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S7 Ep 1918Our diplomatic tensions with Israel grow, and a new moon discovery
Thursday, 21 August: Our diplomatic tensions with Israel grow; Reviewing Victoria's childcare system; A footy star is in hot water; And a new moon discovery... SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficient and saving money on your power bills, check out Origin Energy's podcast So Watt? here. Here's our Shortcut on Palestinian statehood. And if the story about abuse in Victoria's childcare system raised any issues for you, you can find some national support services here. Here's a link for Daffodil Day 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.
S7 Ep 1917A Zelensky and Putin meeting is on the cards, and a delicate relocation
Wednesday, 20 August: A Zelensky and Putin meeting is on the cards; More political tension in Tassie; The results of our Squiz survey; And a delicate relocation... 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. Here's our shortcut to the Russia/Ukraine peace talks 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: Where are peace talks up to between Russia and Ukraine?
There’s been a flurry of meetings over the last week between leaders from Russia, Ukraine, the US and Europe with the aim of ending the war in Ukraine, so we thought it might be a good time to check in on where the negotiations for peace are up to. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across who’s been talking to who, what’s been up for discussion and what it might mean for the war going forward. Squiz Recommends: Looking: If you’d like a bit more of a visual guide, this story from Sky News in the UK shows where the territory battle is up to between the 2 countries, so you can see which country is currently in control of what land. 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 1916A sky-high fine for Qantas, and delulu's in the dictionary
Tuesday, 19 August: A sky-high fine for Qantas; Zelensky takes back-up to the White House; Vale Terence Stamp; And delulu's in the dictionary... You can check out our new series, The Big Threat, here, on the News Club channel. Here's an obituary for Terence Stamp, and if you'd like to check out his monologue from The Limey, you can watch that here (just be wary of a bit of colourful language). Here's the skibidi toilet video, which might explain what it is - or might not... 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 1915Zelensky prepares to meet Trump, and Irene says farewell
Monday, 18 August: Zelensky prepares to meet Trump; Palestinians are moved again in Gaza; A Qantas fine is about to arrive; And Irene says farewell... Read the review of Lynn McGranger's last appearance as Irene Roberts in Home & Away here. (PS - this is behind a Daily Telegraph paywall. And spoiler warning!) Here's the link to learn a bit more about Vietnam Veterans’ Day 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: Getting you ahead of next week’s Economic Reform Roundtable
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 it’s a wrap of the Reserve Bank cut to interest rates and next week’s Economic Reform Roundtable that have been big talking points. 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 1914Questions over a Treasury leak, and some choc-full brownies
Friday, 15 August: Questions over a Treasury leak; Wildfires burn in Europe; Vale David Stratton; And some choc-full brownies... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. 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. Here's our Shortcut to a new era of economic reform. You can read more about the late David Stratton's book on modern Aussie cinema history, Australia at the Movies, here. Find the recipe for choc chunk brownies here. Have a gander at Andrew's bird-themed board game rec, Wingspan, here. Listen to our new Shortcut on Victory in the Pacific Day here. Last but not least, 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 Australia helped defeat Japan in WWII
It’s the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, which marks the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Imperial Army to the Allied Forces in WWII. Australia played a big role in the Pacific theatre of the war, which came to a swift end following the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the events leading up to VP Day, Australia’s part in them, and why VP Day is especially meaningful for us… Squiz Recommends: Looking: This exhibition of photos relating to VP Day that the Australian War Memorial is displaying until the 12th of October - but if you can’t make it to Canberra, you can have a look at a selection of them on their website. Watching: The BBC’s Antiques Roadshow has made a special episode to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VP Day. They’ve uncovered some rare keepsakes and mementos as they always do, but this one includes things like a chess set hand carved by a British soldier during his time as a prisoner of war on the Burma railway. Reading/Watching: The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Richard Flanagan’s award-winning book and the subsequent series starring Jacob Elordi - Claire and Andrew say it’s a tough watch but a good one. You can find it on Prime… 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 1913Zelensky has his say, and a sequel to a classic Aussie track
Thursday, 14 August: Zelensky has his say; Taking stock of SA's algal bloom; The AFLW is back; And a sequel to a classic Aussie track... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines For players to watch in the upcoming AFLW season, we've found some good lists here and here. To listen to Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy sequel Rita Wrote a Letter, it's on YouTube here. And 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.
S7 Ep 1912More rate relief is on the way, and some ocean pals
Wednesday, 13 August: More rate relief is on the way; A trade truce extension; The Sussexes sign a deal; And some ocean pals... 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 breakdown of what yesterday's rate cut call means And 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 does Palestinian recognition mean?
Australia has long supported a 2-state solution, for an Israeli state and a Palestinian state to coexist peacefully side by side. And come September, we’ll take the step of formally recognising Palestine as its own sovereign state at the United Nations General Assembly. It’ll bring us in line with the majority of other countries, including France and Canada, but it goes against Israel and the US. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what a 2-state solution is, what our recognition of Palestine means, and how our global ties are shifting. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This ABC article is a good starting point for understanding the 2-state solution and how it could work… Listening: If you’d like to get across the history of the long-running dispute between Israel and Palestine, this Squiz Shortcut Claire and Kate put out in July 2020 will have you sorted. 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 1911Australia backs Palestinian statehood, and a good weekend at the box office
Tuesday, 12 August: Australia backs Palestinian statehood; A new electric vehicle tax is floated; Victorians spy a meteor; And a good weekend at the box office... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines And 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.
S7 Ep 1910Trump gears up for peace talks, and an ugly shoe summer is incoming
Monday, 11 August: Trump gears up for peace talks; More on the mushroom murders; Vale Jim Lovell; And an ugly shoe summer is incoming... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines You can check out the BBC podcast series on the Apollo 13 mission here. And 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.
Bonus Episode - The Big Threat: Brave New World
You might have heard us talking recently about our new series, The Big Threat, it's about how mis and disinformation are eroding the democracies that we live in. We thought we'd share the first episode in this channel, so you can have a listen. And for the second episode, head on over to the News Club channel. Against the backdrop of the devastating LA fires, with a new President in the White House and as Meta announces its retreat from fact checking, Bryce visits San Francisco where public broadcaster KQED is mounting a rearguard action to fight fake news, and meets with Stanford University’s Professor Sam Wineburg - an academic sounding the alarm on a looming global disinformation crisis. Links: Sam Wineburg’s book, Verified Professor Sam Wineburg: Stanford KQED Youth Media Challenge Corporation for Public Broadcasting - US Articles: Sam Wineburg’s USA Today op-ed KQED faces budget cuts: $8m Cuts threaten public broadcasting in the US Australian Government: Social media ban for under 16s Want more News Club in your life? We've got you... Sign up to our News Club newsletter Watch all our interviews on Youtube Follow us on Instagram: @The Squiz 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 News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Bryce Corbett Producer & Editor: Ryan Pemberton
Weekly Wrap Preview: Should AI companies be exempt from copyright laws?
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 it’s on the Productivity Commission’s interim report released this week that suggests hitting pause on tough regulations, and giving AI companies a copyright exemption. 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 1909Trump floats a meeting with Putin; and a cracking quiche...
Friday, 8 August: Trump floats a meeting with Putin; Compensation for Kathleen Folbigg; Some new Aussie sporting legends, and a cracking quiche... Here are some maps on the current state of the war between Russia and Ukraine Here's the full Sport Australia Hall of Fame if you'd like to have a look Here's the article from researchers at Charles Sturt University on the dancing cockatoos Here's the Spring quiche Alice recommends (just a bit early) Here's the article on Artbank 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.
Ask the Squiz: Free trade, toxic algae and flying pets
It's time for another episode of Ask The Squiz, and as always, we’ve got a great cross-section of topics, including how the US tariffs and the free trade deal interact, South Australia’s toxic algal bloom, and what the deal is with pets on planes… SPONSORED: To help mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners. To listen to the full episode with the Clontarf Foundation's Troy Gordon, search for the 'From Grassroots' show in your podcast app. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in The Conversation is a good explanation of the science behind South Australia’s algal bloom Reading: And this story is about Daniel the well-travelled duck Email us: Keep your questions coming… We’ll be back with another Ask the Squiz in the first week of September - so if you’ve got a question you’d like answered about the news, send it through to [email protected] and we’ll answer it then. Stay tuned… Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1908Reflecting on the atomic bombings, and a win for library lovers
Thursday, 7 August: Reflecting on the atomic bombings; Trump's deadline for Putin nears; Tasmania's stuck in a loop; And a win for library lovers... You can read more about the 12yo Hiroshima resident who's sharing the stories of atomic bomb victims and survivors here. Here's our Shortcut to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (or you can listen in your favourite podcasting app by searching 'Shortcut to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty'). And last but not least, take a digital meander through some of the world's most beautiful libraries here. 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.
S7 Ep 1907The US and Brazil are at odds, and a Danish zoo causes a stir
Wednesday, 6 August: The US and Brazil are at odds; Israel discusses an expansion in Gaza; A report on the OceanGate disaster; And a Danish zoo causes a stir... You can see the Danish zoo's social post here. 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: Australia's Closing the Gap plan
The 25th Garma Festival - Australia’s largest Indigenous gathering - has just wrapped up in the Northern Territory. PM Anthony Albanese was there, and he promised to fund training and economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians. But, as the latest Closing the Gap report shows, there’s still a long way to go when it comes to improving the lives and life expectancy of First Nations people across the country. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover what the Closing the Gap agreement involves, what the latest figures show, and what’s being done to address the issues… Squiz Recommends: Looking: At this gallery/report in The Guardian from this year’s Garma Festival... Reading: The Productivity Commission’s latest Closing the Gap data is a good place to start if you’d like to take a closer look at the numbers.... 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 1906Albanese reaches out to Netanyahu, and a fake tan fashion trend
Tuesday, 5 August: Albanese reaches out to Netanyahu; A Chinese spy is charged; Our first female AFP boss is named; And fake tans take over... Here's the link to the ash plume from the Russian volcano. 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 1905Leaders go back and forth over Gaza, and a big night at the Logies
Monday, 4 August: Leaders go back and forth over Gaza; Global markets take a hit; The Garma Festival wraps up; And a big night at the Logies... Watch Lani Pallister's thrilling swim against US champ Katie Ledecky here. Here's a red carpet gallery from last night's Logie Awards, if you want something to scroll through... And you can find out more about Landcare Week 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.
The Squiz Quiz of the Month
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz. we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened in June with Squiz Founder Claire kimball and Morning Editor Larissa Huntington. 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.
Weekly Wrap Preview: Where are we on Palestinian statehood?
Each Saturday, we publish the Weekly Wrap on our News Club show, and we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. So here’s our lead story - It’s been a big week for discussion about recognising Palestine as a state. We'll explain what it means and Australia's position on that complex question. 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
S7 Ep 1904A trade deadline hits, and a very nice spiced rice
Friday, 1 August: A trade deadline hits; More support for a Palestinian state; Looking ahead to the Logies; And a very nice spiced rice... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines Follow US President Donald Trump's latest announcement on tariffs here You can find the recipe for machboos rubyan here. And watch the trailer for Untamed - the new show starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill - here. 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: The Big Threat of Mis and Disinformation
We’ve got a new series over on the News Club channel called The Big Threat… It’s based on the experiences of our very own Bryce Corbett, who runs the Squiz Kids channel. He was awarded a Churchill fellowship, and he’s been travelling the world to see how media literacy is being taught in other countries to protect citizens from mis and disinformation and fake news. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re talking to Bryce about what he’s learned, the importance of teaching kids media literacy skills, and why mis and disinformation is the ‘big threat’ of our times. SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths’ series called From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app. Squiz Recommends: Listening: You can listen to the first episode of The Big Threat on our News Club channel here… Check out: Newshounds, the free media literacy resource developed by Squiz Kids for primary school classrooms that teaches kids how to spot misinformation and learn to filter online fact from fiction. And send it on to any teachers/parents you think might be interested… Email us: We’re planning a fresh episode of Ask the Squiz, so we’re putting the call out for your questions about the news… If you’ve got anything you’d like explained by Claire and Andrew, please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we love getting your questions. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1903A mega earthquake hits Russia, and some Happy execs at Netflix
Thursday, 31 July: A mega earthquake hits Russia; Another step towards a Palestinian state; Minjee Lee goes for gold; And some very Happy Netflix execs... Here's the link to that BBC explainer on the earthquake. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths’ series called From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app.https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/au/en/our-impact/sustainability/our-stories/podcast.html 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.
S7 Ep 1902The UK pushes for peace in Gaza, and beekeepers buzz into action
Wednesday, 30 July: The UK pushes for peace in Gaza; Trump floats a new tariff; The Asian Cup draw is out; And beekeepers buzz into action... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines 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: The border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over a number of sacred holy sites that sit on their shared border has been in the news over the past week. It’s the latest flare up of violence in a dispute that’s been going on for more than a century… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history of the conflict, the events of the past week, and the push to resolve it. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines Squiz Recommends: Reading: If you’d like to learn more about the political elements of the conflict, this article in The Guardian is a good deep dive into those… Reading: If you’re a lucky duck with travel plans that involve Thailand or Cambodia, the Aussie Government’s Smart Traveller website is a good one to keep an eye on. There are currently warnings in place to give that border area a wide berth due to risks of military action and landmines. Email us: We’re planning a fresh episode of Ask the Squiz, so we’re putting the call out for your questions about the news… If you’ve got anything you’d like explained by Claire and Andrew, please get in touch with us at [email protected] - we love getting your questions.
S10 Ep 1901Pushing for a solution in Gaza, and a good week for astronomers
Tuesday, 29 July: Pushing for a solution in Gaza; Trump gives Putin a deadline; A TV star's trial is about to begin; And a good week for astronomers... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines You can find some of Tom Lehrer's work here and the Daniel Radcliffe video we mentioned 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 1900All eyes on Gaza's hunger crisis, and an iconic Aussie tune
Monday, 28 July: All eyes on Gaza's hunger crisis; Australia and the UK boost defence ties; Wet weather strikes; And an iconic Aussie tune... SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. Here's the video where a photographer in Gaza talks about the image he took of 18mo Mohammed, one of the Palestinian children suffering from severe malnutrition. 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: What to know about federal parliament’s return
Each Saturday, we publish the Weekly Wrap on our News Club show, and we want to ensure our Squiz Today audience is across what we’re talking about. So here’s our lead story - federal parliament is back, and with Labor's 51 seat majority, it was striking to see. We'll give you an around-the-grounds look at how each party is faring as they settle into this new term. 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
S7 Ep 1899Settling a trade gripe, and a big weekend for Aussie music lovers
Friday, 25 July: Settling a trade gripe; Pleas for more aid in Gaza; Vale Hulk Hogan; And a big day for music lovers... SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths’ series From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app - or you can find out more here. You can find an explanation of the original Qatar Airways decision here. Here's a full obituary for Hulk Hogan. You can find more info on the Triple J Australian Hottest 100 here and a list of venues hosting events here. You can watch Sam Docherty's first goal when he returned to footy from illness back in 2022 here. Here's the recipe for Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup - best served with crusty bread. 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: Why this Lions tour is crucial for Aussie rugby
Even if you’re not a fan, you might’ve clocked that there’s a lot of attention on rugby union at the moment… It’s because the British and Irish Lions are touring Australia. The tour is expected to inject millions of dollars into the economy and help pull the code out of financial strife, but even with renewed interest in the sport, those in the know say Rugby Australia’s got some big challenges to get it back to the glory days of the late 90s/early 2000s. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across some of the issues they’re facing, and why there’s so much riding on this Lions tour. SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com Squiz Recommends: Watching: The second Test between the Wallabies and Lions at 8pm AEST Saturday night - watch via Channel 9 or Stan Sport And the Wallaroos vs. Wales on Saturday afternoon - watch via Stan Sport Reading: This interview with Phil Waugh in the Financial Review (paywall) gives his take on the direction he’s taking things at RU… Looking: Here’s a bit of info and history about the rivalry between the British and Irish Lions and the Wallabies - skip to the second half of the article to What are the British and Irish Lions?… 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 1898Reckoning with the childcare crisis, and the return of Venus
Thursday, 24 July: Reckoning with the childcare crisis; Trump makes trade moves in Asia; Marriages are going steady; And the return of Venus... SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com You can read about the report on our dropping divorce rate here. Reminisce about Venus Williams' win at the 2000 US Open 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 1897An algal disaster grows, and the Earth picks up the pace
Wednesday, 23 July: An algal disaster grows; Israel criticises a Gaza statement; Trump blocks the Wall Street Journal; And picking up the pace... Here's the full Hunter Biden interview (language warning) and Stephen Colbert's response to US President Donald Trump Here's an obituary for Ozzy Osbourne Here's some more info on the pending International Court of Justice decision 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.
Shortcut: Trump’s Jeffrey Epstein headache
US President Donald Trump is dealing with backlash from his political base over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile and former financier who died in jail before his case could go to trial. There’s a long history to this, and it’s arguably the most significant political issue Trump has had to deal with since he became President again in January. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll cover the history between the 2 men and why it’s become such a headache for Trump. SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com Squiz Recommends: Reading: A CNN article: 5 Big Questions about Trump’s Ties to Epstein... It gives a breakdown of their history together. Listening: This episode on The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast about MAGA’s Revolt Over Jeffrey Epstein explores the backlash from Trump’s supporters. Reading: And we’ve also found this article in the New York Times from the POV of one of Epstein’s accusers, Maria Farmer, suggesting why there’s a possibility that Trump’s and other high-profile names could be in the Epstein files… But just a heads up, you’ll need a New York Times subscription to access 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
S7 Ep 1896Parliament's back in the saddle, and vale to a social media-savvy veteran
Tuesday, 22 July: Back in the parliamentary saddle; A new offensive in Gaza; Employment Hero heads to court; And vale Papa Jake... SPONSORED: If you're curious about opportunities at Nous Group and want to discover your potential doing interesting, meaningful work, you can find out more at nousgroup.com Read or listen to our Shortcut on the super tax debate here. Papa Jake's obituary is here. You can read Claire's newsletter on why the Astronomer cheating scandal has become so huge 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 1895Trump files a lawsuit, and an astronomically large scandal
Monday, 21 July: Trump files a lawsuit; Tasmania's in limbo; The Wallabies go down to the Lions; And an astronomically large scandal... SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple mode feature and Senior Accounts here. You can check out some of the memes from the Astronomer CEO/HR manager and Coldplay incident here. And here's Larissa's recommendation for a Lamington recipe. Enjoy... 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 1894It's crunch time in the Apple Isle, and a zesty salad
Friday, 18 July: It's crunch time in the Apple Isle; Unemployment is on the rise; The Wallabies face off against the Lions; And a zesty salad SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. Here's our Shortcut to salmon farming and our Shortcut to the Tassie stadium Find the recipe for lentil barley salad 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.
Your Shortcut to... The Sycamore Gap tree
There’s been a strong reaction in Britain to the illegal felling of an old Sycamore tree… it grew between 2 hills beside the famous Hadrian’s Wall, and it was one of the most photographed trees in the world before it was cut down. The perpetrators were found and they’ve been jailed for the crime. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the tree’s history, what it symbolised for many, and why its demise provoked such an emotional response… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from the BBC about some of the people falsely accused of cutting down the tree in the commotion that immediately followed. Watching: You can see the tree in its full glory in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - look for it early on in a scene with Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman… You can find that on Binge. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths series From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S7 Ep 1893Questions remain after a killer's death, and counting down to the Emmys
Thursday, 17 July: Questions remain after a killer's death; Trump's Epstein problem; Young Aussies' vaping rates drop; And counting down to the Emmys... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: To hear the full episode, search for the Woolworths series From Grassroots in your favourite podcast app. 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 1892Xi and Albanese talk trade, and swans' time to shine
Wednesday, 16 July: Xi and Albanese talk trade; More children are sent for testing in Victoria; A plan to cut charges; And swans' time to shine... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. If you or your family is affected by the story about alleged assaults at Victorian childcare centres, you can find the state government's resources, information and support services here. Find out more about King Charles's annual swan census here. And check out the nominees in the Primetime Emmy Award nominees 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.
Your Shortcut to... Australia's relationship with China
Australia’s relationship with China is back in the spotlight, with PM Anthony Albanese in the middle of a 6-day visit to boost trade and tourism. The relationship is tricky to manage given China’s ambition to grow its influence in the Indo-Pacific, and our ties with its biggest rival, America. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across the recent history between our countries, the issues at play, and where things are heading… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article from The Conversation is a good one if you’d like to dive a bit deeper into the complex nature of our relationship with China and some of the issues Albanese may have to manage during his visit. Email us: Send us your questions for Ask the Squiz to [email protected]. You can ask us anything about what’s in the news, and we’ll pick some to answer on the first Thursday of next month. SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple Mode feature and Senior Accounts here. Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here
S8 Ep 1891A budget briefing blunder, and the Seine's back again
Tuesday, 15 July: A budget briefing blunder; Ukraine's defence gets a boost; Country Road hits rough times; And the Seine's back again... SPONSORED: If you’re keen to discover your next regional escape, check out Airbnb’s Hidden Vines Guide at airbnb.com/hiddenvines. SPONSORED: You can learn more about Uber’s latest Simple Mode feature and Senior Accounts 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 1890The US dominates Albanese's China trip, and Sinner wins Wimbledon...
Monday, 14 July: The US dominates Albanese's China trip; An Air India crash report raises questions; Our new world heritage site; And Sinner wins Wimbledon... 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 Wimbledon women's runner-up Amanda Anisimova's post-match speech 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 1889A plan to combat antisemitism, and a suitable soup for cycling
Friday, 11 July: A plan to combat antisemitism; A remarkable rescue in New South Wales; A trillion-dollar milestone; And a suitable soup for cycling... Jillian Segal's report on how to combat antisemitism in Australia - including her recommendations - is here. Here's the recipe for French onion soup with Gruyère croutons. And you can find out more about the Apple TV+ series Smoke 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.
Your Shortcut to... The Birkin bag
The very first Birkin bag - the one made by Hermès for British actress Jane Birkin - is about to be auctioned in Paris, and even though it’s well-worn, it’s expected to fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars... The bag’s creation story is legendary, and over time it’s become one of the most coveted items in the world. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at the story of le Birkin, how it became much more than a handbag, and why it’s now big business. SPONSORED: To mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners with a new podcast series. To listen to the full episodes, search for From Grassroots in your podcast app. Squiz Recommends: Listening: Our colleague Tenita has recommended an episode of the podcast Acquired about the history and business strategy of Hermes… And just a heads up, it’s a bit of a time investment (it’s 3 hours long), so maybe tackle it in installments. Watching: If you’d like to have a sticky beak at the OG Birkin and (who knows!) maybe put in a bid for it, here’s the Sotheby’s auction site. Looking: And for interest’s sake, here’s a link to Kylie Jenner’s snow Faubourg bag as well… 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 1888Trump targets our pharmaceuticals, and high stakes for Superman
Thursday, 10 July: Trump targets our pharmaceuticals; A massive wildfire in Marseille; The Maroons come out on top; And high stakes for Superman... SPONSORED: To mark 100 years of Woolworths, they're showcasing the great work of their community partners with a new podcast series. To listen to the full episodes, search for From Grassroots in your podcast app. Our Shortcut to the PBS is here. If you're concerned about being scammed after the Qantas hack, the Scamwatch website has some good info about how to protect yourself. You can listen to Kate's chat with Joe Aston, journalist and author of The Chairman's Lounge, here. And last, but not least, the Capybara song is here if you want a catchy little ditty in your head all day/week/year. You've been warned... 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 1887A surprise interest rates call, and an American in Paris Fashion Week
Wednesday, 9 July: A surprise interest rate call; Netanyahu visits the White House again; Questions over a literary hit; And an American in Paris Fashion Week... You can find out more about NAIDOC Week 2025 here. Check out the Schiaparelli looks here and the Celine looks here. And for some visual context, here's Cardi B's pearl waterfall gown (and crow!). Our Shortcut to the BRICS alliance is here, and our Shortcut to a new era of economic reform is 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.