Squiz Shortcuts - The backstory to the big news stories
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Trump’s legal issues
We step back to look at Where Trump’s political campaign is up to, the 4 criminal cases against him, and what the rest of the year might hold.
Read More...Iran and Israel
We look back at the relationship between Iran and Israel, what led to this unprecedented attack, and what might come next.
Read More...The push to ban TikTok
We take a look at why people are so concerned about TikTok, which countries have already banned or restricted the app, and what the U.S. could do next…
Read More...Boeing’s safety issues
With the CEO stepping down and Boeing facing serious scrutiny, we look at the timeline of Boeing’s woes, the problems inside the company now, and what might happen next to one of the world’s largest suppliers of planes.
Read More...The global chocolate shortage
We look at where chocolate comes from, why chocolate prices going up all of a sudden, and what the future of chocolate is.
Read More...Tasmania’s Surprise Election
We tell the story of what led to the election announcement, and what it all has to do with a controversial AFL stadium.
Read More...Russia’s Election
We talk about Putin’s legacy so far, what’s at stake for Putin in this election, and the protest that’s planned for Sunday.
Read More...Flight MH370
A decade on, we look at the timeline of the plane’s final flight, the evidence and theories about how MH370 could have vanished and what might be next in the search for the missing plane.
Read More...By-elections
We break down what a by-election is in the first place, what role they have in our federal politics, and the issues at play in the Dunkley by-election.
Read More...A gripping podcast, a couple of action-packed shows, and the perfect snacky dinner for binging them…
If you’re a true crime fan gripped by the alleged ‘mushroom murders’ you can find out more details ahead of the trial in the new podcast The Mushroom Cook which delves into the history of Erin Patterson – the woman at the centre of the deadly lunch in rural Victoria.
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