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S4 Ep 1183Saturday Squiz, 17 December 2022: The FTX scandal, a Royal Christmas Card, and a recommendation retraction

This week on Saturday Squiz, Claire and Kate get across the FTX sandal: what it is, who is Sam Bankman-Fried (aka SBF) and why it's the story everyone's talking about. Plus, the Royal Christmas Card Squizers clicked on, and the FIFA World Cup Final is here. LINKS: King Charles and Camilla's Christmas card The Journal's ‘Do You Expect to Go to Prison?’: An Interview With SBF A chef-approved Mango Chutney Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Dec 16, 202217 min

S4 Ep 1182Friday, 16 December: The growing threat of extremism; South Australia's river towns on high alert; The final battle for the World Cup; And two terrific trifles

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 the banana, brandy and butterscotch trifle 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 15, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1181Thursday, 15 December: Pollies meet for power plans; Scott Morrison is grilled on robodebt; It's smokes out in New Zealand; And vibing with Scrabble's update

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 Royal family 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!

Dec 14, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1181Squiz Shortcuts: Your Shortcut to... the future of the British royal family

We are popping this episode into the Squiz Today feed so you can get across all the royal drama that's been dominating the news this week. If you like what you hear and want more, we have a whole bank of Squiz Shortcuts covering everything from Elon Musk and Twitter, what's happening in Ukraine, and whether we're really going to the moon. Search for Squiz Shortcuts wherever you get your podcasts. Squiz recommends: The Palace Papers by Tina Brown Harry & Meghan - Netflix

Dec 14, 202216 min

S4 Ep 1180Wednesday, 14 December: Coming to terms with the Queensland siege; Fijians head to the polls; Getting frisky in Bali; And Netball's new look

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 13, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1179Tuesday, 13 December: COVID changes for the new year; Six dead after Queensland shootout; Ukraine ups its diplomacy; And a tipple too far

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 12, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1178Monday, 12 December: The Aussie parliament's recalled; Another telco has a breach; A historic terror suspect arrested; And the underfrogs taking on TSwift

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 11, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1178Saturday Squiz, 10 December 2022: The 'worst ever' Christmas tree, a look at the 2022 Australian Federal Election Study and Harry and Meghan's new documentary

Claire is back from Hawaii this week and chats with Kate about that infamous Port Macquaire Christmas tree, why the 2022 Australian Election Study is super interesting and the new Harry and Meghan documentary that everyone is talking about. Plus, a gaslighting article doing the rounds and The Squiz is hiring! LINKS: The 'worst ever' Port Macquarie Christmas tree and last year's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree from Norway The 2022 Australian Federal Election Study Sydney Morning Herald's the seven new forms of gaslighting article Colin from Accounts on Binge Want to work for The Squiz? Drop us a note at [email protected] Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire Kimball Producer: Annelise Taylor

Dec 9, 202216 min

S4 Ep 1177Friday, 9 December: A plan for power bills; Putin pulls his nuclear threat; Cricket's tampering saga bounces back; And our most mangled words

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 Claire's backpack recommendation here and Adam Liaw's chilli oil recipe here. You can listen to the Squiz Kids' Squizzie Awards episode 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 8, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1176Thursday, 8 December: More US troops headed down under; The Aussie economy lags; Democrats win in Georgia; And our top internet searches

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 Kids' Keeping Kids Safe Online chat with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant here. You can listen to the China COVID protests 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!

Dec 7, 202210 min

S5 Ep 1175Wednesday, 7 December: Interest rates reach a 10-year high; China tries to shake off Covid; Vale Kirstie Alley; And spilling the Royal tea

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 6, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1174Tuesday, 6 December: Readying for a rate rise; The big political parties' problem; Some Swifties strike back; And some Danish royals ditch Europe

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 more about the 2022 Australian Election Study 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 5, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1173Monday, 5 December: Clashing over coal; Higgins lashes the legal system; The Socceroos lasting legacy; And a record breaking globe trotter

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, 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 4, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1172Saturday Squiz, 3 December 2022: The Socceroos new golden generation, Phillip Lowe apologises and the book we can't put down

This week Bryce joins Kate to chat about all things Socceroos, how the current team is different from Australia's 2006 team and the upcoming sentencing of former Theranos President, Sunny Balwani. Plus, the royal book we can't put down and our thoughts on the latest season of White Lotus. LINKS: Elon Musk tweets his bedside table Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Our new Squiz Recommends webpage, featuring all our fave picks from 2022. And sign up to Squiz Today to receive our monthly newsletter. The Palace Papers by Tina Brown The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller The Swimmers on Netflix White Lotus Season 2 on Binge Our media literacy program for teachers and kids, Newshounds Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Credits: Hosts: Kate Watson and Bryce Corbett Producer: Annelise Taylor

Dec 2, 202218 min

S4 Ep 1171Friday, 2 December: Our World Cup dreams stay alive; A William Tyrrell suspect sues; When Australia meets Finland; And the tunes we croon

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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see the Squiz Recommends here - it's all the things Squizers are buying, reading, cooking and watching in one place. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can visit the company's support site here. You can find the recipe for pasta with zucchini flowers and pecorino 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 1, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1170Thursday, 1 December: Some good news for the economy; Our former PM is censured; A high-profile Chinese leader dies; And Socceroos steal the win

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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can listen to the Moon Settlement 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!

Nov 30, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1169Wednesday, 30 November: Morrison set to be censured; China tries to stifle protestors; An epic eruption; And Christmas decor in the House

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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut on Morrison's multiple ministries here. See photos of the 2022 White House Christmas display 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!

Nov 29, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1168Tuesday, 29 November: Australia's terror threat is downgraded; Pollies have a big week ahead; A hit to retail spending; And a technicolour house goes on sale

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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. You can see photos of the Butterfly House in California 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!

Nov 28, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1167Monday, 28 November: The Industrial Relations bill is set to pass; Daniel Andrews wins a third term; COVID protests rock China; And a new Miss Universe

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. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworths Group’s 2022 Regional Report. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Amazon Flex and links to the products Janet and Kate discuss in the interview. Dad’s Special Spice Mix Small business deals Backslap 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!

Nov 27, 202211 min

Saturday Squiz, 26 November 2022: A bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and Twitter... and we won an award!

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about the bachelor's handbag, Elon Musk and the Twitter saga and Labor's Industrial Relations Bill. Also, the Sean Turnell interview we're listening to and The Squiz won an award. LINKS: 'Bachelor's handbag' finalist for Macquarie 2022 Word of the Year How I survived 650 days in Myanmar jail - The Front podcast with Sean Turnell Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Credits: Hosts: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson Producer: Annelise Taylor

Nov 25, 202217 min

S4 Ep 1166Friday, 25 November: Victorians head to the polls; An Aussie is locked up in Iran; Protecting our plonk; And getting trendy with food

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 Victorian election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!

Nov 24, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1165Thursday, 24 November: Turning over Trump's taxes; Making Ukraine invincible; Qantas profits fly; And its bin chickens versus cane toads

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 Victorian Election Squiz Shortcut here. Find out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!

Nov 23, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1164Wednesday, 23 November: Driving down electric vehicle prices; A close call in the Solomons; Better the Bob you know; And a Furphy fetches a fortune

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. #Sponsored: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!

Nov 22, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1163Tuesday, 22 November: A dramatic escalation in Iran; Wild weather go away; Young Kiwis push to vote; And living a lunar life

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 out more about Happy Boxes and the work they're doing here. #Sponsored Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report. 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!

Nov 21, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1162Monday, 21 November: Trouble at Twitter; A Silicon Valley sentencing; We are the champions; And it's time to let rip

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! Sponsored Link: Click here to find out more about Woolworth Group’s 2022 Regional Report.

Nov 20, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1163Saturday Squiz, 19 November 2022: The G20 wash-up, Kath and Kim returns and our fave sunscreen

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. This week we chat about floods, Taylor Swift's MTV EMAs outfit and the G20 wash-up. Plus a look at what's coming up in the week ahead and the sunscreen we can't get enough of at Squiz HQ. LINKS: Tayor Swift's European Music Awards outfit Chinese President Xi Jinping confronts Canadian leader Justin Trudeau This week's Squiz Shortcut on the Qatar FIFA World Cup Kath & Kim are back this Sunday and Monday nights and their warm-up chat with Sonia Kruger is a crack Claire's favourite Queen Screen sunscreen from Ultra Violette Guardian's Ben Roberts-Smith v the Media podcast Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Credits: Hosts: Claire Kimball and Kate Watson Producer: Annelise Taylor

Nov 18, 202216 min

S4 Ep 1161Friday, 18 November: A long-awaited homecoming; A verdict on the downing of MH17; Republicans take the House; And a pancake surprise

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 Cup Squiz Shortcut here. Find the recipe for Eun Hee An's spring onion pancakes with jamón 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!

Nov 17, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1160Thursday, 17 November: Calls for calm in Poland; Trump announces his presidential run; More deadly flooding; And Beyonce keeps her crown

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!

Nov 16, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1159Wednesday, 16 November: Albanese meets with Xi; More record flooding; Djokovic is set to return; And we're ditching the dinner party

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: Click here to find out how you can donate your pre-loved fashions to the Uber and Red Cross Clothing Drive Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including a recent episode unpacking the G20. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 15, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1158Tuesday, 15 November: A chat with China; The wild weather returns; Christmas shopping in November; And a long wait for a Japanese snack

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!

Nov 14, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1157Monday, 14 November: Ukrainians celebrate a key win; A chat with China; Democrats hang onto the US Senate; And raging with rodents

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!

Nov 13, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1157Saturday Squiz Ep1: Your shortcut to being informed, weekend-style…

Saturday Squiz is is your shortcut to being informed weekend-style. Hosted by the original Squiz podcast team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, we lift the lid on the news conversations we’ve been having throughout the week. We also get you ahead of the game by previewing what’s coming up in the week of news. And stick around at the end of the podcast for Squiz Recommends - where we give you recommendations on what we’re reading, listening and watching at Squiz HQ. Links: A cheat's guide to the blood moon Allure Magazine's interview with Jennifer Aniston Kate's pull-on wide leg pants from Country Road Pattipinkcake's Instagram profile Our Women and News Report Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 11, 202215 min

S4 Ep 1156Friday, 11 November: Chris Dawson's back in court; The Medibank hackers reveal their demands; The US Midterms drag on; And rock n rolling in cash

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: Explore Friday Lites here - including the chocolate ricotta cake recipe. If you're keen to pick up some rock n roll memorabilia, you can check out the auction catalogue here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 10, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1155Thursday, 10 November: The Medibank hack takes a wild turn; Holding back a red wave; Controversy before the World Cup; And giving up the royals for love

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. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack, you can get help from Medibank support or Scamwatch. You can listen to the Squiz Shortcut about the G20 summit 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!

Nov 9, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1154Wednesday, 9 November: America votes in the midterm elections; The Medibank saga continues; Consumer confidence goes down; And a right Royal drama returns

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 US midterms 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!

Nov 8, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1153Tuesday, 8 November: More problems for Medibank; The US midterm elections kick off; Sniffling through spring; And a special sight in the skies tonight

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. If you've been affected by the Medibank hack: 24/7 Medicare support site and tips from Scamwatch to protect yourself. If you want to find out the best time to see tonight's blood moon lunar eclipse where you are, click here. Read The Squiz's Women and News Report 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!

Nov 7, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1152Monday, 7 November: World leaders meet for the climate; An Aussie killed in Ukraine; Flooding continues in New South Wales; And researching life on other planets

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!

Nov 6, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1151Friday, 4 November: A new twist in the Tyrrell case; An assassination attempt on Imran Khan; Why we shouldn't be fooled by blue skies; And some great cheese

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: Explore Friday Lites here - including the burrata pasta recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the latest episode about the upcoming US midterm elections. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Nov 3, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1150Thursday, 3 November: North Korean missiles fired; Vigils for Cassius; Paying for Twitter; And a few shonky deals

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!

Nov 2, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1149Wednesday, 2 November: Putting bombers up north; Interest rates rise again; Ukrainians queue for essentials; And a muddy Melbourne Cup

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: See some of the Melbourne Cup fashion on show yesterday. 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!

Nov 1, 20229 min

S4 Ep 1148Tuesday, 1 November: Brazil elects a new president; Australia's crowd crush victim is named; Interest rates set to go up; And the Melbourne Cup's going down

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!

Oct 31, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1147Monday, 31 October: A deadly crush in Seoul; Fears over election violence in America; Remembering Cassius Turvey; And some big spending for Halloween

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, including a recent episode on the ongoing protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 30, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1146Friday, 28 October: A mistrial for Lehrmann; The Socceroos call out Qatar; Elon Musk's new title; And an American horror story

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: Explore Friday Lites here - including the steak tacos recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including this week’s episode unpacking the budget. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 27, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1145Thursday, 27 October: The Medibank hack worsens; Inflation on the rise; Kanye kicked to the curb; And a nation of nannas

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: Medibank’s support service for customers concerned about the cyberattack Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics, including this week’s episode breaking down the Federal Budget Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 26, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1144Wednesday, 26 October: Breaking down the Budget; No rest for Sunak; Planning your post; And kits off for a good cause

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!

Oct 25, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1143Tuesday, 25 October: Get set for tonight's Budget; Another new Prime Minister for the UK; Ups and downs in the flood crisis; And did somebody call for a doctor?

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: Claire's prawn linguine recipe to keep you sustained on Budget night 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!

Oct 24, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1142Monday, 24 October: Xi goes for 3; Floods and more floods; Lining up for the job of PM of the UK; And introducing Newshounds...

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. NEWSHOUNDS - media literacy for kids Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 23, 202210 min

S4 Ep 1141Friday, 21 October: Liz Truss is out; Another wet and wild weekend; A senior Greens senator steps down; And counting down to Midnights

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: Explore Friday Lites here - including Claire's beetroot and parsnip gratin recipe. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including a recent episode about cybersecurity and data hacks. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 20, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1140Thursday, 20 October: Climbing protests in Iran; Ukraine faces a cold winter; Proof that mozzies think you're extra tasty; And somebody call Samuel L. Jackson

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: Check out Tourism Australia's new 10-minute short film encouraging international visitors here Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics - including the new episode on the protests in Iran. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

Oct 19, 202211 min

S4 Ep 1139Wednesday, 19 October: Diamonds clash with the miners; Australia changes tack in Israel; The Booker Prize winner is announced; And Eurovision is down 2 entrants

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!

Oct 18, 202211 min