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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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8:17

How Some Women Don't Realise They're Pregnant Until...

The Quicky ·

2019/03/20

Have you ever read a tabloid story about a woman who is rushed to hospital with what she thinks is appendicitis and it turns out to be a baby and you're like - yeah right. Or some women, like convicted murderer Kelly Lane who competed in a water polo match the day she went into labour and no-one suspected she was pregnant and you're wondering how could nobody notice? Today we speak with two women who not only didn't realise they were expecting, one didn't know she was about to become a Mum until the

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12:25

What's The Deal With Brexit?

The Quicky ·

2019/03/19

Having trouble figuring out what's going on with Brexit? You're not alone. Today we're going to try and make sense of it all, how did it start, what's happening right now and what can we expect as the UK tries to divorce itself from the European Union. Strap yourselves in for the Brexit breakdown CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest former Channel 9 Europe Correspondent Seb Costello. The Quicky is the easiest

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12:00

The New Face Of The Anti Vax Movement

The Quicky ·

2019/03/18

Anti Vaxxers aren't new, in fact, as long as vaccinations have existed so have those opposed to them. But in 2019, instead of the argument existing between doctors and scientists and a group of concerned citizens, the anti vax movement has seen a dangerous new player enter the game... the social media influencer. Today we look at the NRL WAGS who have joined the Anti Vax army and speak to Dr John Cunningham who has committed himself to debunking all their arguments. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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11:50

The People We Should Be Talking About After The...

The Quicky ·

2019/03/17

On Friday March 15, an Australian man entered two mosques in New Zealand and opened fire. Today we're not focused on a right wing extremist, today we're telling stories of bravery, of hope and of how we as a community can get past this idea of 'us and them'. NZ Herald reporter Will Trafford was at the Linwood mosque after Friday's terrible events... and what he found, was that people are incredible. We will also speak with Joseph Trainor, who is the associate professor in the School of Public Policy

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11:42

How People Like You Get Sucked Into A Cult

The Quicky ·

2019/03/14

How do you even end up in a cult? Cult survivor Carli McConky says it's so much easier than you think. In today's episode, Carli and the author of a new book detailing cults from around the world Jo Thornely, tell us how people get sucked into cults, why they stay and what happens when you want to get out. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests cult survivor Carli McConky and the author of Zealot Jo

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9:52

The Sex Sharing Culture In Men's Sport

The Quicky ·

2019/03/13

Why do men share their sex tapes? We've been reading the headlines recently about NRL players who are allegedly sharing them almost daily on WhatsApp but they're not the only (and certainly not the first) sporting team or group of men who have been outed for sharing women this way. Today we speak with NRL Gender Advisor Professor Catharine Lumby who is trying to make this kind of behaviour a thing of the past and we hear from a woman who says team sharing happens regularly off the

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10:47

What The Hell Is Going On In Venezuela?

The Quicky ·

2019/03/12

Did you know Venezuela is so dependent on oil that they're literally starving There are now riots and movements to rid the country of their President but will it happen before the country completely buckles with no access to food or water. We speak with the former Australian Ambassador to Venezuela Roger Frankel and Camille Bello, a Venezuelan local. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest former Australian

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8:11

What Do We Do About Michael Jackson's Music?

The Quicky ·

2019/03/11

The documentary Leaving Neverland has left in its wake shock from those who watched and believe, anger form those who watched and don't believe and from Michael Jackson fans who say they don't need to watch, the fact they will still forever carry on loving the music and the man. Today we're looking at Cancel Culture. Should Michael Jackson's music still be played and enjoyed considering the child sexual assault allegations we've now heard in such detail? CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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10:30

Inside Kylie Jenner's Billion-Dollar Empire

The Quicky ·

2019/03/10

The world was divided when Forbes announced that Kylie Jenner is the youngest self-made billionaire. In today's episode of The Quicky, Forbes media and entertainment reporter Natalie Robehmed helps us understand the money behind the Jenner / Kardashian empire, and what it actually means to be 'self-made'. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to Natalie Robehmed from Forbes for joining us for this conversation. Keep up with her

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12:19

How One Of The Biggest #MeToo Moments Was Exposed

The Quicky ·

2019/03/07

When New York Times reporter Emily Steel was investigating one of America's most powerful news anchors, she had no idea that what she would uncover, would become part of a movement that has seen women from across the globe begin shining a light on a culture of sexual abuse and cover up. Emily Steel joins us to discuss the #metoo movement as we head into year 2 CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guest New York

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11:21

Who is Michael Jackson’s Australian Accuser?

The Quicky ·

2019/03/06

Despite a $100 million lawsuit trying to stop it, Leaving Neverland, the new film discussing child sexual assault allegations against Michael Jackson will air in Australia Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9. One of the accusers is Australian Wade Robson. Rolling Stone Contributing Editor Steven Knopper willtake us through the fall out and the facts as the documentary screened in the US. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our

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11:46

The Truth About Meghan Markle's Relationship With Her...

The Quicky ·

2019/03/05

When Meghan Markle met Prince Harry, her already famous life as an actress went to a whole new level. We started hearing stories about her supposedly trashy family who were cashing in on that new found ultra fame but her family aren't what you think they are. Author of American Princess: The Love Story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Leslie Carroll gives us her take on what happened between Meghan and her father Thomas. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio

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15:04

Donald Trump’s Very Bad Week

The Quicky ·

2019/03/04

Between failed talks with Kim Jong-un, to six hours of testimony from his former lawyer Michael Cohen. It has been a very interesting week for US President Donald Trump. In today's episode we'll be joined by the host of the ABC's Planet America, Chas Licciardello, and writer Amelia Lester, to try to make sense of all the drama. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Special thanks to Chas Licciardello and Amelia Lester. The Quicky is the

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9:46

Why Is Australian Baby Formula In Such Demand In China?

The Quicky ·

2019/03/03

We've all seen the news footage of empty shelves in Australian supermarkets, stripped of popular brands of baby formula to feed the insatiable demand of the Chinese market. What's happening in China that has created this demand for our brands? Why do Chinese Mums need to look outside their own country to feed their children? SBS Asian Correspondent Katrina Yu and Beijing based Mum Celine, tell us about the far reaching effect of the milk scandal that still lingers 10 years on. CREDITS Host/Producer:

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15:13

The Private World Of Gay Conversion Therapy

The Quicky ·

2019/02/28

It seems almost unthinkable that a young person in Australia today can still be told that being gay is disgusting or perverted, that being attracted to someone of the same sex means there's something wrong with you or that you're possessed by some unholy demon. That's what happened to Chris Csabs. He, along with Dr Timothy Jones, the author of the report into gay conversion therapy in Australia, explain the damage the religious practise can have on young minds. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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14:24

Does The Australian Liberal Party Have A Women Problem?

The Quicky ·

2019/02/27

Does the Australian Liberal Party have a women problem? We keep hearing how there's not enough of them, they they're far outnumbered by their male counterparts but why? And why do so many talented Liberal women seem to be leaving the party right now? ABC's Political writer and commentator Annabel Crabb takes us through the Liberal philosophy of merit over quotas and the treatment of arguably one of Australia's most accomplished female politicians Julie Bishop. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire

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9:35

Finally, We Know The Truth About George Pell

The Quicky ·

2019/02/26

This episode of The Quicky contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. If this brings up any issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Cardinal George Pell was convicted last year of sexually abusing two choirboys in 1996. The jury found Pell guilty of sexual penetration of a child under 16, aswell as four counts of committing an indecent act with, or in the presence, of a child. Despite a unanimous jury handing down aguilty verdict, the court issued a suppression order denying media

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12:08

What Happens When ISIS Brides Want To Come Home?

The Quicky ·

2019/02/25

You might have been hearing a lot about ISIS brides lately, more specifically, those who realised they made a bad choice and now want to come home. The problem is, some of those women have had their citizenship revoked rendering them stateless and either in a prison or living in refugee camps with their young children. But why did these woman join ISIS in the first place? And do we even have the laws necessary to see them face justice if and when they do return home? Extremism and Counter Terrorism

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9:46

Are The Oscars Rigged?

The Quicky ·

2019/02/24

Are the Oscars rigged? From the moment a movie is even conceived, the machine to win it an Oscar begins to grind its gears. The amount of money that it takes to take home one of those shiny gold statues will make your head spin. Hollywood correspondent Gayl Murphy and Film Data Analyst Stephen Follows break down where the dollars flow on the road to Oscar glory. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Hollywood

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14:32

How To Get Some Sperm When You Need Some

The Quicky ·

2019/02/21

If you follow Aussie radio host Fifi Box on Instagram you’re probably already across the fact she’s expecting her second baby. But did you know she’s doing it with the help of an anonymous sperm donor? In today’s show we speak with Hayley Hendrix, the author of Desperately Seeking Semen. She found herself single in her late 30’s and that pesky biological clock was getting louder and bloody louder! She went down two very different paths to find the sperm that would give

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