From empty cottage cheese shelves to viral TikTok protein bowls, why are we all so obsessed with protein right now?

Plus, meet the 'task-maskers': those dramatically busy colleagues who somehow never get anything done.

And in headlines today the election campaign moved to Melbourne yesterday but Premier Jacinta Allen was not in attendance; The electoral commission is looking into content posted by Abbie Chatfield to see if they breach the Electoral Act; Trump is reportedly cutting ties with Elon Musk due to his unpredictability; Friends of Hollywood actor Val Kilmer have honoured their smart, brave and challenging friend after his death at age 65

THE END BITS

Support independent women's media

Check out The Quicky Instagram here

Listen to BIZ here

Tell us what's important to you this election: Take the Mamamia Votes survey here

GET IN TOUCH

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au

CREDITS

Hosts: Taylah Strano

Guests: Professor Lauren Ball, Vice President of Dieticians Australia

Em Vernem, Co-host BIZ podcast

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Lu Hill

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catcher in the Rye, Part 2