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S4 Ep 1062Friday, 3 June - Sheryl Sandberg moves on from Meta; Convicted paedophile Robert Hughes is to be deported; 'A perfect storm' for Australian energy markets; and putting porridge back on the morning agenda...
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S4 Ep 1061Thursday, 2 June - A growing economy in challenging times; The Senate shapes up; Johnny Depp wins his defamation case; and the Platty Jubes kicks off...
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S4 Ep 1060Wednesday, 1 June - The EU acts on Russian oil imports; A look at Albanese's new front bench; An urgent call for blood donors; and what's in a name...
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S4 Ep 1059Tuesday, 31 May - Labor wins majority government; AGL won't go through with demerger; Winter is coming; and the Mona Lisa gets caked...
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S4 Ep 1058Monday, 30 May - Settling some leadership questions; Plans afoot in the Pacific; Free flu vaccines; and 4 years of the Squiz Today podcast...
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S4 Ep 1057Friday, 27 May - The Johnny Depp/Amber heard case wraps up; Scrutiny over the police response to the Uvalde school shooting; Power prices surge; And keeping the secret of the Colonel's 11 herbs and spices...
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S4 Ep 1056Thursday, 26 May - A deadly school shooting in the US; Foreign Minister Penny Wong heads to the Pacific; Heart health and turning off the tv; and a couple of notable collectors items...
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S4 Ep 1055Wednesday, 25 May - All eyes on the Pacific region; La Nina likely to hang around; Think before you flush; and one big walk for a dog...
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S4 Ep 1054Tuesday, 24 May - PM Albanese takes the world stage; Deadly floods in India; Warnings about a nasty flu season; and the benefits of a stress-relieving hug...
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S4 Ep 1053Monday, 23 May - Labor on track to form a majority Govt; Zelensky says diplomacy the best way to end the war; Monkeypox confirmed in Oz; and Vale Caroline Jones...
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S4 Ep 1052Squiz the Election - What just happened?
Well, that was one for the ages... The 2022 federal election has been run and all but won by Labor. There's still some way to go to lock things down but let's take a look at where things are landing for the major and minor parties, and the independents, and what happens next. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1051Ask The Squiz, Episode 6 - What happens after the election, voting below the line, and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins...
What happens after the election, voting below the line, why Labor is spelled without a 'u' and what happens if the party leader loses but their party still wins... Planning to vote below the line? This could help. Get your election watching sorted with this handy guide. Explore all our Squiz the Election content here. And get on board our brand new Politics Today newsletter. Delivered to in your inbox each weekday at 6:30 am, our free newsletter is independent, agenda-free, and engaging look at the big stories with a touch of analysis and a look at what’s next. If you need a way to stay on top of the administration of power across Australia and the world, we’ll make your life so much easier. - sign up. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1050Friday, 20 May - Squizzing the election; A record low unemployment rate; NSW passes voluntary assisted dying laws; and here's hoping the Queen likes to 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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Squiz the Election here. Got a question? Shoot it through to [email protected] Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1049Squiz the Election: What to watch for on election night
It's been an intense 6 weeks and it's now decision time... There are a lot of moving pieces as we emerge from the campaign so it's time to get across some of the key themes and the key seats to watch. So let's round up all the noise of the campaign and get ready for the results to roll in... Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1048Thursday, 19 May - New data on wages growth; China airlines crash was likely 'intentional'; A heat wave hits India; and Squiz Kids interview the PM...
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S4 Ep 1047Squiz the Election - A snapshot of the top policies
The 2022 election campaign has been a curious one. The coverage - including with us at The Squiz - has focused a lot on the major party leaders and their chances of steering their teams to victory. There's been a lot about the minor parties and independent candidates - particularly the Teal ones... What there hasn't been is a lot of discussion about the policy proposals that have been put up for the next 3 years and beyond. So let's get a taste of that now. Got a question for us on the election/policies/politics/candidates? Shoot it through to [email protected] Explore the full series here: Squiz the Election. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1046Wednesday, 18 May - Ukraine surrenders in Mariupol; The polls tighten; Solar power after dark; and a spud crisis...
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S4 Ep 1045Squiz the Election - What's the deal with a hung parliament
A hung parliament - the prospect of neither of the major parties getting a majority in the House of Representatives in this election has prompted some to groan, and others to smile. So we're going to get into why it's a result that's being talked about in this campaign and how it's played out in the past. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected]. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1044Tuesday, 17 May - Seismic changes afoot in Europe; the PM's warning on voting independent; COVID explodes in Nth Korea; and the Big Bird Bandits avoid jail...
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Ep 1043Squiz the Election: Navigating Election Day with the AEC
Believe it or not, election day is about more than lining up for a delicious democracy sausage at your local primary school - it's also a day when we elect the government for the next 3 years. And because we live in unusual times, there's a bit to get across so we're talking to the Australian Electoral Commission's Evan Ekin-Smyth about what you need to know to successfully navigate election day on 21 May. Have a burning election question for Ask the Squiz? Shoot us your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1042Monday, 16 May - 5 sleeps till polling day; A mass shooting in America inspired by racism; Elon Musk's Twitter troubles; and trifle to mark the Queen's Jubilee...
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S4 Ep 1041Ask The Squiz, Episode 5 - Preferences; parachuting candidates; MPs turning independent; and voting with a pencil;
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S4 Ep 1040Friday, 13 May - Greg Norman in a bit of hot water; An evolving weather situation in QLD; Covid 'officially' arrives in North Korea; and a definitive list of rom-coms...
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S4 Ep 1039Thursday, 12 May - Gang warfare in NSW; Albanese wins the 3rd leaders' debate; The WHO on China's Covid-zero approach; and the ipod is no more...
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S4 Ep 1038Squiz the Election: What's what in Queensland
When it comes to federal elections, Queensland is Coalition country. But this time around, one of the big questions that's in focus is whether voters will take another turn around the parliamentary dancefloor with the federal Liberal and National parties with the same degree of enthusiasm as they have in the past. Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1037Wednesday, 11 May - Sri Lanka's PM resigns amid violent protests; The Northern Territory's Chief Minister resigns; Musk would let Trump back on Twitter; and a few good options for telly tonight...
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S4 Ep 1036Squiz the Election: Western Australia
Western Australia might be a long way from Canberra, but it's very close to the heart of the Coalition when it comes to a federal election. This time around, the Coalition is fighting to hold on as Labor has big hopes of picking up a couple of seats in its campaign to win Got a burning question for Ask the Squiz? Send your question to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1035Tuesday, 10 May - Chris Dawson's murder trial begins; Putin blames the west for war; the Queen scales back her public appearances; and some important advice from the electoral commission...
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S4 Ep 1034Squiz the Election: Proportional and preferential voting
Preferential voting, proportional voting, 2-party preferred, and voting above or below the line are just some of the features of our electoral system that we've talked about during this series. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we talk to the Australian Electoral Commission's Director of Media and Digital Engagement Evan Ekin-Smyth about the nuts and bolts of voting and exactly how the system works to decide who will be in power for the next 3 years. Got a question for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1033Monday, 9 May - A shouty 2nd leaders debate; A new chapter begins in Hong Kong; Sydney's Star casino under pressure; and breaking records on Mt Everest...
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S4 Ep 1032Squiz the Election - A gallop around NSW
NSW - it's home to both leaders of our major parties, it's also our most populous state and home to a third of Australia's House of Representatives seats. So, it's a big one, and it's always the scene of several important battles in a federal election. So let's unpack the state of play in NSW this election. Catch up on all the Squiz the Election episodes here. Got a question about the election? Shoot it through to [email protected] and we'll cover it off in our Ask The Squiz podcast episode on Saturday. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1031Ask The Squiz, Episode 4 - The point of campaigning, the timing of campaign launches, the seat of Higgins, and more...
The point of campaigning, the timing of campaign launches, the seat of Higgins, and more... Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1030Friday, 6 May - A presidential election in the Philippines; Russia proposes a ceasefire; introducing the JackJumpers; and Dolly is into the Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame...
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S4 Ep 1029Thursday, 5 May - The abortion debate rages in America; Rentals vacancies at record lows; Changes flagged for Twitter; and paying tribute to the Queen ... through the perfect pudding...
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S4 Ep 1028Squiz the Election: South Australia - Boothby
South Australia - it's the land of great wine, Coffin Bay oysters, and culinary icon Maggie Beer... It's also home to a new Labor state government after Peter Malinauskas was easily elected defeating Liberal Steven Marshall in March. So let's get into the state of play in South Oz this election and what seats to look out for on election night. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1027Wednesday, 4 May - Interest rates rise; America's top court set to overturn abortion rights; climate change makes some homes uninsurable; and all that glitters at the Met Gala ball...
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S4 Ep 1026Squiz the Election: Who's who on the campaign trail
Last episode we talked about how the campaign is put together and how it works. Now, it's time to pull out the name tags and talk about the who's who of this campaign, including the differences between Team Morrison and Team Albanese's approaches. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1025Tuesday, 3 May - The RBA board meets to consider a rate rise; Mike Cannon-Brookes buys up big at AGL; Chris Dawson won't face a jury; and new research on your pup's personality...
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S4 Ep 1024Squiz the Election: A day on the campaign trail
For the major players on the inside of an election campaign, it's a hectic whirlwind of travel, announcements, meetings, event, press conferences and politicking. With a lot at stake, it's a fast and furious few weeks. So in this episode, we'll give you some insights into the nuts and bolts of how they pull it off. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1023Monday, 2 May - The halfway mark of the election campaign; Nancy Pelosi visits Kyiv; Boris Becker failed for fraud; and Oz gets a new Olympics boss...
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S4 Ep 1022Squiz the Election: Victoria - Chisholm, Kooyong and Goldstein
Victoria is typically tough terrain for the federal Coalition, and it's also home to the Coalition's 2nd most marginal seat, Chisholm. In this election, there are also a couple of interesting races featuring high-profile independent candidates, so we'll take you through the state of play in Australia's 2nd most populous state. Got a question about the election, politics, parties, or processes? Shoot it through to [email protected]. Explore previous topics and episodes here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1021Ask The Squiz, Episode 3 - Smear campaigns, election promises, preferences and more...
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S4 Ep 1020Friday, 29 April - Russia talks tough; Covid restrictions ease in WA; The benefits of in-person brainstorming; and the ultimate easy entertainer recipe...
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S4 Ep 1019Thursday, 28 April - The inflation rate soars; China is accused of meddling in the election; More prison time for Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi; and 'our Margot' does Barbie...
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S4 Ep 1018Squiz the Election: Tasmania – Bass and Braddon
One of the key battlegrounds this election is in northern Tassie - home to the flip flop seats of Bass and Braddon. So in this episode of Squiz the Election, we'll give you some talking points to impress your people on election night about the vote in Tasmania. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1017Wednesday, 27 April - Unpacking Elon Musk and Twitter; The WTA will stay out of China; Keeping an eye on inflation; and a daredevil stunt....
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S4 Ep 1016Squiz the Election: Political funding and donations
One of the themes of this election is integrity and transparency, and one area that critics have said for ages needs more sunlight is the funding that our political parties and independent candidates receive. So let's get across the sorts of funding in Aussie politics, how it works, and the problems that have been identified. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1015Tuesday, 26 April - Beating the drums of war on Anzac Day; more military aid to Ukraine; Patty Mills wins a top NBA award; and Squiz the Election covers the senate race...
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. Sign up (it’s free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au. Here's Oz basketball star Patty Mills receiving his fancy trophy in front of the Brooklyn Jets Other things we do: Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad. Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here. Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties! See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1014Squiz the Election: The Senate race
The House of Reps gets a lot of attention because it's where the government is formed - but we'll also cast a vote for candidates to represent us in the Senate. So let’s get across what that's about, and what's happening in the race for the Senate this time around. Got a question about the 2022 election for Ask The Squiz? Send it through to [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
S4 Ep 1013Ask The Squiz, Episode 2 - A hung parliament, the path to politics, beyond the leaders, and policy questions...
Get to know the parties, their policies, and have a poke around candidate profiles: Liberal Party Labor Party National Party The Greens Parliament House - APH Want the quick pitch from Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese? Here are their closing statements from the leaders' debate Get your reading on with Australian Prime Ministers (edited by Michelle Grattan) ...and if you need the Anzac biccie recipe, it's here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.