Best The Squiz Podcasts (2024)

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An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... 11:33

1h ago11:33

11:33

Friday, 17 May: An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: You know what’s needed righ…

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Social media ban for kids; Belgium’s mullet festival; Orcas sink a sail boat; and the wonderful world of whale chat. 10:22

4h ago10:22

10:22

Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. Hey kids, South Australia is on a mission to make under-14s go cold turkey on social media like TikTok and Instagram! They think it’s time to shield young eyes from the not-so-kid-friendly stuff online. It's going to be tough, but they're trying to make the internet a safer space. Trea…

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Weekly Wrap: Unpacking the Budget, a global wrap on protests, and happy b'day to us... 23:14

26m ago23:14

23:14

Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram. LINKS The most clicked link in Squiz Today was a link to Horseshoe jeans Claire recommends watching The Hol…

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Your Weekly Wrap preview... 1:02

22m ago1:02

1:02

Weekly Wrap can be found on our News Club channel. Find it on Apple and Spotify (or search for it in your fave podcast app)By Squiz Media

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 8:54

7h ago8:54

8:54

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.By Squiz Media

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Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... 10:49

3h ago10:49

10:49

Thursday, 16 May: Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: Try Sunbeam fruit snacks for yo…

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School in a warzone; human hair helps climate change; saving Dominica’s mountain chicken frog; and zoo cages for humans. 11:05

3h ago11:05

11:05

Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. They don't have a school building but young students in Gaza have plenty of persistence. With the support of volunteer teachers and the UN, they're returning to school in tents and on sand, determined not to miss out on an education. The Mountain Chicken frog of Dominica, once a local …

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Your Shortcut to... University Campus Protests 15:19

2h ago15:19

15:19

In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at why college students are protesting about the Gaza war at campuses across the United States. They’ve made headlines over the past month because some of the demonstrations have turned violent, sparking debates over free speech and even forcing the White House to weigh in. They’ve also spread to Aussie universiti…

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It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face off... 10:32

2d ago10:32

10:32

Wednesday, 15 May: It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face-off... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Supe…

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BackTrack's Bernie Shakeshaft on more kids, more towns, more empathy in Aus 30:47

4d ago30:47

30:47

With all the news of late about youth crime, gendered violence, and incarceration rates, we have found ourselves asking - I wonder what Bernie thinks? Bernie Shakeshaft is the 2020 Australian Local Hero of the Year recipient and the founder of Backtrack. It's a community-led organisation for young people who are having a tough time. In this chat, h…

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It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... 9:31

9h ago9:31

9:31

Tuesday, 14 May: It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about Aware Super, visi…

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Your Shortcut to... YouTube 13:44

2h ago13:44

13:44

We'll take you through HOW YouTube came into being; WHO are some of the most famous YouTubers... and WHY you need to stop, think, and check when watching YouTube. For the full episode transcript, click here. LINKS: Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/ The first YouTube video: https:/…

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Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... 9:41

1h ago9:41

9:41

Monday, 13 May: Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: To find out more about A…

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Space storm’s magical light show; Donkey beauty contest in Morocco; Snakes that fake their own death; and Switzerland wins Eurovision. 11:31

2h ago11:31

11:31

Your daily kids news podcast Help us improve Squiz Kids survey. A magical display, the Aurora Australis, painted the Australian skies with waves of colour this weekend, thanks to a giant sunspot. Lucky onlookers in Tassie, Victoria, and Western Australia witnessed this rare celestial symphony of pinks, reds, greens, and blues. Truly a night to reme…

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Weekly Wrap: The Meh-Gala, Aussie brothers murdered in Mexico, and what to expect in the Federal Budget 21:29

6d ago21:29

21:29

Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, it's all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead. Support News Club by signing up to our newsletter and following us on Instagram. LINKS The most clicked link in Squiz Today was a gallery of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower Listen to our Ne…

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:09

25m ago9:09

9:09

Who's smarter, kids or adults? For the full episode transcript, click here.By Squiz Media

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A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... 10:30

2d ago10:30

10:30

Friday, 10 May: A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Friday Lites: If the chilly …

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Fallout over Fake Katy Perry; Aussie through to Eurovision final; Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement; and helping your grandparents fight scams. 11:57

18m ago11:57

11:57

Your daily kids news podcast. Imagine Katy Perry dazzling at the Met Gala, except she wasn’t even there! A cheeky AI whipped up a photo so real, everyone thought Katy had hit the ball in a stunning gown. But nope, it was all digital magic! Remember, not everything we see online is true—watch out for those crafty AI creations! Silia Kapsis, a 17-yea…

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An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... 9:35

42m ago9:35

9:35

Thursday, 9 May: An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today's stories, plus a dose of quirky news). #Sponsored: If you want to …

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Your Shortcut to... The Nuclear Power Debate 14:03

1d ago14:03

14:03

In this Shortcut, we’re talking about nuclear power—which has been back in the news lately, with the Coalition announcing it wants it to be part of Australia’s energy mix. It’s far from a new idea, and while many countries have embraced it to generate their power cleanly and cheaply, Australia is still debating it. So we’ll look at what nuclear pow…

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An assassination attempt in Europe; Australia gets the Asian Cup; Filling your freezer; And it's our podcast birthday... 11:33

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Social media ban for kids; Belgium’s mullet festival; Orcas sink a sail boat; and the wonderful world of whale chat. 10:22

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Weekly Wrap: Unpacking the Budget, a global wrap on protests, and happy b'day to us... 23:14

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Your Weekly Wrap preview... 1:02

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 8:54

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Dutton gets his say on the Budget; Putin takes a trip; A rainy reason to celebrate; And a window across the world... 10:49

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School in a warzone; human hair helps climate change; saving Dominica’s mountain chicken frog; and zoo cages for humans. 11:05

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Your Shortcut to... University Campus Protests 15:19

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It's a cost of living Budget; A major murder case twist; A whistleblower is jailed; And a four-legged face off... 10:32

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BackTrack's Bernie Shakeshaft on more kids, more towns, more empathy in Aus 30:47

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It's Budget day in Canberra; Elon Musk notches up a win; A very happy landing; And finding the best jeans... 9:31

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Your Shortcut to... YouTube 13:44

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Brace yourselves for Budget week; Live sheep exports are banned; The ceasefire pressures are still on; And amazing auroras... 9:41

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Space storm’s magical light show; Donkey beauty contest in Morocco; Snakes that fake their own death; and Switzerland wins Eurovision. 11:31

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Weekly Wrap: The Meh-Gala, Aussie brothers murdered in Mexico, and what to expect in the Federal Budget 21:29

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Kids v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 9:09

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A new plan for gas; Biden gives another warning to Israel; Another Aussie's Olympic dreams are over; And the gift mum really wants... 10:30

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Fallout over Fake Katy Perry; Aussie through to Eurovision final; Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement; and helping your grandparents fight scams. 11:57

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An assassination plot is foiled; The Hunter Valley bus crash accused pleads guilty; Sydney's wet week; And Sweden's Electric shock... 9:35

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Your Shortcut to... The Nuclear Power Debate 14:03

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