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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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13:11

8 Times The Queen Survived A Crisis As COVID-19...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/14

Has COVID19 forced The Queen into retirement? After two of the greatest speeches of her life, The Queen isn't going to be doing public events for a while now.The Quicky looks at the many international and personal crises that have shaped the life and career of Queen Elizabeth II. 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: Rae Earl, author, royal commentator,

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14:18

Kylie Moore Gilbert: The Australian Abandoned in an...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/13

In September 2018, Kylie Moore-Gilbert was taken into custody in Iran, and put in jail.The Australian-British Academic, from the University of Melbourne, was charged with espionage and has been in jail ever since. The Iranian government released thousands of inmates during the COVID19 crisis but Kylie wasn't one of them. Why is she still in jail? Why are the Australian Government not being louder in their dissent? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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13:15

The Risk And Reality Of A COVID19 Second Wave In...

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2020/05/12

The initial COVID19 outbreak hasn't hit Australia as hard as other places around the world, so now we're beginning to see the easing of a few restrictions. What does this mean for the future of the virus? Will we see a second wave, as some countries have? And, what did the second waves of other pandemics like Spanish Flu and SARS look like? 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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15:08

No Escape: How To Help Women Locked Inside With Their...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/11

After the death of Hannah Clarke and her beautiful children in February, it felt like we might be at a turning point for family violence in Australia. Then, COVID19 and lockdown happened. What does this mean for the many women now trapped inside the house with their abusers? And, while NSW has reported a decrease in DV incidents, is this hiding a truth more sinister? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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15:16

Re-Entry Anxiety: Why We Aren't All Keen To Rush Back...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/10

With new guidelines on making our way out of isolation announced over the weekend, it's steady-as-she-goes for many people. What are some of the anxieties that have crept into our community during our COVID19 crisis and why will they have a lasting effect on how we live day to day? The Quicky looks at the very real worries people are having about the relaxation of restrictive rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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15:58

Why Has COVID19 ISO Been So Much Worse For Women?

The Quicky ·

2020/05/07

You're having the conversations, aren't you? Women already have so much on their plate, how could COVID19 add more?It has. Not only are we knee deep in the normal mental load, but now that mental load includes home schooling and a global pandemic. Oh, and you're not allowed to go to the playground so the kids can blow off steam on the slippery dip. The Quicky looks into how difficult ISO has been for women. Take Part in 50/50 By 2030's COVID19 survey Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:01

TikTok 'Factories': Life In A Million Dollar...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/06

Did you think TikTok videos were being made in locked down bedrooms all over the world? Think again. There's a whole industry around TikTok, including a bunch of influencer share houses that sprung up before lock down to keep the content makers together. The Quicky digs deep into social media sharehousing. 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: Listener Feedback

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13:03

Why Donald Trump Needs The Armed Lockdown Protesters

The Quicky ·

2020/05/05

The pictures have been shared around the world: angry, armed mobs insisting on being let out of lock down. Why hasn't Donald Trump denounced them for the benefit of public health? And, how common are they in the USA? 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: Jason Wilson, journalist, Guardian USA. Listener Feedback Survey: Take our 5 minute

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14:04

When Your Job Is Suddenly Illegal: Tom Ballard,...

The Quicky ·

2020/05/04

If you're a bit famous, you must be rich, right? Wrong. Especially in Australia's entertainment industry, where there are fewer big gigs and even scripted television is made for smaller budgets. So, what has happened to Australia's artists since theatres, pubs and all live entertainment venues have been shut down? In short, they've lost pretty much all their income for the foreseeable future. To redress this, Stan has commissioned a lockdown comedy festival and we're chatting with its producer and

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12:06

Life After 40 Days Of Lockdown: Checking In With...

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2020/05/03

Last month, we met Maria in Spain, Roberta in Italy and Lotta in London. Maria had just cancelled her wedding and was in lock down with her fiancee and both their mothers. Roberta's was in lock down with her two children, seeing her husband's whole industry (cruise ships) collapse. Lotta had a suspected case of COVID19 she couldn't get tested for, so had been quarantined at home. Where are these women now? How are they going? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:17

Rugs, Kettlebells & Flatscreens: What We're Buying...

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2020/04/30

Even though the economy has never faced such uncertainty, some retail sales are through the roof. What are we buying? How is it getting to us? Which businesses are actually finding a global pandemic good for business? The Quicky investigates what Australia is buying during the COVID19 crisis. 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 Louise Grimmer, Lecturer in

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15:55

Inside The Complicated World Of LEGO Fanatics

The Quicky ·

2020/04/29

All of us have a memory of LEGO - either playing with it, or stepping on it. It's a magical toy - its little bricks can build everything from a house to a plane to a Star Wars battleship. With the return of LEGO Masters to TV on Channel 9, we thought we'd look at the history of LEGO and why it endures as one of the perennially popular toys on the market for adults and children alike. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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12:17

The Reality Of A COVID19 Vaccine

The Quicky ·

2020/04/28

A lab at Oxford University thinks it could have a COVID19 vaccine available widely by September. How likely is this? How long does it usually take to develop, test and distribute a vaccine? The Quicky finds out, with our fingers and toes crossed. 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 Sanjaya Senanayake, Assistant Professor of Infection Diseases, ANU. CONTACT

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16:11

Is Working From Home... Actually Working?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/27

There are a few different experiences happening at the moment for those working from home: some people can't wait to get back into the office and some are loving the flexibility of being home. What does this time mean for the future of our working lives? Are we getting enough work done? Are we doing too much? What are we missing? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Elise Cooper Guests:

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13:02

Has Jacinda Ardern Changed What It Is To Be A Good...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/26

Jacinda Ardern is equally at home in front of a lectern giving a big speech as she is in her trackies on a Facebook live. Her navigation of New Zealand's COVID19 Crisis has seen (comparatively) few infections and casualties as a result and 87% of New Zealanders agree they're happy to extend the country's lock down if it means keeping up those statistics. Ardern's empathy compared to other world leaders seeing this as a battle has been internationally applauded - so does this mean the model for

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8:19

The Quicky's Virtual ANZAC Day Dawn Service

The Quicky ·

2020/04/24

It's a different kind of ANZAC Day this year, with the COVID-19 coronavirus still standing in the way of us celebrating together. But as we stand on our driveways at dawn today, we remember five amazing women whose stories are also part of the ANZAC legend. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find

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12:51

Kim Jong Un's Little Sister: The Woman Who Could Rule...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/23

Kim Jong Un is allegedly sick, we say allegedly because we can't say for sure. In the spirit of North Korean secrecy, the details of the Great Leader's condition is very closely guarded. It's been revealed he has at least two children, but neither are old enough to be the next leader of North Korea, if Kim Jong Un should die. Could his sister, Kim Yo Jong, a powerful member of the Workers' Party of Korea be the next leader? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:10

When Will We Travel Again? Flying, Australia & COVID 19

The Quicky ·

2020/04/22

Anyone who lives near a flight path will tell you: things are pretty quiet in the skies right now with the COVID-19 coronavirus grounding flights across the world. Now with Virgin Australia going into voluntary administration, will travel ever be the same once the pandemic is over? Today, The Quicky team looks at the future of air travel here in Australia, what having just one major carrier might mean and whether this is the end of cheap airfares, at least in the near future. Subscribe to The Quicky

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15:10

Inside Masterchef: Why It's The Comfort TV We Need...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/21

Masterchef is back filling us with a strange combination of warmth, happiness and a ton of tension. Today on The Quicky, we go behind the scenes of the show to find out how filming is going with social distancing rules now in place, whether it will be obvious when those kick in and will it take away from the 'feels' the show delivers in spades. 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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14:39

Privacy & Trust: Should I Download The COVID 19...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/20

The Government needs at least 14 million Australians to download the COVID19 tracing app, and if we do, they've promised we could get some of our freedoms back. So how will it work? What information of yours will it have access to? What will it mean for your privacy? We find out the facts on Covidtrace. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camileri Guests: Nigel Phair, Director of

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