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The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts

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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18:50

How Toxic Is TikTok For Teens?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/28

TikTok has proven to be the number one app for surviving lockdown, as more than a billion people worldwide have signed up to watch and create viral videos of dance sequences, cute animals, and a never ending series of #challenges. But with increasingly younger children keen to access the social media content to keep up with their friends, many parents feel conflicted about how young is too young, and whether news stories about dark content being shared should be a major red flag. The Quicky speaks

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18:33

What Pauline Hanson Doesn't Want Your Kids To Learn

The Quicky ·

2021/06/27

You may have been hearing the term 'Critical Race Theory' or CRT a lot over the past week, and like many other people be wondering what it is and why it matters if our children know about it. Ironically, those opposed to it claim it is racist, even though it is an academic study of how systemic racism disproportionately affects different groups in society. The Quicky speaks to an expert in race relations and Australian society to find out what exactly CRT is all about, and whether we should really

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12:53

Spears Speaks Freely But Will It #FreeBritney?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/24

After 13 years of being controlled almost entirely by her father, Britney Spears has finally revealed the hell in which she has been living, levelling allegations of serious abuse and even forced contraception against her dad, Jamie Spears. So will the more than 20 minutes of testimony from the star finally help bring to an end to what was always intended to be a temporary control over her finances, health and career? The Quicky speaks to Mamamia's entertainment guru to find out exactly what Britney

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17:46

"I'm Mad At Everyone" Aussie Under 35's May Never Own...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/23

In spite of a global pandemic, Australian property prices continue to rise and rise, which means younger people are increasingly left out of the dream of owning their own house. Year after year, it's predicted the bubble will burst. Year after year, it doesn't. The Quicky investigates what the future looks like for those who aren't on the property ladder yet. What can possibly change things and make it a more attainable dream once more? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer:

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15:03

Pfizer vs AZ: The Truth About "Vaccine Shopping"

The Quicky ·

2021/06/22

Since The Government changed its regulations on the AstraZeneca vaccine, there's been talk around Australians 'vaccine shopping'. Is this true? And, do Australians have the right to choose which vaccine they'd prefer to have? Dr Brad McKay takes The Quicky through the latest science on the vaccines, and what he's seeing in his surgery. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay is a Sydney GP and Author of Fake

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17:34

There's Something About Barnaby

The Quicky ·

2021/06/21

He's back. Barnaby Joyce. It's been over three years since Barnaby Joyce lost his place as Deputy PM and National Party Leader, after it was revealed he was having a child with his staffer, Vikki Campion. The couple have since had another child, and the MP has been angling to get back at the top job of his party in backroom discussions for some time. How has he managed to come back? What is the appeal of Barnaby Joyce? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie

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16:33

One More Head Knock: Why Athletes Are Choosing Mind...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/20

Boyd Cordner is only 29. That's a young age to retire from the only job you've ever had, the job you love. Boyd was the captain of the Sydney City Roosters Rugby League team when he retired last week - terrified of what another knock to the head might do to his future. There's an increasing body of evidence that says knocks to the head while playing sport have some really frightening long term effects on men and women: including dementia, epilepsy and a host of other issues. The Quicky

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13:34

"It Was A Car Wreck" What It's Really Like On...

The Quicky ·

2021/06/17

According to leaked videos and screenshots, over the last year if you wanted to date Ben Affleck, Matthew Perry or Zac Efron, you're best to be on dating app Raya.Yet, Raya, known as the 'celebrity dating app' is notoriously hard and secretive about how it selects the people who get to match on it. The Quicky looks into how the app started, how it selects its members, and who its selecting. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Acting Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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18:20

Why Won't The Government Let the Biloela Family Stay?

The Quicky ·

2021/06/16

For three years now, Australia has been fascinated with the fate of the Murrugappan family. The family of four had been living quietly in Biloela, Central QLD, when they were taken into detention in Melbourne, then on to Christmas Island. When the baby of the family, Tharni, had to be flown to Perth from Christmas Island ill, the whole of Australia has held its breath to see what's next. Minister Alex Hawke has allowed the family to stay in Perth community detention, but they're still at risk of

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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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