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It's Week 2 and we're into the swing of the election campaign, but it's been an unusual one with US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement dominating the agenda. So we'll get you across how that intersects, along with the Coalition's work-from-home backflip and the focus on Labor's handling of the economy. And we have some excellent questions from Squizers in our reboot of Ask The Squiz - this week they're about the debates, how we know what the leaders say is true, and campaign gaffes. Squiz Recommends: Email us: Send us your questions about the election to hello@thesquiz.com.au. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here 

Thursday, 10 April: Investigating a tourism tragedy; Trump dumps some tariffs; Another new sprint star; And a superstar's heading our way...SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.You can read more about the Milnesium tardigradum (try saying that 3 times fast...) and see some close-ups here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 9 April: Recession talk strikes; Albanese and Dutton face off, Extinct wolves make a comeback; And highs and lotuses...SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.You can read more about the doctors' strike in NSW here.You can see a video and read more about the Dire wolf cubs here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Last week, US President Donald Trump revealed his plan to ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ by imposing tariffs on almost all imports to the US. There's a bit to make sense of, so in this Squiz Shortcut we'll look at how the world has reacted, what the markets are doing, and what the tariffs mean for us in Australia.Squiz Recommends: Reading: This ABC article that explains the maths behind Trump’s tariffs formulaSquiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Tuesday, 8 April: Global markets take a hit; A painful anniversary approaches; A lifeline for Star; And mining for success...SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Monday, 7 April: Trump's tariffs cause market mayhem; The campaign continues; Time to check your passwords; And British slang has its moment...SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Friday, 4 April: Trump's tariffs are revealed; A big ruling in South Korea; Secrets of the spy world go on show; And a lemony pasta...Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...).You can take a look at some of the MI5 exhibits here.If you're now in the mood for lemony pasta, here's a good recipe.And you can find out more about Shonda Rhimes' latest show, The Residence - featuring a Kylie cameo - here.SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

It's game on for the political parties and independent candidates across Australia. And it's game on for you - the voter - as you seek to make sense of things and decide who's best to take the reins of our federal government for the next 3 years. Over the coming weeks, we're going to prod and probe the big issues and policies in this election Shortcuts series, and we're keen to get your questions too... To start with, we're going to help you get your bearings to understand what the Albanese Labor Government needs to do to hang onto power, and what it will take to get the Coalition over the line. Squiz Recommends: Email us: Send us your questions about the election to hello@thesquiz.com.au. You can ask us anything about politics, how the government works, whatever’s on your mind, and we'll pick the top few to answer next week.Squiz Shortcuts is your back story to the big news stories…Want the email version? Sign up for the Shortcuts newsletter here

Thursday, 3 April: It's Liberation Day for Trump; The rain continues in Queensland; Vale Val Kilmer; And a battle of the creepy crawlies...Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...).You might like to flick through this gallery of Val Kilmer's life in pictures over your morning coffee.And you can find out more about the Invertebrate of the Year competition here.SPONSORED: For useful tips about how to save on your power bill, visit Origin Energy's podcast - So Watt? - here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.

Wednesday, 2 April: Trump's tariffs take off; Myanmar's military blocks aid; Home prices soar; And a very golden rabbit... Sign our petition for the fight against fake news - but please DO NOT make a donation (it does not go to Squiz Kids...).And you can check out our Squiz Shortcut on the global chocolate crisis here.The Squiz is your shortcut to being informed. Get The Squiz Today newsletter in your inbox each weekday morning (links to all today’s stories, plus a dose of quirky news).Other things we do:Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!Newshounds, by Squiz Kids - 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 - the place for conversations about the news hosted by Claire Kimball and Kate Watson - including the interview series, Newsmakers.Sign up for the Saturday Squiz newsletter here - it's the news, weekend style.Sign up for The Squiz Shortcuts newsletter here - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSupport The Squiz by sharing our newsletters and podcasts with your friends.