The Matildas have had a best-ever World Cup performance, progressing through to the final 4. So we thought now would be a great time to get across the history of our national women’s football team and nail down how we got to this big moment.Squiz recommends:Kieran Pender's excellent writing for The Guardian on all things Matildas.The Disney+ doco Matildas: The World at Our Feet.Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Matildas have had a best-ever World Cup performance, progressing through to the final 4. So we thought now would be a great time to get across the history of our national women’s football team and nail down how we got to this big moment. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/kieran-pender" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kieran Pender's excellent writing</a> for The Guardian on all things Matildas.The Disney+ doco<a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/matildas-the-world-at-our-feet/1aNbKb3kzkb5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matildas: The World at Our Feet</a>. Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... the Matildas

It's the most wonderful time of the year if you're a shareholder of a publicly listed company... Following the end of the financial year, businesses big and not-so-big publicly disclose the details of their financial performance and outline their plans for the future. It's called reporting season and it's a big generator of business news stories in August, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get across what it's all about and why it matters.Squiz recommends:Reporting season calendar - CommSecThe socials of the excellent business journo Alan Kohler and his son Chris. Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year if you're a shareholder of a publicly listed company... Following the end of the financial year, businesses big and not-so-big publicly disclose the details of their financial performance and outline their plans for the future. It's called reporting season and it's a big generator of business news stories in August, so in this Squiz Shortcut, we'll get across what it's all about and why it matters. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.commsec.com.au/market-news/reporting-season-preview.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reporting season calendar</a> - CommSecThe socials of the excellent business journo <a href="https://twitter.com/AlanKohler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Kohler</a> and his son <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chriskohlernews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris</a>.  Hosts: Kate Watson and Claire KimballProducer: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... reporting season

Donald Trump has been charged with serious offences related to a plot to overturn the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden. It’s Trump’s third indictment - something that hadn’t happened even once before Trump. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re going to talk about what these new charges are and why they’re so important, and we’ll cover what might happen next.Squiz recommends:Politico's tracker of Trump's legal casesThe Run Up podcast from The New York TimesOther things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has been charged with serious offences related to a plot to overturn the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden. It’s Trump’s third indictment - something that hadn’t happened even once before Trump. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’re going to talk about what these new charges are and why they’re so important, and we’ll cover what might happen next.Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.politico.com/interactives/2023/trump-criminal-investigations-cases-tracker-list/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Politico's tracker of Trump's legal cases</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/column/election-run-up-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Run Up podcast from The New York Times</a>Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... Trump's Election Indictment

One of Australia's greatest-ever rugby league players, Wally Lewis, is the latest sports star to speak out about a diagnosis of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - the disease caused by repeated head knocks or concussions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at why Wally's diagnosis is such a big deal, what our sporting codes are doing about CTE, and what’s happening with a Senate inquiry into concussions.Squiz recommends:Wally Lewis' 60 Minutes interviewOur Squiz Shortcut on concussions and sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Australia's greatest-ever rugby league players, Wally Lewis, is the latest sports star to speak out about a diagnosis of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - the disease caused by repeated head knocks or concussions. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at why Wally's diagnosis is such a big deal, what our sporting codes are doing about CTE, and what’s happening with a Senate inquiry into concussions. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie8GPoG2BAs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wally Lewis' 60 Minutes interview</a><a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/squiz-shortcuts-concussion-and-sport/?omhide=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Squiz Shortcut on concussions and sport</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... Wally Lewis and concussions in sport

China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, disappeared from public view in June, and after a month of speculation reports surfaced that he’d been removed from his job. Once a rising star in the Chinese Communist Party, the minister’s sudden downfall has raised questions about doing business with the world’s second biggest economy. Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China’s foreign minister, Qin Gang, disappeared from public view in June, and after a month of speculation reports surfaced that he’d been removed from his job. Once a rising star in the Chinese Communist Party, the minister’s sudden downfall has raised questions about doing business with the world’s second biggest economy. Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... the downfall of China's Foreign Minister

It's been just over a week since Victoria pulled the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games - and the future of the whole event is still up in the air. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at how Victoria got itself into this mess, who could come to the rescue, and if there even is a future for the Commonwealth Games.Squiz recommends:Commonwealth Games weird and wonderful moments - ABC NewsAustralia’s most iconic Comm Games moments - Fox SportsHOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been just over a week since Victoria pulled the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games - and the future of the whole event is still up in the air. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at how Victoria got itself into this mess, who could come to the rescue, and if there even is a future for the Commonwealth Games. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/gold-coast-2018-wonderful-weird-moments-of-commonwealth-games/9556100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commonwealth Games weird and wonderful moments</a> - ABC News<a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/commonwealth-games/gold-galore-records-shattered-and-flag-furore-australias-most-iconic-comm-games-moments/news-story/059626aea9a41f956ae556ee989f69e8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australia’s most iconic Comm Games moments</a> - Fox Sports HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... the future of the Commonwealth Games

So many of the TV shows and movies we love come out of America, but a writers' and actors' strike over pay and the use of artificial intelligence is disrupting production schedules. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what's behind the dispute, and what effect the strikes could have on the industry.Are these extras in a film real people or AI generated? Check it out for yourself...Squiz Recommends:Dropout.tv, a streaming service for original comedy shows. Find it here or on YouTube.And from Vox, 'Hollywood's historic double strike, explained'Other things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many of the TV shows and movies we love come out of America, but a writers' and actors' strike over pay and the use of artificial intelligence is disrupting production schedules. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll get you across what's behind the dispute, and what effect the strikes could have on the industry.<a href="https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/disney-prom-pact-cgi-ai-extras/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are these extras in a film real people or AI generated? Check it out for yourself...</a> Squiz Recommends:<a href="https://signup.dropout.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dropout.tv</a>, a streaming service for original comedy shows. Find it <a href="https://signup.dropout.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/collegehumor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on YouTube</a>.And from Vox, <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/7/13/23793828/sag-aftra-strike-wga-hollywood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Hollywood's historic double strike, explained'</a> Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... Hollywood's strikes

We've been hearing a drip-feed of worrying economic data coming out of China, and we heard this week that their annual growth rate might fall below expectations. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we talk through why China's economy is slowing, and what it might mean for the rest of the world.Squiz recommends:The Prince podcast about Xi Jinping - The EconomistThe US-China trade war, an interactive graph - The Lowy InstituteOther things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been hearing a drip-feed of worrying economic data coming out of China, and we heard this week that their annual growth rate might fall below expectations. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we talk through why China's economy is slowing, and what it might mean for the rest of the world. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.economist.com/theprincepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Prince podcast about Xi Jinping</a> - The Economist<a href="https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/charts/china-us-trade-dominance/us-china-competition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The US-China trade war, an interactive graph</a> - The Lowy Institute Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... China's economic slowdown

It's nearly kick-off time for the biggest women's sporting event ever held in Australia, and our own Matildas will be centre stage. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at the rise of women's football around the globe, the who's who of the 32 nations competing, and how the Aussies will measure up.Squiz recommends:Group-by-group guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup - The Sydney Morning Herald/The AgeMatildas: The World at Our Feet - Disney+HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's nearly kick-off time for the biggest women's sporting event ever held in Australia, and our own Matildas will be centre stage. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we take a look at the rise of women's football around the globe, the who's who of the 32 nations competing, and how the Aussies will measure up. Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/group-by-group-guide-to-the-2023-fifa-women-s-world-cup-20230704-p5dlkw.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group-by-group guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup</a> - The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age<a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/matildas-the-world-at-our-feet/1aNbKb3kzkb5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matildas: The World at Our Feet</a> - Disney+ HOSTS: Claire Kimball and Kate WatsonPRODUCER: Lara Robertson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

This week NATO held a summit of its leaders, with big consequences for the war in Ukraine. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we though we'd go back to basics and get you across NATO and its involvement in the Ukraine war so far, as well as what the military alliance has to do with the future of the war – and of Ukraine.Squiz recommends:A explanation from the NATO website on Australia's involvement with the military allianceA map from CBS showing the nations currently in NATOOther things we do:Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week NATO held a summit of its leaders, with big consequences for the war in Ukraine. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we though we'd go back to basics and get you across NATO and its involvement in the Ukraine war so far, as well as what the military alliance has to do with the future of the war – and of Ukraine.Squiz recommends:<a href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_48899.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A explanation from the NATO website on Australia's involvement with the military alliance</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nato-countries-maps-list-membership-requirements/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A map from CBS showing the nations currently in NATO</a> Other things we do:<a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Today</a> - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news.<a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=show_notes&amp;utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Squiz Kids</a> - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... NATO and Ukraine's relationship

Each week, Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big news stories. In the usual Squiz tone, we'll keep it short and sharp, and opinion-free. If you're interested in the news but sometimes find there is a whole lot of assumed knowledge which makes it confusing and time-consuming to get across - Squiz Shortcuts is for you. The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed.

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This episode of Squiz Shortcuts will give you the background to one of the most commonly used phrases in news - climate change. We'll steer clear of the politics and rather take you through what climate change means, why it's a problem, what the world has agreed to do about it and Australia's position.Squiz Recommends:Australian Academy of Science: https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-changeSquiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:The Squiz Today is a free email and podcast with a uniquely Australian take on the news headlines. It’s a quick read and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sign up to our free weekday email newsletter here: www.thesquiz.com.au. Or subscribe to our daily news podcast here https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Squiz Shortcuts will give you the background to one of the most commonly used phrases in news - climate change. We'll steer clear of the politics and rather take you through what climate change means, why it's a problem, what the world has agreed to do about it and Australia's position.Squiz Recommends:Australian Academy of Science: <a href="https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-change" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-climate-change/1-what-is-climate-change</a>Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.auOther things we do:The Squiz Today is a free email and podcast with a uniquely Australian take on the news headlines. It’s a quick read and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sign up to our free weekday email newsletter here: <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesquiz.com.au</a>. Or subscribe to our daily news podcast here <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Climate Change

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au</a> . Squiz Recommendations:Axios - <a href="https://www.axios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.axios.com/</a> . Everything Explained - What Is The Electoral College? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-the-electoral-college/id1124110920?i=1000371562184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-the-electoral-college/id1124110920?i=1000371562184</a> . Hamilton soundtrack - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X</a> . See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... The US Election

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'. <a href="https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/51271905" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/51271905</a> . Nellie Melba Museum: <a href="https://www.nelliemelbamuseum.com.au/recordings.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nelliemelbamuseum.com.au/recordings.htm</a> . Sign up to The Squiz: <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Note-able Australian Women

West Papua is seeing the largest scale uprising for some time which has led to deadly riots and mass arrests. Here is the history of the region, the major players and the background to the unrest.This podcast is presented by Urban You.Book here and use the code SHORTCUTS30 for $30 off your first clean... https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+SquizSquiz recommends: West Papua - Lonely PlanetThe Conversation - "Not so clueless about Papua"Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West Papua is seeing the largest scale uprising for some time which has led to deadly riots and mass arrests. Here is the history of the region, the major players and the background to the unrest.This podcast is presented by Urban You.Book <a href="https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and use the code SHORTCUTS30 for $30 off your first clean... <a href="https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz</a>Squiz recommends: <a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/west-papua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West Papua - Lonely Planet</a><a href="https://theconversation.com/not-so-clueless-about-papua-an-academics-call-for-more-research-on-papua-108885" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Conversation</a> - "Not so clueless about Papua"Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... West Papua

This is all things Brexit pre-Boris Johnson. Have a listen for an understanding on why Britain was ever part of the EU, why they decided to leave, why it's so hard to leave and the major sticking point - the Northern Ireland backstop.Brexit (Part 2) is coming soon!Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Squiz Recommends:Brexit Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwEa6I1lwIBBC Brexit Explainer: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is all things Brexit pre-Boris Johnson. Have a listen for an understanding on why Britain was ever part of the EU, why they decided to leave, why it's so hard to leave and the major sticking point - the Northern Ireland backstop.Brexit (Part 2) is coming soon!Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Squiz Recommends:Brexit Yoga: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwEa6I1lwI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwEa6I1lwI</a>BBC Brexit Explainer: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887</a>Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> 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 <a href="www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesquiz.com.au</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Brexit (Part 1)

The context to what is going on in northeast Syria. This shortcut will get you across why America is in Syria in the first place, who the Kurds are, their relationship with Turkey, and how all involved have responded to after the US announced the removal of troops from the region.This podcast is presented by Urban You.Book here and use the code SHORTCUTS30 for $30 off your first clean... https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+SquizSquiz recommends: New York Times‘ ‘The Daily’ podcast – ‘Is the US betraying its Kurdish allies..”The Smithsonian Magazine on Kurdish heritage and traditionsGot a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The context to what is going on in northeast Syria. This shortcut will get you across why America is in Syria in the first place, who the Kurds are, their relationship with Turkey, and how all involved have responded to after the US announced the removal of troops from the region.This podcast is presented by Urban You.Book <a href="https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and use the code SHORTCUTS30 for $30 off your first clean... <a href="https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://urbanyou.com.au/book/new/cleaning/check_postcode?coupon_code=shortcuts30&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=The+Squiz</a>Squiz recommends: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/08/podcasts/the-daily/trump-turkey-kurds-syria.html?action=click&amp;module=audio-series-bar&amp;region=header&amp;pgtype=Article" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times‘ ‘The Daily’ podcast</a> – ‘Is the US betraying its Kurdish allies..”<a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/kurdish-heritage-reclaimed-105328/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Smithsonian Magazine</a> on Kurdish heritage and traditionsGot a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> The Squiz is a weekday Australian news email and podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... America, Turkey and the Syrian Kurds

In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we're getting you across Ash Barty. 2019 really has been her year, winning the French Open and spending eight weeks as world #1.So if you're keen to know more about this Aussie tennis prodigy, we'll get you across her life growing up, her break from tennis and how she made her way back and to the top of the sport.Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Squiz Recommends:Great video from Tennis Australia.Interview with Stellar magazine (paywall).Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we're getting you across Ash Barty. 2019 really has been her year, winning the French Open and spending eight weeks as world #1.So if you're keen to know more about this Aussie tennis prodigy, we'll get you across her life growing up, her break from tennis and how she made her way back and to the top of the sport.Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines.Squiz Recommends:Great video from <a href="https://www.tennis.com.au/video/2019/04/26/ash-barty-my-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tennis Australia</a>.Interview with <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/stellar/world-number-one-ash-bartys-first-indepth-interview/news-story/1f54aa98732bbf55470f59c6e90a4b9f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stellar magazine</a> (paywall).Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> 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 <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/kate-watson/episodes/415730/www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesquiz.com.au</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Ash Barty

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? hello@thesquiz.com.auHear 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br0NW9ufUUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why is this still a thing?"</a> Thrive Global - <a href="https://thriveglobal.com/stories/daylight-saving-time-losing-sleep-tips-naps-prepare-adjust-lights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleep Tips</a> Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.auHear our daily podcast: <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> The Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Daylight Saving Time

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://www.oecd.org/pisa/test/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oecd.org/pisa/test/</a> Subscribe to Squiz Kids, our news podcast for 8-12 year olds: <a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.squizkids.com.au</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... Education in Australia

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-axd1Ht_J8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-axd1Ht_J8</a> .Cate Blanchett's address to the UN Security Council on the Rohingya crisis <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AO49WFl4FE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AO49WFl4FE</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesquiz.com.au</a>. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... The Rohingya and the Uyghurs

This episode of Squiz Shortcuts will get you across why the relationship between the US and Iran is so significant for the world; why Iran is strategically important, the history of the relationship, why the US walked away from the nuclear deal with Iran and other tensions that have foreign affairs and military experts worried.Squiz Recommends:Vox videoA Separation (film)Strait of HormuzGot a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Squiz Shortcuts will get you across why the relationship between the US and Iran is so significant for the world; why Iran is strategically important, the history of the relationship, why the US walked away from the nuclear deal with Iran and other tensions that have foreign affairs and military experts worried.Squiz Recommends:<a href="https://youtu.be/veMFCFyOwFI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vox</a> video<a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_separation_2011" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Separation </a>(film)<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49070882" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a>Got a Squiz Shortcuts suggestion for us? hello@thesquiz.com.au Seen our daily podcast? <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au/podcast/</a> The Squiz is a weekday Australian news podcast. It’s your shortcut to being informed about international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... US and Iran

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.squizkids.com.au</a> . Sign up to The Squiz, a free weekday email that's your shortcut to being informed about the news: <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thesquiz.com.au</a> . See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Squiz Kids Shortcut: Coronavirus Explained

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 OfficeHenry Parkes "Tenterfield Address" See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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:<a href="https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/history-of-parliament/federation/the-federation-of-australia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Federation - Parliamentary Education Office</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenterfield_Oration#Speech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henry Parkes "Tenterfield Address"</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... The Federation

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/80184771Time Magazine "Dr Tedros" - https://time.com/5735544/world-health-organization-chief-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-interview/Get in touch: hello@thesquiz.com.au See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - <a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80184771" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80184771</a>Time Magazine "Dr Tedros" - <a href="https://time.com/5735544/world-health-organization-chief-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-interview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://time.com/5735544/world-health-organization-chief-tedros-adhanom-ghebreyesus-interview/</a>Get in touch: hello@thesquiz.com.au See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your shortcut to... the World Health Organisation

Brendan Murphy

Greg Hunt

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-j6yr1Insiders Interview: https://www.abc.net.au/insiders/greg-hunt-and-brendan-murphy-joins-insiders/12057676 See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/man-of-resource-nev-power-s-wild-ride-to-the-top-20140802-j6yr1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/man-of-resource-nev-power-s-wild-ride-to-the-top-20140802-j6yr1</a>Insiders Interview: <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/insiders/greg-hunt-and-brendan-murphy-joins-insiders/12057676" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.abc.net.au/insiders/greg-hunt-and-brendan-murphy-joins-insiders/12057676</a> See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... Coronavirus Key People (Prof. Brendan Murphy, Greg Hunt and Neville Power)

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au</a> . Recommendations:Buy local! Find your local businesses on social media and support them if you can. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buyfromthebush/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy From The Bush</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buyaussienow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Aussie Now</a> are also good places to discover Australian businesses.The Labor in Power series documented the Hawke and Keating years. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOKW8omIkxA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This episode</a> on the economic downturn in the late 80s and early 90s is a good one. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Your Shortcut to... Recession

Scott Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&amp;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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Scott Morrison answers kids' questions about Coronavirus, in a kids-only Q&amp;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: <a href="https://www.squizkids.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.squizkids.com.au</a> . Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Squiz Kids Shortcut: Kids-only Coronavirus Q&A with Prime Minister Scott Morrison

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 PlayWhatsApp Bot: Download WhatsApp, then visit www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp .  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 <a href="https://www.thesquiz.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thesquiz.com.au</a> . Squiz Recommendations:Houseparty app: <a href="https://houseparty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://houseparty.com/</a> . Coronavirus Australia app: Search for 'Coronavirus Australia' in the App Store or Google PlayWhatsApp Bot: Download WhatsApp, then visit <a href="http://www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aus.gov.au/whatsapp</a> . See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/shout-less-listen-more-let-s-make-this-our-new-year-s-resolution-20191226-p53myc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/shout-less-listen-more-let-s-make-this-our-new-year-s-resolution-20191226-p53myc.html</a> .Jenny Morrison interview: <a href="https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/jenny-morrison-interview-scott-morrison/e4af2ed3-2117-489f-86d1-8b11b08fdd32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/jenny-morrison-interview-scott-morrison/e4af2ed3-2117-489f-86d1-8b11b08fdd32</a> . The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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": <a href="https://qz.com/1792705/coronavirus-the-engineering-behind-wuhans-rapidly-built-hospitals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://qz.com/1792705/coronavirus-the-engineering-behind-wuhans-rapidly-built-hospitals/</a> .Mayo Clinic "Washing your hands": <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253</a> .The Squiz is a free weekday email and podcast, we're your shortcut to being informed on international and Australian news. See <a href="https:///privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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