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Australia will join a new security alliance with the United Kingdom and the United States to share their top-secret technology, which means we can build our own nuclear-powered subs. And France isn't too happy about it... So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take you through why submarines are such a big deal in defense, the contention around nuclear, what's happening with the French, and our chequered history with getting subs built. Squiz recommends: ABC Radio National: Submarines: 'The history and future underwater warfare' Vigil - available on Foxtel or Binge Greyhound - available on Apple TV See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The closing of our state and territory borders is something most Aussies had never thought possible. But then came COVID-19, and those state lines have become the subject of much conjecture... As we look to a life free of lockdowns, state borders continue to throw up some hurdles in our quest to return to what was 'normal'. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we give you the background to the responsibility of the states and territories when it comes to our borders, the differing points of view about opening up, and what might come to be. Squiz recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - The Federation The University of Melbourne's vaccine hesitancy tracker See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Saturday will mark the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Two decades later, the impact of what happened that day is evident around the world due to the wars that followed, but it’s also apparent in our day to day lives ... It's a huge topic so in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we’ll recap what happened on September 11, how America and the West responded and how it changed things forever. Squiz recommends: Listening: ABC’s Conversations Podcast from 2011. It interviews former PM John Howard about being in the US at the time of 9/11. Watching: ABC’s Beyond the Towers series. It’s 4 episodes hosted by Tony Jones and it looks at all this though an Aussie lens. Learn about how you can do more, sell more and grow more online with Square’s eCommerce tools See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week it's the 70th anniversary of the ANZUS alliance - that's a treaty between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. So, it's an important one... In this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at how it came to be, where things are out now and what the new focus is for the alliance. Squiz recommends: Squiz Shortcut - The China-Australia Relationship Squiz Shortcut - What's Happening in Taiwan The ANZUS Treaty. It's about 800 words... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are set to be four different vaccines available to Australians in the coming year. If you're anything like us, incessant reporting about AstraZeneca and Pfizer has meant things can often get confusing - and now there are two more to consider... So in this Shortcut, we step back and talk through each vaccine that will become available to Australians, including how the deals were done, how they're funded, who can get what and how the rollout is tracking. Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: ABC's 7.30 Report - Children and COVID – Dr Norman Swan has the facts Forbes - Covid’s Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible Learn about how you can do more, sell more and grow more online with Square's eCommerce tools. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Paralympics start next week and after a massive medal haul by the Aussies at the recent Olympics, we're riding the Olympics train for as long as we can... To get you geared up and ready for the start of the games we get you across how the Paralympics came to be, the sports included, how the often referred to 'classifications' work, and the big one - who and what to look out for. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Reading: A Guardian article about Paralympian Curtis McGrath who was deployed to Afghanistan and lost both his legs just months later. It’s an incredible story about how he turned to sport to stave off PTSD and other mental health issues. Watching: The best moments of the Paralympics over the years - just to get you excited for what’s to come... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Given the conditions in the country when they last ruled, there are huge concerns about what a Taliban-led Afghanistan will be like for the people who live there - and beyond. In this Squiz Shortcut, we talk through who the Taliban are and what they stand for, what life under the Taliban was like in the 1990s, how they have been able to regain control, and what Afghanistan might expect under the Taliban once again. Squiz recommends: Squiz Shortcut - Afghanistan The New York Times' The Daily podcast - 'The Fall of Afghanistan' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Online shopping is a favourite pastime but how we finance it is big business and therefore news. Lately, that news has been the sale of buy now, pay later business Afterpay. It's been valued at $39 billion which makes it the biggest acquisition in Aussie history. So in this episode, we'll look at how buy now, pay later works, who's who in the zoo, and the issues surrounding the sector. Squiz recommends: An interview by the ABC's Geraldine Doogue with Jonathan Shapiro and James Eyers from the Financial Review who have just written a book about Afterpay's founders and the company. A story by Kathryn McConnell, the founder of Brighte which provides BNPL-style finance for big purchases like solar panels and batteries. She's a real innovator and has the backing of billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and others who are excited about what she and her team are building. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Census is a massive national survey taken by the Australia Bureau of Statistics - the ABS - that counts every single person and household in Australia. Census night is just around the corner on the 10 August - and by the way, it is compulsory - so given you'll all be getting involved... In this Shortcut, we'll take you through just what the Census is and why it's important its history, and what we can expect for Census 2021. Squiz recommends: Census website www.census.abs.gov.au Census helpline: 1800 512 441 ABS Instagram 'What the religion question in the census really measures' - Sydney Morning Herald See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elon Musk is definitely one of a kind - whether it's because of his ambitious business goals or controversial tweets he's someone that pops up in the news more often than most... So in this Shortcut we take you through his fascinating life, what he gets up to in the business world and the quirky things about him that make him hard not to talk about. Squiz recommends: Elon Musk explains how to pronounce his son's name 'Grimes’s Digital Art of Spear-Wielding Babies Sells for $5.8 Million' - Vanity Fair See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Games are finally here... Of course we’re talking about the Tokyo Olympics. Delayed last year, it’s been a long and tough road to get to the starting line, so it's only fitting that we handball this Shortcut to the team at Sport Today, Sam Ferris and Martin Gabor. They’ll give you the background on pulling off a delayed Olympics, how the Japanese public feel about it, what it will look like for the athletes and as a viewer, Australia's medal hopes, and some athletes to watch. Squiz recommends: Aussie swimmer Emily Seebohm's Instagram Eliud Kipchoge's record-smashing win See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The US and its allies are withdrawing the last of their troops from Afghanistan after one of their longest military engagements. It amid rising violence from the Taliban, and concerns that a civil war between it and supporters of the Afghan Government could follow. It's the latest for a country that has suffered through decades of conflict. We've talked about it a bit on the Squiz Today podcast, so in this episode, we'll dive into Afghanistan's history, why the US and other nations including Australia got involved, and what's next. Squiz recommends: Famous picture of women in Kabul in the 1970s Profiles of Australian soldiers who died serving in Afghanistan Afghan lamb pilaf recipe See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Superannuation, for plenty of us is something that’s just always been a line item on our pay check. Its goes out, and somewhere way in the future we’ll be able to get our hands on it and live happily every after in retirement, simple. But actually there’s whole system in place to make that happen. Plus, from now, your contributions are going up and there's other changes too. So in this Squiz Shortcut we take you through how super became a thing in Australia, how the system works, and what these new changes mean for you. Squiz recommends: YourSuper comparison tool ABC 7.30's special report on the future of retirement See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mouse plague - chilling words. For parts of Australia, it's been the reality for thousands of people. They've been battling millions of mice in their homes, on their farms, and in their towns - everywhere they go. In this Squiz Shortcut we'll get acquainted with the house mouse, the scale of the current plague, and just what can be done to stop it. Squiz recommends: Mouse Alert app ABC journo Lucy Thackray's Twitter account See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barnaby Joyce has been in politics for the best part of 16 years. This week, for the second time, he was has won the job of Leader of the Nationals Party which makes him our Deputy Prime Minister. In this Squiz Shortcut, we get you up to speed on the background to Barnaby, his rise to and fall from grace, and his resurrection. Squiz recommends: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's apology Midsomer Murders See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cyberattacks are one of those things we all know we are exposed to, and if you follow the news, you know it happens... And not just to individuals but there are big organised cyberattacks happening to big companies like the recent one on one of America's largest fuel pipeline, and one on the world's largest meat processing company. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take you through what is a cyberattack, who is behind them, and importantly, how you can avoid one... Squiz recommends: The Australia Cyber Security Centre website - it's got all those tips we mentioned around protecting your biz from an attack and some great links to resources... Vanity Fair - The untold story of the Sony hack See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As evidence builds around the long term impact of repeated head knocks in sport, sporting codes are putting in place protocols to protect players. There are a lot of opinions about all of that and it's likely to be an ongoing issue. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at what the science says about head knocks and injuries, and what it means for athletes and sport. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Reading: The Australian Sports Brain Bank website. The ASBB was established in 2018 by the Neuropathology Department at RPA Hospital Sydney in partnership with the Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation in the USA. https://www.brainbank.org.au/ Watching: Concussion. You can catch it on Stan or Amazon. https://play.stan.com.au/programs/1098344 https://www.amazon.com/Concussion-Will-Smith/dp/B01AB6PODK See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Belarus has been making news lately after a commercial flight was forced to land in the capital Minsk and a journalist and his girlfriend - both outspoken critics of the President of Belarus - were arrested. It sounds like a movie but it's real life... So it got us asking, what's going on in Belarus? This episode of Squiz Shortcuts will help you understand the politics of Belarus, why President Alexander Lukashenko is considered to be "Europe's last dictator", and why the public has been taking to the streets. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: An interactive article by the ABC on two women protesting against Lukashenko's regime Friends Minsk clip See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cryptocurrency, perhaps the most requested Shortcut and one that has taken a little bit of time to wrap our head around. But we've got there and in this Shortcut, we'll help you understand the basics of how cryptocurrency became a thing, how they hold value, we'll tell you about bitcoin, and get you across the big players in the crypto game... Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: NFTs are getting weird… https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhackl/2021/05/15/nfts-are-getting-weird/?sh=51a1f9107343 Video: Bitcoin explained https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6hnqpn See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest eruptions of long-running tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Territories have prompted the UN to warn of a "full-scale war". It's followed a month of simmering tensions in Jerusalem, over a conflict that is deep-rooted in history and has been ongoing for decades... So in this Shortcut, we are going to rehash the history between Israel and Palestine, go through what's happening now and why the international community is getting involved. Squiz recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - Israel and Palestine Washington Post - A timeline of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After what has been one of the most expensive policy years in Australian history, the Federal Government handed down its 2021-22 budget this week. Let's face it - underlying cash balances, fiscal strategies and the price of iron ore aren't everyone's cup of tea... But given the global pandemic we have found ourselves in, the budget is more relevant to our everyday life than ever before... So in this Squiz Shortcut we'll get you across what it all means. Squiz recommends: ABC - Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's Federal Budget 2021-22 speech Annabel Crabb - Does the Federal Budget deliver for women? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For thousands of years, people have looked up at the night sky with questions and as technology has advanced so have we in coming closer and closer to answering them. Since the race between the US and the Soviet Union to reach the moon in the 1960s there has been a growing appetite to explore the great unknown. In this Squiz Shortcut, we take you through what's been happening since Neil and Buzz touched down, why there is so much talk about Mars, and the private companies joining the space race. The Squiz is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Elon Musk is adding the host of Saturday Night Live to his resume. That’s on Saturday, 8 May and it’s controversial already… The landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars - that only happened a few months ago in February so it’s still pretty raw and exciting. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the 25th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre, the worst single-person mass shooting in Australia’s history and a tragedy that left 35 people dead. In this edition of Squiz Shortcuts we’ll take you through the background to that dark day, the gun law reforms that followed, and where that sits today. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Reading: An opinion piece former Prime Minister John Howard wrote in 2013, calling on US President Barack Obama to follow his model on gun laws. Watching: John Oliver's humorous but blade-sharp series into Australia's gun laws showing American's that it can be done. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The rollout of Australia’s coronavirus vaccination program has had a couple of bumps in the road... There have been challenges with supply and the program’s logistics, along with safety issues to address. In this week’s episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take you through Australia’s vaccine deals, what’s behind the issues that have arisen, and where things are at with the program to get Australians vaccinated. The Squiz is the backstory to the big news stories. Episode notes: A short 7-minute video by VOX explaining different types of vaccines. A good way to get your head around all that scientific lingo... See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was described by his wife Queen Elizabeth as “my strength and stay”. He died on Friday at 99yo, just a couple of months short of his 100th birthday. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take you through his early years, the bumpy transition to the Queen's consort and the formalities around his funeral. Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Chinese Government sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country again. While some Taiwanese think this could eventually happen, others now feel that they are very much a separate nation. This dispute has caused friction and a constant threat of a violent flare up. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we'll take you through the background on how Taiwan came to be, it’s complicated history with China, and Beijing's recent moves to take control over it. Squiz Shortcuts is your backstory to the big news stories. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a global pandemic on our hands and Australia’s first recession in almost 30 years, some analysts thought property prices would collapse… but they’re booming. So whilst the topic is hot, this episode of Squiz Shortcuts will take you through the late 80s and 17% interest rates, how that period compares to now and the factors that influence a person’s ability to buy a place to call home. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Graphs, graphs and more graphs - an almost kinder way to see the numbers A year on from the smashed avo column, Bernard Salt writes about the reaction (paywall) See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tokyo Olympics have already been postponed once and questions about whether they will happen this year have been highly speculated on. So in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take you through why the Olympics are such a big deal anyway, the impact of postponing them, and how organisers are now planning to pull it off. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz recommends: Cathy Freeman's famous 400m sprint at the 2000 Sydney Olympics Nikki Webster's performance at the 2000 Sydney Olympics 'The Odd Couple: Roy and HG' - Australian Story See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was back in August 2019 when we launched Squiz Shortcuts with our very first topic being Hong Kong and its relationship with China. At the time, China was making moves to increase control over Hong Kong, and pro-democracy demonstrations had been ongoing for some months. Now, it’s 18 months on and whilst many Hong Kongers have rallied against China, it's control over the territory has only tightened. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we step through the complicated history between China and Hong Kong, the territory’s historic protest movement, and where things are at now. Squiz recommends: Hong Kong on Edge. It’s a good look into the causes of the unrest in the territory, and possible solutions to the crisis. BBC’s The Documentary episode Hong Kong at a Crossroads. It’s about Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who are facing that difficult decision on whether to stay and fight or take the opportunity to flee to the UK. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVQVZQW See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert is a 33yo British-Australian who until her arrest in Iran in 2018 was a lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. She recently spoke out about her time in Iranian prison, as well as our government’s handling of her case, her release and the lasting effects of her 804-day detention. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we explain what hostage diplomacy is, why Moore-Gilbert found herself caught up in it, what happened to her, and how her case was handled by the Australian government. Squiz recommends: Kylie Moore-Gilbert Sky News interview. It’s behind a paywall but those who have Foxtel can watch it. BBC article on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. The British-Iranian is another high profile victim of hostage diplomacy. She was an aid worker and was arrested in Iran in 2016, and since then she's been in and out of prison. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Over the past two years, a Royal Commission into aged care quality and safety has heard the harrowing evidence of a broken system. It’s a system that supports 1.3 million Australians, their families and friends and the 400,000 people who work in the sector. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at the system itself, why a Royal Commission was called and its findings, and where it goes from here. 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: Life advice from the residents of Waratah Lodge The ABC's Four Corners two-part series Who Cares? See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many Aussies got quite a shock when they woke up on 18 February to find no news content on their Facebook feeds. But less than a week later, following discussions with the federal government, Facebook announced it will be reversing its decision. It was the latest move in what has been a back-and-forth feud with the government and media outlets over whether they should pay to have news on their platforms. So in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we cover the events leading up to Facebook’s decision, the push by the Australian government to protect Aussie media outlets, and where it's all heading. 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 Squiz Facebook page Paul Fletcher's outburst over the loss of the North Shore Mums Facebook page during question time (Fast forward to about the four minute mark...) See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crown Resorts is in the news after an inquiry launched by NSW's gaming regulator found it unfit to operate a newly built casino in Sydney after allegations of money laundering emerged in 2019. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at the company's history, its major shareholder James Packer, what came out at that independent inquiry, and what it all means for Crown. 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: Watching: James Packer’s 2019 interview with Sunday Night’s Mike Willesee. It’s a candid interview with the late, great journo about growing up rich, his friendship with Tom Cruise, and his father Kerry. Reading: The troubled birth of Crown Casino (The Age). It’s a fascinating look into the complicated web between the big business names, the government and the casino operations. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The coup in Myanmar is the latest flex of military muscle in a nation that is 70 years into a fight for democracy. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we cover Myanmar's chequered democratic history, the rise of its popular de facto civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and what led to the coup on 1 February. 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 BBC’s Global News podcast. Events in Myanmar reminded us that for a daily dose of world news, it’s unparalleled. Aung San Suu Kyi’s Nobel Peace Prize lecture. It was the moment the world fell in love with her. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The coronavirus pandemic is not just a health crisis - it’s also delivered a once-in-100-years economic blow. We talk a lot about the health issues, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we focus on the other side of the equation. We'll get acquainted with the commonly used economic terms, look at the state of play, and outline 3 things to look out for this year. 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 Age/SMH journo Stephen Bartholomeusz aka a Team Squiz favourite for accessible economics/business analysis. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Instagram account. It’s funny - trust us... Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the past few months, there's been a bit happening in the United States... Democrat Joe Biden is now the president and there's been a lot of talk about what he will change, and what needs to be done to unify the nation after the turmoil of Donald Trump's stint in office. In this Squiz Shortcut, we look at Biden's top priorities, how he plans to tackle them, and why Trump still looms large. 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 - Joe Biden Presidential Inaugural Committee Store Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the founder and former boss of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, Jack Ma is one of the most powerful people in the world. Which means he's drawn the eye of the Chinese government, with the planned launch of Ma’s financial services giant Ant Group on the Shanghai and Hong Kong stock exchanges was cancelled last year after Ma criticised them. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at Jack Ma himself, his rise and success, what it means to run a business venture in Communist China and the reasons a usually very public character is thought be laying low. 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: Jack Ma dancing to Billie Jean Where next, Jack Ma? - Lowy Institute Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After the assault on the US Capitol by Donald Trump supporters last week, Twitter decided to permanently suspend the President's account. It wasn’t alone - with Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit and even Pinterest making moves to restrict his presence on their platforms. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at why these decisions have been taken, the rise of alternative social media platforms, and what it all means in the ongoing free speech debate. 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: Rabbit Hole podcast Public sector guidance sheet on free speech in Australia Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Discussion about our national anthem Advance Australia Fair was a big part of the start of 2021. That's because our PM announced that the song's second line, 'for we are young and free' would be officially changed to 'for we are one and free'. So in the first episode of Squiz Shortcuts for 2021 we dig into the background of our anthem, how it came to be the song for our nation, and what changes have been made to it over the years and why. 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: Advance Australia Fair performed in both the Eora language and English Song of Australia Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the third and final episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped September through to December, as well as the most clicked links in the Squiz Today email. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. You can find a written version of the content here: Episode notes: Wedding announcement goes wrong Princess Mary's eldest son Prince Christian turns 15yo Rockefeller Christmas tree fail The best Christmas ad of 2020 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped May through to August, as well as the most clicked links in the Squiz Today email. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. You can find a written version of the content here: Episode notes: Crabs on the baggage carrier Kiwi pornography public service announcement Lockdown online shopping mishaps Roger Federer surprises fans on rooftop See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first episode of our three-part Year in Review series, we revisit the big local and international stories that shaped January through to April, as well as the most clicked links in the Squiz Today email. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. You can find a written version of the content here: Episode notes: An unlikely parrot love story Dog training academy fail The story behind that Harry and Meghan umbrella photo Barbie marries One Directioner Louis Tomlinson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 - it was a big one. In our final Squiz Shortcut for the year, we're aiming to achieve one thing - to catch you up on where some of the big issues are so you can impress your friends and family over the Christmas break. So we'll take you through the fall out from the bushfires, where things are at with coronavirus around the world, what's the latest between Australia and China, how our economy is faring in this year of upheaval and finally, where things landed post-US election. 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 . 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 2020 by joining us for The Great Big Squiz Quiz. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Australia is set to become the first place in the world where Google and Facebook will have to pay for news content, with the mandatory bargaining code currently up for debate in Parliament. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we'll set the scene for how we got to this point, the problem news organisations have with big tech platforms, the counterarguments from Facebook and Google and what the code will do to address each parties issues. 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 - Facebook The Social Dilemma See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year, there have so far been eight fatalities from shark attacks - the most in nearly a century - and a total of 23 attacks. So with summer upon us, public pressure is mounting to find out why this is the case. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at Australia's history of shark attacks, why they seem to be becoming more prevalent, and what experts are suggesting we can do to prevent them. 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: Dorsal Watch app Why do hammerhead sharks look like that? - BBC Earth Producer: Lara Robertson See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pop star Taylor Swift was MIA from the recent American Music Awards, saying she was busy re-recording all of her old music. Her fight to own the masters of her first six mega-hit albums is big news in the music industry. In this Squiz Shortcut we’re going to take a look at what master recordings are, the power relationship between a record label and an artist, and how this battle has played out before. 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: Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun’s Drama, Explained - Cosmopolitan Taylor & Kanye: How two superstars, four words and 15 seconds of TV influenced a decade of pop culture - Washington Post See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we dive in to the events leading up to the release of the Brereton Report - which looks into allegations that members of our special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan between 2005 to 2016 - as well as what we know about the report's findings, and what happens next. Defence All-Hours Support Line: 1800 628 036 / Open Arms: 1800 011 046 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: Life on the Line podcast See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we come down from a frantic week of wall-to-wall US election talk, this final episode in our shortcut on the US elections covers how it all went down. We take a look at how America voted; how the House and the Senate vote played out, and what happens in the lead up to Joe Biden's inauguration on 20 January. 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 NYTimes The Daily - About Those Polls... Slate - Trump Team Holds News Conference Outside Drab Landscaping Firm, Next to Adult Bookstore See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Part 4 of our Squiz Shortcut series in the lead up to the US election, we arm you with handy information that'll help as you tune into the see the results. We take a look at the important numbers, how demographics play a part, what the key battleground states are, when you can expect a results and finally, what's being predicted. 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: When To Expect Election Results - fivethirtyeight.com The Battleground States Trump and Biden Need to Win - New York Times Can We Trust the 2020 US Election Polls? - Quartz See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.