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S1828 Ep 8A Sydney protest becomes violent, and an Aussie Super Bowl star
Tuesday, 10 February: A Sydney protest becomes violent; A pro-democracy activist is sentenced; Vale Jon Kudelka; And an Aussie Super Bowl star... Here's a link to more of Jon Kudelka's work And here's Bad Bunny's full Superbowl half-time show 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 1827The Coalition is together again, and it's Super Bowl day in the US
Monday, 9 February: The Coalition is together again; The Israeli President visits Australia; Keeping an eye on some tax changes; And it's Super Bowl day in the US... You can find our Shortcut on One Nation's rise in the polls here. And see the Anthropic Super Bowl ad here - or Emma Stone's Squarespace screamer 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 1826A terror investigation in Perth, and snowy sports snatch the spotlight
Friday, 6 February: A terror investigation in Perth; The NSW Coroner pushes for mental health care reviews; Looking forward to the Winter Olympics; And a sweet and salty summer salad... LINKS: - Here's more info about the proposed security deal with Indonesia, and on that PNG deal - Get across the Winter Olympics in under 10 minutes with our Shortcut. - Or for the young people in your life, Squiz Kids has put out its own Winter Olympics Shortcut. - And while we're watching snow sports under the aircon here at home in Oz, here's the watermelon and feta salad recipe... 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: NASA’s return to the moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (more commonly known as NASA) is on the brink of launching its first crewed mission to the moon in 50 years. It’s a momentous occasion, but it’s not without a lot of questions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at why the mission is happening now, why it’s been such a long time between drinks, and why some people have raised concerns about the mission’s safety. Squiz Recommends: Watching: Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks dramatises what happened on that mission. It takes some liberties to keep the story rolling but it’s considered by space buffs to be one of the most historically and technically accurate movies ever made. Reading: NASA’s Artemis page pretty much answers any questions you can think of about all of the Artemis missions planned… Reading: This BBC story has a stack of cool facts about the moon, like what it’s made of (they compare it to “a chocolate-covered cherry” in terms of its layers)... And here’s the CNN article we mentioned about the heat shield issues with Artemis 1… 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 1825More fallout from the Epstein files, and a Dobermann dominates Westminster
Thursday, 5 February: More fallout from the Epstein files; Another Australian skiier dies in Japan; Defence sites are up for grabs; And a Dobermann dominates at Westminster... LINKS: - You can read about some of the biggest names in the latest batch of Epstein files here. - And see more photos from the Westminster dog show 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1824Patching up the former Coalition, and a despicable dilemma
Wednesday, 4 February: Patching up the former Coalition; The US invests in critical minerals; A giant effort to save a landmark; And a despicable dilemma... LINKS: - Here's the calculator link for how new interest rates might affect you - Here's some more info on the Cerne Giant (open with some caution) - And the Minions-themed routine that's caused all the ruckus... 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: One Nation’s rise in the polls
It hasn’t been the smoothest start to the year for the federal government, but the real drama has been playing out on the other side of the fence, where a rise in polling numbers for One Nation and a breakdown in the Coalition are reshaping Australia's political right. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the surge in support for One Nation, why it’s happening now, and what it could mean for the future... Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in The Conversation is a good one if you’d like to dive deeper into the reasons behind those One Nation poll numbers… Reading/listening: Our Squiz Shortcut on Nigel Farage and his Reform party takes a look at the far-right movement in the UK… 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 1823A new search for Dezi Freeman, and celebrating music's night of nights
Tuesday, 3 February: A new search for Dezi Freeman; More tension between Iran and the US; The former Coalition talks it out; And celebrating music's night of nights... Here are some highlights from this year's Grammys, and the promised red carpet gallery... And here's an article about Marius Borg Høiby's rape trial in Norway. 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1822Challenging times as parliament returns, and vale Catherine O'Hara
Monday, 2 February: Challenging times as parliament returns; More strikes in the Gaza Strip; Alcaraz makes history at the Oz Open; And vale Catherine O'Hara... You can find that iconic scene of Canadian acting legend Catherine O'Hara in Schitt's Creek here. And you can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1821A health funding showdown, and closing in on the Australian Open finals
Friday, 30 January: A health funding showdown; The UK and China mend relations; Closing in on the Australian Open finals; And an easy cheesecake hack... Here's our 2-ingredient cheesecake hack. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Ask the Squiz: Ambassadors, NATO and shark culling
There’s been a lot happening in the news this year already - and as usual, Squizers have sent us some excellent questions to tackle… So in this episode of Ask the Squiz, we’re looking at the role of ambassadors and why we need them, what NATO’s about and who’s in it, and the arguments for and against controlled fishing (otherwise known as culling) in light of the recent shark attacks in NSW. Squiz Recommends: Reading/watching: This piece in The Conversation looks at the appointment of Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd as our US ambassador. And if you're after something to watch, Andrew reckons The Diplomat on Netflix gives some excellent insights into that world… Listening/Reading: This Squiz Shortcut we did on NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine is a good backgrounder, and here’s NATO’s list of member countries and the stories of how/when they joined… Reading: This article from Macquarie University’s The Lighthouse comprehensively covers the arguments around shark culling. 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 Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1820Inflation strikes again, and a jellyfish influx in Victoria
Thursday, 29 January: Inflation strikes again; Trump threatens Iran, Pressure grows on Ley's leadership; And a jellyfish influx in Victoria... You can read more about those jellyfish in Victoria here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1819Temperature records are tumbling, and déjà vu for de Minaur
Wednesday, 28 January: Temperature records tumble in southeast Australia; Ley's leadership is in question; Learning more about menopause; And a masterclass by Alcaraz... Here's the ABC Emergency website for the latest updates in your area and here are some tips for staying safe in the heat Here's a link to more info on that menopause/dementia study out of the UK and here's the first, second and third part of our Shortcut series on menopause. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: What to watch at the Winter Olympics
We’re just over a week from the Winter Olympics, which will kick off in Italy 4 years after they were hosted by Beijing in 2022. Winter sports don’t get a huge amount of attention in the summery climates of Australia, but we have some definite contenders to watch in these Games… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you up to speed with who the big Aussie chances are, some of the new events, and how to watch… Note: This year, the Winter Paralympics will begin a few weeks after the Winter Olympics on 6 March - we'll cover that separately when the time comes across Squiz Today and Shortcuts as well! Squiz Recommends: Reading: This Fox Sports article lists every Aussie competing in this year’s games, and which ones are considered medal chances, podium chances and so on. Watching: Here's the Netflix documentary on Scotty James we talk about in the ep, and here's the one on YouTube about Skimo. Got a question about the news? Our next episode of Ask the Squiz is out on Thursday. If there’s a question you’d like Claire and Andrew to tackle, email us at [email protected] or drop us a voice note here and you might hear yourself on the pod. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S8 Ep 1818Plaudits and protests on Australia Day, and a very big climb
Tuesday, 27 January: Plaudits and protests on Australia Day; Another shooting in Minnesota; It's D-Day for the Demon; And a very big climb... You can check out the full list of Australia Day honours recipients here. And here are some of the photos from Alex Honnold's amazing skyscraper climb in Taiwan... You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Weekly Wrap Preview: The Coalition split (again)
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. It was a massive week in federal politics as the Coalition partnership officially split. Following a fallout over hate crimes legislation and frontbench resignations, Nationals leader David Littleproud called it quits on the Coalition. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. 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 Squiz Today and News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Larissa Moore Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton Researcher: Sophie Felice
S8 Ep 1817Remembering those we lost at Bondi, and the Oscar nominations are out
Friday, 23 January: Remembering those we lost at Bondi; A search for survivors in New Zealand; Trump does a U-turn on Greenland; And the Oscar noms are out... You can read tributes for the Bondi terror attack victims here. Here's a gallery of photos from the day of mourning. You can check out all the Oscar nominations here. And here's the recipe for one-pan orzo with spinach, feta and peas. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: A shark attack spike
A recent spate of shark attacks has restarted the national conversation around the apex predators we share the ocean with when we go for a swim… In NSW in particular - where 4 attacks have happened in the past week - experts say recent rain, murky water and warmer seas are creating ideal conditions for bull sharks, and authorities are warning people to stay out of the water until it clears… This is a recurring topic for Australians - Claire and Kate did a Shortcut on it 5 years ago - so we thought it was a good time to play that again for you. In the ep, they look at our history of shark attacks, why they seem to be becoming more prevalent, and what we can do to prevent them… Squiz recommends: Reading: One thing that’s come up a lot in coverage of the shark attacks over the past week has been the rising number of bull sharks off NSW beaches and in Sydney Harbour in particular. If you’re interested in some further reading on that, The Conversation has published a helpful article that delves into some of the reasons behind it. Reading: And Kate has recommended a piece that discusses how Aussies, as a nation of beach-lovers, can manage the risk posed by sharks without giving up swimming in the ocean - that’s by Andre Slade in Ocean Swims.… Send us your questions: Our next episode of Ask the Squiz is out next Thursday. If you’ve got a question about the news that you’d like Claire and Andrew to tackle, email us at [email protected] or drop us a voice note here and you might hear yourself on the pod. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here.
S8 Ep 1816A day of mourning for Bondi, and remembering the Sundance Kid
Thursday, 22 January: A day of mourning for Bondi; The Coalition's in crisis; Trump doubles down on Greenland; And remembering the Sundance Kid... Some national day of mourning resources: the livestream link for this evening's service, a guide to some of the other events happening today, and the virtual condolence book. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1815A shark warning in NSW, and a brainy bovine
Wednesday, 21 January: A shark warning in NSW; New gun control and hate laws pass; Trump's tariff threat over Greenland; And a brainy bovine... Here's our Shortcut on the background of the hate speech laws. Here's the Brooklyn Peltz Beckham statement in full And here's the story about Veronika the cow... You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: Why Hate Speech Laws Are So Hard
The Albanese Government has recalled parliament this week to try to push through new laws on hate speech and guns in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. But it's been a messy few days - the proposed laws have been widely criticised, and the government has already had to abandon key parts of the package. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll take a look at what was actually proposed, whether it would make a difference, and why it's all come unstuck politically… Squiz Recommends: Reading: The issue of social cohesion has been raised a lot in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack. With that in mind, this piece in The Conversation looks at some key areas to be examined by the upcoming royal commission into antisemitism. Listening: This episode of The Front by the team at The Australian discusses the position the Albanese Government finds itself in post-Bondi… Got a question for our Ask the Squiz ep? Email us at [email protected] or drop us a voice note here and you might hear yourself on the pod. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S8 Ep 1814Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws, and a very expensive gem
Tuesday, 20 January: Debate begins over Albanese's hate laws; A train tragedy in Spain; Global economic experts meet; And a very expensive gem... You can read more from the parents of the Bondi terror attack's youngest victim, 10yo Matilda, here. And check out that rather pricey sapphire here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1813Parliament's back to tackle antisemitism, and the Australian Open begins
Monday, 19 January: Parliament's back to tackle antisemitism; Trump pushes forward with his Greenland plan; The Australian Open begins; And taking it back to 2016... Here's our Squiz Shortcut on the uprising in Iran. And here's our Shortcut on why the US wants Greenland. You can find out more about Dolly Parton's 80th birthday rendition of Light Of A Clear Blue Morning (and listen to it!) here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Weekly Wrap Preview: The uprising in Iran
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. We’re starting this week with the deadly uprising in Iran. Widespread protests are not uncommon in Iran, but it’s become clear that this uprising is different, and we’ll explain why. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. 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 Squiz Today and News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Jodie Speers Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton
S8 Ep 1812Albanese's hate speech laws run into trouble, and some tasty weekend wraps
Friday, 16 January: Albanese's hate speech laws run into trouble; Chaos reigns in Greenland; The Australian Open is nearly here; And some weekend wraps... And here's the recipe for San Choy Bow Chinese lettuce wraps. And here's some info on Song Sung Blue You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: The uproar over ICE
A huge news story at the moment is how ICE is being deployed in the US - that's their federal agency that's being deployed in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown - particularly after the shooting of Minnesota woman Renee Good, which has sparked widespread protests. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll look at what ICE actually is, why its work has been so controversial and what happened in Minnesota… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece from the PBS explains why it’s been so difficult to know exactly what happened from the video footage of the incident, and how things have changed since the murder of George Floyd Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube here
S8 Ep 1811Trump turns his focus on Iran, and BTS is back
Thursday, 15 January: Trump ramps up the pressure on Iran; A high-profile meeting on Greenland; The bushfire damage bill grows in Victoria; And BTS is back... SPONSORED: Check out details of the Maritime Museum summer program here. You can find our Shortcut on why the US wants Greenland here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1810A national day of mourning for Bondi, and a cricket legend calls time
Wednesday, 14 January: A national day of mourning for Bondi; Author Craig Silvey is arrested; A women's cricket legend retires; And an ice hockey romance makes waves... SPONSORED: Check out details of the Maritime Museum summer program here. You can read more about how Heated Rivalry and the book series it's part of has taken Australia - and the world - by storm here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: The uprising in Iran
Massive protests in the Middle Eastern country of Iran have been taking place over the last few weeks. We’ve covered them a bit in the Squiz Today podcast, but it’s time to get you across the backstory. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at how the protests began, how Iran’s ruling regime has responded, and what might come next. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This CNN explainer goes into the internet blackout specifically – what's behind it and what the Iranian authorities are hoping to achieve with it. Watching: For something a bit lighter – and not suggesting this is particularly historically accurate – but the 2012 film Argo, which won Best Picture, is set during the Iran hostage crisis of the late 70s/early 80s and is worth a watch. Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube here
S8 Ep 1809A probe into the US Federal Reserve boss, and a Golden Globe for Rose Byrne
Tuesday, 13 January: A probe into the US Federal Reserve boss; Victoria's bushfire victim is named; Hate speech laws are in focus; And a Golden Globe for Rose Byrne... SPONSORED: Check out details of the Maritime Museum summer program here. Here's the video message from Jerome Powell in case you'd like to watch for yourself You can watch Rose Byrne's speech here, host Nikki Glaser's opening monologue here, Amy Poehler's speech here, and some of the red carpet looks here... You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1808Victoria's bushfires turn deadly, and some new tech tanks
Monday, 12 January: Victoria's bushfires turn deadly; The Iranian protests ramp up; Farewell to a rock legend; And some new tech tanks... Here's the latest Smart Traveller advice for Iran. The best in show and worst in show from the Consumer Electronics Show. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
The year to be informed
trailerThe Squiz Today is all about keeping you informed about the news, not overwhelmed. In less than 10 minutes each weekday, we cover the news and a bit of fun stuff too… Hit follow on the Squiz Today podcast. Want more Squiz in your life? We've got you… Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… News Club - the place for conversations about the news. Explore our weekly Wednesday quiz, wrap up on a Saturday as they talk through the big news events and limited interview series. 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. Watch all our interviews Follow us on Instagram: We also do newsletters... Sign up for Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podcast. Sign up at - it's free. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics 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 Squiz Media with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista.
Weekly Wrap Preview: A Royal Commission into anti-semitism
Each Saturday, we wrap up the news of the week with the (imaginatively named) Weekly Wrap podcast on our News Club show. We’re putting the main story here because we want to ensure Squizers are across what we’re talking about. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now called for a Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion - a big turnaround from a few weeks ago, when he was stridently against calling one. There’s plenty of questions for us to help answer on that. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. 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 Squiz Today and News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Hosts: Claire Kimball & Larissa Moore Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton
S8 Ep 1807Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi, and cold noodles for a hot day
Friday, 9 January: Albanese calls a royal commission into Bondi; Protests after a US shooting; The Ashes wrap up; And cold noodles for a hot day... SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can find the recipe for Hetty McKinnon's cold spicy noodles with smashed zucchini here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: Who is Nicolás Maduro?
Last weekend, the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in an overnight military raid, and he's now facing criminal charges in New York. It's a story that's been dominating world news, and it raises a lot of questions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at: - a brief history of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores - why the US has beef with them - and what might happen next for Venezuela SPONSORED: Check out details to the Maritime Museum summer program here Squiz Recommends: Reading: The ABC's coverage, which has a really good explainer on the different scenarios that could unfold in Venezuela… Reading: And a piece from The New York Times on Cilia Flores - it goes deep into how she built her power behind the scenes over decades… you will need a subscription to read it though. Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube here
S8 Ep 1806A heatwave moves across Australia, and the Elvis Express rolls into Parkes
Thursday, 8 January: A heatwave moves across Australia; A Russian-flagged oil tanker is seized; Reviewing our animal research code; And the Elvis Express rolls into Parkes... SPONSORED: Check out details to the Maritime Museum summer program here. You can check on weather warnings with the BOM - while ABC Emergency has the latest fire info. Here are some tips to keep cool. Follow the US-Venezuela happenings here. Tributes for the Bondi terror attack victims are here. And here are some photos from the Parkes Elvis Festival... You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1805Trump sets his sights on Greenland, and a new old-school gadget
Wednesday, 7 January: Trump sets his sights on Greenland; Protests ramp up in Iran; Tributes for a former Nationals senator; And a new old school gadget... Read or listen to our Shortcut on why the US wants Greenland here. And you can check out Lego's newest offering here (we know you want to...). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
Squiz Shortcuts: What's changed after Bondi
After the Bondi terror attacks in December, the NSW State government recalled parliament to push through new laws on guns, protests and hate speech. Though the laws passed parliament just before Christmas, they were controversial - with some saying they went too far in the wake of the attacks. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll unpick what they actually involved - what’s changed in NSW, and what might change in the rest of the country in the year to come. SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus.. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Email us: Got a topic you want us to tackle? Send us your Shortcut suggestions to [email protected]. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here Prefer to watch this episode? Check it out on YouTube here
S8 Ep 1804Maduro pleads not guilty in New York, and the Aussie summer heats up
Tuesday, 6 January: Maduro pleads not guilty in New York; China and South Korea cool down; The Aussie summer heats up; And a popular political cat... SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Here's one of the live blogs following the US-Venezuela crisis. You can find out more about Jane McGrath Day here. You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
S8 Ep 1803The US attacks Venezuela, and Betty Boop enters the public domain
Monday, 5 January: The US attacks Venezuela; Swiss police investigate a ski resort fire; The Ashes is nearing its end; And Betty Boop enters the public domain... SPONSORED: Check out details of the Maritime Museum summer program here. SPONSORED: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). Here's a live blog of the US-Venezuela coverage and here's our Shortcut to the background You can watch the guard of honour created by the Ashes players to honour the Bondi attack heroes here. Here's a rundown of the characters, books, movies and music that have entered the public domain in 2026. And to catch up on the stories you might have missed over the break, here's our full recap... You can get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning. 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics
A Squiz at the break: The Bondi attack aftermath, and an historic Sydney to Hobart
A Squiz at the break: The aftermath of the Bondi attack; Massive protests hit Iran; Farewelling some famous names; And a historic Sydney to Hobart... For more stories you might have missed here's our full recap. Here's more on the new NSW protest/gun/hate speech laws The Vogue piece on Brigitte Bardot Remembrances of Dr Katie Allen and Nick Bolkus And the Beaver Advisory Centre story And here's where you can read more about the Swiss beaver hotline... You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at December: A terror attack shakes Australia, and good Socceroos news
Sunday 4 January: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of December 2025 Here's Ahmed Al-Ahmed's interview And here's the limoncello tiramisu recipe SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at November: A net zero reckoning, and Robert Irwin's a winner
Saturday 3rd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of November SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at October: The PM visits the White House, and a Fat Bear Week winner
Friday 2nd January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of October SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at September: Erin Patterson is sentenced, and criminal collectibles
Thursday 1st January: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of September Here's that Singapore noodles recipe SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at August: Tabling an economic plan, and some brilliant brownies
Wednesday 31 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of August SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at July: A starvation crisis in Gaza, and a compelling countdown
Tuesday 30 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of July SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at June: Israel and Iran in conflict, and Aussie sprinters dazzle
Monday 29 December: We're continuing our recap of 2025 with a look back at a couple of the big news events of June SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at May: A remarkable federal election, and Austria wins Eurovision
Sunday 28 December: We're taking a look back at a couple of the big news events of May 2025 SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.
A Squiz at April: The death of a Pope, and a durable dachshund
Saturday 27th December: We're recapping the year with a look back at a couple of the big news events of April 2025 Here's the link for Neil Perry's Fish Pie SPONSOR: Squizers can sign up to Revolut Business. Add money to your account to receive a $400 welcome bonus. Fees and T&Cs apply. See PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). You can 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. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.