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S5 Ep 1216Saturday Squiz, 18 February 2023: Rhianna's power play, things are happening with Defence and some unlikely besties

This week, Kate and Claire chat cyclones, the Superbowl, and a segment called 'things we said might happen have started to happen'. Plus, a couple of book recommendations and a hilarious TV show. LINKS: Sign up for our Saturday Squiz newsletter Stream season 2 of Clarkson's Farm on Amazon Prime. Check out Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin here*. And Matthew Perry's autobiography here*. *Buy using this link and The Squiz may earn a little commission Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Feb 17, 202315 min

S5 Ep 1215Friday, 17 February: Missing miners are found dead; Police shooting declared domestic terrorism; Unemployment's going up; And chatbot confusion

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's light chicken curry here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 16, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1214Thursday, 16 February: More rate rises are on the way; Lives lost in New Zealand; Ukraine calls for more aid; And a chocolate heist goes wrong

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the World Pride Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 15, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1213Wednesday, 15 February: An Aussie defence review handed in; Gabrielle hits New Zealand hard; Peter Bol's back on track; And banking the big bucks

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 14, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1212Tuesday, 14 February: New money to close the gap; Gabrielle hammers New Zealand; Rihanna wins the Super Bowl; And a bad day to propose

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see all of the Super Bowl commercials here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 13, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1211Monday, 13 February: Scrutiny of the Reserve Bank; Balloon hunting season continues; Turkey and Syria's death toll could double; And a big Aussie lines up for a big game

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 12, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1211Saturday Squiz, 11 February 2023: A spy balloon goes pop, the complex politics of a devastating quake, and a very relatable plus one

In the wake of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Kate and Claire chat about all the other things that ordinarily would’ve been big stories but you might’ve missed. Plus, the Instyle magazine cover we love and some feedback from Squizers. LINKS: ABC's article on how to donate to aid charities helping the earthquake victims Instyle's cover story, What Would Chilli Do? Stream The Last of Us on Binge and Foxtel Kate's big tote bag from Sydney-based brand Saarde. Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Feb 10, 202321 min

S5 Ep 1210Friday, 10 February: A senior Liberal farewells politics; An Aussie earthquake victim; Google's AI makes a blunder; And a big weekend of cricket

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 9, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1209Thursday, 9 February: Aussies missing in Turkey; The MH17 investigation draws to an end; Time to check the mail; And bailing on a bad date

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Alice Springs Pt. 2 Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 8, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1208Wednesday, 8 February: Devastation in Turkey and Syria; Rate rises return; Joe Biden prepares his pitch; And howling at the moon

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: If you're concerned about friends or loved ones following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can contact the DFAT consular assistance line. If you have a couple of minutes, we'd really appreciate it if you could complete our Squiz Saturday survey. To try your hand at the "peak Sydney" fancy Jatz appetiser, check out the recipe here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 7, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1207Tuesday, 7 February: Alcohol bans are back; A killer quake in Turkey and Syria; Get your interest rate stackhat on; And a freshly minted EGOT

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see a gallery of outfits from the Grammys red carpet here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 6, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1206Monday, 6 February: Shooting a balloon out of the sky; A young shark attack victim is named; Parliament's back in session; And carbonara corruption

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for Kay Chun's controversial smoky tomato carbonara here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! #Sponsored To learn more about being an Amazon flex delivery partner, go to: https://flex.amazon.com.au/

Feb 5, 202310 min

Saturday Squiz, 4 February 2023: Calls for action on Alice, the Labor Party is cracking on and our Grammy's deja vu

This week on Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Labor Government's big policy announcements, the latest calls for action on Alice Springs and the upcoming Grammy Awards. Shania Twain drops her new album, and Claire embraces leopard print. LINKS We'd love some feedback on Saturday Squiz, take our quick survey here Rare clouds spotted over Scotland Cancer Council's article on the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer ABC's article on the consequences of picking up a radiation capsule Claire's leopard print dress from H&M Stream Shania Twain's documentary on Netflix and Shrinking on Apple TV+ HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson PRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Feb 3, 202315 min

S5 Ep 1205Friday, 3 February: Aussie health reforms on the table; A crime ring is busted; Russia intensifies its offensive; And queen Bey runs the world

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can find out more about The English TV series here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 2, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1204Thursday, 2 February: Reviewing the crime crisis in Alice Springs; Protests planned for Pell's funeral; Settling a dispute with our neighbour; And undeading the dodo

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Alice Springs Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Feb 1, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1203Wednesday, 1 February: The rate rise relief is over; New support for family violence victims; Pell's final farewell; And a massage for your mouth

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 31, 20239 min

S5 Ep 1202Tuesday, 31 January: More rain heading for New Zealand; The no campaign speaks up; An Aussie footballer makes it big in America; And being left on hold

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the Colorado black bear's selfies here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 30, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1201Monday, 30 January: Protests in the US over a police bashing; A radioactive cap is MIA; Support for the arts sector; And Australia's best beach is crowned

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the top 10 songs in triple j's Hottest 100 here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 29, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1203Saturday Squiz, 28 January 2023: the PM visits Alice, a few extraordinary Australians and an ode to the Aussie Burger

In an Aussie-themed Saturday Squiz, Kate and Claire chat about the Australian of the Year award recipients, the ongoing debate around Australia Day and what's happening in Alice Springs. Plus, a few Aussie TV recommendations and an ode to the Aussie Burger. LINKS Professor Marcia Langton talks about Australia Day on ABC The 2016 viral Facebook post from Australian of the Year, Tyran Brumfitt This Good Food article on Aussie burgers Stream Better Date than Never, The Secret River and Australia's Wild Oddessy on ABC iView HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson PRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Jan 27, 202317 min

S5 Ep 1201Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... The latest on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across all the latest developments on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament that's been dominating the news lately. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from who Andrew Tate, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts. Squiz recommends: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s letter to PM Anthony Albanese Uluru Statement: a quick guide – Parliament House Library Parliament, not the devil, should control the detail on the Voice – SMH The Uluru Statement from the Heart – Squiz Shortcuts

Jan 27, 202317 min

S5 Ep 1202Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... Andrew Tate

The Squiz team is on a long weekend, but we thought we’d pop this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across a name that has been making a lot of headlines lately: Andrew Tate. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from the latest on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, what's happening in Ukraine, and how 2023 is shaping up for the British royals. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts. Squiz recommends: Squiz Kids - Newshounds Young people interviewed about Andrew Tate (scroll down to watch) Greta Thunberg's viral reply to Andrew Tate

Jan 27, 202315 min

S5 Ep 1200Wednesday, 25 January: Albanese visits Alice; Japan's population problems; The Aussies of the Year are set to be named; And a very smart 4-year-old

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcuts on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Andrew Tate here. You can see the full list of nominees for the Australian of the Year awards here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 24, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1199Tuesday, 24 January: Attention on Alice; A billion Chinese COVID cases; Queensland's number 1; And an on-court curse

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can watch the video about Stoffel the escapee honey badger here, and find out about Global Belly Laugh Day here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 23, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1198Monday, 23 January: A coronation fit for a king; A Lunar New Year Tragedy; New Zealand gets a new prime minister; And picks for the Golden Guitars

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 22, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1198Saturday Squiz, 21 January 2023: Kyrgios and Arden bow out, Clarke blows up and we've bought a new calendar

This week Kate and Claire chat about that Michael Clarke video, what's going on in the Aussie Open and the Australian of the Year nominees. Plus, Jacinda Arden says goodbye to politics, and we have a podcast recommendation. LINKS: Michael Clarke and Karl Stefonvic get caught on video fighting A list of the Australian of the Year award nominees Emily Blunt and John Krasinski on the Smartless podcast A 2023 bush calendar from Buy from the Bush Yotam Ottolenghi's cheesy potato cake HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson PRODUCER: Annelise Taylor

Jan 20, 202322 min

S5 Ep 1197Friday, 20 January: Jacinda Ardern says goodbye to politics; Alec Baldwin set to face charges; Aussie unemployment stays low; And permission to sip

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can see the recipe for Giovanni Pilu's herbed ricotta and roasted tomato bruschetta here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 19, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1196Thursday, 19 January: Biden's paperwork problem; Aussie troops sent to train Ukrainians; A frightening flight lands safely; And a spice crisis

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Hunter Biden Squiz Shortcut here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 18, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1195Wednesday, 18 January: Eyeing our economic horizon; Some seriously hard rain; Farewelling 2 prominent Aussies; And getting loud about leaving

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 17, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1194Tuesday, 17 January: A former Afghan MP is killed; Nepal mourns; Shopping up a storm; And a win for clutter-lovers

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can take a look at a red carpet gallery from the Critics' Choice Awards here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 16, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1193Monday, 16 January: New support for Ukraine; Iran condemned over its latest execution; Threats made against our pollies on the rise; And the Aussie Open's first bounce

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 15, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1193Saturday Squiz, 14 January 2023: Prince Harry, the Aussie Open and our fave toothpaste gadget

In our first Saturday Squiz for 2023, Kate and Claire chat about the launch of Prince Harry's new book, a Queensland survival story and all things Aussie Open. Plus, the book to read this summer and the toothpaste gadget we never knew we needed. LINKS: Netflix's Break Point and Paramount's 1883 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus A nifty toothpaste squeezer Interested in working at the Squiz? Drop us a note at [email protected] Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Jan 13, 202318 min

S5 Ep 1192Friday, 13 January: Perrottet's fancy dress disaster; A rockstar welcome in PNG; Cricket Australia cancels Afghanistan; And perfect pasta prevails

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Find the recipe for Jamie Oliver's carbonara cake here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 12, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1191Thursday, 12 January: A complicated goodbye to George Pell; Inflation reaches new heights; China hits back over COVID; And the Golden Globes return

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Squiz Shortcut here. See Vogue's Golden Globes red carpet gallery here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 11, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1190Wednesday, 11 January: A plan to cut Aussie emissions; Walking a fine line with China; Restoring the beautiful game; And TikTok's top reads

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 10, 202310 min

S5 Ep 1189Tuesday, 10 January: Turmoil in Brazil; Home prices' historic tumble; Going spare over Prince Harry; And a candle scandal

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 9, 202311 min

S5 Ep 1188Monday, 9 January: China throws open the doors; Russia ends a ceasefire; WA battles its worst-ever floods; And a right royal memoir

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can read The Squiz team's recap of the past two weeks in news here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Jan 8, 202310 min

The Year Ahead with The Squiz

Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. In our final episode of the series, Kate puts the spotlight on the Squiz Today team, Claire Kimball and Siobhan Moran-McFarlane... RECOMMENDATIONS: CODA and Slow Horses on Apple TV+ The Bear on Disney+ Adam Liaw's slow-roasted lamb recipe

Jan 5, 202315 min

The Year Ahead with Equity Mates

Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. Today we talk with one-half of the Equity Mates team, Alec Renahan... RECOMMENDATIONS: Lights Out: Pride, Delusion and the Fall of General Electric by Thomas Grata and Ted Mann. Equity Mates The Dive podcast Equity Mates Investing podcast

Jan 4, 202311 min

The Year Ahead with Gillian Bradford

Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. Today we talk with Gillan Bradford, an accomplished journalist, manager and all round Canberra Press Gallery legend. RECOMMENDATIONS: SMH's podcast Liar Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions Don't Leave Me on SBS on Demand Bread and tomato dinner salad with Pecorino Toscano and white anchovies

Jan 3, 202311 min

The Year Ahead with the Daily Aus

Welcome to The Year Ahead - our hit the ground running new year podcast series where we chat to our friends in news about what they’ve got their eye on this year, and in true Squiz form, we get their reading, watching and listening recommendations. Today we talk with the team from the Daily Aus, Zara Seidler and Sam Kowowlski… RECOMMENDATIONS: Hamish Blake's podcast How Other Dads Dad The Daily Aus podcast The Mirror Welcome to Wexham on Disney+ A Heart That Works by Robert Delaney

Jan 2, 202313 min

Welcome to The Squiz Today

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news.

Dec 31, 20220 min

2022 Year in Review - Part 3 - The Lighter Stuff

In the final episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the stories that kept us entertained during 2022. You can find a written version of the content here.

Dec 29, 20229 min

2022 Year in Review - Part 2 - All Australian

In the 2nd episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big Aussie stories that shaped 2022. You can find a written version of the content here.

Dec 28, 202211 min

2022 Year in Review - Part 1 - Around the World

In the first episode of our 3-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big international stories that shaped 2022. You can find a written version of the content here.

Dec 27, 202214 min

The Great Big Squiz Quiz 2022

It’s a bit of fun, it’s a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at the year that was 2022 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz! Can you beat panellists Claire Kimball, Kate Watson, Bryce Corbett and Siobhán Moran-McFarlane? If you fancy playing at home with friends, a link to the quiz on our website is here.

Dec 23, 202227 min

S4 Ep 1187Friday, 23 December: A drug lord is extradited to Oz; Zelensky's rockstar reception; An Irish Santa story; And perfect potatoes

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can watch A Storm For Christmas and Who Killed Santa? on Netflix. Find the recipe for perfect duck fat potatoes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Dec 22, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1186Thursday, 22 December: Queensland police officers are honoured; Oz-China relations on the table; Breaking an egg record; And our favourite recipes of 2022

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. You can listen to the Forgotten Stories of 2022 Squiz Shortcut here. If you're a fan of our recipe recs, you can see our 2022 Recipe Round Up here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Dec 21, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1185Wednesday, 21 December: Why Trump could face criminal charges; Weinstein's found guilty again; Kevin Rudd is packing his bags; And a vintage vehicle of note

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINK: If you fancy bidding on the Queen’s 1953 Land Rover, you can find the auction details here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Dec 20, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1184Tuesday, 20 December: Making nice with China; Putting Musk's leadership to a vote; Problems in Peru; And a festive forecast

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Dec 19, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1183Monday, 19 December: Footy fans engage in foul behaviour; More tragedy in Iran; Cutting back on chips; And humanising our pooches...

The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today’s news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. LINKS: If you want to know more about the baby spinach recall, you can find out all the latest info here. And if you want to find out how your pooch’s name rates (or, for that matter, your own…), a convenient analysis tool can be accessed here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this episode about the ongoing protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds - an 8-part media literacy journey teaching primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Join Squiz-E the Newshound as he sniffs out fishy stories on the internet and teaches kids to STOP, THINK and CHECK.

Dec 18, 202211 min