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A daily news podcast presented by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster, getting you across the latest Australian and international news in under 10 minutes. Agenda-free, independent, and delivered by hosts that'll come to feel like mates. It's the news without the noise, cutting through with a touch of analysis and an eye on what's coming next. And there's always a quirky news story or two to give some balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine.
Epizodes
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Investigating antisemitism in our unis, and fashion's latest trip hazard 16.07.2026 11minFriday, 17 July: Investigating antisemitism in our unis; The UK gets ready for a new PM; Some sacred remains head home; And fashion's latest trip hazard... SPONSORED: Find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas here. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey here - we hugely appreciate it. Watch that video on Andy Burnham here. And here's that roast pumpkin and ricotta pasta using lasagne sheets... Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Larissa Huntington, Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What’s the big deal with 'The Odyssey' 16.07.2026 14minYou’ve probably heard plenty over the past few weeks about a new movie called The Odyssey, which has been one of the most anticipated films of the year. And you might be wondering how a movie that adapts an epic poem written more than two millennia ago has become one of the biggest action releases of the year. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain the ancient story behind the film, director Christopher Nolan's track record of blockbusters and why it's being called a win for cinema… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This Time Magazine interview with Christopher Nolan about making the movie Listening: This episode of The Rest is History where the host Tom Holland chats with the actor Tom Holland about the movie, and its links to history. It’s a great episode and they have a lot of fun with their identical names… SPONSORED - To find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Andrew Williams Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Albanese lays out some AI rules, and the going price for a T-Rex 15.07.2026 11minThursday, 16 July: Albanese lays out some AI rules; the fighting continues in Iran; Telstra could be calling with a payout; And the going price for a T-Rex... SPONSORED: Find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas here. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey here - we hugely appreciate it. If the story about domestic violence has brought up anything for you, you can find some support services here. And you can find out more about those Telstra payouts here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Australia's new AI playbook, and a sweet space discovery 14.07.2026 10minWednesday, 15 July: Australia's new AI playbook; Economic warnings over the US-Iran war; Origin offers up refunds; And a sweet space discovery... SPONSORED: Find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas here. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey here - we hugely appreciate it. That Squiz special series on AI is here. Here are the photos of that interstellar sugar - and here's the science behind it. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster, Larissa Huntington and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcut: What's happening with gambling ads in Oz? 14.07.2026 15minAustralians are known as the biggest gamblers in the world, but experts have long compared the harms associated with gambling to a public health crisis. The Federal Government has introduced legislation into parliament to change how bookmakers and betting companies can advertise their platforms to protect more Aussies - but the plan has met with some criticism. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at why gambling is seen as so harmful, what the Government is proposing and how it’s gone down. Squiz Recommends: Reading: Peta Murphy’s ‘You Win Some You Lose More’ report for some context to the debate. Reading: This piece in The Conversation called ‘The biggest losers: how Australians became the world’s most enthusiastic gamblers’. Watching: It’s also worth watching Shaun Micallef’s Going for Broke - that’s the ABC documentary series where he looks at the issue of gambling in Australia Listeners seeking support for gambling concerns can contact the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. More information is available at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au. SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. SPONSORED - To find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Anna Pykett and Andrew Williams Researched by Anna Pykett Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Paying tribute to Sam Neill, and a T-Rex could set T-records 13.07.2026 13minTuesday, 14 July: Paying tribute to Sam Neill, a deadly fire in Bangkok, bidding au revoir to paper arrivals cards and a T-Rex could set T-records... SPONSORED: Find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas here. SPONSORED: Try Claude at claude.ai. You can fill out our Squiz audience survey here - we hugely appreciate it. Some other links: - Sam Neill's James Bond screen test - The AFP support website Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, and Mr WorldWide sets a world record 12.07.2026 12minMonday, 13 July: Confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, some high-profile politicians have died, Cruz Hewitt goes close at Wimbledon and Mr WorldWide sets a world record SPONSORED: To find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Here are some resources if you've been affected by any of today's stories Obituaries for Ann Widdecombe, Lindsey Graham and Derryn Hinch Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Calling for answers over Telstra's outage, and the film that's got critics raving 09.07.2026 11minFriday, 10 July: Calling for answers over Telstra's outage; The US and Iran trade more strikes; Vale Bonnie Tyler; And an epic Odyssey begins... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Here's that story about Tom Holland asking Zendaya to be in The Odyssey. And here are photos from the film's premiere... You'll find the recipe for Marion Grasby's Girl Kibble here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster, Anna Pykett and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What’s going on with property prices? 09.07.2026 14minAustralia’s property market has been in the news after a slowdown in auction clearance rates and falling home prices across major capital cities. Experts are pointing to a number of reasons, but a big one is a shift in investor money away from property… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at what’s going on, where the government sits, and what the experts are saying… Squiz Recommends: Perusing: This article published in The Conversation looks at the slowing market and what it might mean for the economy more broadly. Listening: If any Squizers missed it, Claire and Kate dove into it on News Club last weekend so we’ll point you to that episode for some more insights (and a glimpse into Claire’s dinner party entertainment…). Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Larissa Huntington Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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A Telstra outage causes chaos, and the Aussie star up for an Emmy 08.07.2026 12minThursday, 9 July: A Telstra outage causes chaos, Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over, the Blues win State of Origin, and the Aussie star up for an Emmy.... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Here's 19 minutes of State of Origin highlights Hosted by Andrew Williams and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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China's missile test is condemned, and the cloning of a police icon 07.07.2026 10minWednesday, 8 July: China's missile test is condemned; A billionaire businessman steps down; Get ready for the Origin decider; And a horse is a horse... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: Australia’s theatre crisis 07.07.2026 16minThey say the show must go on, but in recent weeks, there have been a series of high-profile closures in Australia’s theatre industry... It’s raising alarm about how the arts industry is going here, when high-profile shows with big budgets aren’t attracting enough people to keep them going… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll have a look at what shows have closed, why they’ve found themselves in trouble, and what could possibly be done about it. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article in Aussie Theatre on this particular issue - it’s got some good insights from people in the industry. Watching/Listening: This Tony Awards performance of She Used to Be Mine - the big song from Waitress, with the writer herself Sara Bareilles as one of the performers. SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Andrew Williams Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Defence in the Pacific is back in focus, and why Neil the seal needs some space 06.07.2026 11minTuesday, 7 July: Defence in the Pacific is back in focus; Meta fronts the royal commission into antisemitism; Controversy at the World Cup; And Neil the seal needs some space... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. SPONSORED: Click here to find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Andrew Williams, Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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A funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader, and a surprise celeb officiates Taylor Swift's wedding 05.07.2026 11minMonday, 6 July: A funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader; The US celebrates 250 years; Our women's cricket team bring home another World Cup; And the Seine makes a splash... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. SPONSORED: Click here to find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. You can find more information on NAIDOC Week and your local events here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Researched by Alice Dempster and Andrew Williams Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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The US turns 250, and a big weekend for the green and gold 02.07.2026 10minFriday, 3 July: The US turns 250; Fuel shortages hit Russia; A big weekend for the green and gold; And the giraffes have a party trick... SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. SPONSORED: Click here to find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. You can find the Squiz Kids brainteasers here. And here are those (delicious!) chocolate chip cookies. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Larissa Huntington Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: America’s 250th birthday 02.07.2026 13minAmerica’s got a big anniversary coming up this year, its 250th - and if countries had birth certificates, the US Declaration of Independence would be theirs. It’s one of the most famous documents in the world and it’s incredibly important to the way the United States of America - arguably the most powerful nation in the world - acts and elects its leaders. So as the US gears up to celebrate its big day, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take you through what’s planned, how the Declaration of Independence ties in, and why it’s so important… Squiz Recommends: Reading: This article by NBC News that’s helpful for anyone wanting to read more about the 2 party planners: America250 v Freedom 250… Watching: We mentioned the movie National Treasure - it’s a fun way to get a handle on some of the history/importance of the Declaration of Independence. It stars Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger, and you can find it on Disney+ Reading: And this piece in the New York Times is from the paper’s writers about what they believe is worth celebrating… SPONSORED - To find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Hosted by Anna Pykett and Larissa Huntington Researched by Andrew Williams and Larissa Huntington Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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The US eases restrictions on powerful AI, and the case of the forgotten pugs 01.07.2026 9minThursday, 2 July: The US eases restrictions on powerful AI; ARN drops Karl Stefanovic; A mega rugby league deal is incoming; And the case of the forgotten pugs... SPONSORED: Click here to find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. You can see footage of that couple on the Empire State Building here and here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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New financial year changes are ahead, and our most attractive jobs 30.06.2026 11minWednesday, 1 July: New financial year changes ahead; A birthright citizenship ruling in the US; Maya Joint takes on Serena Williams; And the most attractive jobs... SPONSORED: Try Claude at claude.ai. SPONSORED: Click here to find out more about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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Squiz Shortcuts: What's going on with the Beckhams? 30.06.2026 14minThere’s no doubt Britain’s most famous family is the Royals - but in terms of headlines and column space, the Beckhams give the Windsors a run for their money… A family feud between David and Victoria Beckham and their eldest son Brooklyn was made public in January - and the clan has been back in the news due to a controversial World Cup ad and an attempt at a reunion… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across brand Beckham, how the feud began and where things are at… Squiz Recommends: Reading: Here’s the text of the instagram story posted by Brooklyn Beckham if you want to read it in full Watching: We can’t go past David’s and Victoria’s documentaries on Netflix - for the Islands in the Stream dancing scene alone… Reading: This column by The Guardian’s Marina Hyde on the fallout from the DoorDash ad. It’s a funny but nuanced take on the whole feud and what’s feeding it… SPONSORED - Try Claude at claude.ai. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Larissa Huntington Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.
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Antisemitism is back in focus, and men's fashion gets more transparent 29.06.2026 11minTuesday, 30 June: Antisemitism is back in the spotlight; The US and Iran meet again; Our property market slows down; And men's fashion gets more transparent... SPONSORED: Try Claude at claude.ai. If news about the Royal Commission has brought up anything for you or anyone you know, support services are available here. Hosted by Alice Dempster and Anna Pykett Researched by Anna Pykett, Larissa Huntington, Alice Dempster and Sophie Felice Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to 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. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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