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If you've been tuning into to news about the US election it would be easy to think the race to the White House is only about character. So in Part Three of our four-part Squiz Shortcuts series in the lead up to the US election, we take a step back from the personality contest, and look at the what each candidate will bring to to the table on policy issues including foreign affairs, climate change, immigration, racial injustice and of course, the coronavirus. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au Squiz recommends: PolitiFact Squiz Shortcuts - The US Election series See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second episode of our four-part Shortcuts series in the lead up to the US election we tackle the Presidential Race - so we're talking the electoral college system and how a the President actually wins the election. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au Squiz recommends: Squiz Shortcut - US Elections The Pew Research Centre analysis of the 2016 US Presidential Election See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first in our four part series in the lead up to the US Election on 3 November. We're going to start though outside of the presidential race itself, and have a look at the other important races that are being run on the same day - and thats the US Senate and the House of Representatives. So strap yourself in for round one, as we take a look at the implications these elections have for governing in the US, and what's happening in those races in the lead up to 3 November. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - Mail-in voting FiveThirtyEight website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thailand has a particularly turbulent political history. It's got a lot of beautiful beaches, but it's also got military coups and a monarchy that's central to its national character. It's also one of the few places in the world with lèse majesté laws, which is tricky because their current king is quite a colourful character... A recent protest movement has been in the news a bit lately, and in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we'll take a look at why Thailand is unique amongst southeast Asian nations, how its monarchy is protected, and what demonstrators are risking by calling for change to the way the country is governed. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommends: Vox profile on King Vaijiralongkorn . . The invention of Pad Thai as a national dish . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The lockdown of our national border along with state and territory borders, have become some of the most contentious issues of the coronavirus crisis. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we look at why our borders closed in the first place, how it has unfolded and the impact it has had. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - The Federation Geoscience Australia - Border facts See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It seems like every week, there's a new low in the Australia-China relationship. From trade disputes to diplomatic arguments - these have been some of the biggest news stories of the year. But it wasn't always like this. So in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we're taking a look at how Australia's ties with China were established, how we've thrived together - and how we've recently hit some very choppy waters. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address to the Australian Parliament (2014) Inside Story - Whitlam in China See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is in the news a lot. Whether it's on the diplomatic trail, in dealings with the US and other big nations, or in relation to the poisoning of political opponents, he's someone worth knowing a bit more about. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at who he is, how he came to be the leader, his broad agenda and how he is using his increasing power. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Putin playing ice hockey ABC podcast - 'Russia, If You're Listening' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It’s not easy growing old. We avoid thinking and talking about it." That's how the interim report from the Royal Commission into aged care starts. Since it was released in October 2019, we've been hearing a lot about the sector, especially as its been significantly affected by COVID-19. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we look at how the sector is set up, who's responsible for it, and the massive challenges it faces. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report 'Pearls of Wisdom' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2020 US presidential election is happening in November, but with the country still in the grip of COVID-19, there's a lot of talk about how the vote will be carried out, and more specifically, the role of mail-in voting. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at how US elections work, what mail-in voting is, and the issues surrounding it. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: FiveThirtyEight article on 2020 US election mail-in voting trends Vox article on Facebook's new voter information centre See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we take a look at the role of the Vice President of America, and learn a bit more about the current veep, Mike Pence, and the potential veep, Kamala Harris. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: NYT profile on Kamala Harris Business Insider - Inside the 34-year marriage of Mike Pence See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A vaccine for the coronavirus is being held out as the thing that's going to get the world back on track. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we look at what a vaccine is, how it's developed, and the challenges public health officials are facing with finding one for COVID-19. Squiz Recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - Infectious Diseases NYT The Daily - The Vaccine Trust Problem See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's one of the Arab world's poorest countries and in recent years has been devastated by a civil war. Millions of civilians are now starving and thousands have died. The conflict itself is complicated. In this episode we step through the origins of the conflict and what it has meant for the people of Yemen. Squiz Recommends: UNICEF - Yemen: https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/yemen-crisis Secretary Clinton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-Tc0bMUKA See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It comes up a bit in the news due to concerns about the health effects. In this episode we’ll take you through exactly what vaping is, the arguments for and against, as well as how it is regulated both here in Australia, and abroad. Squiz Recommends: BBC "The Inquiry - Vaping" - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inquiry/id932499233?i=1000454551494 The New Yorker - A b=Beginner's Guide to Vaping - https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/a-beginners-guide-to-vaping See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the biggest social media platform in the world so inevitably Facebook is in the news a lot. In this episode we take a look at how Facebook makes money, how it collects and uses our data and how at times that has the platform in a bit of strife. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz Recommends: The Social Network - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/ Facebook Activity Tool - https://www.vox.com/2020/1/28/21112380/facebook-activity-tool-data See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squiz recommends: Forbes profile on Zhang Yim- https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2019/11/04/meet-zhang-yiming-the-chinese-billionaire-behind-tiktok/#24f55b3475b3 Mallee Boy - https://www.tiktok.com/@malleeboy3490?source=h5_m See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine is in essence a fight over territory. But it is so much more that with religion, nationalism, and a lot of history behind it. Consider this episode a starting points as we take a look at Israel and Palestine, what they are fighting over, and why America and others are involved in this immensely complicated conflict. Squiz recommends: BBC Israel profile - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14628835 Vox Israel-Palestine Explainer - https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18079996/israel-palestine-conflict-guide-explainer See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Donald Trump is probably the most talked about person on the planet. The leader of the free world had a colourful path to becoming President of the United States - and a turbulent time in office so far. In this episode we take a look at a young Donald Trump, his family, his business and showbiz careers as well as his politics. Squiz Recommends: Barbara Walters interview with Donald and Melania Trump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYTCHrWkxI Washington Post "Donald Trump's misleading claims": https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/trump-claims-database/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He's the Democratic candidate running against Donald Trump in November's presidential election. A former vice president, Biden's been around American politics a long time. This episode takes a look at his background, his family, his politics and how he came to be the man up against Trump come November. . Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ ... . Squiz Recommends: Hunter Biden - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/hunter-biden-life-scandals-ukraine-involvement-with-trump-giuliani-2019-9?r=US&IR=T ... Vanity Fair 'Obama-Biden friendship' - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/photos/2016/12/barack-obama-joe-biden-friendship . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's one of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s most ambitious foreign policy initiatives - and it's contentious. Officially called One Belt, One Road it's all about China investing in big infrastructure projects across the world. In this episode we take a look at what China is setting out to do, which nations have signed up and why it’s causing concern, especially here in Australia. . Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ . . Squiz Recommends: Lowy Institute map - https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/understanding-belt-and-road-initiative The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/business/china-loans-coronavirus-belt-road.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this Shortcut we'll look at what a Royal Commission is, the power and effectiveness of Royal Commissions, and take a quick look at the ones currently running. Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines. Squiz Recommends: Black Summer, the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-03/inside-the-australian-bushfires-crisis/11890458 . ABC's interview with Nicola Gobbo (Lawyer X): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z4kDCeUVt0 . Check out The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast that's your shortcut to the news. Out each weekday at 6 am. Sign up at https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We take a look at the history of slavery in America, the fight for civil rights, and what's happening now. Squiz Shortcuts - The Back Story To The Big Stories . Sign up to The Squiz - a weekday email that's your shortcut to the news www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommends: The Smithsonian Museum – Talking About Race . Childish Gambino, This is America and the break down the video here. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Xi Jinping is the man in charge of China. So, let’s take a look at who he is, how he came to be the leader, his broad agenda and how he is using his increasing power. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ . Squiz Recommends: The New Yorker – Xi Jinping The Guardian – China Bans Winnie The Pooh See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the big 'un of global politics... we're talking the South China Sea. By popular request we explain why it is so strategically important, the competing claims to it, and how the world is managing China's increasing presence in the region. . Squiz Recommends: Map Men - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypMCK7NcbxU . The Squiz Today is a free weekday email and podcast that's your shortcut to the news. Sign up at https://www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the coronavirus crisis requiring a coordinated response between the federal government and our states and territories we take a step back and look at how the federation operates. In this episode we focus on its formation, we talk you through how responsibilities are split, the structures that have been put in place to coordinate those responsibilities as well as how some of it has been rethought recently. . Squiz Recommends: The Federation - Parliamentary Education Office Henry Parkes "Tenterfield Address" See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We don't need to tell you why the World Health Organisation is in the news a lot lately. That's why you might want to know a bit more about how it operates, the guy in charge, and some of the criticisms centred at it of late. Squiz Recommends: Inside Bill's Brain - https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80184771 Time Magazine "Dr Tedros" - https://time.com/5735544/world-health-organization-chief-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-interview/ Get in touch: [email protected] See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

They're some of the key people involved in our coronavirus response. So, who are they and what are we relying on them for? This week on Squiz Shortcuts we tell you a bit about each of these men and the role they're playing during this health and economic emergency. Squiz Recommends: AFR: https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/man-of-resource-nev-power-s-wild-ride-to-the-top-20140802-j6yr1 Insiders Interview: https://www.abc.net.au/insiders/greg-hunt-and-brendan-murphy-joins-insiders/12057676 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hand in hand with the measures being used to contain the spread of Covid-19 comes the economic consequences. While we are flattening the curve, businesses are shutting down and unemployment is rising. Talking about economics can be as exciting as watching paint dry, but once you get your head around some basic concepts, it is, shock horror, actually quite interesting. In this Squiz Shortcut we're going to take you through some economic fundamentals that'll help give some context to what is happening right now with the Coronavirus pandemic, including what a recession looks like, and what governments can do when times get tough. Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines. The Squiz Today is a free weekday email and podcast that's your shortcut to the news. Sign up at https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Recommendations: Buy local! Find your local businesses on social media and support them if you can. Buy From The Bush and Buy Aussie Now are also good places to discover Australian businesses. The Labor in Power series documented the Hawke and Keating years. This episode on the economic downturn in the late 80s and early 90s is a good one. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&A. Squiz Kids is a news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour. ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the morning routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them. Learn more: https://www.squizkids.com.au . Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the world braces for the impact of COVID-19, we're going to take a look back at some of the big infectious disease outbreaks of the past. Where they started, their devastating mortality rate, and how they were eventually contained. Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines. The Squiz Today is a free weekday email and podcast that's your shortcut to the news. Sign up at https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommendations: Houseparty app: https://houseparty.com/ . Coronavirus Australia app: Search for 'Coronavirus Australia' in the App Store or Google Play WhatsApp Bot: Download WhatsApp, then visit www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Turns out there's a long history of people messing with time. In this episode we'll get you across the reasons it came about in the first place, the countries who use it and the great daylight savings debate here in Australia. Squiz recommends: John Oliver - Daylight Saving "Why is this still a thing?" Thrive Global - Sleep Tips Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Hear our daily podcast: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Squiz Shortcuts episode is a little different. It’s brought to you by Bryce Corbett, the host of our Squiz Kids podcast. In this 10 minute episode, Bryce and kids from around Australia ask well-known GP Dr Ginni Mansberg some frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus outbreak. It's great for kids, but we certainly learned a lot as well. We hope you enjoy it, and if you do, check out our Squiz Kids podcast - a weekday news update for 8-12yos - and some adults we know... Check out Squiz Kids: www.squizkids.com.au . Sign up to The Squiz, a free weekday email that's your shortcut to being informed about the news: www.thesquiz.com.au . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dame Mary Gilmore, Mary Reibey, Edith Cowan, and Dame Nellie Melba are four notable Australian women whose significant achievements are honoured through their inclusion on our currency. So let's get to know them - who they were, what they achieved, and their legacies. Recommendations: The first publication of Mary Gilmore's 'No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest'. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/51271905 . Nellie Melba Museum: https://www.nelliemelbamuseum.com.au/recordings.htm . Sign up to The Squiz: https://www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who can become the President of the USA, how the parties elect their candidates, the all-important numbers; and what to watch out for in the 2020 election ... Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines. Sign up to The Squiz - https://www.thesquiz.com.au . Squiz Recommendations: Axios - https://www.axios.com/ . Everything Explained - What Is The Electoral College? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-the-electoral-college/id1124110920?i=1000371562184 . Hamilton soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Australian kids perform at school is always a hot topic with parents, teachers and taxpayers. We're taking to take a look at how the Australian education system works, where Australia ranks relative to the rest of the world, and the debate about how to lift our game. Take the PISA tests: https://www.oecd.org/pisa/test/ Subscribe to Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds: www.squizkids.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rohingya and the Uyghurs - both groups are considered by the United Nations to be victims of human rights abuses. Here we explain who they are, as well as why and how they're being persecuted. Squiz Recommends: Four Corner documentary : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-axd1Ht_J8 . Cate Blanchett's address to the UN Security Council on the Rohingya crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AO49WFl4FE. The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. Want more? Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From how they grew up, how they came to politics and where they stand on key issues - this episode looks at the bloke who runs the country and the bloke who wants too. Squiz recommends: Anthony Albanese op-ed: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/shout-less-listen-more-let-s-make-this-our-new-year-s-resolution-20191226-p53myc.html . Jenny Morrison interview: https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/jenny-morrison-interview-scott-morrison/e4af2ed3-2117-489f-86d1-8b11b08fdd32 . The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What coronavirus actually is, where it came from, the broader implications, and how we stop the spread. Squiz Recommends: Quartz "How China can build a hospital for coronavirus patients in a week": https://qz.com/1792705/coronavirus-the-engineering-behind-wuhans-rapidly-built-hospitals/ . Mayo Clinic "Washing your hands": https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253 . The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What it means to be a 'senior royal', how are the Royal Family funded and how do they work with the media? In this episode we tackle those questions while we talk you through Harry and Meghan's new arrangement, and how it'll work. Squiz recommends: Sussex Royal: https://sussexroyal.com/ Sussex Royal instagram: @sussexroyal The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the Chinese tech company that's been banned from rolling out 5G networks here in Australia, in NZ and in the US. Here we step through what the concern is, how it plays into broader diplomatic tensions between China and the West and what Huawei has to say. Squiz Recommends: Quartz "Huawei's Journey to Becoming Us tech enemy No 1": https://qz.com/1627149/huaweis-journey-to-becoming-us-tech-enemy-no-1/ The Daily "Why Controlling 5G Could Mean Controlling the World": https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/25/podcasts/the-daily/5g-technology-huawei-china-us.html Got a Squiz Shortcut suggestion for us? [email protected] How about our daily podcast and email? www.thesquiz.com.au The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to the being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What the date marks, how it evolved, the argument for and against moving it, and what our leaders think. Squiz recommends: Australia Day Council advertisement: https://www.australiaday.org.au/ The Australian "Voyage of the damned": https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/first-fleet-sets-sail-for-australia-and-were-bound-for-botany-bay/news-story/26c7e05017e6a42d50a0f6f6a58d2751 The House with Annabel Crabb: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/house-with-annabel-crabb The Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. We're your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australia’s bushfire history, the scale and extent of what we've seen in 2019/2020, the conditions that have caused this event, what we can learn from it, as well as the response. Squiz Recommends: Batlow:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-06/nsw-fires-in-batlow-residents-return-home-to-damage/11845072 How to donate: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/bushfire-crisis-how-can-i-donate-and-help/11839842?utm_source=TheSquiz&utm_medium=Email&UTM_campaign=200106 Black Saturday 10 Years on: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/aftermath-beyond-black-saturday Got a Squiz Shortcut suggestion for us? [email protected] How about our daily podcast and email? www.thesquiz.com.au The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to the being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since the UK Election we've updated this episode of Squiz Shortcuts. It now covers Brexit - post Johnson becoming Prime Minister. A bit about him, his Brexit plan, what happened in the election and how it impacts Brexit. Squiz Recommends: The Guardian "Isaac Levido: the Australian political strategist credited with Boris Johnson's victory": https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/dec/16/isaac-levido-the-australian-political-strategist-credited-with-boris-johnsons-victory The Daily "Switching Sides in Britain": https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736#episodeGuid=gid%3A%2F%2Fart19-episode-locator%2FV0%2FAe_60FweiiR0fpYYt6KP_rb5Xhv9vRSkUKrN8-mHnzQ Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is also a free weekday email with a uniquely Australian take on the news headlines. It’s a quick read and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Get on it. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a bit of fun, it's a bit festive, with a lot of laughs. Take a lighter look at year that was 2019 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz. The Great Big Squiz Quiz - Written Edition: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/quiz/. 2019 Year in Review: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/2019-news-year-in-review/. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who is he and what is exactly is Wikileaks? Plus, the events that thrust Assange and Wikileaks into the spotlight and the ongoing legal fallout. Squiz Recommends: Timeline of Events - BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-11949341 The New Yorker - Raffi Khatchadourian’s profile: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/08/21/julian-assange-a-man-without-a-country Got a Squiz Shortcut suggestion for us? [email protected] How about our daily podcast and email: www.thesquiz.com.au The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast. We're your shortcut to the being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The battle of the big economies. Why the trade war started, how it is playing out and how it is affecting all of us. Squiz Recommends: The Conversation "How Soybeans became China's most powerful weapon in Trumps trade war": https://theconversation.com/how-soybeans-became-chinas-most-powerful-weapon-in-trumps-trade-war-118088 WTO Explainer: https://money.cnn.com/2018/03/12/news/economy/what-is-the-wto/index.html Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We'll tell you what it means, what the process is, when it's happened before and why it's happening to Donald Trump. Squiz Recommends: Tim 'Apple' Vox - Ukraine PM Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It's your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How has online shopping changed the face of retailing? And what are the major shopping events that are now landmarks on the shopping calendar? Squiz Recommends: New York Times' The Strategist - http://nymag.com/strategist/. Curated lists that land in your inbox. Browser extension Honey - https://www.joinhoney.com/. Add to your browser and it will scan and apply all available discount codes. Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. Sign up at www.thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's no secret Australia is in drought. In this episode we look at how bad this one actually is, and what's being done to help. Squiz recommends: Instagram page - Buy From the Bush - https://www.instagram.com/buyfromthebush/?igshid=7wyptef01wul National Museum - Federation Drought - https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/federation-drought Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A look at how Islamic State came to be, the power it had at its peak, and the push to defeat it. Squiz Recommends: ABC "Married to Islamic State": https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-30/women-of-isis-reveal-australian-network/11549490 News York Times "Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader Known for His Brutality, Is Dead at 48": https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/27/world/middleeast/al-baghdadi-dead.html Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? [email protected] Seen our daily podcast? https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/ The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three world leaders who are in the news a lot are the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, and India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi... Here, we take a closer at who they are, how they came to power, their politics and just why they're in the news all the time. Squiz Recommends: Modi's 'complicated' marriage: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/abandoned-as-a-child-bride-indias-first-lady-still-hopes-her-husband-will-call/2015/01/25/3509dac5-5ac1-49e3-8b44-7d92e027c9ec_story.html Macron v Bolsonaro: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/26/macron-rebukes-bolsonaro-over-extraordinarily-rude-comments-about-wife Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.au Got a Shortcut suggestion: [email protected] The Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.