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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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14:16

Melania Trump: Whitehouse Hostage Or Private...

The Quicky ·

2020/09/07

Melania Trump is one of the great mysteries of the Trump Presidency.From the get go, she looked as though she wasn't all that happy to be there - and in the intervening years the internet became filled with what it thought were her silent pleas to be 'rescued'. Yet, of late, she's come out swinging online on behalf of her husband. So, who is Melania Trump? And is there much truth to a new book about her, by her so-called best friend?The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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15:41

The Businesses We've Needed Through COVID19

The Quicky ·

2020/09/06

COVID19 has been a dire time for our economy, but there are some businesses who've managed to make it through, and even thrive. Stagekings in Sydney usually supply concert venues and theatres with sets, so they faced complete ruin until they pivoted to constructing home office furniture... and have ended up hiring seventy new staff.And, how would you think a florist in Melbourne would go?Listen to today's The Quicky for some actual good news stories about post-COVID19 business. Subscribe to The

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18:33

What's The Full Story With Border Closures In...

The Quicky ·

2020/09/03

For the first time since Federation in 1901, Australia is a series of states and territories separated by individual border controls. If you live in NSW and your family lives in Victoria, you could be forgiven for feeling as though you live in a different country. Exactly what's going on, and who can travel where? And how hard is it to get an exemption to visit a sick relative, or go to a wedding? The Quicky tries to get the whole picture. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:46

Is Staying Inside All Day Bad For Your Health?

The Quicky ·

2020/09/02

We've all been wondering since March: is staying inside all day bad for our health? Are we getting enough Vitamin D? Are our bodies going to turn to mush?Thankfully, Dr Brad McKay is in the house to answer all these questions on today's The Quicky. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Brad McKay, GP CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email

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14:42

Are Aussie Women Really Drinking More Since COVID-19?

The Quicky ·

2020/09/01

Anecdotally, sure, we're drinking more, aren't we? With more time at home, more stress, less certainty, what do the actual statistics say about whether Australian women are drinking more? The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Tanya Chikritzhs, Curtin University's National Drug Research Institute CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us

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13:41

Can We Actually Take The Christchurch Terrorist Back?

The Quicky ·

2020/08/31

The verdict is in after the Christchurch mosque shootings, and it's one which will hopefully give the families of victims some comfort, knowing the person who changed their lives will be behind bars forever. There have been calls by members of the New Zealand Government to extradite the gunman back to Australia, so his actions don't cost New Zealanders anything more. Is this a possibility? The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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12:33

#IStandWithDan or #DictatorDan: Who's The Real Dan...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/30

Depending on who you speak with, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews is either a statesman of our times, or a dictator. The Quicky looks at the Premier: who is he? How did he rise through the ranks to the state's top job? How is he making his decisions through the biggest crisis Victoria has ever faced? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/Dodo Terms and Conditions: NBN minimum cost of $199.90. $10 discount off a $65 NBN Plan with electricity and gas at the same address

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12:54

Poisoned Tea: The Russian Spy Murders That Sound Like...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/27

It's not just in spy movies the Russian Government uses bio-warfare (a.k.a. poison) to silence its enemies. There's a rich history of it that goes back much further than the tragic London death of Alexander Litvenenko. Over the last few weeks we've seen Putin enemy Alexei Navalny 'probably poisoned' by a cup of tea. The Quicky investigates. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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12:35

'There Was No Fresh Air': Inside The Abandoned Sydney...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/26

After complaints of uncleanliness, lack of fresh air, and emotional distress, over 300 people were moved out of quarantine at the Travelodge Hotel in Sydney's inner-city suburb of Surry Hills. The Quicky speaks to Priscilla Jackman who was quarantining at the hotel. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Priscilla Jackman, formerly quarantining at the

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14:11

It's Really Hard To Catch A Killer, As Gary Jubelin...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/25

For thirty four years, Gary Jubelin tried to catch murderers. His most famous case has been the disappearance of William Tyrrell, a case still officially unsolved.It's gruelling work and just because you've found the killer, doesn't mean you can get them behind bars. He shares with The Quicky the fascinating work behind the scenes as a homicide detective. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio

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14:08

The Tragic Back Story Of Joe Biden

The Quicky ·

2020/08/24

On the surface, it looks as though Joe Biden's life might have been fairly easy: a successful lawyer and politician from a young age, and a steady climb to the top of the American political elite with only minor scandals. Yet, Joe Biden's person life has been the opposite of easy. From the time his wife and young daughter were killed in a tragic accident in 1972, he's faced unbelievable challenge and tragedy. The Quicky tells his story. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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15:19

Why Courtney Herron's Dad Is Fighting For All Of Us

The Quicky ·

2020/08/23

The Herron family have been going through what no family should ever go through: their daughter and sister Courtney, murdered in a park by a man who won't go to trial for her murder. Courtney Herron's dad John is a lawyer, he knows the system and knows what women are up against, and he wants things to change. John Herron speaks with The Quicky today. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer:

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13:16

'Clean Wine': Is It For Real Or Is Cameron Diaz Good...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/20

Wondering where Cameron Diaz has been? She's been off making wine andtelling the world it's 'clean'. So, what is 'clean wine'? Do we need it? Is it for real, or is it simply a very good marketing campaign?The Quicky finds out. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking

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17:43

Giving Birth In COVID-19 Australia: There's Good...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/19

What's it like giving birth in Australia during the COVID19 pandemic? Continuity of care is so important to a woman having a baby. How is it possible when face-to-face care is becoming more and more rare? A woman almost always has to be in a small room for longer than 15 minutes while in labor, so how is the actual birthing process working?The Quicky decided to find out the new reality of having a baby, particularly in Melbourne while Stage 4 Lockdown is in place. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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15:23

Is Donald Trump Trying To Rig The US Election?

The Quicky ·

2020/08/18

For weeks now, Donald Trump has been insinuating he's not going to accept the results of the US General Election, to be held in November. Now, he's casting doubt on the US Postal vote system, a system that's been in place, and widely recognised as successful, since the Civil War (1860s).Is he trying to rig the election? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Chas

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13:56

Coronavirus Vaccine News: The Good, The Bad And Russia

The Quicky ·

2020/08/17

There’s a lot of noise about a COVID-19 vaccine. So who do we believe? The people who talk about how hard it is to make a coronavirus vaccine? The scientists who say they're getting closer? Vladimir Putin, who's so confident he has one he allegedly gave it to his daughter? The Quicky investigates the latest facts on the science happening with the COVID-19 vaccine so you don’t have to. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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14:20

Have Harry & Meghan Just Repeated Diana's Biggest...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/16

For weeks now, story after story has been shared from Finding Freedom, a new Harry and Meghan biography from royal press corp reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand. It claims to have remarkable access to more than 100 sources close to the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. For anyone who's been watching the Royal family for a long time, this feels familiar. Very familiar. Are Harry and Meghan repeating the mistake Princess Diana made with Andrew Morton's blistering best seller

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15:10

Kamala Harris: The VP Elect Who's Everything Joe...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/13

Joe Biden has announced Kamala Harris as his VP running mate for the 2020 US Presidential election.. Who is Kamala Harris? What is her background? Does this mean she'll be not only the first female Vice President, but eventually the first female President? The Quicky looks into the past and the future of this fascinating woman. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests:

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16:05

After The Blast: How Lebanon's History Led To Disaster

The Quicky ·

2020/08/12

The pictures reverberated around the world: an explosion, caught in real time, on the docks of Beirut. For the people of Lebanon, it was a dangerously familiar time, after many years of living with conflict. Today, The Quicky looks at why this explosion has led the country to the brink once again. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Assistant Professor Vanessa

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20:09

Sweden, China & The UK: Who's Handling The Second...

The Quicky ·

2020/08/11

Leaders around the world have employed different strategies in fighting COVID19. None more controversially than Sweden, a country that never went into lockdown. And the UK, who never closed their borders and finds the government facing blunder after blunder. As for China... we haven't heard much about how the virus is going there lately. So The Quicky thought it was time to catch up with three very different strategies and see how life is inside each of these countries. Show notes: Subscribe to The

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