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The Quicky

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Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia"s daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It"s the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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18:24

Queer To Non Binary: The Evolution Of LGBTIQA+...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/15

It's Pride Month around the world, a time to remember where the LGBTIQA+ community has come from and where they are headed. At The Quicky, we thought we'd look at the ever changing terminology for the community. It's something that is constantly evolving, as language changes and representation increases. Links: The Equality Project LGBTIQ+ Health Australia The Rainbow Network Australian GIBTLQ Multicultural Council Mardi Gras sanctioned LGBTIQA+ Community Organisations Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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18:40

The Emotional Toll Of Fortress Australia

The Quicky ·

2021/06/14

With no end in sight to Australia's closed international borders, the emotional toll of being separated from loved ones is starting to have a very severe impact on the nearly 1 in 3 Aussies who were born overseas. For millions of us, countless missed birthdays, weddings, funerals and other milestones is taking a real mental and sometimes even physical toll on our wellbeing, and that's not to mention the impact on those who are locked out of the country and miss a final opportunity to see a loved one

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11:45

Lilibet: 7 Days Old & Already Repairing The Royal Rift

The Quicky ·

2021/06/10

Harry and Meghan's daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor is just one week old, but already there are hopes that Queen Elizabeth's great-granddaughter could help to mend the relationship between Prince William and his brother. But how will little Lili fit into the Royal family, and will she receive a title? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's Royal Correspondent to find out how titles are bestowed upon each member of the family, and how they will all change once Her Majesty is no longer on the

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16:02

COVID-19 Variants: Everything You Need To Know

The Quicky ·

2021/06/09

You may have noticed that news outlets have started referring to the more common strains of COVID-19 by letters of the Greek alphabet, such as Alpha, Beta, Delta and Gamma. The World Health Organisation believes this will help to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against the places where each variant originated, but many argue it also makes it harder to stay on top of the latest developments. The Quicky speaks to an expert Virologist to find out which strain is which, and whether the emergence

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14:37

The Search For Canada's Lost Children

The Quicky ·

2021/06/08

Last month the bodies of at least 215 children were found at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, where First Nations children were taken after being forcibly removed from their families in an effort to eradicate their culture entirely. Despite the obvious cruelty and abuse committed against an estimated 150,000 children and their families in these church-run, government-funded institutions, the Pope has refused to apologise for the harm caused. The Quicky investigates why these

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14:02

Toxic Femininity: Are Women Trained To Hate Each Other?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/07

Chrissy Teigen has had to do a lot of apologising lately, after decade-old tweets and messages emerged showing she verbally abused a number of young celebrities, including Courtney Stodden, Lindsay Lohan and Avril Lavigne. Could this really be an example of 'toxic femininity', and what does that term even mean? The Quicky speaks to two feminists about whether toxic femininity really exists, or if this term is just another way for mainstream misogynists to target women. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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19:04

When The Heck Will I Get My Vaccine?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/06

We're being told that Melbourne's latest COVID-19 outbreak wouldn't have been so bad if more people had been vaccinated, but even if you are technically eligible, trying to actually get a jab can be very difficult. Making matters worse is the fact that every state and territory has its own systems and processes, and there is very little information publicly available about how many vaccines we have and where. The Quicky speaks to a journalist who has been trying to track Australia's vaccination

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19:06

Naomi Osaka: When Mental Health Disrupts Your Work

The Quicky ·

2021/06/03

Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka sparked controversy over her decision not speak to media at the French Open, before withdrawing from the competition altogether. Her reasoning that it is detrimental to her mental health saw many of her peers lash out and say she should just get on with her job, but what happens to those of us with more normal roles, who cannot afford to walk away from our responsibilities? The Quicky speaks to a psychologist and an industrial relations expert to find out what

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14:25

Has Prince Harry Proven Our Parents Screw Us Up?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/02

As Prince Harry continues to speak out publicly about his personal life, the often strained relationship with his father Prince Charles keeps coming up as a key reason why he acted out and felt isolated as a young man. No doubt this was one of many complicated factors having lived his entire life in the public eye, but what about for the rest of us who live more ordinary lives and have fraught relationships with our parents - can we blame them for our bad behaviour? The Quickyspeaks to a

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17:48

Where Are The Stolen Generation Now?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/01

It is National Reconciliation Week 2021, and the theme this year is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. A significant part of that includes acknowledging the damage done to the First Nations people who are part of the Stolen Generations - those who were forcibly removed, as children, from their families and communities and placed into institutional care or with non-Indigenous foster families. Inspired by this year's Reconciliation theme, The Quicky speaks to an expert in healing to

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14:07

What The Hell Are NFTs?

The Quicky ·

2021/05/31

Recently a number tech celebrities and artists have been making headlines for selling NFTs for hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions of dollars - but few of us actually understand what they are. The Quicky speaks to an expert in Non-Fungible Tokens - aka NFTs - to find how they work, who has the right to sell them, and what exactly the buyer can expect to receive. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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18:27

The Dark Side Of DNA Testing

The Quicky ·

2021/05/30

DNA testing is becoming increasingly popular, with more and more of us sending off a saliva sample to learn about our ancestry and health conditions. But despite the number of slick advertising campaigns used by many online companies, there is a dark side to this industry as you can never be certain where your DNA will end up. The Quicky speaks to two experts in bio-ethics, and one of Mamamia's own who has offered up her DNA for multiple tests to find out how accurate they are, and if we should be

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16:30

Frontline Domestic Violence Workers Tell Us What’s...

The Quicky ·

2021/05/27

We know that domestic and family violence is serious problem in Australia as everyday new and shocking statistics make the headlines, but what we hear less about are the many good people who work tirelessly to help victims escape, survive and thrive. The Quicky speaks to three domestic and family violence frontline workers to find out exactly what it's like to work face-to-face with survivors and their families, and what you can do to support them. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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19:07

Is Vaccine Hesitancy In Australia Real?

The Quicky ·

2021/05/26

In many countries, people cannot wait to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but in Australia headlines suggest many of us are reluctant to roll up our sleeve - but is that true, and if so, why? The Quicky speaks to a GP and an expert epidemiologist to debunk some of the myths circulating on social media, and discuss why we definitely should not be scared of being immunised. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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18:04

Riddled With Syphilis: The Other Epidemic Currently...

The Quicky ·

2021/05/25

While the whole world is focused on defeating COVID-19, it seems Aussies have become complacent when it comes to protecting ourselves against other diseases, which has led to a series of recent Syphilis outbreaks in Melbourne. But this isn't the only sexually transmitted infection that is on the rise in both our cities and regional areas. The Quicky speaks to two experts, and a mother who only found out she had an STI when she became pregnant, to find out why so many of us are being infected and

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19:04

Is It Time To End Beauty Pageants?

The Quicky ·

2021/05/24

Like many countries, Australia has a long history of beauty pageants, where young, single, child-free women have been celebrated for their physical attributes and charity work. But do these kinds of competitions where mostly tall, white women parade around in their swimwear still have a place in 2021? The Quicky speaks to the current Miss Universe Australia, and an expert in gender studies to consider whether it's time to put down the crown and turn our back on this arguably outdated means of

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19:16

What It's Really Like To Live With Schizophrenia

The Quicky ·

2021/05/23

For many of us, Hollywood is to blame for the inaccurate and often offensive stereotypes conjured in our minds when we think of a person living with Schizophrenia. That's why on this World Schizophrenia Awareness Day,The Quicky is speaking to a psychiatrist, a woman living with the condition, and another woman who cares for her husband, to break down the stigma and discuss what it's really like. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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14:55

Weird, Wacky & Wild: Why Aussies Love Eurovision

The Quicky ·

2021/05/20

Eurovision conjures images of eccentric pop music, wild costumes and epic reactions from participants, the crowd, and fans alike, but why do we as Aussies love this over-the-top competition - that didn't until recently even include us - so much? The Quicky speaks to some of Eurovision's biggest Australian names to find out why this unusual celebration sparks such joy for millions of people all around the world. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer:

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15:02

The 12 Week Silence: Why We Still Keep Early...

The Quicky ·

2021/05/19

Determining exactly when a woman has become pregnant has improved significantly in recent decades, but despite the increased accuracy, many of us believe we are supposed to keep it a secret until after 12 weeks. But where does this idea come from?The Quicky investigates whether thereis there a legitimate medical reason to keep it quiet during the first trimester, or based purely on old superstitions. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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19:17

Bennifer: Does Off Again, On Again Ever Work?

The Quicky ·

2021/05/18

Social media has lit up over the news that 'Bennifer' - aka Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck - have allegedly gotten back together after 17 years apart. But can rekindling an old romance ever really work out, or is it just a temporary comfort in a time of need? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's own celebrity expert, a relationship psychologist, and two women who went back to former lovers with very different results, to find out if it really is better the devil you know? Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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