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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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14:34

Why Are Children The Only People It's Still Legal To...

The Quicky ·

2020/02/06

To smack, or not to smack? That is the question. In Wales, a law has just passed which means it's going to be illegal to smack your children from 2022 but in Australia, it's still very much legal.Today, The Quicky looks into the laws around smacking and the psychological effects on our children when we use corporal punishment. 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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13:46

"Quitting For Family": How Hard Do Politicians Really...

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2020/02/05

This week, Greens Leader Richard Di Natale announced he's leaving parliament to spend time with his growing family. It's not the first time we've heard this as the reason a politician is getting out of the game. So, what's it actually like? How many hours a day do politicians work? And how often are you away from your family? The Quicky gets the low down from Zali Steggall, the politician who unseated Tony Abbott in the last election, and Rebekha Sharkie, a South Australian MP who's been making the

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13:30

Lower Than Minimum Wage: How Much Do Reality TV Stars...

The Quicky ·

2020/02/04

With Married At First Sight starting up for another season of high stakes drama, we thought we'd take a look at how much reality stars-in-the-making are paid to give up their life and shoot for a few months. Guess what? It's not going to make anyone rich... in fact, unless you're already a celebrity, it won't even pay your rent. Links: https://tvblackbox.com.au/ Subscribe to The Quicky at... mamamia.com.au/the-quicky CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio

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12:38

What Are European Kids Getting At School That Aussie...

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2020/02/03

If you've been anywhere near social media this week your feed has probably been flooded with cute pics of kids in uniforms heading off for their first day of school. Education is essential for a child's success but when it comes to world education rankings, Finland has been No 1 year after year while Australia doesn't even make it into the top 20. So what is Finland doing right and how could we bring more of that into our education system here? Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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11:06

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories: Bioweapons, Lab...

The Quicky ·

2020/02/02

Pictures and stories have been emerging from China suggesting the Chinese Government hasn't told the full story about the Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation has declared a World Health Emergency and conspiracy theories are spreading as fast as the virus itself. So, how do we tell the difference between a falsehood designed to cause panic and information deliberately kept from the public? Subscribe to The Quicky... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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14:13

A Complicated Legacy: Who Was Kobe Bryant?

The Quicky ·

2020/01/30

The world was shocked earlier this week when basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his teenage daughter, Gianna, were among nine dead in a freak helicopter crash. Bryant has been remembered all week as an extraordinary sportsperson, a devoted husband, loving father and an Oscar winning filmmaker. He was a much loved part of the Hollywood community. Yet, in 2003, he was charged with the sexual assault and false imprisonment of a young hospitality worker at a hotel in Colorado. The records of the rape

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15:05

How Much It Will Cost You To Reverse Climate Change

The Quicky ·

2020/01/29

After the recent bushfires, Australians are taking climate change more seriously than ever. What kind of a difference can we make on an individual level? And, how much is it going to cost us to get more carbon neutral? As Claire discovers today, listen to these tips and you might even find some savings! Subscribe to The Quicky at... mamamia.com.au/the-quicky CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Reece Turner, Director of Harbour

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14:01

What Bettina Arndt's Australia Day Honour Means For...

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2020/01/28

Author and Sex Therapist Bettina Arndt has been awarded an OAM for her services to "gender equity through advocacy for men". So why has this award caused so much controversy? Why are domestic violence advocates like Rosie Batty angry? And, who decides how the Australia Day honours are distributed? Warning: this podcast contains discussion of sexual assault and sexual abuse. If it raises any issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Subscribe to The Quicky at...

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13:23

How Can You Tell If The British Media's Coverage Of...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/27

"How is that racist?" That's the question both those in the British media and many of us have asked after reports that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex was the target of racist media reports. In this episode, we help you understand the subtle, entrenched and historical racism that's directed towards Meghan because if we're going to call it out, we have to be able to see it. Subscribe to The Quicky... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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33:04

Introducing: Tiddas 4 Tiddas Australia Day Edition...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/26

There's no new episode of The Quicky today due to the national public holiday so we thought we'd take the opportunity to introduce you to our Mamamia stable mate Tiddas 4 Tiddas. Host Marlee Silva, a proud Kamilaroi Dunghutti woman, sits down with her younger sister Keely to hash out their very different approaches to dealing with a day that divides the nation. Celebrate, protest or ignore? Marlee will talk through the emotional roller coaster that is Australia Day. CREDITS: Host: Marlee

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16:56

Three Things Indigenous Australians Want The...

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2020/01/23

Three years ago, nearly 300 people signed a statement to the Australian parliament asking for Indigenous voices be heard in our government, the Uluru Statement from the Heart. It outlines three specific requests. Three years on, what's happening with it?The Quicky asks the question: with so many other countries like Canada and the US already creating treaties like this with their First Nation People, why wouldn't Australia follow suit? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie

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12:57

How Worried Should You Be About Coronavirus?

The Quicky ·

2020/01/22

This week, a virus that has led to the deaths of several people in China reportedly landed on Australian shores. How worried should we be? Today we look at the 2019-NC0V or Novel Coronavirus, find out what it does, where it came from and why there's so much talk about it becoming an epidemic. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Dr Matt Killingsworth, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the

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12:10

Where Is Celeste Barber's $51 Million Bushfire...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/21

When we watched Aussie comedian Celeste Barber's online bushfire fundraiser hit $50 million, we all cheered... and then the questions about where the money was going began. We look at the breakdown of online fundraising, how the dollars go from the internet through the back end to the people who need it most and how this money might be expanding out from just benefiting the NSW RFS. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our

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13:36

Lyme Disease: The Hollywood Illness Stirring...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/20

Justin Bieber has Lyme Disease. His doctors have diagnosed him with the tick bite bacteria and he's undergoing treatment for it... but he would have had a much harder time finding the cause of his symptoms if he lived down under. Lyme Disease is a controversial topic in Australia, we attempt to unpack the science and the symptoms and find out why Aussie doctors are bound to say it doesn't exist. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian

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12:43

Why The Hell Did A Whole Government Resign? Vladimir...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/19

When the entire Russian Government up and quit last week those of us not across that country's politics would naturally assume something had gone very wrong, but for their President Vladimir Putin, it's actually a carefully orchestrated move to make sure it all goes very right... for him CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests, Professor Thomas F Remington from the Department of Political Science at Atlanta's

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13:55

What Is The Royal Rota & Why Have Harry & Meghan...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/16

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced that they will be taking a different media strategy into the future, breaking away from the traditional 'Royal Rota', the system used to distribute royal stories in the UK. But can they really make a clean break from the British Press? Or will it do more to feed the beast they are so desperately trying to outrun. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests

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15:09

What Will It Take To Recover From The Australian...

The Quicky ·

2020/01/15

With thousands homeless, businesses crippled and injured animals left with no home to return to... Australia is now trying to comprehend what it will be like to clean up after these devastating bushfires. We speak to survivors of the 2003 Canberra fires to find out how they have fared since flames tore their lives apart 17 years ago and what it will take to get Australia back on its feet. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to

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13:54

Is Being Pregnant Over 40 As Risky In 2020?

The Quicky ·

2020/01/14

When Cameron Diaz and her husband announced they'd had a baby at the end of 2019, people googled how old she is. We don't actually know if she carried the baby or not but should it really be so shocking in 2020 that women in their 40's are having children? Today we find out whether science and technology are decreasing the risks of fertility related issues as we age and what you can do to be in the best possible position to have a baby later on in life. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive

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12:22

No, Donald Trump hasn't just started WWIII

The Quicky ·

2020/01/13

After President Trump green lit the assassination of Iran's military leader General Qassam Soleimani, headlines popped up claiming that the US had essentially kicked off events that would lead to another world war. So is that true? We find out what has happened since the day Soleimani was killed and whether events since then are really ramping up to a declaration of war. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest,

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12:53

Australia's Bushfire Crisis: Facts Vs Fiction

The Quicky ·

2020/01/12

There's a lot of mis and disinformation doing the rounds about the current Australian bushfire crisis. We find out where some of these falsehoods came from, why they're being spread and what you can do to try and find the truth in the midst of it all. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Journalists Jan Fran, Climate Scientists Professor Nerilie Abram from the Australian National University and the Australian

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