncing to Kate out on the wily, windy moors, of course… Reading: And if you want to know more about the costumes in the movie, The Conversation has come through with this article all about them, with plenty of photos… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1835Trump's Board of Peace meets, and China's robotic future
Thursday, 19 February: Trump's Board of Peace meets; South Korea's former leader finds out his fate; Aussie wages go backwards; And China's robotic future... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Read more about Danielle Scott's silver medal at Milano-Cortina here. You can take a look at those humanoid robots here, and some of the more traditional Lunar New Year celebrations here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1834Debate over Australia's ISIS brides, and our welcome wins at the Olympics
Wednesday, 18 February: Debate over Australia's ISIS brides; Angus Taylor names his frontbench; Vale Jesse Jackson; And our welcome wins at the Olympics... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au You can read about some of legendary actor Robert Duvall's best performances here. And here's where you can read more about American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: Who is Angus Taylor?
On Friday, the Liberal Party elected a new leadership team, with Angus Taylor taking over the top job from Sussan Ley and Jane Hume as his deputy. As the leader, Taylor has a big job ahead of him to resurrect the party’s popularity as its polling numbers continue to slide to record lows. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who Taylor is, what he stands for, and what his plans are to get the Liberal Party and the Coalition back on track… SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: For more information on the disability transport and access trial, check out the full report here. Squiz Recommends: Listening: This episode of the political podcast Back to back Barries featuring pollster Tony Barry discusses whether the election of Angus Taylor as Liberal leader is enough to stop the rise in support for One Nation… Reading: This piece on news.com.au explores how Sussan Ley’s leadership unravelled… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1833Supermarket pricing is in focus, and the year of the fire horse begins
Tuesday, 17 February: Supermarket pricing is in focus; An appeal for a missing Sydney man; A crucial World Cup game for the Aussies; And the year of the fire horse begins... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au SPONSORED: For more information on the disability transport and access trial, check out the full report here. Here's more about the Year of the Fire Horse - and you can take a look at some of the Lunar New Year events scheduled around Australia here. And here's an article about the greenwashing case against oil and gas giant Santos. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1832The Coalition's under new leadership, and new heights at the box office
Monday, 16 February: The Coalition is under new leadership; Funding for South Australia's sub hub; Our new Winter Olympics record; And new heights at the box office... SPONSORED: Find out what Australians think AI's biggest benefits will be at safeai.org.au Here's the video of Josie Baff's win in the snowboard cross Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
The Squiz Quiz w/ Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Fashion Critical, self-described as ‘the internet’s most amusing and 100% correct fashion critic’, and Lauren Sams, fashion editor at the Australian Financial Review. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 8). Links Follow Fashion Critical on Facebook and Instagram Buy Fashion Critical’s excellent and very funny book Follow Lauren Sams on Instagram Read Lauren Sams’ in the AFR Want more News Club in your life? We've got you… Sign up for our News Club newsletter Watch all our episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: @TheSquiz PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Andrew Williams Producer: Ryan Pemberton
S8 Ep 1831The Liberals prep for a leadership vote, and some Lunar New Year dumplings
Friday, 13 February: The Liberals prepare for a leadership vote; Closing the Gap's still off track; Our first gold at the Games; And some Lunar New Year dumplings... SPONSORED: For more information, check out the full report here. Read more about Cooper Woods' stunning gold medal moguls win here. Here's the guide to when Aussies are competing in the Winter Olympics, and here's the general schedule of events. And you can find the recipe for Marion Grasby's baked dumplings here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: The business of Fashion Week
Fashion Weeks are at the forefront of a multi-trillion dollar industry - and one person who knows a lot about the business of fashion is our special guest, Fashion Editor at the Australian Financial Review, Lauren Sams. In this Squiz Shortcut, Lauren’s talking us through why Fashion Weeks are such a big deal for brands and trends, how they’ve evolved over the years, and why their impact goes beyond the fashion industry. Squiz Recommends: Watching: The Devil Wears Prada on Disney+ is always a good time, and Lauren also recommends these fashion documentaries: McQueen, as well as 7 Days Out (specifically, the episode about the lead up to the Chanel couture show), and Dior and I (about Raf Simons’ tenure as artistic director of Dior)... Listening: Our Year Ahead interview with Lauren, where we asked for her predictions on the big news stories in fashion for 2026. You can find that on Apple or Spotify… Scrolling: Eva Chen’s Instagram account. She’s head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, and it’s a good window into the world of fashion and designers… Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1830Getting set for a Liberal leadership challenge, and some withering reviews
Thursday, 12 February: Getting set for Liberal Party leadership challenge; Nine dead in a Canadian mass shooting; A spin out at the Games; And some withering Wuthering Heights reviews... Here's the Winter Olympic Games schedule of events. And you can catch Fashion Critical and Lauren Sams on the Squiz Quiz here. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1829NSW police under pressure, and the benefits of a good cuppa
Wednesday, 11 February: NSW police under pressure; A ransom deadline in the US; Our Winter Olympics stars in action; And the benefits of a good cuppa... Here's that Winter Olympics schedule. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: Who’s who in the Epstein files
The latest batch of Epstein files to be released includes an enormous amount of information - and many famous names… For the people mentioned in them, it’s prompted backlash resulting in everything from denials to resignations to political scandals. And with so many names involved, the saga can be tricky to follow… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at some of the names that have come up in the latest release, who they are and what the reaction has been. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This BBC article pulls out the big names in the latest Epstein document dump and the context they’re named in, including some of the people we didn’t have space for… And this piece in The Guardian gives the key takeaways. Listening/Reading: If you’d like to know more about US President Donald Trump’s ties to Epstein, we’ve covered it in this Squiz Shortcut… And in this episode, we get you across why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is no longer a prince. Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at [email protected] Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.