Best The Squiz Podcasts (2025)

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Your Shortcut to... the super tax debate 11:50

2h ago11:50

11:50

Superannuation has been coming up in the headlines a bit recently, with an increase in tax on super accounts set to affect some of the wealthiest Australians - at least, in the short term… But some economists are concerned that over time, it could impact millions of us… So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll explain what the changes are, how they’ll be a…

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Russia and Ukraine meet again, and a busy week in the night skies 11:12

8h ago11:12

11:12

Tuesday, 3 June: Russia and Ukraine meet again; Erin Patterson takes the stand; The Tillies have a new coach; And a busy week in the night skies... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: You can support the work of the Red Cross at redcross…

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The importance of Mabo Day, and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids. 10:43

1d ago10:43

10:43

Your daily kids news podcast. The importance of Mabo Day; wildfires in Canada; truck crash causes bee chaos; and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids. Eddie Mabo, a determined gardener from a small island, changed Aussie history by proving First Nations people owned the land before Europeans arrived. His fight led to the Native Title Act! One smal…

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Eddie Mabo and Native Title... Your Shortcut 8:25

9h ago8:25

8:25

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Eddie Mabo and Native Title—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. We'll take you through WHO Eddie Mabo was, WHY this fight mattered, and HOW the Mabo decision shapes Australia today. For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: Eddie Koiki Mabo Native…

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The US pushes for more defence spending, and a big weekend for Swifties 10:36

1d ago10:36

10:36

Monday, 2 June: The US pushes for more defence spending; Gaza ceasefire talks progress; Piastri secures another win; And a big weekend for Swifties... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15% …

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Weekly Wrap: The aid crisis in Gaza, Healthscope goes under, and a lovers scuffle 33:17

3d ago33:17

33:17

A couple of developments in the Israel-Gaza war this week, we get you across what’s happening. Then we’re wrapping up three stories with a common thread: Trump’s legal battle over tariffs, the collapse of Healthscope, and a lovers’ scuffle featuring the Macrons. In the week ahead, a world-first election in Mexico, and the latest ABS data. LINKS Wat…

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Trump's tariffs hit a snag, and our favourite potato recipe 12:42

4d ago12:42

12:42

Friday, 30 May: Trump's tariffs hit a snag, Magda Szubanski is diagnosed with cancer, The Aussie Rich List is out, And our favourite potato recipe... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find the recipe for Annabel Crabb's glass potatoes here. 🥔🥔🥔 You m…

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 7:48

4d ago7:48

7:48

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.By Squiz Media

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Your Shortcut to... Ask the Squiz: Factions 17:28

5d ago17:28

17:28

We're almost a month past the federal election and the result that ended up being a lot more colourful than the campaign itself. Labor's sweeping victory and the Coalition's comprehensive defeat raised a lot of questions about how PM Anthony Albanese will govern over the coming term, and how the Coalition will regroup to be competitive next time ar…

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The Coalition is back together, and spelling out some complaints.... 12:11

5d ago12:11

12:11

Thursday, 29 May: The Coalition is back together, The North West Shelf extension gets approved, A big night for the Blues, and spelling out some complaints... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: For more tips on making your home energy efficie…

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Youngest Aussie pollie ever, and meet the new Harry Potter. 10:17

5d ago10:17

10:17

Your daily kids news podcast. Youngest Aussie pollie ever; NSW win State of Origin; Squiz E vs the snakes; and meet the new Harry Potter. One minute Charlotte Walker was blowing out 21 candles, and the next she was voted into Parliament! She’s now Australia’s youngest ever federal politician. Squiz Kids Civics Series Grab your broomsticks — a brand…

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Investigating the Liverpool parade attack, and the awkward sound of silence 11:54

6d ago11:54

11:54

Wednesday, 28 May: Investigating the Liverpool parade attack; King Charles gives a major speech; It's State of Origin day; And the awkward sound of silence... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORED: Find out more here and use the code SQUIZ15 for 15…

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A daring ocean voyage, and a three-eyed predator of the sea. 9:49

6d ago9:49

9:49

Your daily kids news podcast. A daring ocean voyage; a three-eyed predator of the sea; battle of the breakfasts; and a cheese rolling champ is crowned! Oliver and his cat Phoenix ditched boring jobs for salty seas, sailing 3,000km to Hawaii! After learning to sail on YouTube, they battled broken boat bits and saw dolphins galore. @Sailing_with_Phoe…

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The Call Sheet: Daina Reid on directing The Handmaid's Tale 41:53

6d ago41:53

41:53

Daina Reid has directed some of Australia’s most iconic TV - Offspring, Paper Giants, The Secret Life of Us - and made her mark globally with The Handmaid’s Tale. In this chat, she shares her journey from Perth sketch comedy to Hollywood... There are a few name drops, but also the meaty stuff: how streaming is reshaping the industry, what it means …

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Your Shortcut to... Sussan Ley 11:42

7d ago11:42

11:42

The newly minted leader of the Liberals Sussan Ley has taken on the challenge of rebuilding the party after the Coalition’s recent election defeat. She’s been in public life for over 2 decades, but we’ve heard from many Squizers that they don’t know much about her. So, in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across her background, her career in polit…

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Power bills are on the rise, and an epic voyage 11:48

7d ago11:48

11:48

Tuesday, 27 May: Power bills are on the rise; An Australian is arrested in Bali; The French Open begins; And an epic voyage... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Squiz is your shortcut to bei…

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Classic - Jamaica... Squiz the World 10:25

7d ago10:25

10:25

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Amanda Bower, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying across the Pacific to Jamaica—a Caribbean island bursting with rhythm, sunshine, and good vibes. It’s the bi…

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Patching up the Coalition and going loco for Labubus... 11:59

8d ago11:59

11:59

Monday, 26 May: Patching up the Coalition; Floodwaters begin to recede; Live sport pays off for streaming giants; And going loco for Labubus... SPONSORED: You can find out more about the Breeze AI platform by visiting Hubspot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can take part in our 2025 audience survey ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Squiz is your sh…

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NSW’s big flood cleanup, and the scoop on penguin poop. 9:18

8d ago9:18

9:18

Your daily kids news podcast. NSW’s big flood cleanup; Norway’s big boat wakeup call; Aussies kicking goals; and the scoop on penguin poop. Floods hit NSW hard, but locals are finally drying out and starting a big cleanup. Imagine opening your front door and finding a 135-metre cargo ship! That’s what happened to Johan in Norway. The ship missed hi…

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Weekly Wrap: A political break up, genocide claims, and the doping games 35:33

10d ago35:33

35:33

Our 2025 audience survey (please, and thank you!) In this episode: devastating floods in northern NSW, we’ll get you across why they say they’re a once-in-500-years event. Plus, a Coalition uncoupling, and Trump turns up the rhetoric on South Africa. In what's coming up, Beef Week and Kamala Harris is Gold Coast bound. Recs: Lonely Mouth by Jacquel…

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Your Shortcut to... the super tax debate 11:50

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Russia and Ukraine meet again, and a busy week in the night skies 11:12

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The importance of Mabo Day, and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids. 10:43

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Eddie Mabo and Native Title... Your Shortcut 8:25

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The US pushes for more defence spending, and a big weekend for Swifties 10:36

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Weekly Wrap: The aid crisis in Gaza, Healthscope goes under, and a lovers scuffle 33:17

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Trump's tariffs hit a snag, and our favourite potato recipe 12:42

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Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz 7:48

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Your Shortcut to... Ask the Squiz: Factions 17:28

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The Coalition is back together, and spelling out some complaints.... 12:11

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Youngest Aussie pollie ever, and meet the new Harry Potter. 10:17

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Investigating the Liverpool parade attack, and the awkward sound of silence 11:54

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A daring ocean voyage, and a three-eyed predator of the sea. 9:49

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The Call Sheet: Daina Reid on directing The Handmaid's Tale 41:53

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Your Shortcut to... Sussan Ley 11:42

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Power bills are on the rise, and an epic voyage 11:48

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Classic - Jamaica... Squiz the World 10:25

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Patching up the Coalition and going loco for Labubus... 11:59

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NSW’s big flood cleanup, and the scoop on penguin poop. 9:18

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Weekly Wrap: A political break up, genocide claims, and the doping games 35:33

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