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11 Minuten
It seems like every week, there's a new low in the Australia-China relationship. From trade disputes to diplomatic arguments - these have been some of the biggest news stories of the year. But it wasn't always like this. So in this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we're taking a look at how Australia's ties with China were established, how we've thrived together - and how we've recently hit some very choppy waters. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Chinese President Xi Jinping's address to the Australian Parliament (2014) Inside Story - Whitlam in China See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Minuten
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is in the news a lot. Whether it's on the diplomatic trail, in dealings with the US and other big nations, or in relation to the poisoning of political opponents, he's someone worth knowing a bit more about. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at who he is, how he came to be the leader, his broad agenda and how he is using his increasing power. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Putin playing ice hockey ABC podcast - 'Russia, If You're Listening' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Minuten
"It’s not easy growing old. We avoid thinking and talking about it." That's how the interim report from the Royal Commission into aged care starts. Since it was released in October 2019, we've been hearing a lot about the sector, especially as its been significantly affected by COVID-19. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we look at how the sector is set up, who's responsible for it, and the massive challenges it faces. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report 'Pearls of Wisdom' See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Minuten
The 2020 US presidential election is happening in November, but with the country still in the grip of COVID-19, there's a lot of talk about how the vote will be carried out, and more specifically, the role of mail-in voting. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts, we take a look at how US elections work, what mail-in voting is, and the issues surrounding it. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: FiveThirtyEight article on 2020 US election mail-in voting trends Vox article on Facebook's new voter information centre See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Minuten
In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we take a look at the role of the Vice President of America, and learn a bit more about the current veep, Mike Pence, and the potential veep, Kamala Harris. Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ Squiz Recommends: NYT profile on Kamala Harris Business Insider - Inside the 34-year marriage of Mike Pence See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Minuten
A vaccine for the coronavirus is being held out as the thing that's going to get the world back on track. In this episode of Squiz Shortcuts we look at what a vaccine is, how it's developed, and the challenges public health officials are facing with finding one for COVID-19. Squiz Recommends: Squiz Shortcuts - Infectious Diseases NYT The Daily - The Vaccine Trust Problem See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Minuten
It's one of the Arab world's poorest countries and in recent years has been devastated by a civil war. Millions of civilians are now starving and thousands have died. The conflict itself is complicated. In this episode we step through the origins of the conflict and what it has meant for the people of Yemen. Squiz Recommends: UNICEF - Yemen: https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/yemen-crisis Secretary Clinton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-Tc0bMUKA See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Minuten
It comes up a bit in the news due to concerns about the health effects. In this episode we’ll take you through exactly what vaping is, the arguments for and against, as well as how it is regulated both here in Australia, and abroad. Squiz Recommends: BBC "The Inquiry - Vaping" - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inquiry/id932499233?i=1000454551494 The New Yorker - A b=Beginner's Guide to Vaping - https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/a-beginners-guide-to-vaping See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Minuten
It's the biggest social media platform in the world so inevitably Facebook is in the news a lot. In this episode we take a look at how Facebook makes money, how it collects and uses our data and how at times that has the platform in a bit of strife. Squiz Shortcuts is the backstory to the big news stories. Squiz Recommends: The Social Network - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/ Facebook Activity Tool - https://www.vox.com/2020/1/28/21112380/facebook-activity-tool-data See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Minuten
Squiz recommends: Forbes profile on Zhang Yim- https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2019/11/04/meet-zhang-yiming-the-chinese-billionaire-behind-tiktok/#24f55b3475b3 Mallee Boy - https://www.tiktok.com/@malleeboy3490?source=h5_m See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Minuten
The conflict between Israel and Palestine is in essence a fight over territory. But it is so much more that with religion, nationalism, and a lot of history behind it. Consider this episode a starting points as we take a look at Israel and Palestine, what they are fighting over, and why America and others are involved in this immensely complicated conflict. Squiz recommends: BBC Israel profile - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14628835 Vox Israel-Palestine Explainer - https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18079996/israel-palestine-conflict-guide-explainer See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Minuten
Donald Trump is probably the most talked about person on the planet. The leader of the free world had a colourful path to becoming President of the United States - and a turbulent time in office so far. In this episode we take a look at a young Donald Trump, his family, his business and showbiz careers as well as his politics. Squiz Recommends: Barbara Walters interview with Donald and Melania Trump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYTCHrWkxI Washington Post "Donald Trump's misleading claims": https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/trump-claims-database/ See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Minuten
He's the Democratic candidate running against Donald Trump in November's presidential election. A former vice president, Biden's been around American politics a long time. This episode takes a look at his background, his family, his politics and how he came to be the man up against Trump come November. . Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ ... . Squiz Recommends: Hunter Biden - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/hunter-biden-life-scandals-ukraine-involvement-with-trump-giuliani-2019-9?r=US&IR=T ... Vanity Fair 'Obama-Biden friendship' - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/photos/2016/12/barack-obama-joe-biden-friendship . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Minuten
It's one of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s most ambitious foreign policy initiatives - and it's contentious. Officially called One Belt, One Road it's all about China investing in big infrastructure projects across the world. In this episode we take a look at what China is setting out to do, which nations have signed up and why it’s causing concern, especially here in Australia. . Squiz Shortcuts gives you the backstory to the big stories. Check out The Squiz Today email and podcast - published 6 am each weekday, it's your shortcut to the news: https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ . . Squiz Recommends: Lowy Institute map - https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/understanding-belt-and-road-initiative The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/business/china-loans-coronavirus-belt-road.html See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Minuten
In this Shortcut we'll look at what a Royal Commission is, the power and effectiveness of Royal Commissions, and take a quick look at the ones currently running. Squiz Shortcuts is your shortcut to more than the headlines. Squiz Recommends: Black Summer, the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-03/inside-the-australian-bushfires-crisis/11890458 . ABC's interview with Nicola Gobbo (Lawyer X): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z4kDCeUVt0 . Check out The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast that's your shortcut to the news. Out each weekday at 6 am. Sign up at https://www.thesquiz.com.au/ . See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
