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Quick Smart

Quick Smart is the show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces. Get up to speed on some of the biggest issues from psychology, money, health, history, pop culture, in just 10 minutes. Siobhan Marin guides you through!

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0:10:14

The 'hard men' behind the Israel-Iran war, and why...

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2025/06/23

Missiles are flying, nuclear sites have been bombed, and now Donald Trump has declared a ceasefire. Why do Israel and Iran hate each other? Who are the men in charge? And how much is ego fuelling this conflict?

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0:10:00

Why your childhood could be holding you back...

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2025/06/16

The show that feeds you big ideas in bite-sized pieces

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0:09:41

Coercive control isn't just in relationships. Cults...

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2025/06/09

They tell you how to act, what to believe, and who to surround yourself with. It sounds like coercive control, right? But this type of manipulation doesn’t just exist in intimate relationships, it happens in spiritual ones, too.

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0:11:01

Is productivity a scam? How to avoid burnout at work

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2025/06/02

Do you ever feel a sinking sensation that you’re not being "productive” enough? It doesn’t just hit at work either, it can tarnish weekends with a weird sense of guilt. Hyper-productivity isn't the answer, that leads to burnout. So, how do we find a happy medium?

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0:10:44

One in seven of us take antidepressants. Getting off...

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2025/05/26

Chances are you, or someone you know, took an antidepressant this morning. One in seven Australians are on the medication, and for many it's lifesaving. But are we staying on antidepressants for too long? Is there a right time to stop? And what should we know about withdrawal symptoms?

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0:10:27

When is it OK to cut off your parents and go 'no...

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2025/05/19

Have you ever considered cutting a family member off? It's called going "no contact" and social media is filled with stories from people who’ve done just that. But how do you know you're making the right choice? And can fractured relationships be saved?

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0:10:22

Polyamory is becoming more popular. What can it teach...

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2025/05/12

Call it romantically reckless or fiscally responsible, more Aussies are considering ENM (ethical non-monogamy). So, do these relationships work? And how can you stop jealousy taking hold?

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0:10:58

Why the real conclave could be just as spicy as the...

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2025/05/05

More than a hundred red-cloaked figures will enter in the Sistine Chapel, but only one can walk away with the top role. This isn't a new reality TV show, it's the real-life drama of the papal conclave. Who could be the next Pope, how much will his voice matter in the modern world, and was the movie accurate?

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0:12:32

Why politicians are allowed to lie in election ads

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2025/04/28

Politicians love to overwhelm us during election campaigns. But often, we're left wondering what they actually stand for. Who has the best policies on issues you care about, and how are young people changing the tide of this election?

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0:10:25

How long can President Trump ignore the law?

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2025/04/21

Donald Trump is wreaking havoc on America's legal system. He's disobeying court rulings, calling judges "crooked", and pressuring law firms to donate to hand-picked causes. We've never seen this behaviour from a US president. So, how far is he willing to go?

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0:11:24

See You Next Tuesday? How the ‘worst word’ became a...

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2025/04/14

When many of us were growing up, the c-word was the worst thing you could say. Now, it’s having a renaissance. How has the most "offensive and hateful” term transformed into a compliment? And why are drag queens, actors and K-pop girlies at the forefront of reclaiming "See You Next Tuesday”?

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0:11:52

How marketing 'shamed' us into using deodorant, and...

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2025/04/07

Body odour. It’s one of those things we all experience, but rarely talk about. This week, how BO became a social taboo, why you shouldn't fear aluminium in anti-perspirants, and whether natural deodorants are as effective as the conventional kind.

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0:11:26

Feeling stuck? How to make big life decisions, minus...

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2025/03/31

Do you struggle with making big life decisions? Maybe it's moving overseas, quitting your job or deciding to have a baby. This week, how to ditch analysis paralysis and make a life-changing choice.

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0:10:38

The 'incestuous' publishing trick that's making you...

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2025/03/24

When you’re looking for a new book, are you ever swayed by the little quotes on the front cover? They might say “Unputdownable!” or "Obsessed!” and they can help books become bestsellers. But one US publisher thinks this “incestuous” practice needs a rethink. Author and radio host David Marr drops by to explain.

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0:10:36

Why your hormones probably don't need 'balancing'

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2025/03/17

Scour social media as a Millennial or Gen Z woman, and you're bound to come across wellness influencers claiming your hormones are out of whack. Is there any science behind so-called 'hormone balancing'?

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0:11:24

Artworks hidden, a creator dumped. Is this censorship?

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2025/03/11

There’s something going on in the art world. Works are being covered up, a creator was controversially dropped, and an Oscar-winning documentary can’t get an American distributor. Why is this happening? And what does it have to do with the war in Gaza?

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0:10:00

‘Party like it’s 1939’. Why Germany’s far-right is back

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2025/03/03

Elon Musk did that questionable “hand salute” at a Trump rally. Now, Germany's far-right party has doubled its share of votes. How did we get here, and what could happen next?

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0:12:07

Non-alcoholic drinks are wildly popular. What’s in...

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2025/02/24

Australians love to crack open a ‘cold one’, but increasingly we’re turning to non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits. Why have NoLo drinks become popular? What goes into them – and are they healthier?

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0:11:18

Have award ceremonies become irrelevant?

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2025/02/17

Award ceremonies, like the Oscars and GRAMMYs, used to be the height of glamour and success. But are these events increasingly irrelevant? Or are we just seeing them in a different light?

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0:11:18

Why award ceremonies have always been provocative —...

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2025/02/17

Award ceremonies, like the Oscars and GRAMMYs, used to be the height of glamour and success. But are these events increasingly irrelevant? Or are we just seeing them in a different light?

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