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

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 14m. Bisher sind 1826 Folge(n) erschienen. Dieser Podcast erscheint täglich.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 days 17 hours 43 minutes

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episode 193: Don't Worry Timm, The 'Single Positivity Movement' Is Redefining Dating.


Last night we watched Timm's heart break on national television as The Bachelorette's Angie Kent whisked Carlin off into the sunset for their happily ever after.

But if you ask those who consider themselves part of the Single Positivity Movement, Timm is the real winner here. 

Today we're going to look into the sudden surprising rise of this moment, and dig into the figures that we're actually happier and healthier without a partner...


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 November 14, 2019  9m
 
 

episode 194: It's Real: Pet Bereavement Is A Legitimate Trauma


    When a pet dies it can be as painful as losing a family member, but it's a grief that many of us feel guilty about. 

    Today we're talking to a pet bereavement counsellor about the psychology behind the strength of the human-animal bond...


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     November 17, 2019  11m
     
     

    episode 195: PMDD: The Silent Period Condition That's Ruining Lives


    In May 2019, a new disorder was added to the World Health Organisation's list of diseases. 

    PMDD only affects women and causes severe irritability, anxiety and depression. On average it takes an Australian woman 12 years to be diagnosed...


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     November 18, 2019  12m
     
     

    episode 196: Prince Andrew: Why The Queen's "Favourite Son" Thinks He's Untouchable


      Every royal is used to being in the headlines, both good and bad. But unlike Meghan Markle - who just can't seem to catch a break - Prince Andrew has always managed to emerge out the other side relatively unscathed and for much bigger gaffes.

      Today we're going to delve into the Prince's history and try to work out how and why he's so untouchable...


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       November 19, 2019  11m
       
       

      episode 197: 400 Deaths, Zero Convictions: Why Australia Is Protesting Aboriginal Deaths In Custody


        The death of 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker has sparked protests around the country even after an arrest has been made, because Aboriginal deaths are happening far too often. 

        There have been more than 400 fatalities since a Royal Commission in 1991 that was supposed to be looking into this issue. 

        Today we speak to a former inmate about what needs to change...


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         November 20, 2019  9m
         
         

        episode 198: Why Hundreds Of Five Year Olds Are Being Suspended From School


        In Australia kids start school when they're four or five. It's exciting and new, and can take some adjusting. ⁠

        But what if we told you hundreds of these kids are being suspended from school, and a disproportionate number are children recently diagnosed with a disability.⁠

        Today we find out why...


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         November 21, 2019  9m
         
         

        episode 199: "Climate Emergency" Is 2019's Word Of The Year. So How Do Australians Live In One?


        Oxford Dictionary has named "Climate Emergency" 2019's word of the year.

        We're in the midst of some of the most dangerous bushfires our country has ever seen, and there's no end in sight to our crippling drought. ⁠So what does our future look like?

        ⁠Today we're talking to the CSIRO who've done the most comprehensive climate predictions for Australia on record...


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         November 24, 2019  10m
         
         

        episode 200: What It's Like To Raise Your Child As Neither A Girl Or A Boy


        Gender neutral parenting used to be the realm of celebrity with the likes of Kate Hudson, Pink and Gwen Stefani choosing to raise their children without attaching a boy or girl label to their upbringing... and now more parents are liking the idea of not placing their little one into a stereotype right from the start.

        We speak to Gender Creative Mum Kyl Myers about navigating parenting when you choose not to involve gender...


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         November 25, 2019  12m
         
         

        episode 201: Aussies Are Sleeping Less: What Is That Doing To Us?


        New data shows that not only are Australians getting less sleep than they need but we're actually experiencing symptoms of the sleep disorder insomnia.

        So how much do we really need and what is happening to us if we don't get it?

        We find out what's happening in bedrooms across the country and what we can do to help us nod off...


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         November 26, 2019  11m
         
         

        episode 202: Are Koalas Really Now Extinct In Australia?


        We heard a statement this week that after recent devastating bushfires, koalas are now 'functionally extinct' here in Australia... so is that true?

        Today we find out what it means to be functionally extinct, whether we have really lost one of our most iconic marsupials and whether we can save the species from being wiped off the map...


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         November 27, 2019  12m