UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape...

Protesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli...

Friday, 5 July: Protesters cause problems at parliament; Lehrmann faces another trial; Koala cuddles are questioned; And a warming chicken chilli... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you're more enthusiastic about the Wimbledon fashions than forehands, check out World #2 Coco Gauff's custom-made cut-out dress [https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/coco-gauff-on-serena-williams-iconic-wimbledon-outfits-she-the-original] that some suspect is an homage to Serena Williams and 4-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka’s ruffle ensemble [https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/outfit-of-the-day-naomi-osaka-wimbledon-kit-divides-the-internet-nike-ruffles-layers-skirt-louis-vuitton-tag-heuer] that “wouldn’t have looked out of place at the Met Gala”. It’s a far cry from the stuffy image of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, but a historical review [https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/style-files/g22470/how-wimbledon-fashion-has-changed/] proves that Wimbledon style has never been boring. If you do need some colour in your life though, the courtside celebrity fashionistas are bringing it [https://www.redonline.co.uk/fashion/fashion-news/g40458162/wimbledon-outfits/] - including our very own Rebel Wilson [https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/702814/wimbledon-day-2-celebrity-photos/]. Friday Lites: If you reckon you’re a bit of a gourmand, it’s time to lean in and prove it with this epic white chicken chilli recipe [https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/recipes/white-chicken-chili]. Yes, it has a lot of ingredients, but what else are you doing with your time on these wet, wintry weekends…? SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click here [https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/] Other things we do: Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/] - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/news-club/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/saturday-squiz-newsletter-subscribe/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=prerollpromo] - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=callout&utm_campaign=metanews] and podcasts with your friends.

Your Shortcut to... Future Made in Australia and critical minerals

There’s been a lot of talk about the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia policy since it was unveiled in the Budget. Put simply, it’s the government’s roadmap to turn us into a “renewables superpower” - but not everyone’s convinced. So as we head towards an election dominated by the energy debate, in this Squiz Shortcut, we look at what the Future Made in Australia policy is, how it’ll work, and why everyone’s talking about critical minerals. Squiz recommends: Listening: An ABC News Daily podcast called Can Australia Really Afford to Make Stuff? [https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-daily/can-australia-really-afford-to-make-stuff/103858146] which gives a good insight into some of the challenges the government might face with its Future Made in Australia plan. It’s a 15 minute listen, you know we love a short form podcast, but it lays out what the government is planning, and looks at whether they can pull it off.  Reading: An article published in The Conversation called: “Critical minerals for the world – or just for the US? Turning Australia into a green minerals powerhouse comes with risks” [https://theconversation.com/critical-minerals-for-the-world-or-just-for-the-us-turning-australia-into-a-green-minerals-powerhouse-comes-with-risks-230212] which gives a good summary of Australia’s predicament when it comes to critical minerals. Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/].

UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape...

Thursday, 4 July: UK politics is set for a showdown; More concerns over kids and AI; Some retail ups and downs; And an ape's great escape... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). If you need some guidance about your tax return, this article [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-03/when-can-i-lodge-my-tax-return/104046878] might help. SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click here [https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/] Other things we do: Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/] - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/news-club/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/saturday-squiz-newsletter-subscribe/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=prerollpromo] - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=callout&utm_campaign=metanews] and podcasts with your friends.

Trailer: Introducing Newsmakers...

Our first interview with Broadsheet's Nick Shelton drops on Wednesday, 10 July. Sign up to our News Club newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/news-club-signup/].

Albanese hits some rough seas; Trump marks a win; Tech giants are given a child safety deadline; And a shortlist of our best reads...

Wednesday, 3 July: Albanese hits some rough seas; Trump marks a win; Tech giants are given a child safety deadline; And a shortlist of our best reads... The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news). Check out this Squiz Shortcut [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts/managing-australias-population/] on Managing Australia’s Population. SPONSORED: To learn more about Woolworths Group click here [https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/] Other things we do: Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_content=the_squiz-squiz_today-podcast] - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties! Newshounds, by Squiz Kids [https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/] - a free media literacy program designed to teach primary-school students how to recognise misinformation and disinformation when they come across it. Check out News Club [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/news-club/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson. Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/saturday-squiz-newsletter-subscribe/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=prerollpromo] - it's the news, weekend style. Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/shortcuts-signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=squiztoday&utm_campaign=episodenotes] - a weekly explainer on big news topics Support The Squiz by sharing our newsletters [https://www.thesquiz.com.au/signup/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=callout&utm_campaign=metanews] and podcasts with your friends.