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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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14:38

JFK, Carolyn Bessette And Now 8 Year Old Gideon:...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/19

In early April, 40 year old Maeve McKean and her eight year old son Gideon got into a kayak while isolating at her mother's home in Maryland, USA. They never came home. Immediately their deaths became talked about under a tragic umbrella, was Maeve, the granddaughter of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, another victim of 'The Kennedy Curse'? Today, the Quicky team looks at all the tragedy that has struck the Kennedy family from Rosemary Kennedy's lobotomy in the 1940s to today. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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15:17

Is It Safe To Send The Kids To School This Term?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/16

It's part of the national conversation - should the kids go back to school classrooms when the holidays are finished? Victoria is already back, with online learning. Queensland is back on Monday, planning five weeks of online learning at least. Yet, the Prime Minister wants children to physically go back to school now. What do the educators and scientists think? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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14:14

5G, Bill Gates And Vaccines: Debunking COVID 19...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/15

You've seen them: floating around on your friend's facebook page, popping up in your Twitter feed, maybe they've even made an appearance during a video call with your sister in law. COVID19 conspiracies. As people try to make sense of what's happening to our world at the moment, people who need answers (or want to sell you something) are coming up with all types of conspiracies. The Quicky is determined to find out what the science actually says. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:20

No Covid Cuddles: How To Date During A Global Pandemic

The Quicky ·

2020/04/14

If you're single, you've probably never felt more single than right now. How are you meant to get to know someone new when you can't meet at the pub for a few drinks or grab a meal in a restaurant? What chance have you got for a first pash when even the cinema is closed? The Quicky finds out how single people are adapting to dating while in social isolation. 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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10:33

Dr Norman Swan On 3 Ways Australian Quarantine Might End

The Quicky ·

2020/04/13

Have you dared to dream about the life we might have when quarantine ends? What might it look like for you? There are three possible ways it might happen for Australia, and Dr Norman Swan from ABC's Coronacast takes us through them. 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 Norman Swan, ABC's Coronacast CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email

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11:21

Why Can't I Go Away This Easter Weekend?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/08

All around the country, State Governments and the Federal Government are giving the same message: this Easter Weekend, you need to stay at home. Why? Surely it's okay if you're going to stay in a house and not go into town? Isn't it safer to be in a smaller place, where there are less people infected by COVID19? The Quicky answers all these questions. Basically, you need to stay at home, friend. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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13:21

Why Has Cardinal George Pell Been Released From Prison?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/07

The High Court, the highest judicial system in our country, has overturned the conviction of Cardinal George Pell. After over a year in Barwon Prison, the Cardinal has now been released to carry on his life as a free man. So what now for him, and his accusers? 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: Noel Debien, religion specialist with the

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13:47

IVF Interrupted And Birthing Alone? Pregnancy In The...

The Quicky ·

2020/04/06

With hospitals gearing up to be filled with COVID19 patients, and elective surgery shut down for at least the next few months, what's going to happen to women who want to have babies, or are having babies? Over the past few weeks, stories have been gathering around how many people are allowed in a room with a laboring woman, what is the truth? The Quicky investigates what the immediate future for pregnancy and babies looks like for women in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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15:08

No Fresh Air, No Visitors: Inside Hotel Quarantine

The Quicky ·

2020/04/05

The week has been filled with stories of people being taken straight from the airport and into quarantine in hotels across the country.These international travellers have been mocked for speaking out about the conditions they found inside: a lack of fresh air, space for exercise and average food. Is it really so bad? And, a few days into quarantine are things improving? Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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15:14

Will Tiger King End Our Obsession With Cuddling Cubs?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/02

It's the only other thing anyone is talking about: Netflix's binge-worthy Tiger King Murder Mayhem and Madness. The filmmakers had hoped the film would do for captive tigers what Blackfish did for captive whales but has it missed the mark? How can the animal cruelty message get through, when there are so many big personalities in the way? 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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13:45

Can Trump's Presidency Survive COVID-19?

The Quicky ·

2020/04/01

America has now overtaken China in the unenviable spot as the country with most diagnoses of COVID-19. It's fair to say President Donald Trump's leadership has flip flopped from believing Coronavirus a hoax, to being "at war with a deadly virus" that might kill 240,000 Americans. With an election coming soon, will Trump get to be president for a second term? 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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13:39

Amanda Keller On How COVID19 Is Changing Reality TV

The Quicky ·

2020/03/31

Dancing With The Stars screens its finale without an audience. The Bachelor temporarily shut down. What's in store for the return of Big Brother? Australian television viewers are addicted to reality shows. How are we going to have the high tension and drama if no one is allowed in a room together? Amanda Keller takes us through the very odd season of DWTS she just worked through, and Rob McKnight gives us an overview of where the industry is at right now. Subscribe to The Quicky at..

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15:05

Just A Bunch Of Good News Stories

The Quicky ·

2020/03/30

The news has been relentless, hasn't it? Every day, more statistics, more sad stories. So, how about we have some relief from that, because guess what? There are some good things happening too. You'll hear from a woman who was married against all the social distancing odds, a professor who's found there are a few good things about us not commuting to work and an Australian company who've made testing for the virus just that bit easier. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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14:30

The Kids Are At Home: Do We Have To Teach Them Too?

The Quicky ·

2020/03/29

Most kids are at home now and social media is filled with pictures of what this means for families around Australia and the world. For some, this means timetables and every moment accounted for. For others, it's screens, backyards, games and fun. What's it meant to be? Does it have to be one or the other? The Quicky has sought out some people who are used to coming up with things for kids to do - a homeschooling mother and a playgroup facilitator. They've come up with a bunch of things for you to do

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14:30

What Four Australian Health Care Workers Want You To...

The Quicky ·

2020/03/26

A GP, a nurse, a specialist, a foster care worker: what is life like on the front line of the nation's extraordinary health crisis? For GP Dr Marita Long, going to work is a matter of life and death. She has two family members with compromised immunity and she's having to make decisions no one should have to make. Today on The Quicky, four health care workers give The Quicky a view on what it is they're facing day to day. Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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16:35

I Have COVID-19 Symptoms, Why Don't They Test Me?

The Quicky ·

2020/03/25

While the government is talking a lot about the number of tests it's been doing on possible COVID19 cases, not everyone is being given the green light to be tested. Why are some people eligible for testing, when they show no symptoms, yet some people who exhibit many aren't allowed? In this episode you'll meet Jenny, she had so many of the COVID19 symptoms she was taken to hospital yet still refused a test; and Mamamia podcaster Rachel Corbett tells us about why she had to be tested when she wasn't

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13:24

COVID19 Money: Do I Get Any, And How Do I Get It?

The Quicky ·

2020/03/24

On Monday night, the Government passed the biggest economic stimulus package in Australian history. $84 billion dollars worth of support for people economically affected by COVID19: small business owners, sole traders, students. So, who qualifies to get some financial relief in these uncertain times? ABC Finance specialist Emily Stewart is here to talk us through it. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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14:41

Three Women On What Lockdowns Feel Like Around The World

The Quicky ·

2020/03/23

What's it like for women around the world living in various stages of lock down and social distancing? Lotta Haegg is in London, where she's been in quarantine at home for 9 days after having COVID19 symptoms. Maria Albinana is in Spain, in lockdown with her Aussie partner and their mothers after having to cancel her wedding. Anthea Murray is in Hong Kong, in a high rise apartment block with her toddler - her next door neighbour was diagnosed with Coronavirus. They share their international

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13:32

Think Of The Dogs: Dr Chris Brown On Animals & The...

The Quicky ·

2020/03/22

What happens to the animals in shelters if all of us have to go into lockdown? Dr Chris Brown is calling on those of us who can afford it to welcome a new furry family member into our lives as we look at weeks, possibly months spent at home during the COVID-19 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: Bondi Vet and host of Channel 10 shows The Living Room and I'm

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14:56

Is Normal Soap Good Enough? Your COVID-19 Questions...

The Quicky ·

2020/03/19

Is normal soap good enough? Does drinking hot fluids kill the virus in your throat? Can our internet network handle us all working from home? How do you sort the facts from the fiction: online, every day there's a new meme or post that's telling you about Coronavirus. The Quicky is doing what it does best: going to the experts and asking the questions. 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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