Fast news with useful context.
Squiz Today moves through the day’s Australian and international news with a quick, conversational rhythm. It pairs major developments like fuel supply, Middle East talks, court cases, and defence appointments with sport, science, culture, and oddball animal stories.
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Squiz Today is a brisk Australian news briefing that treats the morning agenda as something to be sorted, not shouted about. It moves quickly through politics, global conflict, courts, business, sport, science, and culture. The show’s centre is practical context. When fuel supply is under pressure, it connects refinery fires, Middle East disruption, government conservation campaigns, and Australia’s reliance on regional suppliers. When court stories dominate, it pauses to explain why civil and criminal outcomes can differ, and why standards of proof matter. Its Shortcuts episodes give the format a second gear. They take a topic already in the headlines, such as fuel rationing or the Stanley Cup, and build enough backstory for a listener to follow the next round of coverage. The daily episodes are tighter. A story is introduced, clarified, and handed on before the pace drags. That rhythm gives the show a morning-radio feel, but the news judgment stays fairly disciplined. International stories are often tied back to Australian consequences, from oil and fertiliser supply to defence leadership and diplomatic pressure. Australian public life gets regular attention, including mining royalties, aviation strain, bravery awards, and legal appeals. Sport and culture are not treated as filler. Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Artemis II, books, streaming, and box office stories sit alongside heavier material as part of the same daily scan. The show also likes a left-field closer. A supersized mammal, a wild wolf chase, or a hippo problem can cut through the density without making the whole thing frivolous. The conversational style helps with complicated subjects. Legal thresholds, ceasefire uncertainty, military appointments, and space missions are explained in language that does not require specialist knowledge. The tone can be warm or dry, especially when a story invites a raised eyebrow. It can also turn grave when violence, war, or allegations are involved. Squiz Today is strongest when a listener needs the shape of several stories fast, plus just enough background to sound reasonably across them by mid-morning.
Made for: For listeners who want a compact Australian-led briefing that still keeps sight of global stories, sport, culture, and the odd strange closer. It suits busy mornings and anyone who prefers plain language over performative outrage.
What sets it apart: Squiz Today stands out by pairing a rapid daily scan with separate Shortcuts that explain the machinery behind recurring headlines. The result feels quick without being thin, especially on courts, fuel supply, diplomacy, and Australian public life.
A daily news podcast, 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 a touch of balance to the news of the day. News for busy people, out 6am weekday, perfect for your morning routine. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Top tip - check out The Squiz Today newsletter. It's the daily news stories, in your inbox each weekday at 6am, with links and more info to all the stories covered in The Squiz Today podc…
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
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