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- 31 minutes 7 secondsThe Squiz Quiz w/ Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from They Might Become Giants
On this episode of the Squiz Quiz, we're testing your knowledge of everything that happened this week with Alex Williams and Brandon McClelland from the podcast, They Might Become Giants. Can you best our in-studio guests?
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6 March 2026, 6:00 pm - 12 minutes 26 secondsDivision over the war in Iran, and some wings for the weekend
Friday, 6 March: Division over the war in Iran; Some proposed FOI laws are dropped; Preparing for the Paralympic Games; And some wings for the weekend...
SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it.
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Here's our guide to the weekend in sport on Instagram.
Here’s the link to the Maccas taste-test video…
And here's the recipe for those honey soy chicken wings.
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5 March 2026, 6:30 pm - 12 minutes 19 secondsSquiz Shortcuts: Rethinking the Capital Gains Tax
We’re getting closer to the federal budget in May and there’s been headlines in the finance pages flagging some big tax changes in store for investors. While nothing’s locked in, the revisions are part of an ongoing discussion about how to boost productivity and make the housing market fairer in Australia - and one particular tax has been getting a lot of attention: Capital Gains Tax. So in this Squiz Shortcut we’ll look at what Capital Gains Tax is, the reasons the government is looking to revise it, and what the reaction has been.
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Reading: This piece by the Grattan Institute’s CEO Aruna Sathanapally discusses how the clock is ticking on the Albanese Government’s window to put in place reforms…
Reading: This story in realestate.com.au talks about the impacts of the proposed tax changes on investors and the housing market…
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5 March 2026, 5:30 am - 11 minutes 45 secondsThe war against Iran expands, and vale Dennis Cometti
Thursday, 5 March: The war against Iran grows; Chinese parliament sets its annual policy agenda; Vale Dennis Cometti; And a geyser wakes up...
SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia, visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it.
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Here's a guide to the changes that AFL fans can expect this season.
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4 March 2026, 6:58 pm - 12 minutes 13 secondsThe growing toll of the Iran war, and it's over for Kyle and Jackie 'O'
Wednesday, 4 March: The growing toll of the Iran war; A warning for petrol retailers; Kyle and Jackie 'O' call it quits; And a pricey load of bull...
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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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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3 March 2026, 7:03 pm - 12 minutesSquiz Shortcuts: Iran after Khamenei
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks a major moment with implications for not just the Middle East, but the world at large. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at who he was, his influence over Iran, and what this might mean for the world more broadly.
Reading: This article from the ABC details some of the people being touted as possible replacements for Supreme LeaderListening: This interview with AMP’s chief economist Shane Oliver where he discusses what impacts the conflict might have on us here in Australia
Listening: If you’ve got younger Aussies in your life who have questions about what’s happening in Iran, the team at Squiz Kids have done up an ‘Iran explainer’ podcast to help. It’s all about giving young listeners the tools, vocabulary and emotional reassurance they need to process complex world events. You can find it here…
SPONSORED: For an easy-to-understand guide on the financial and economic stories shaping Australia visit CommBank Newsroom. Bookmark it for quick access whenever you need it.
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3 March 2026, 5:30 am - 12 minutes 1 secondThe war widens in the Middle East, and last chance saloon for the blood moon
Tuesday, 3 March: The war in Iran drags on; Travel chaos for Australians; A tricky restoration operation; And a reason to get outside...
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Here's the latest DFAT crisis portal for Iran, as well as SmartTraveller advice on the Middle East
Here are the links to those 2 stories on art restoration - the Michaelangelo story and the Rembrandt story
And a guide to the blood moon...
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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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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2 March 2026, 7:03 pm - 11 minutes 41 secondsThe US & Israel strike Iran, Khamenei dead; and the Tillies make a winning start
Monday, 2 March: Iran's Supreme Leader is dead; Angus Taylor's first parliamentary week as leader; The Tillies make a winning start; And an unexpected pub dish...
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Here's a link to a liveblog on the evolving situation in Iran
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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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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1 March 2026, 6:50 pm - 11 minutes 45 secondsMore talks between the US and Iran, and INXS's new nomination
Friday, 27 February: More talks between the US and Iran; The Clintons testify to Congress; INXS's new nomination; And a salad to send off summer...
SPONSORED: For Michelle's full Mary Fowler interview, head to CommBank Newsroom.
Here's the NRL series kickoff preview.
If you want to read up on the interview with Vogue's Chloe Malle and Anna Wintour, it's here.
Here's the recipe for chopped steak salad.
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Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all 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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.
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26 February 2026, 7:14 pm - 10 minutes 18 secondsSquiz Shortcuts: All about the Women’s Asian Cup
Excitement is building for the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia which kicks off on 1 March. It’s a major football tournament that will see the Matildas on the big stage once again after their incredible World Cup run from 2023. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across how the Asian Cup differs from the World Cup, who the Tillies are up against, and what their chances are…
Squiz Recommends:Listening: Thanks to Commbank Newsroom, we’ll be bringing you daily updates throughout the tournament on the Squiz Today podcast, so listen out for them - we’re really looking forward to it...
Reading: This guide from the football website Four Four Two has a great rundown of all the teams in the tournament…
Reading: There’s bound to be lots of talk about manager Joe Montemurro over the course of the tournament - so here’s a good profile piece from the ABC on him…
Listening: And here’s the Squiz Shortcut we did on the Matildas back in 2023 after their fantastic World Cup run…
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26 February 2026, 5:30 am - 12 minutes 14 secondsInvestigating the PM's security scare, and a hot cottage is up for rent
Thursday, 26 February: Police investigate the PM's security scare; A long State of the Union; All eyes on a women's basketball star; And a famous cottage is up for grabs...
You can find out more about the Heated Rivalry cottage and renting it here.
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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 hosted by Claire Kimball, Kate Watson and Jodie Speers - including the interview series, Newsmakers.
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