The Quicky

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.

https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-quicky

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episode 9: Does The Australian Liberal Party Have A Women Problem?


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...


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 February 27, 2019  14m
 
 

episode 10: The Private World Of Gay Conversion Therapy


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...


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 February 28, 2019  15m
 
 

episode 11: Why Is Australian Baby Formula In Such Demand In China?


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...


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 March 3, 2019  9m
 
 

episode 12: Donald Trump’s Very Bad Week


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...


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 March 4, 2019  15m
 
 

episode 13: The Truth About Meghan Markle's Relationship With Her Dad


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...


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 March 5, 2019  11m
 
 

episode 14: Who is Michael Jackson’s Australian Accuser?


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 will take us through the fall out and the facts as the documentary screened in the US...


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 March 6, 2019  11m
 
 

episode 15: How One Of The Biggest #MeToo Moments Was Exposed


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...


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 March 7, 2019  12m
 
 

episode 16: Inside Kylie Jenner's Billion-Dollar Empire


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'...


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 March 10, 2019  10m
 
 

episode 17: What Do We Do About Michael Jackson's Music?


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...


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 March 11, 2019  8m
 
 

episode 18: What The Hell Is Going On In Venezuela?


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...


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 March 12, 2019  10m