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Thursday, 28 March - I'll sing my song and I'll be gone

27 Mar 2019

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The latest on One Nation and the NRA scandal; Theresa May and her departure as PM; McDonald's goes shopping; And Ash Barty is into the top ten. More a...

Wednesday, 27 March - Because you had to be a big shot, didn't you

26 Mar 2019

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One Nation and the NRA; Charges against some of Australia's most senior journalists; Apple's product launch and the Three Minute Squiz. More and to si...

Tuesday, 26 March - Get in the middle of a chain reaction

25 Mar 2019

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The Mueller investigation; Accusations of price gouging by our energy companies; Funding for a new cancer treatment; And flying like an eagle. See /pr...

Monday, 25 March - And now, the end is near

24 Mar 2019

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The defeat of Islamic state in Syria; Gladys takes NSW; This week in Brexit; And the Viking Sky cruise ship evacuation. More and to sign up: www.thesq...

Friday, 22 March - Good vibrations

21 Mar 2019

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NSW votes; NZ announces changes to gun laws; Evacuations in the NT as Cyclone Trevor approaches; And some positivity to finish the week. More and to s...

Thursday, 21 March - Jeepers creepers, where'd ya get those sneakers?

20 Mar 2019

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Population policy; Devastation in southern Africa; The latest on Brexit; And that photo of Tayla Harris. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.com.au See...

Wednesday, 20 March - She's gonna build me up just to tear me down

19 Mar 2019

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House prices and milk prices; An update on where Theresa May is at; A couple of job losses; And this weeks Three Minute Squiz. More and to sign up: ww...

Tuesday, 19 March - Go, grease lightnin'

18 Mar 2019

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A shooting in the Netherlands plus continuing news from Christchurch; Mozambique and surrounding nations assess damage and loss of life from a recent ...

Monday, 18 March - Cool for cats

17 Mar 2019

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Continuing news from Christchurch; Boeing still under pressure; Steve Smith and David Warner's suspensions are nearly up; And some lighter news on thi...

Friday, 15 March - Well yo are y'all ready for me yet

14 Mar 2019

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Facebook goes down; An update on Australia's terror threat; The latest on Brexit; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thursday, 14 March - We built this city on rock and roll

13 Mar 2019

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Cardinal George Pell's sentence; The US has grounded Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft; Next steps in Brexit; And vegan sausage rolls. See /privacy for privac...

Wednesday, 13 March - There's no end to the lengths I'll go to

12 Mar 2019

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Countries including Australia ground Boeing's 737 Max 8 aircraft; A Brexit vote is due any minute; Some good news; And the internet turns thirty. More...

Tuesday, 12 March - Like a drifter I was born to walk alone

11 Mar 2019

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A big week for Brexit; Boeing faces questions; Shoes of Prey goes into liquidation; And when you end up inside a whale. More and to sign up: www.thesq...

Monday, 11 March - DJ, blow my speakers up

10 Mar 2019

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A plane crash in Ethiopia; Australian politics wrap; Venezuela and electricity; And the fallout from Leaving Neverland. See /privacy for privacy and o...

Friday, 8 March - Make it like your birthday everyday

07 Mar 2019

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Huawei is suing the US government; Mark Zuckerberg talks privacy; James Packer and leaked text messages; And Friday Lites covers mixed tapes and socia...

Thursday, 7 March - I'm slowly drifting

06 Mar 2019

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Australia economic figures; The death of Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy; Myer's results; And driving Puffing Billy. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz.co...

Wednesday, 6 March - Don't go for second best baby

05 Mar 2019

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The scandal facing Justin Trudeau; Hilary Clinton wont run; Going make up free; And this week's Three Minute Squiz. More and to sign up: www.thesquiz....

Tuesday, 5 March - Breakfast can wait

04 Mar 2019

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Today we're celebrating our 200th episode. A big thanks from us to you for listening! National People's Congress meets in Beijing; Bush fire condition...

Monday, 4 March - Feel the beat from the tambourine

03 Mar 2019

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Julie Bishop on what could have been; Victorian bush fires; Lawyer X; And some notable achievements from Federer, Winx and Musk. More and to sign up: ...

Friday, 1 March - Just walk away Renee

28 Feb 2019

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A wrap on the Trump-Kim summit; Michael Cohen's testimony; Rugby League's new policy on player behaviour; And Friday Lites More and to sign up: https:...

Thursday, 28 February - Baby, baby, baby, oh

27 Feb 2019

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Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan; Cardinal Pell spends his first night in prison; Trump and Kim's dinner; And a new job for Ita Buttrose...

Wednesday, 27 February - Out on the patio we sit

26 Feb 2019

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Cardinal George Pell's conviction; The build up to the second summit between Kim Jong Un and Trump; India's airstrikes; And the Three Minute Squiz doe...

Tuesday, 26 February - Nah to the ah to the, no, no, no

25 Feb 2019

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Trump and May's deadlines; The Press Council verdict on that Serena Williams cartoon; Scalping medical appointments in China; And the Oscars. More: ht...

Monday, 25 February - But it's like that, and that's the way it is

24 Feb 2019

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The latest on the crisis in Venezuela; Saudi Arabia's new US Ambassador; The Pope promises action on child abuse; And the Oscars. See /privacy for pri...

Friday, 22 February - Never mind I'll find someone like you

21 Feb 2019

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Julie Bishop announces she will leave parliament; Vladimir Putin's state of the nation address ; Nine's half-yearly results; And Friday Lites. See /pr...

Thursday, 21 February - I wish I could be like the cool kids

20 Feb 2019

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A Catholic Church summit on child abuse starts in Rome today; Helloworld Travel and our pollies; Wages growth and spending; And how to talk like teena...

Wednesday, 20 February - Be gentle with me

19 Feb 2019

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China and cyber security; House prices; A cyclone is headed for southeast Queensland; And Karl Lagerfeld has died. See /privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Tuesday, 19 February - Rome wasn't built in a day

18 Feb 2019

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$1-a-litre milk; Foreign hackers target our political parties; The Saudi Crown Prince meets with Pakistan; And campaigning for an Oscar. See /privacy ...

Monday, 18 February - She won't get off the phone

17 Feb 2019

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Fear of war after a terrorist attack in Kashmir; Trump calls a national emergency; Australia's heart health; And our podcast has a sponsor. See /priva...

Friday, 15 February - He got that super bass

14 Feb 2019

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Fallout from a big week in parliament; Chris Dawson's court appearance; AMP's financial results; And Friday Lites See /privacy for privacy and opt-out...

Thursday, 14 February - All loved up in a world I can't explain

13 Feb 2019

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North Korea not making progress on nukes; Record snow in Hawaii; The return of Operation Sovereign Borders; And how Valentines Day came to be. See /pr...

Wednesday, 13 February - I see your true colours

12 Feb 2019

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Wheeling and dealing in parliament; A guilty verdict for Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán; Some ducks picks; And the best vanilla ice ...

Tuesday, 12 February - It's hip to be square

11 Feb 2019

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Labor firms up its position on the medivac bill; Hakeem al-Araibi is released from jail in Thailand; Tony Mokbel is in hospital after a prison attack;...

Monday, 11 February - Why don't you just meet me in the middle

10 Feb 2019

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Our politicians head back to Canberra; Fires in NZ; Jeff Bezos and blackmail; And The Grammys. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friday, 8 February - I'd rather leave while I'm in love

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The fallout from the announcement that NAB CEO and Chairman will depart the bank; A Brexit update; Unsending Facebook messages; And Friday Lites. See ...

Thursday, 7 February - But I guess that's just the way the story goes

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in the Lawyer X scandal; A summary of Donald Trump's State of the Union address; A unique advertising campaign; And Modern Family comes to ...

Wednesday, 6 February - Tell me sweet little lies

05 Feb 2019

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Banking and the economic outlook; The latest from Townsville; A Chinese billionaire and political donor has had his Australian permanent residency can...

Tuesday, 5 February - Let it rain down

04 Feb 2019

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The banking royal commission report; Latest on the Townsville floods; Donald Trump's private schedule; And a Squiz announcement. See /privacy for priv...

Monday, 4 February - Shake it like a Polaroid picture

03 Feb 2019

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Floods up north fires down south; the final report from the banking royal commission set for release today; the government announces all children in o...

Friday, 1 February - I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook releases financial results; Napoleon Perdis goes into voluntary administration; Some good news on sharks; And Friday Lites See /privacy for p...

Thursday 31 January - Our house, in the middle of our street

30 Jan 2019

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The arrest of star horse trainer Darren Weir; A Brexit update; Life threatening temperatures in the US; And face tattoos. See /privacy for privacy and...

Wednesday, 30 January - We're out of time on the highway to never

29 Jan 2019

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The Prime Minister's economic plan; Another Brexit vote is due this morning; The debate between Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Yumi Stynes; And our Three Mi...

Tuesday, 29 January - It's all about confidence baby

28 Jan 2019

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America edges closer to an agreement for withdrawal from Afghanistan; Zali Steggall to run against Tony Abbott in his seat of Warringah; A world news ...

Friday, 25 January - He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

24 Jan 2019

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Something a bit different this morning as we take you through the Aussie faces on our banknotes; Anna Wintour's comments whilst in Melbourne; An updat...

Thursday, 24 January - That's the trouble with me

23 Jan 2019

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Clive Palmer's legal woes; Australian academic detained in China; Economic crisis in Venezuela; And Serena Williams is out of the Open. See /privacy f...

Wednesday, 23 January - We are family

22 Jan 2019

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America will request the extradition Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer; Warren Mundine to run for the Liberal Party; The least affordable cities in t...

Tuesday, 22 January - I wanna see you be brave

21 Jan 2019

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Upheaval in Zimbabwe; Theresa May's 'Plan B' for Brexit; China's economic growth slows; And Ash Barty on centre court. See /privacy for privacy and op...

Monday, 21 January - I see a bad moon a'rising

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's latest deal; Bali bombers’ ‘spiritual leader’ receives a presidential pardon; Kelly O'Dwyer steps out of politics; And the 'Barty...

Friday, 18 January - You found me

17 Jan 2019

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The World Economic Forum releases its 2019 Global Risks Report; The murder of Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne; What next on Brexit; Australia's Rich List; ...

Thursday, 17 January - I'm rich on personality

16 Jan 2019

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Lots of Brexit fallout; Reports live export workers were offered payments by Animals Australia; Canada and China tensions; And the doll stealing headl...

Wednesday, 16 January - We never go out of style

15 Jan 2019

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Details of the Jayme Closs kidnapping emerge; Scott Morrison heads to the Pacific Islands; Fish kill in our rivers; And thing that are going viral. Se...

Tuesday, 15 January - Oh we should eat some scrambled eggs

14 Jan 2019

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The UK parliament is set to vote on Brexit this week; Trump takes to Twitter on Turkey; 120 million pilgrims to visit one city in India between now an...

Monday, 14 January - Throwing it all away

13 Jan 2019

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More details on the withdrawal of US troops from Syria; Saudi refugee Rahaf Alqunun arrives in Canada; A gas explosion in Paris; And the Australian Op...

Friday, 11 January - I can't go any further than this

10 Jan 2019

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The US shutdown is set to continue as Trump visit the border; A victorian man has been arrested over consulate parcels; Jeff Bezos's fortune; And Frid...

Thursday, 10 January - Don't touch my hair

09 Jan 2019

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Suspicious packages sent consulates and embassies in Australian; The government looks for support for a national register of child sex offenders; Dark...

Wednesday, 9 January - Smoke gets in your eyes

08 Jan 2019

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We talk tech as Samsung announces profit drop; Flights grounded at Heathrow due to drone sighting; Kim Jong Un turns 35; And it's January so some tenn...

Tuesday, 8 January - Don't stop me now

07 Jan 2019

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Property prices and the economy; Saudi teenager who was seeking asylum in Australia won't be deported from Thailand; India wins it first ever test ser...

Monday, 7 January - Y'all ready for this?

06 Jan 2019

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The latest on the US government shutdown; protests in St Kilda; Chinas comments on Taiwan; And the Today Show's new lineup. See /privacy for privacy a...

Friday, 21 December - All perfect light and promises

20 Dec 2018

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The last Squiz of 2018 - Trump withdraws troops from Syria; Reports Japan is looking to recommence commercial whaling; Steve Smith's new ad; And Frida...

Thursday 20 December - It'll be alright

19 Dec 2018

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Energy policy for your Thursday; Karl Stefanovic; NZ will vote to legalise recreational cannabis; And Ken from Wales. See /privacy for privacy and opt...

Wednesday, 19 December - Welcome to the Hotel California

18 Dec 2018

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A report into Russian interference on social media during the 2016 Presidential election; Drownings near Coffs Harbour; Majak Daw in hospital; And Bam...

Squiz'splains - Christmas

18 Dec 2018

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As we wind down, this episode of Squiz’splains looks into the where our Christmas traditions come from, and some of the more surprising traditions f...

Tuesday, 18 December - As we walk in fields of gold

17 Dec 2018

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A political scandal disrupts the government's surplus announcement; Chris Dawson to be released on bail; Quick world new update and King of the Sting ...

Monday, 17 December - It's only words

16 Dec 2018

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Some background on our new Governor-General; Bill Shorten outlines his policy agenda at Labor's National Conference; Climate talks conclude in Poland;...

Friday, 14 December - Her hands are never cold

13 Dec 2018

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A couple of policy announcements for your Friday; Theresa May survives as UK Prime Minister; The most Googled terms of 2018; And the $100 million wedd...

Thursday, 13 December - I whip my hair back and forth

12 Dec 2018

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The implications of the arrest of Huawei's CFO; Theresa May faces leadership challenge; Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is sentenced and Vladimir ...

Wednesday, 12 December - Viva Las Vegas

11 Dec 2018

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Population the hot topic as our state and territory leaders meet with the PM; Theresa May heads to Europe for more Brexit talks; Time magazine announc...

Tuesday, 11 December - Might as well jump

10 Dec 2018

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More is revealed about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; UK PM Theresa May delays Brexit vote: The ACCC has a look at tech giants; And the world's oldest...

Monday, 10 December - Get up, stand up

09 Dec 2018

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125,000 people take part in violent protests across France; The final Newspoll of the year; Yemen peace talks continue in Sweden; And the Grammys. See...

Friday, 7 December - Do you want to know a secret?

06 Dec 2018

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Parliament wraps for the year; former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson walks free; Chris Dawson pleads not guilty; And Friday Lites. See /privacy ...

Thursday, 6 December - She's my cherry pie

05 Dec 2018

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Chris Dawson, the subject of The Australian's The Teacher's Pet podcast series has been arrested; Final day of parliament - we'll tell you what's on; ...

Wednesday, 5 December - Here comes the sun

04 Dec 2018

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The brother of Usman Khawaja arrested yesterday; Encryption laws set to pass parliament; An announcement about live sheep exports; And a bit of contro...

Tuesday, 4 December - You can leave your hat on

03 Dec 2018

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Royal commission in Vic; The liberal party room votes to make it more difficult to bring on a leadership spill; Laura Ashley goes under in Australia; ...

Monday, 3 December - I ain't worried 'bout nothin'

02 Dec 2018

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Wrap of the G20 Leaders Summit; Final parliamentary sitting week of the year; Protests in France escalate; And Knickers is still making headlines. See...

Friday, 30 November - What's the use of worrying?

29 Nov 2018

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The world's largest economies to meet in Argentina on the weekend; Adani to commence construction on coal mine in Qld; The death of a schoolie on the ...

Thursday, 29 November - I love rock and roll

28 Nov 2018

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Fires in Qld and floods in NSW; NZ bans Chinese telco Huawei from its 5G network; The creator of SpongeBob SquarePants has died; And the ARIAs. See /p...

Wednesday, 28 November - We are never ever ever getting back together

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Liberal MP Julia Banks moves to the crossbench; Sydney braces for floods; Aussie surfer Stephanie Gilmore wins her seventh world title; And the White ...

Tuesday, 27 November - You must be my lucky star

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The life of Bonita Mabo; Tension at the US/Mexico border; The $7 wine that's worth a go; And today's Mars landing. See /privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Monday, 26 November - Never smile at a crocodile

25 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Wash up from the Victorian election; Brexit goes through the EU; Black Friday pulls in billons of shopping dollars; And a big win for our women's cric...

Friday, 23 November - Woy yoy yoy, woy woy yoy yoy

22 Nov 2018

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Victorian election tomorrow; The man killed by a tribe on the remote island of North Sentinel; the man accused of killing one of top cops in 1989 foun...

Thursday, 22 November - Another one bites the dust

21 Nov 2018

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Donald Trump's statement on Saudi Arabia; Renae Lawrence released from jail; Our Prime Minister meets with Muslim Leaders; And which brands we trust? ...

Wednesday, 21 November - I've been to Bali too

20 Nov 2018

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Bali 9 member Renae Lawrence set to be released from jail this morning; Three men arrested in Melbourne over terror plot; Ivanka Trump's emails; And o...

Tuesday, 20 November - It's hip to be square

19 Nov 2018

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The Fairfax and Nine merger; Jarryd Hayne arrested and charged; China and cyber-attacks; And wombat poo. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...

Monday, 19 November - I never worry, now that is a lie

18 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A wrap of APEC; Law and order in Victoria ahead of the state election this weekend; Latest on California fires; And a spectacular crash at the Macau G...

Friday, 16 November - I just want to tell you that I've had enough

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An update on how Brexit is going; Scott Morrison heads to Darwin; Unemployment stays low; And Friday Lites. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...

Thursday, 15 November - I see fire and I see rain

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trumps' 'five days of fury'; Three men convicted of terror charges; Opt in or opt out - we talk the My Health Record database; And Squiz'splain...

Squiz'splains - Jobs (Ep 3)

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. This is our take on jobs - we take a looks at the changing nature of work, what jobs will b...

Wednesday, 14 November - All the stars are closer

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Morrison heads to the ASEAN Summit in Singapore; California fire labeled the states deadliest; Recordings from the assassination of journalist J...

Tuesday, 13 November - I can't feel my face when I'm with you

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The tale of renowned drug boss El Chapo as he stands trial in New York; A warning from the Victorian Police Commissioner; A bit on Brexit; And Michell...

Monday, 12 November - I do it solo

11 Nov 2018

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Update on terror attack in Melbourne last Friday; A plebiscite on the royals if Labor wins the federal election; A Qld woman accused of putting needle...

Friday, 9 November - We're not gonna to take it

08 Nov 2018

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NSW Labor Leader Luke Foley resigns; The bodies of four people have been found in the NT outback; Donald Trump sacks Attorney-General Jeff Sessions; A...

Thursday, 8 November - We're far from the shallow now

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The results from the US midterm elections; Property prices may be dropping by more than predicted; Energy bosses, the energy minister and the elephant...

Squiz'splains - Retail (Ep 2)

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. This is our take on retail - how do we shop, how has that changed, and what will Amazon do ...

Wednesday, 7 November - How sweet the sound

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A wrap up of Melbourne Cup; Mark Latham set to re-enter politics; Voting opens for the US midterms; And the Thai cave boys' movie deal. See /privacy f...

Tuesday, 6 November - Livin' on the edge

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's Melbourne Cup Day so we arm you with some conversation starters; A fatal shark attack in the Whitsundays; Our foreign minister will meet with her...

Monday, 5 November - Everybody was kung fu fighting

04 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A quick guide to the US midterm elections; Our Trade Minister heads to China; New Caledonia votes on sovereignty; And you can't bring dogs in hand lug...

Friday, 2 November - You messed about I caught you out

01 Nov 2018

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Cricket Australia set to get a new chairman; Donald Trump's controversial campaign ad; We run through some notable percentages; And Friday Lites. See ...

Thursday, 1 November - Never break the chain

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Findings of a report into the death of sheep on a live export ship: The Morrison government will relocate all asylum seeker children on Nauru to Austr...

Wednesday, 31 October - We don't talk anymore

30 Oct 2018

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Details in the defamation case brought by actor Geoffrey Rush; More information on what happened to the Lion Air flight that crashed into the Java Sea...

Squiz'splains - Health (Ep1)

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Squiz'splains is your shortcut to more than the headlines. In this podcast we step back and take a look at some of the fundamentals of Australia's hea...