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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 11 hours 13 minutes
episode 757: Pucker Up! The Politics & Pleasure Of Red Lipstick
Red lipstick has been worn for thousands of years across many different genders and cultures, interpreted as a sign of power, feminism, sexuality and pride...
episode 756: What Life Is Like For Australian-Ukrainians
It's been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine...
episode 755: Why Do We Still Think Weight Loss Surgery Is 'Cheating'?
Every year, tens of thousands of Aussies undergo weight loss surgery in a bid to finally regain control of their health, a process that comes at great personal and economic cost, yet the procedure is still regularly treated with disdain by others...
episode 754: Got Mould? Why You Shouldn't Just Reach For The Bleach
As humid and wet weather continues to impact millions of Aussies, you might find that your favourite jacket, shoes or even your walls are increasingly being covered with mould...
episode 753: $7 For A Coffee?! Why Our Cost Of Living Is Out Of Control
As petrol prices continue to soar past $2 a litre, there are now reports that we could be paying up to $7 for a coffee by the end of the year! So what is going on with the cost of living in Australia, and why is everything getting so expensive?
The Quicky speaks to an expert economist to find out the reasons behind the price surges on everyday products, how long we can expect big bills at the checkout, and whether the cost of anything is going to come...
episode 752: "I Just Can't Throw It Away": Why We Hold On To Old Clothes
If you take a look at the back of your closet, what do you see? Perhaps something from your childhood, a favourite outfit from your youth, or even a hand-me-down garment from an older relative?
Many of us keep clothes that no longer fit, we haven't worn for years and will likely never put on ever again, so why do we hold on to them?
The Quicky speaks to an expert in identity and clothing to find out how our emotional ties to old clothes say a lot about who we were, and who we...
episode 751: Mozzies With Japanese Encephalitis: How Worried Should I Be?
Just when you thought talking about viruses was a thing of the past, a new illness spread through mosquito bites has resurfaced in Australia amid all of the wet and humid weather...
episode 750: What Is An ‘Oligarch’ & Are They Helping Putin?
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, you might have started hear more and more about a group of super-rich men referred to as 'oligarchs' who are increasingly being targeted with sanctions...
episode 749: Why 52 Is A Dangerous Age For Heart Attacks
In the past two weeks, three well known Australians all aged 52 have suffered serious heart attacks, tragically leaving two of those people deceased and the third needing to undergo a life-saving operation...
episode 748: Grantham; The Whole Town That Moved Out Of The Flood Zone
The recent flooding in New South Wales and Queensland has left thousands of people homeless, as entire towns were enveloped by rising floodwaters, with many still at risk...