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Ask the Squiz: How GDP works, and what's changed in the fertility industry
Hello and welcome to Ask the Squiz, where we answer your questions about what’s been in the news. In this edition, we’ll look at what GDP is and why it keeps cropping up, how IVF regulation works in Australia, what Donald Trump means when he talks about the radical left, and we’ll check-in on what’s happening with the algal bloom in South Australia. Quick correction: We say in the episode mining makes up about 8% of Australian GDP - it's actually closer to 12. Apologies! SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact. mumsandco.com.au/podcasts Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in The Conversation gives a good insight into the business of IVF in Oz. Reading: This (paywalled) article in The Economist about political violence in the US and this (free) BBC explainer on the same issue. Reading: The ABC has published this really detailed piece looking into the impact the algal bloom is having on South Oz now we’re around the 6-month mark. Listening: And if you’re keen for a deeper dive into our GDP and why it matters, this episode of The Economy, Stupid gives a good take on that. 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
S7 Ep 1948A standoff between BHP and China, and a Fat Bear Week winner
Thursday, 2 October: A standoff between BHP and China; The US government shuts down; Deja vu at the Dally Ms; And a Fat Bear Week winner... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series - your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact - or find out more here. Here's a guide to the US government shutdown and the battle over healthcare. Here's an obituary for Jane Goodall. Some Dally M results and some red carpet looks. And (drum roll, please...) your Fat Bear week winner. Here's where you can find out more about this year's Abbey Road Music Photography Awards (and check out the nominees) ahead of the ceremony in London. 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.
S7 Ep 1947Change is in the air at Seven West, and an Aussie power couple calls it quits
Wednesday, 1 October: Change is in the air at Seven West; Albanese backs the Gaza plan; Interest rates are held steady; And an Aussie power couple calls it quits... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out their T&Cs. You can read more about Trump's plan for Gaza here. Here's a timeline of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's relationship, if you want to wander down memory lane... And if you need some light relief, we'll point you in the direction of this timeless raccoon video. 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: Tylenol, RFK Jr and Make America Healthy Again
Last week, US President Donald Trump issued some health advice to pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, an ingredient in certain pain relief drugs, that had medical experts rushing to clarify the science… The advice came from a report ordered by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr - he’s the one behind the Make America Healthy Again movement, and he’s driving some big changes in the US health industry… So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at why last week caused such a stir, who RFK Jr is and what his agenda means for the rest of the world - and us here in Oz… SPONSORED: Check out CDU’s Summer Semester courses here Squiz Recommends: Listening: to this episode of The New Yorker’s podcast The Political Scene titled How MAHA is sowing vaccine confusion if you’d like to know a bit more about what’s been going on at the CDC and the politicisation of health in the US. this article from CNN which fact checks the claims Trump made in his statement about Tylenol last week, as well as information about autism. Watching: here's the link to Trump's full announcement, for balance. 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
S7 Ep 1946Another Optus outage strikes, and New Zealand's favourite bird
Tuesday, 30 September: Another Optus outage strikes; Trump announces a Gaza peace plan; The Women's Cricket World Cup begins; And New Zealand's favourite bird... SPONSORED: Check out Charles Darwin University’s Summer Semester courses here. Here's a link to a liveblog so you can follow along with developments on this morning's Gaza peace plan announcement. Here's a schedule for the Women's Cricket World Cup. 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.
S7 Ep 1945Trump targets a former FBI boss, and a date with the Devil
Monday, 29 September: Trump targets a former FBI boss; Albanese meets with King Charles; The Lions defeat the Cats; And a date with the Devil... SPONSORED: Check out Charles Darwin University’s Summer Semester courses here SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out their T&Cs. 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: Making sense of what went down at the UN
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. A lot of headlines came out of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, so we pulled out the major themes to make sense of it all. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Video editor: Charlie Devenport Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S7 Ep 1944The PM speaks at the UN, and a name to watch at the ARIAs
Friday, 26 September: The PM speaks at the UN; The battle for Bradfield is over; It's Grand Final time in Aussie Rules, And a name to watch at the ARIAs... SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow. SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out more - and here's the T&Cs. Here's an AFL Grand Final preview, and a couple of guides to this weekend's NRL and NRLW prelim finals. You can check out the full list of ARIA nominees here. Here's the Missy Higgins ARIAs performance. Watch the trailer for Kangaroo here. And if you need something to snack on this weekend, these prawn ceviche tostadas might hit the spot... 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: Much ado about Labubus
You've probably spotted them around - cute but slightly creepy plush dolls with cheeky grins and pointy teeth. They're called Labubu dolls, and they've gone from quirky collectibles to must-have accessories thanks to fashion influencers and celebrities jumping on the bandwagon. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll explain what on earth a Labubu is and how these little monsters became such big business... Sponsored - Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out there T&Cs. Squiz Recommends: Watching: This short YouTube video produced by Pop Mart about artist Kasing Lung’s journey creating Labubu. He’s talking about it during a signing event at the Louvre in Paris, no less. It’s got subtitles but it’s a sweet look at what he loves about the character… Reading: This Vogue article featuring some very fashionable people speaking about their Labubu collections and why they’ve got them… Perusing: Naomi Osaka’s Labubus Billie Jean Bling and Arthur Flashe… 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
S7 Ep 1943A state of emergency at Optus, and an early Oscar front-runner...
Thursday, 25 September: A state of emergency at Optus, The super typhoon moves over China; Jimmy Kimmel returns, and an early Oscar front-runner... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here the Smart Traveller advice for China 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.
S7 Ep 1942Albanese locks in a Trump meeting, and Fat Bear Week returns
Wednesday, 24 September: Albanese locks in a Trump meeting; A super typhoon threatens Asia, Jimmy Kimmel is back; And so is Fat Bear Week... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. You can read more about next year's Artemis II mission to the moon here. And get up to speed on our favourite Squiz comp - Fat Bear Week - here. And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! 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 going on at the UN this week?
Leaders from around the world are in New York for ‘High-level Week’ at the 80th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Our PM Anthony Albanese is there, and he’s got a lot on his agenda. He’s also facing pressure to lock in a meeting with US President Donald Trump and get relations back on track with our key ally... So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through the role of the UN, what’s happening in High-level Week, and what Albanese hopes to achieve there… Sponsored - Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out their T&Cs. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This UN paper titled: What to know ahead of the UN summit on the Question of Palestine which will get you across what’s up for discussion this week. Watching: This short video produced by the UN about its 80th Anniversary and the organisation’s role in the world. 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
S7 Ep 1941Optus is under fire over outages, and a river cleanup works wonders
Tuesday, 23 September: Optus is under fire over outages; Estonia raises the alarm over Russia, Rowell wins the Brownlow, And a river cleanup works wonders... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here's the link to the article about Chicago's river clean-up (and one about Chonkosaurus, because we know you want to know more about him...). Here's that surprise Brownlow moment A link for all your Fat Bear Week news... And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! 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.
S7 Ep 1940Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting, and some surprising science
Monday, 22 September: Waiting on a big Australia-US meeting; Optus is in hot water; A golden night for Aussies in Tokyo; And some surprising science... Here's the story about the Ig Nobel Prizes. And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. 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: A big climate announcement, and Pacific security deals not getting done
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 our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. There was a lot of climate policy news to get across this week, first with the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, and then the government setting a 2035 emissions reduction target. We'll pull that together and make sense of it for you. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Video editor: Charlie Devenport Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S7 Ep 1939Australia's new emissions target is set, and some Friday fish cakes
Friday, 19 September: Australia's new emissions target is set; A US talk show is pulled off air; King Charles backs AUKUS; And some Friday fish cakes... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here's the story about Marilyn Hagerty, and, of course, her famous Olive Garden review. For a recipe, we'll point you to Larissa's favourite Old School Fish Cakes. Speaking of eating fish... Fat Bear Week Junior is upon us! Read about it here. And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! 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 China built the world's tallest bridge
The world’s tallest bridge, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, is about to open in China but it’s not in a place you’d expect… Instead of linking parts of a city, the bridge spans a gorge in one of the country’s most remote, poor areas - and it’s both a feat of engineering and a symbol of China’s economic progress. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what it took to build such an immense construction and what it means for China… SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Squiz Recommends: Watching: This YouTube video by The Impossible Build about the bridge’s construction. It’s got great footage and really gives you a sense of its scale. Browsing: And for the bridge fans, I’ve got a round up of other famously tall and long bridges in the world compiled by the BBC for a bit of comparison/general bridge appreciation. 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
S7 Ep 1938Another delayed deal in the Pacific, and Robert Redford's online legacy
Thursday, 18 September: Another delayed deal in the Pacific; Trump gets the royal treatment; The NBL gets underway, And Robert Redford's online legacy... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here's that GIF we were talking about. And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! 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.
S7 Ep 1937Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report, and vale Robert Redford
Wednesday, 17 September: Israel's accused of genocide by a UN report; Trump sues the Times; Vale Robert Redford; And the White Lotus heads to France... SPONSORED: Head online and search for 'Bankwest Virtual Card' to find out the T&Cs. Here's a link to an obituary for Robert Redford - and a gallery of his work. And here's the link to our Airbnb survey - we appreciate your help! 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 and Kate Watson - 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: Qatar, the Middle East's 'prickly Switzerland'
Qatar has typically been the mediator of choice for conflicts in the Middle East, but last week, Israel carried out its first-ever airstrike on the country when it targeted Hamas officials in the capital Doha. Those officials were looking over the latest ceasefire proposal to put an end to the war in Gaza that was put forward by the United States. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get to know Qatar better as a nation, its role in Middle Eastern diplomacy, and why Israel’s strike is so notable. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in Tatler covering Sheik Tamim’s visit to the UK last year gives a fascinating look into the house of al-Thani. Reading: This piece from the New York Times titled What Drove Israel’s Brazen Attack on Hamas in Qatar? (paywall). It’s a good wrap-up of what many well-credentialled experts think, and a lot of it seems to come down to frustration with the peace process… 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
S7 Ep 1936The climate's in the spotlight, and Adolescence wins big at the Emmys
Tuesday, 16 September: The climate's in the spotlight; Australia and PNG make a deal; State of Origin returns, And Adolescence wins big at the Emmys... Here's the link to the AirBnb survey - appreciate your help! And here are the other links we mentioned: The climate risk report The explanation on the ANZ penalties The Squiz Kids episode on Papua New Guinea The Emmys red carpet gallery 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1935Albanese announces billions for defence, and Bowie's favourite tracks
Monday, 15 September: Albanese announces billions for defence; An arrest in the Charlie Kirk investigation; It's crunch time for footy finals; And Bowie's favourite tracks... SPONSORED: Squizers can get 15% off* with the code SQUIZ15 here. The offer’s good until 6 October 2025. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the PDS. You can check out the full list of David Bowie's favourite tracks here. Here's that try by Kaeo Weekes. And here's where you can find out more about watching today's Emmys. 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 and Kate Watson - 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 assassination of Charlie Kirk
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 our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. This week, we're leading with the fatal shooting of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk - we'll explain who Kirk was, why he was significant, and what the political fallout has been as the search for his killer continues. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S7 Ep 1934The search for a shooter in the US, and some educational noodles
Friday, 12 September: The search for a shooter in the US; A week of chaos in Nepal; The NRL finals begin; And some educational noodles... SPONSORED: Search for ‘The Business Of’ in your podcast app, have a listen and hit follow, or find out more here. Watch Clinton Moore's impressive 720 here (and maybe don't try this at home...). You can find the recipe for Adam Liaw's Singapore noodles here. And find out more about The Office spin-off, The Paper, 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 and Kate Watson - 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 Series: Menopause and the HRT Scoop
In the final instalment of our Squiz Shortcuts menopause series, our host Gillian Bradford talks to Professor Susan Davis - she’s a rockstar of menopause, writing 480+ peer-reviewed papers. She explains to us why HRT got so controversial and what women actually need to know now. Head to welleco.com for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. 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. Recommendations Reading - We really enjoyed The New Yorker reflections on why menopause is having such a moment… you can bet you a few celebrities had just a little something to do with it… Following - Professor Davis co-authored a handy guide for GPs to help them when they are treating women in perimenopause and menopause. So check it out for yourself - and you can go armed to your next appointment with all the info…
S7 Ep 1933Qatar is drawn into the fray, and a sluggish start to the morning
Thursday, 11 September: Qatar is drawn into the fray; A sub-stantial defence investment; Postecoglou makes his return; And a sluggish start to the morning... SPONSORED: You can listen to the third episode of our menopause series at midday today and check out WelleCo’s range and use the code SQUIZP15 here. Here's an explainer on ghost sharks (and here's what they're named after). Here's some more detail on the Jacinta Nampijinpa Price story. 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1932The Murdoch succession plan succeeds, and some galloping gumboots
Wednesday, 10 September: The Murdoch succession plan succeeds; A Pacific deal doesn't go through; ANZ cuts thousands of jobs, And some galloping gumboots... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact.mumsandco.com.au/podcasts You can read up on the Gumboot Gift here - and watch the competitors in action (trips included...) 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 and Kate Watson - 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: After the mushroom murders
The spotlight this week is back on Erin Patterson, the Australian woman convicted of the mushroom murders, after her sentencing yesterday. In a first for Victoria, the proceedings were broadcast live from the court - there’s been intense public interest in this case, both here and overseas… multiple podcasts, articles, and even book deals. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what Patterson’s life will be like now, and just why the story has caught people’s attention all around the world. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article published in The Guardian that covers the various film, book and podcast projects inspired by the case. Listening: To the ABC’s Mushroom Case Daily podcast for anyone who wants to follow the twists and turns of the case and the trial from the beginning… 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
S7 Ep 1931Erin Patterson learns her fate, and an Aussie video game goes big
Tuesday, 9 September: Erin Patterson learns her fate; Another French PM is ousted; Our big supermarkets face a big bill; And an Aussie video game winner... 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). Here are the Department of Veterans' Affairs resources we mentioned. Here's a review of Hollow Knight: Silksong and a trailer. Other things we do: Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style. 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.
S7 Ep 1930A shark attack tragedy in Sydney, and the last Queen coins are rolled out
Monday, 8 September: A shark attack tragedy in Sydney; Erin Patterson's due to be sentenced; A good weekend for rugby fans; And the last Queen coins are rolled out... SPONSORED: Squizers can get 15% off* with NIB Travel Insurance with the code SQUIZ15 here. The offer’s good until 6 October 2025. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the PDS. If you want to watch the live stream of Erin Patterson's sentencing, you can do so here from 9.30am AEST. here’s a link to watch the VMAs via MTV. 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 and Kate Watson - 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: Xi’s massive flex that’s put the West on notice
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 our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. This week, we’re leading with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s hosting of a major summit and then putting on the biggest military parade during peacetime. We’ll get you across the significance - and former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ attendance. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, check out ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S7 Ep 1929A record Robodebt settlement, and some weekend wontons
Friday, 5 September: A record Robodebt settlement; Portugal mourns after a tourist disaster; Vale Giorgio Armani; And some weekend wontons... SPONSORED: Head to welleco.com.au for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. Gordon Legal is encouraging victims of the Robodebt scheme to sign up for updates about the compensation process here. You can read the BBC's obituary for fashion designer Giorgio Armani here, and check out a gallery of some of his iconic looks here. Find the recipe for chilli oil pork wontons here - and some steamed Asian greens for the side, here. And watch the Cranberries' Zombie performance 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 and Kate Watson - 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 Series: Menopause and feeling good
If you’re a woman around that perimenopause/menopause age, there's a fair chance your social feed is chock-full of the topic… So we’ve pulled together a 3-part Squiz Shortcut Series to get across the facts. In this episode, Gillian Bradford talks to dietician Dr Stephanie Pirotta about eating to feel well, how diet can manage symptoms, and the lifestyle changes that can really help. Head to welleco.com for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. 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. Recommendations Reading - Some top tips on perimenopause/menopause nutrition from the experts at Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and the CSIRO.
S7 Ep 1928Dan Andrews raises eyebrows in China, and much ado about Lafufus
Thursday, 4 September: Dan Andrews raises eyebrows in China; Our national economy grows; The AFL finals kick off; And much ado about Lafufus... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact: mumsandco.com.au/podcasts 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1927Holding our immigration rate steady, and a long pause for applause
Wednesday, 3 September: Holding our immigration rate steady; Violence in Indonesia; Vale 'Aussie Joe'; And a long pause for applause... SPONSORED: You can dive into the Oxford Economics report here. Here's the Smart Traveller advice for travelling to Indonesia. 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 and Kate Watson - 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: Australia’s climate summit showdown
Australia’s climate goals are set to be in the news again with the Albanese Government preparing to announce a new emissions reduction target. The position we take could impact our chances of hosting the UN’s COP31 climate summit next year, which would be the first one held in the Pacific. But our bid is facing some challenges… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across our climate targets, where our COP31 bid is up to, and why hosting the summit matters… SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact. mumsandco.com.au/podcasts Squiz Recommends: Watching: David Attenborough’s documentary Ocean which shows the issues being faced by the Pacific Islands due to the effects of climate change. You can find it on Disney+… Reading: This piece in The Conversation - we’re on a roll with them. It’s called No room for the timid: setting Australia’s 2035 emissions target is a daring tightrope act and it gives a good overview of the investment dollars hinging on the 2035 climate target… 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
S7 Ep 1926A new alliance shapes up; and a Hottest 100 for bookworms...
Tuesday, 2 September: A new alliance shapes up; Afghanistan is hit by a deadly quake; Police broaden the search for Dezi Freeman; And a hottest 100 for bookworms... SPONSORED: Tune in to Mumbition’s Start Your Business Boot Camp series—your go-to guide for turning ideas into action and ambition into impact: mumsandco.com.au/podcasts You can find the link to the Best Books poll here. And more info on the Tony Mokbel story 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S7 Ep 1925A plan for immigration detainees, and when AI goes wrong
Monday, 1 September: A plan for immigration detainees; The Houthis' leader is killed; Runners turn out in record numbers; And when AI goes wrong... SPONSORED: Squizers can get 15% off* with the code SQUIZ15 here. The offer’s good until 6 October 2025. *T&Cs apply. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions set out in the PDS. 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
Table tennis, Trump talks and Taylor Swift: The Squiz Quiz of the Month
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in August with Squiz Founder Claire Kimball and Content Manager Nicoletta Hay. Can you best our in-studio guests? Here's a quick scoring guide if you're playing along at home: The quiz has 10 questions. Each question is worth 1 point (for a total of 10). The final round is worth a maximum of 5 points - Andrew will read 5 quotes about a news story - the faster you identify the story, the more points you get! The final score is out of a possible 15 points. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines SPONSORED: Search for ‘AGSM The Business Of' in your podcast app.
Weekly Wrap Preview: The search for Dezi Freeman and the sovereign citizen movement
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 our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. And today we talk about the continuing manhunt for sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman, who is suspected of killing 2 police officers and injuring a third. We’ll get you up to speed with the details of the incident, the search, and what exactly a sovereign citizen is. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, listen to episode 1 of our new series ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S12 Ep 1924A meeting mix-up confuses Canberra; and some beautiful BBQ chicken...
Friday 29 August: A meeting mix-up causes confusion in Canberra; the manhunt in Victoria is still going, a major marathon is set for Sydney; and some beautiful BBQ chicken... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines SPONSORED: Search for ‘AGSM The Business Of' in your podcast app. Our Friday Lites links: Hank Green's Focus Friend app This review of With Love, Meghan from The Guardian And this delish RecipeTinEats Korean BBQ Chicken You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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 Series: Menopause 101
There’s no doubt - menopause and perimenopause are having a moment. So we’re starting our Squiz Shortcuts Series with Dr Sarah White from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health. She talks to Gillian Bradford about what’s happening to our bodies, some of the common symptoms, and when women should be seeing their doctor for help. Head to welleco.com.au for 15% off with the code SQUIZP15. Recommendations: Reading: This perimenopause and menopause symptom checklist and this easy menopause info. 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 Shortcuts with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista.
S12 Ep 1923A manhunt is still underway in Victoria, and picking up the foam...
Thursday 28 August: A manhunt is still underway in Victoria, Linda Reynolds has a legal win, a major first for the AFL, and picking up the foam.... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines You can watch the Four Corners episode on sovereign citizens here Here's a link to the beer foam story Here's some background on the Richard Boyle case You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S12 Ep 1922Challenging Iran over antisemitic attacks, and Swift and Kelce are engaged
Wednesday, 27 August: Challenging Iran over antisemitic attacks; a manhunt is underway in Victoria; Australia Post pauses parcel deliveries, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines Here's that DFAT advice around Iran Here's an explainer to the Linda Reynolds/Brittany Higgins defamation case Here's a link to our YouTube channel - a subscribe would be hugely appreciated! You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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 came out of the Economic Reform Roundtable?
Last week in Canberra, the federal government brought together a group of politicians, business leaders, unions and experts for the Economic Reform Roundtable. The aim of the game was to brainstorm ideas to boost productivity and strengthen the economy. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the meeting generated at least 10 'quick wins' and 10 other long-term ideas to work on... So we thought we'd get you across what led up to it, and what came out of it... SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here: http://www.originenergy.com.au/sowatt Squiz Recommends: Reading: Michelle Grattan's piece for The Conversation includes a handy list of all 10 quick wins and 10 reform directions, in case you'd like to make your own government progress checklist. 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
S12 Ep 1921Erin Patterson returns to court, and a Netflix hit takes over cinemas
Tuesday, 26 August: Erin Patterson returns to court, the government picks up the pace on housing, it's another day of sunscreen trouble, and a Netflix hit takes over cinemas... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines Here's a link to the (hopefully operational) Housing Australia website Keen for more KPop Demon Hunters analysis? We got you Here's a link to our YouTube channel - a subscribe would be hugely appreciated! You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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.
S12 Ep 1920Australians take to the streets over Palestine, and mapping out some changes
Monday, 25 August: Australians take to the streets over Palestine; Federal parliament is back in session; The US Open gets underway, and mapping out some changes SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines Here's a link to those maps we mentioned - you can actually scroll between the 2 to see the differences in this article You can read the results of our 2025 Squiz survey here. You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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: We’ve got you covered on Trump, Putin, Zelensky, Netanyahu and Albanese
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 our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. And today we’ll get you across the rough week for the Australia-Israel relationship… Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is furious about the Albanese Government's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood, and took aim at our PM this week. We also cover where we've landed with Russia-Ukraine after a week of talks about ending the war. Listen to the full episode on the News Club show feed. And while you’re there, listen to episode 1 of our new series ‘The Big Threat’ that looks at how other democracies are equipping their populations to recognise and resist mis- and disinformation, and what Australia can learn from them. 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 Researcher: Nicoletta Hay
S7 Ep 1919An NDIS shakeup raises some questions, and a breezy biryani
Friday, 22 August: An NDIS shakeup raises eyebrows; the government's economic roundtable wraps up; It's a big weekend of sport; and a breezy biryani Here's a picture of Wonkito, the giraffe with the crooked neck Here's the recipe for the quick and easy lamb biryani You can read the results of our 2025 Squiz survey here. You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. 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 and Kate Watson - 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: How Aimee Betro went from a dating app to an assassination plot
A bizarre court case over a botched suburban assassination attempt by an American woman named Aimee Betro on behalf of her English boyfriend has been making headlines in the UK and the US. Before coming to a verdict, the jury in the case heard details of a fist-fight in a bridalwear store, a revenge plan by a father and son, and a faulty weapon that jammed at a crucial moment. Then there was the international manhunt involving the FBI, 2 police forces and a tabloid… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how Betro was eventually caught, and where the court proceedings are up to… SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, visit Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here: http://www.originenergy.com.au/sowatt Squiz Recommends: Reading: As we said, there’s a lot to take in with this case, so this wrap up by the BBC is a good one if you’d like to read a bit more about it. 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